Today’s episode features Laney Gold, who is currently in the cast on the national tour of the musical Tootsie! We delve into her journey including the discovery of her love for musical theater, the difficulties of touring, and trying to stay fresh and motivated as performers on the eight shows per week grind. We talk about the micro-inequalities actresses have to deal with, including the extra expenses that they’re expected to make. Laney then insightfully shares about her relationship with her faith and how it guides her pursuits, but also how selfless Christian values can inherently contradict a profession that is self-centered at its core. She then breaks down the musical theater rehearsal process. We end by bringing up the trends that we’re seeing on Broadway, and the importance of diverse casts in creating a new normal in terms of representation.