My guest today is Jimmy Lambert, actor, director, dramatic arts educator. I met Jimmy 7 years ago in Vancouver, BC when he was on the road tour of Mamma Mia. He comfortably became an extended member of our family. Born and raised in California, Jimmy studied acting at UCLA after turning down an offer to play baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. He is grateful for all the values he learned from working with Gary Marshall, as well as the lessons learned from his parents. Sadly, his mom died 3 years ago, and as much as he misses her physical presence on a daily basis, he is grateful that he feels her spiritual presence in his heart and even in the audiences of his performances. Although Jimmy’s relationship with his dad is tumultuous, Jimmy says that no matter how much struggle you have with your parents, he believes there is still love to be found. Jimmy has performed in regional theaters or national tours with the musicals: Hair, Mamma Mia, Legally Blonde, Big River, and now is currently on the road tour of Beautiful, the story of singer/songwriter Carole King. When Jimmy teaches dramatic arts or coaches children in acting, he loves instilling meaning and depth to the process; he cares about sharing a philosophy of art that inspires enthusiasm, wonder and joy. Jimmy knows that the more we share of ourselves, the better we help each other, and as we help each other, the better our lives can be. Enjoy the podcast! Links: Instagram-@tcbjim Beautiful The Musical