Ashleigh Gray: Following Her Joy & Defying Gravity

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Shaun and Rachael Reynolds welcome you to 'What Was I Made For?' – the podcast that inspires you to do what you love and prioritize happiness! This episode features the fabulously talented West End star, Ashleigh Gray, who’s best known for her role as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’. From tales of her dramatic childhood aspirations (think lawyer one day, singer the next) and her first theatrical experiences involving family sing-alongs, Ashleigh shares her path to musical theatre stardom with humor and charm. Listen in for a behind-the-scenes peek at life in the spotlight, her roller-coaster auditions for ‘Wicked’, and funny anecdotes about life on tour. Plus, find out why being a singing waitress might just be the ultimate side hustle for aspiring actors. Ashleigh also doles out heartfelt advice for anyone dreaming of a career in the arts. With bonus stories and plenty of laughs, this episode is a real treat for theatre fans and anyone who believes in following their dreams. Don’t miss out on the special bonus episode coming soon, filled with even more delightful tales from Ashleigh's theatrical adventures!Don’t miss out on exclusive content and updates by following us on:Instagram: @whatwasimadeforpod TikTok: @whatwasimadeforpodYouTube: @whatwasimadeforpodSend us your thoughts and questions at [email protected] by: Shaun & Rachael ReynoldsMusic by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds© What Was I Made For? is a Reynolds Studios Inc. Production00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:55 Special Guest: Ashleigh Gray02:31 Ashleigh's Early Inspirations04:40 First Steps in Theatre10:02 Training and Education15:09 Breaking into the West End18:37 Life Beyond the Stage30:13 Mesmerized by Theatre30:54 Dreaming of Wicked32:48 Audition Journey35:02 Joining the Cast37:13 Challenges and Triumphs41:05 UK Tour and Injury50:43 Only Fools and Horses54:43 Advice for Aspiring Performers57:10 Finding Joy in Acting59:00 Closing RemarksMentioned in this episode:This episode is sponsored by EVO by Audient. Click here for more information: https://evo.audio

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Shaun and Rachael Reynolds welcome you to 'What Was I Made For?' – the podcast that inspires you to do what you love and prioritize happiness! This episode features the fabulously talented West End star, Ashleigh Gray, who’s best known for her role as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’. From tales of her dramatic childhood aspirations (think lawyer one day, singer the next) and her first theatrical experiences involving family sing-alongs, Ashleigh shares her path to musical theatre stardom with humor and charm. Listen in for a behind-the-scenes peek at life in the spotlight, her roller-coaster auditions for ‘Wicked’, and funny anecdotes about life on tour. Plus, find out why being a singing waitress might just be the ultimate side hustle for aspiring actors. Ashleigh also doles out heartfelt advice for anyone dreaming of a career in the arts. With bonus stories and plenty of laughs, this episode is a real treat for theatre fans and anyone who believes in following their dreams. Don’t miss out on the special bonus episode coming soon, filled with even more delightful tales from Ashleigh's theatrical adventures!Don’t miss out on exclusive content and updates by following us on:Instagram: @whatwasimadeforpod TikTok: @whatwasimadeforpodYouTube: @whatwasimadeforpodSend us your thoughts and questions at [email protected] by: Shaun & Rachael ReynoldsMusic by: Black Prez & Shaun Reynolds© What Was I Made For? is a Reynolds Studios Inc. Production00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:55 Special Guest: Ashleigh Gray02:31 Ashleigh's Early Inspirations04:40 First Steps in Theatre10:02 Training and Education15:09 Breaking into the West End18:37 Life Beyond the Stage30:13 Mesmerized by Theatre30:54 Dreaming of Wicked32:48 Audition Journey35:02 Joining the Cast37:13 Challenges and Triumphs41:05 UK Tour and Injury50:43 Only Fools and Horses54:43 Advice for Aspiring Performers57:10 Finding Joy in Acting59:00 Closing RemarksMentioned in this episode:This episode is sponsored by EVO by Audient. Click here for more information: https://evo.audio

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