What does it take for a stand-up comic working the clubs in New York City to transition to a career in acting? What does it take to get up on stage and tell jokes to an unknown crowd every night of the week? What happens if you bomb? What happens if you book? What is the meaning of this life?! In this bonus episode of Big Break Pod, Thomas tackles all of these questions—and a few more existential ones—with Alec Tracey, a friend and stand-up comic who haunts the funny halls of the Big Apple. Alec shares his journey into comedy, his path to sobriety, and how he’s thinking about his future in the big city. Thomas lays down some real talk about the highs and heartbreaks of auditioning in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Alec is a comic who wants to be an actor. Thomas is an actor who wants to be a comic. What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: Absolutely nothing. This episode is awesome!) Find Alec Tracey on IG @alectttown.
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