Eryn LeCroy, 'Christine' in The Phantom of the Opera
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Hilary sits down with Broadway actress Eryn LeCroy who's currently playing Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera. Eryn shares what it's like starring in a Broadway show and what her path to getting there has been like. She shares about her (very) early memory of deciding she wanted to pursue performing, her approach to the craft, her advice on auditions, and what she wishes she had known about being a professional actor and living in New York when she was younger.
Eryn LeCroy received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with honors from Oklahoma City University and currently plays Christine Daaé in the The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Other credits include-Off Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Barrow Street Theatre, Johanna), Assassins (City Center Encores!). World Premiere: Sousatzka (Young Sousatzka). National Tour: Jekyll and Hyde (Emma Carew). Regional: Brigadoon (Pittsburgh CLO, Fiona). Eryn is a National YoungArts Foundation alumna and Presser Scholar. Eryn serves as a member of the non-profit organization Broadway Hearts which brings music and entertainment to kids in the New York-area Children’s Hospitals. @erynlecroy
Hustle Hack: Eryn shared some really practical advice for actors who want to make it to Broadway--get an agent. Get in class. Even now, she’s starring in this iconic role in the longest running show on Broadway and she is still in class. She checks in with her vocal coach, she is in an on camera class right now. To grow in a competitive profession, you have to be proactive. Do the work--be prepared in your auditions. Make your agents look good. Hustle to find auditions yourself. Get in class. Then be ready when doors open and opportunities present themselves.
Moment of Grace: I love that Eryn pointed out how critical rest is for her job. While not every job demands you to be as well-rested as being a soprano on Broadway, there’s a lesson here for all of us. Getting the sleep we need can have a massive impact on our job performance. According to the department of health and human services getting enough sleep has a ton of benefits. People who get the recommended 7 to 8 hours get sick less often, stay at a healthy weight, have a lower risk for serious health problems, like diabetes and heart disease. Getting enough sleep reduces stress and improves your mood, helps you to think more clearly and do better in school and at work, get along better with people, and make good decisions and avoid injuries. Getting a good night’s sleep can solve a host of problems.
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