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Podcast: The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Episode: Molly Griggs: Between Southern Comfort and Broadway Grit
Description: What starts as a conversation about acting quickly turns into a heartwarming reunion between two North Carolina natives who had no idea they practically grew up next door. Molly Griggs opens up about her Southern roots, early theater experiences at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, and how growing up in Fayetteville shaped her worldview both on and off stage. From MerleFest memories to reflections on leaving—and later embracing—her hometown identity, this episode is full of unexpected nostalgia.
Molly also talks about her emotionally charged role in John Proctor Is the Villain on Broadway and why it f...