In today’s episode, Lauren Mariasoosay discusses: The challenges and fulfillment she experienced when crafting the role of Catherine Parr in SIX The Musical The importance of vulnerability in theater Dealing with imposter syndrome The impact of performances on both performers and audience members  The importance of swings and how difficult the job is  How family influence can affect one’s career choices The importance of finding support outside of traditional family structures Body image, finding routines, and caring for your wellbeing Lauren Mariasoosay is an actress, singer, and dancer who is currently playing Eliza in the Hamilton Angelica 2.0 Tour! She previously performed in the original Canadian cast of SIX The Musical as Catherine Parr after being on the national tours of Aladdin and CATS. Lauren worked at the Disneyland Resort as a Dance Swing and Principle Vocalist whilst getting her BFA in Musical Theatre at Cal State Fullerton.  Lauren has spent a huge part of her career creating representation for south asian and mixed-race folks in the industry and is hoping to inspire more to join her on the way. She loves to paint, read, and make playlists when she isn’t screlting her face off for a living! Follow along on Lauren’s journey: @laurenmariasoosay Transcript available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyproject/support