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Analisa has been podcasting since 2016 and this is the first time she's shared her own unique path to Broadway and beyond. She shares her early influences, experiences in college, auditions, and survival jobs in New York City. Analisa discusses the heartbreak and soul-searching moments in her career and the pivotal decision to consider a different path. Tune in for a very special behind-the-scenes episode!!
Highlights from Analisa's Story:
- Everyone's path is different!
- From Opera to Musical Theatre
- Analisa's journey from Tennessee to NYC
- Analisa's "survival jobs"
- Audition stories
- Heartbreaks along the way
- Considering another path before making it to Broadway
- The thing she thinks about most when reflecting on her career
Tune into Episode 37 to hear the journey from NYC to Colorado!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Intention
02:41 Growing Up and Early Influences
08:05 College
12:17 Professional Opportunities and Decision-Making
19:25 Moving to New York and Survival Jobs
27:09 Regional Theater and Broadway Dreams
35:27 Heartbreak and Soul-Searching
39:05 Meeting Steve Lutvak and Gentleman's Guide
45:15 Considering a Different Path
46:14 Hope and Booking On the 20th Century
47:36 Broadway Debut
48:25 On the 20th Century
49:24 Taking Kathy's Spot
49:54 The Music Man
50:50 Relationships and Offstage Moments
51:55 Career Reflections
52:24 Sound of Music and Mary Poppins
53:23 Auditioning for The King and I
53:49 Standing By at Lincoln Center
54:44 Booking Hello Dolly
55:08 Becoming a Lead and Touring
56:03 Booking School of Rock
56:28 Touring with Hello Dolly
57:29 Transitioning to Coaching
58:23 Moving to Colorado
59:15 Upcoming Gig with Tulsa Ballet
A Balancing Act is hosted by Analisa Leaming, Broadway actor + soulful coach for creatives. This season is designed to inspire performers and creatives to journey towards their dreams with more soul and less attachment to outcomes and society's definitions of success.