Sunny & Blue - Episode 9: Honoring Legacy on Stage

Includes Sunny and Blue, a limited theatre mini-series exploring the cast, characters, and creative process behind the play. In this episode, we sit with actors Michael Wert and Brittney Reddix to discuss their roles as Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in the stage production Sunny and Blue. The conversation explores the responsibility of portraying real-life figures, the preparation required to honor iconic legacies, and the challenges of working with emotionally rich material on stage. Michael and Brittney reflect on how theatre deepens their craft and shapes their approach to performance. Sunny and Blue is an original play that centers on the life and legacy of Tammi Terrell, told through memory, music, and live performance. Guests: Michael Wert, Brittney Reddix Production information:www.neweratheatretroupe.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purpose-before-performance--6146859/support.Purpose Before Performanceby Generation Passion  Where intention leads and performance follows.Your purpose is your power.© 2026 Generation Passion. All rights reserved.   No portion of this episode may be reproduced without written permission.