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Podcast: The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
Episode: Broadway Longevity: Two Decades of Success, Hustle, and Resilience with Erica Mansfield
Description: This week on The Actor’s Instrument, Hassiem Muhammad sits down with Broadway veteran Erica Mansfield, who’s been performing for over 20 years — including in the same show where she made her debut: Mamma Mia! From her start with two suitcases and a dream to twelve Broadway credits (Evita, Pippin, Doubtfire, Kiss Me Kate, Almost Famous, and more), Erica shares what it really takes to sustain a career in one of the toughest industries in the world.
They talk about staying grounded in a competitive business, how to handle “dry spells” the myth of “making it”, and finding joy an...