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From his first Summer Stock Stage audition to standout roles in The SpongeBob Musical, Hadestown: Teen Edition, and Ragtime, Michael Washington’s journey is a story of perseverance, preparation, and finding confidence in yourself.

Michael joins us to talk about the audition that started it all, the lessons he learned playing three very different characters, and how he brings pieces of himself into every role. He reflects on the importance of not letting mistakes define your worth, the power of putting in the work, and what it means to go from sitting in the audience to becoming the person who inspires others.

From tap dancing upside-down in Mary Poppins to infusing his own story into the iconic role of the Emcee in Cabaret, Matthew David Conwell has never been afraid to bring his full self to a role.

Matt joins us to talk about his journey from Summer Stock Stage to New York City and the characters and experiences that shaped him. He reflects on finding opportunities to embrace his identity through theatre, navigating the challenges of a career in New York, and the lessons he hopes the next generation of Summer Stock artists will take with them.

From Summer Stock Stage to Broadway’s Hamilton, Morgan Anita Wood has taken an incredible journey.

Morgan joins us to talk about growing up on the Summer Stock stage, deciding to pursue theatre after once planning to study pre-med, and the path that eventually led her to Hamilton. Morgan reflects on the people and experiences that shaped her as a young artist, why she keeps coming back to Summer Stock, and what it means to now be the person that today's students look up to.