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I Wish I Knew: Being a Swing in Hamilton with Christopher Henry Young

Obsessed with Hamilton? Ever wonder what a “swing” is and how it differs from an “understudy”? Want some tips on how to prepare for a national tour? This month on I Wish I Knew, we speak to actor, dancer, choreographer and coach extraordinaire Christopher Henry Young about his experience being a swing in the sit-down production of Hamilton in San Francisco. Take a read!
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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Staying Healthy and Fit: An Actor Exercises

Fitness truly comes in all shapes and sizes. The word fit means “able to do a task.” That’s it. Nothing more. But when you get a theatre job, it can actually be a great time to “get in shape,” whatever that means to you. If you’re already strong and fit, maybe your goal is to be stronger. Or maybe you’d like to lose a few pounds. Or maybe you’ve never seriously exercised and want to start. This is a great time for two reasons: the first, you are likely away from home and away from the distractions of your day-to-day life (like friends, a day job, your favorite TV show on the DVR); the second, once your show is running, you have an insane amount of free time. What else are you going to do with all that time?
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STAYING HEALTHY AND FIT, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

Performers of any kind rely on their bodies. Whether they are dancing, singing, or acting the most dramatic roles, a performer needs access to their abilities and their emotional life. As performing artists, we’ve chosen a difficult path, one often laden with long hours, little rest, constant practice and training, for what at times can be little reward. To survive in this environment, and hopefully thrive, you must have your health, and be able to maintain your health when you’re away from home.
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Cruise Ship Entertainment Pt 2: A Few More Tips

The work on a cruise ship is often fun, sometimes a grind, but if you’re lucky it’s a very well-paid vacation. If you want to save some money for your move to a bigger market, it may be ideal for you. But if you are someone who struggles with too much structure or a perceived lack of freedom, it may not be in your future. Read the second in our two-part series to see if cruise ship entertainment is something for you!

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