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Nemuna Ceesay
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I Wish I Knew: The imposter syndrome of being a replacement with Nemuna Ceesay

This week on I Wish I Knew, I interviewed my own brain! Fresh off a tour where I was a replacement in the show, I have a lot of thoughts on what it’s like to be a replacement. I go diary style and get kind of vulnerable. I discuss therapy, imposter syndrome and the audition process, and then end with all of the amazing things I learned about myself along the way. If you’ve ever been a replacement, are about to be, or are just curious, take a read!
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“Do You Play Any Instruments?” The Sudden Demand for Multidisciplinary Actors

Do you have a secret passion for the tuba? Or are you handy on the drums? Our latest blog post examines the history of shows that require multidisciplinary actors, why these type of shows are having a moment right now, and how you, the working actor, can make yourself the most marketable for these kinds of productions. So, what are you waiting for….read on!!
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I Wish I Knew: NY, LA or Chicago? Interview with York Walker and Caitlan Taylor

One of the biggest decisions an artist will have to make in their career is “Where should I move?” This week in I Wish I Knew, we interviewed York Walker and Caitlan Taylor about their experiences living in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. If you’ve been looking for some advice about these three cities (the most popular choices for aspiring artists) this is the post for you!
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I Wish I Knew: Thinking About Grad School? Interview With Shanelle Leonard

Deciding whether or not to get an MFA? “To grad school or not to grad school” is a question that plagues many young artists, and this week in I Wish I Knew, I talk to Shanelle Leonard, a graduate student at PlayMakers Repertory Company. Shanelle shares her struggles to commit to a life in the arts, her reason behind choosing her school, what is great and what is hard about making the choice to get an MFA, and much more! If you’ve been trying to decide whether grad school is right for you, this interview might give you some insight. Enjoy!

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