I was doing a Broadway play, and I was really new to this…
“I was doing a Broadway play, and I was really new to this business. The Broadway play was my first job, literally. The play next door was a musical called Falsettos. The director got hired to direct this Michael J. Fox movie and was looking for a kid who could play brash and salty and mean [in Life With Mikey].”
About This Quote
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An anecdote about early Broadway experience, highlighting the contrast between a serious play and a neighboring musical, and a director’s career shift.
In simple terms: Early Broadway work contrasted with musical.
Embrace diverse early career experiences.
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When to use this quote
- acting debut
- networking
- career transition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did early varied experiences shape your path?
- What can be learned from unexpected career moves?