Acrobatics, puppetry, folk-pop music... "Water for Elephants" has it all in a breathtaking musical production that is currently touring the United States. We speak with "Water for Elephants" star Helen Krushinski about learning all the skills for the show, keeping yourself healthy on the road, and staying present onstage during a long run. "Water for Elephants" is at Proctors in Schenectady until April 12th 2026.

This episode is sponsored by the Sand Lake Center for the Arts' production of "1776" running April 10 - 19, 2026. Tickets are available at www.slca-ctp.org.