Why I’ll Never Make It - An Actor’s Journey

After our conversation on the previous episode, Roberto answers the Final Five. He shares his love of CBS Sunday Morning and his dream of playing the Baker in INTO THE WOODS as well as that the time he forgot to press the record button.

Do you have other ideas for Final Five questions? Let me know at contact.winmipodcast.com.

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At the end of our previous insightful conversation, Douglas Sills gave his answers to the Final Five questions. He shares a story of his mentor who recently passed away as well as his interests finance and veterinarian medicine. After his answer to best advice, I kept the recording going and it opened into a deeper conversation about happiness and feeling (un)motivated.

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His iconic Broadway debut in SCARLET PIMPERNEL may have made Douglas Sills a Broadway star, but his head has never been in the clouds. In today's episode, he has his feet firmly on the ground and shares how he left the business (twice) and what brought him back.

His insights are a seasoned look not only at his career but at the kind of person he wants to be. From understanding luck's role in his career to realizing that having a life means so much more than making a living, Douglas is both confident and vulnerable in this honest look at what "making it" really means.

That Tony Awards performance that inspired me and made me a fan of Douglas Sills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpAXrY2rf_s&list=RDgpAXrY2rf_s&start_radio=1

Follow Doug: Twitter / Instagram 
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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 

• Reach out to me with comments or questions: https://contact.winmipodcast.com 
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Music in this episode: "Little Idea" by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.

Hannah Elless and Mykal Kilgore (and myself) first met doing a reading of a new musical called THE STAR CHILD. They have each gone on to do three Broadway shows, but they still love that new-car smell of a fresh, unknown piece of theater.

In today's conversation they explain why new works are so important, how their big families taught them to collaborate, and what success means to them and how they are still striving for it. Plus, they talk about the dream of a Broadway debut versus the reality of getting one.

 - Listen to my episode with Jenny Stafford, book writer for STAR CHILD. 
 - Hear a song from Mykal's A MAN BORN BLACK. 
 - Watch Hannah's multi-instrument talents on display in "Ashville" from BRIGHT STAR. 

Follow on Instagram: Hannah Elless / Mykal Kilgore 

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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 

• Reach out to me with comments or questions: https://contact.winmipodcast.com 
• Support WINMI through your kind donations: https://ko-fi.com/winmipodcast 

Music used in this episode from Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. "Sidecar" • "Kitty in a Window" • "Smooth Actor"

Former flight attendant Alina Alcántara is a New York native of Dominican heritage, who has lived in Florida for most of her life. And in this episode she shares the rocky road to finding her true calling in life as an actor and singer. But even with this love and passion for performing she has her bad days of feeling inferior and unmotivated. So what keeps her going? Her story will inspire you and put a smile in your heart.

Follow her online and social media:
twitter.com/BroadwayBaby73
instagram.com/broadwaybaby1973 
https://alinaalcantara.com/

Listen to her on Diagon Alley - https://youtu.be/fwuk_UxndlY

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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 

• For further insights on the topics covered in this episode: https://twitter.com/winmipodcast 
• Quotes and unreleased audio clips: https://www.instagram.com/winmipodcast 
• Reach out to me with comments or questions: https://contact.winmipodcast.com 
• WINMI is supported through kind donations of listeners like you: https://ko-fi.com/winmipodcast 

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Music in this episode:
"Elephants On Parade" and "Shines Through Trees" by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. (Based on work at http://soundofpicture.com) 

Overcome with laziness and procrastination, feeling unmotivated, stuck, and just can’t get started? Believe me, you are not alone. 

But there is hope when mired in such complacency. However, it may not be the solution you think it is. You and I were taught from an early age that we need to stay busy and keep moving. And while the intent behind those ideals was good, putting them into practice is neither easy nor always helpful. 

In this episode, I consider what we do as artists and the energy we expend to see if we can eliminate some actions, to see if laziness can be our guide to achieving a greater impact by doing less. This doesn't mean less is more. It means less can be better. 

Explore "laziness" in these articles: 
 - 7 Reasons Why Lazy People Are More Likely To Be Successful - Lifehack 
 - BEING LAZY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS - The Independent 
 - Science: Lazy people are likely to be smarter, more successful, and better employees. Who knew? - CNBC 

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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 

• For further insights on the topics covered in this episode: https://twitter.com/winmipodcast/ 
• Quotes and unreleased audio clips: https://www.instagram.com/winmipodcast/ 
• Reach out to me with comments or questions: https://contact.winmipodcast.com 
• WINMI is supported through kind donations of listeners like you: https://ko-fi.com/winmipodcast 

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Music in this episode: 
"Here" and "All Will See" by Hyson is licensed under a Attribution License. 
"Kitty In The Window" by Podington Bear is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. (Based on a work at http://soundofpicture.com)

Well, coronavirus is all people can talk about. It has completely changed our daily lives and interactions with others, especially in the world of theater. So I wanted to address it head on with friend-of-the-podcast Clayton Howe. We share how each of us lost our jobs and what we're doing now to keep going and make it through this extraordinary time in the world. 

I also give 5 ways we as artists can regain control during a very uncertain moment in our lives and careers: Commitment, Outside, Variety, Introspection, and Dreams. 

To follow Clayton and his podcast Entertainment(x): 
instagram.com/inclaynation & entertainmentx.podbean.com/ 

Articles mentioned in this episode: 

• How stress influences disease - Science Daily
• A Connecticut Theater Finds New Ways To Get Art To Audiences - WSHU
• Getting At Least 7 Hours Of Sleep Helps Prevent Colds - NPR
• How Coronavirus Impacts Broadway – Variety
• How Coronavirus Shifted the World of Theater - The Guardian
• Broadway Finds a Way for the Show to Go On - NBC News 

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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow. 
 
For further insights (Twitter) and unreleased audio clips of today's interview (Instagram) be a part of the WINMI community on social media @winmipodcast. And you can always reach out to me on the website: contact.winmipodcast.com 

Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee. 

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Music used in this episode:

"March" by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. 

"Jazz Brunch" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License. 

Whether as sidekick or the lady in charge, Tiffany Coyne has made her mark on the popular game show LET'S MAKE A DEAL. She can keep up with Wayne Brady and holds her own in the chaotic fun of each episode.

Starting out as a dancer, she had no thoughts or goals toward television. But when the time came and the support of family, she and her husband made the decision to leave their lives in Las Vegas for what has become an 11-year residence in Los Angeles and the stability to raise two beautiful children. She has studied and learned hosting and improv techniques that have not only boosted her abilities on-camera but also her confidence in life.

This often soft-spoken woman has a powerful story to tell and an example to set of what it takes to seize opportunity while continuing to learn and grow.

Find out more: 

Tiffany Coyne - Instagram (@tiffanylcoyne) • Twitter (@TiffanyCoyne) • IMDB

Let's Make a Deal - Website • Twitter (@letsmakeadeal)

(Her husband Chris Coyne was also on the podcast in Episode 15.)

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May this podcast be a resource for you as you discover more ways to pursue a career in this industry and sustain it through the many ups and downs that follow.
 
For further insights (Twitter) and unreleased audio clips of today's interview (Instagram) be a part of the WINMI community on social media @winmipodcast. And you can always reach out to me on the website: contact.winmipodcast.com 

Lastly, this podcast is supported through kind donations of listeners like you by buying me a coffee.

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Music in this episode: 
Barbara by U.S. Army Blues is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License. 
Clear Progress by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.