193. The Hidden Theater Scene in Los Angeles with Eric B. Anthony

Summary: In this engaging conversation, Alicia and Eric B. Anthony explore the journey of pursuing a career in the arts, from their early connections in New York City to Eric's transition to Los Angeles. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of being an artist, the importance of supportive relationships, and the courage it takes to take leaps of faith in one's career. Eric shares his personal experiences, including his time on Broadway and the decisions that led him to seek new opportunities in LA, emphasizing the need for continual growth and the pursuit of new dreams. In this engaging conversation, Eric B. Anthony shares his journey from moving to LA to pursue a career in theater and film, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of advocacy for artists, the realities of the theater scene in LA, and the need for community support. Eric also reflects on the hard work required in theater, the differences in auditioning between LA and New York, and his desire to inspire the next generation of artists. Keywords: theater, Broadway, acting, New York City, Los Angeles, artistic journey, personal growth, auditions, leap of faith, creativity, Eric B. Anthony, film, LA, Glee, auditions, advocacy, artists, strike, community Takeaways: The importance of supportive relationships in pursuing dreams. Taking leaps of faith can lead to unexpected opportunities. The journey of an artist is filled with challenges and triumphs. Growing up in a creative environment can shape one's artistic path. The significance of making new dreams after achieving old ones. The impact of mentorship and friendship in the arts. The disparity in wealth distribution in the entertainment industry is concerning. Artists have a responsibility to connect and inspire others. The theater scene in LA is vibrant but often overlooked. Financial realities of theater in LA can be challenging for artists. Auditioning in LA involves different dynamics compared to New York. The rehearsal process in theater is demanding and requires dedication. Sound Bites: "Your smile makes me breathe deep and relaxed." "I just came from work. I am tired." "I just always remember you in my life." "I literally just moved here today." "I was so grateful to be a theater artist." "It's insane and so inhumane." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Connection 05:58 The Journey to Becoming an Artist 11:58 First Steps in New York City 17:56 Transitioning from Broadway to LA 24:01 Taking the Leap of Faith 29:59 Pursuing New Dreams in LA 32:26 The Journey to LA and Early Auditions 34:48 Transitioning from Theater to Film and TV 36:56 Advocacy and the Importance of the Strike 40:52 The Value of Artists in Society 46:35 The Financial Realities of Theater in LA 49:39 Auditioning in LA vs. New York 53:46 The Hard Work Behind Theater Performances 58:22 Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists Stay connected with Eric! Website: https://www.ericbanthony.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericbanthony Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericb.anthony Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbanthony/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricBAnthony/featured Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia!  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠