For nine seasons, households across the country spent Thursday nights with actor Sarah Drew as the beloved character Dr. April Kepner on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Today, she shares how she emotionally prepared for some of the show's most memorable, high-stakes scenes and what her self-care methods are for debriefing afterwards.

From stage to screen, Sarah can be seen in hit projects such as "Mad Men," "Private Practice," "Glee," "Cruel Summer," "Amber Brown," and many more. She emphasizes the importance of leading with your strengths by sharing a story of how a last-minute gut decision to perform a monologue instead of a musical number at a casting director workshop launched her career. You won't want to miss this episode as Sarah discusses how she approaches text, what makes for a dynamic self-tape, and the love she's found for producing, writing and directing.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sarah Drew right here.

Credits:

• Grey's Anatomy
• Birthright Outlaw
• Guiding Emily
• How She Caught a Killer
• Reindeer Games Homecoming
• Cruel Summer
• Glee
• Everwood
• Mad Men
• Amber Brown
• Private Practice
• Mom's Night Out
• Radio

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