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On this episode I talked with Coby about how he discovered his passion for theatre, the atmosphere of the theater community, his experiences at performing arts high school and UCLA, becoming a well-rounded and versatile performer, playing Moritz on the Spring Awakening national tour and the show’s impact on both the cast and the audience, the changing perception of understudies and standbys in the theater industry, how audiences are now celebrating the individuality of each performer they see in a show, his Broadway debut in Brighton Beach Memoirs, taking on the role of Cunningham (standby) in Book of Mormon and the importance of tackling comedy as an actor, understudying Roy and Richard in The Shark Is Broken on Broadway and working with Alex Brightman, Collin Donnell, and Ian Shaw, the importance of being prepared at any moment to deliver a stellar performance, timing, playing Papi in The Band’s Visit on tour, self-confidence as a working actor in the entertainment industry, stepping into Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway where he was welcomed with open arms, his rehearsal process for Merrily, learning the role of Charley, potential upcoming Charley dates, dream roles, and much more!
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Coby is an LA-born, NY-based actor who is currently in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG as Bunker/Newscaster/Photographer/Charley Kringas (U/S). He has also appeared on Broadway and in the national tours of THE BAND’S VISIT, THE BOOK OF MORMON, SPRING AWAKENING, and BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS. He can also be seen on Disney Plus’ ENCORE, HBO’s THE DEUCE, and CBS’ GOD FRIENDED ME.
