Gabrielle McClinton is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and is a Broadway musical theater actress, with prior roles in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," "Pippin," and "American Idiot."
(00:00) Arriving in New York and the Dream of Broadway
(02:10) Discovering Carnegie Mellon and Following Instinct
(05:00) Childhood Performances and a Love of Expression
(08:15) Early Encouragement and the Power of Belief
(11:45) Choosing Broadway as the Life Path
(14:40) The Showcase, Getting an Agent, and First Big Break
(20:20) Touring with American Idiot and Physical Demands of the Stage
(25:55) Landing Pippin and Embracing the Triple Threat
(33:10) The Toll of Touring and Pursuing Balance
(38:25) COVID Shutdown, Australia, and Resetting Priorities
(45:00) Booking Moulin Rouge, Burnout, and Inner Reckoning
(55:15) Redefining Success: From Perfectionism to Contentment
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