Musical and theatre stars on chasing their dreams and becoming better versions of themselves

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Ever felt like you are not good enough? Or looked at someone and thought, “I wish I could be more like them”?

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In this episode, local theatre actor Andrew Marko chats about the “Act As If” theory, a mindset that requires you to act like who you want to be in order to become that ideal self.

What does it take for a Singaporean to move overseas to work as a musical theatre actor on the West End?

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In this episode, Les Miserables star Nathania Ong talks about dealing with early rejection, living on vibes and chasing the dream despite obstacles in her way.

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