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Podcast: The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Episode: Aaron Bartz: The Redemption of Draco (and Dirty Birds at 8AM)
Description: Aaron Bartz brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and in this conversation, he shares just how much life and imagination go into keeping the magic alive night after night. From flying and fire to illusions and high-stakes contingencies, Aaron walks us through what it’s like to debut on Broadway in one of the most technically demanding plays out there—and why so many actors in the production come from classical Shakespeare backgrounds.
We also explore Aaron’s journey from Great Falls, Montana to the Lyric...