EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H 6M
43. Brian Abraham - Just Be Real
from Creator's Cafe
My guest Brian Abraham is an accomplished actor who has worked across Southern CA in film, TV, and Theatre, and is about to take on his third role on Broadway!Brian is an incredible acting teacher who is passionate about the process of breaking down a script and rehearsing moments to perfection. But he really shines as an actor embodying the work. I’ve been lucky enough to act with Brian in a silly short where we were both dogs, and now get to go visit him as he kills it on Broadway. Brian originated the iconic roles of Hagrid and the Sorting hat in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the The Cursed Child”. He also originated the role of the evil cook in “Life of Pi” where he is also the voice of Richar Parker and has to pupeteer a life size tiger in a fight scene in a boat!Next up, Brian is joining the cast of a modern adaptation of Oedipus on Broadway. Follow Brian on IG at @brianthomasabrahamactorCreator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika LabsHost Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe. Find out more info on the show and host Jessica Payne.Offering creative strategy, performance coaching, and more! www.kikalabs.comMore info and resources at | www.kikalabs.comWatch the video podcast on YouTube | YouTube Creator's Cafe Podcast PlaylistFollow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabsFacebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika LabsTranscripts and YouTube Links at | www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotesTheme MusicOur theme music is composed and performed by Kyle deTarnowsky.www.kyledetarnowskymusic.com
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My guest Brian Abraham is an accomplished actor who has worked across Southern CA in film, TV, and Theatre, and is about to take on his third role on Broadway! Brian is an incredible acting teacher who is passionate about the process of breaking down a script and rehearsing moments to perfection. But he really shines as an actor embodying the work. I’ve been lucky enough to act with Brian in a silly short where we were both dogs, and now get to go visit him as he kills it on Broadway....
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