Today’s episode features Brenda Barrett, a tall bluebell dancer from the opening cast of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! She shares about her life as a dancer turned pilates instructor who has been working and living in Rome for the past 30 years. Topics discussed: opening Jubilee! in 1981, moving to Europe to pursue more dance opportunities, auditioning and performing in Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal music video, the impact of going to live theatre, the manipulation of energy as a performer and the essence of the Showgirl. Enjoy!
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