Ep304 - Alexandra Silber: Developing an Exit Practice

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

An accomplished actress, singer, author, and educator, Alexandra Silber delves into her extensive career as she shares her origin story, revealing that her early influences, particularly her deep connection to literature and theater, emerged from the challenges of her father's illness when she was a child. Believing in the transformative power of storytelling, it became her sanctuary to explore profound questions about life and death, including reading (listening to, and watching) “The Secret Garden” and how it impacted her life. She opens up about her GI battles, her father’s death, and dealing with grief through acting. Currently starring in the limited off-Broadway run of "Our Class", Alexandra explores the unique chemistry and connection formed between actors on stage, its significance in creating authentic performances, and why having a community with your co-actors is necessary. She also talks about the unique “exit practices” in their production, her perspective on being a multidimensional artist–underscoring the importance of exploring different creative outlets, especially for aspiring artists.

Alexandra Silber is a Grammy nominated artist who has performed roles on Broadway, the West End and on TV and film, and many concert stages. She had her Broadway debut in 2011 in the production of “Master Class”. She also starred as Tzeitel in the 2015 revival of “Fiddler on the Roof", and on the West End, she created the role of Laura Fairlie in “The Woman in White”, played Hodel in the 2007 production of “Fiddler on the Roof", and was Julie Jordan in “Carousel”. She's also an author, with "After Anatevka” as her debut novel, and her memoir "White Hot Grief Parade". She’s currently starring in the limited off-Broadway run of “Our Class”.

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