Actress & director Aline Mayagoitia talks to us about making her Broadway debut in Real Women Have Curves, touring in Six the Musical, the Kiss of the Spider Woman movie, her famous family in Mexico, race/identity in theatre, and much more! 

Timestamps:

00:00 Latino Representation in Media

00:29 Introducing Aline Mayagoitia

00:50 Broadway and Career Highlights

01:50 Family Background and Mexican Broadway Royalty

03:22 Touring with Six The Musical

05:06 Challenges of Touring in America

08:04 Gentrification of Mexico City

11:46 Booking the Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie

16:44 Real Women Have Curves on Broadway

17:29 Experiences with Six The Musical

29:56 Reflecting on Sara Porkalob's Article

30:12 The Demands of Theater and Personal Well-being

31:30 The Beauty of Community Theater

32:31 Professional Theater Pressures and Expectations

34:38 The Importance of Self-Care in Performance

35:43 Iconic Performances and Theater Legends, Keat in A Little Night Music

44:16 Navigating Nepotism and Privilege in the Industry

46:19 The Impact of Cultural Background on Theater Experience

59:33 Diversity and Representation in Theater Education

01:01:45 The Evolution of Latino Representation in Theater

01:08:09 Balancing Gratitude and Ambition in a Theater Career

01:12:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Projects

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