It's perfectly fine to love something, grow from it, then leave it and move on. I believe it takes courage! Best wishes for both your personal and professional life!
I am so happy that you were going on to bigger and better things. You made me fall in love with the musical and I have nonstop. Listen to the soundtrack since I saw you guys perform it. And I can’t wait to see what you do as a performer and I hope I get to see you on another tour or on Broadway.
Thank you most sincerely, Stefanie, for this incredibly honest, authentic, and sincere sharing of how hard it can be working on a show as demanding and rigorous as Moulin Rouge - and negotiating both the challenges and demands of touring life. As a 51-year-old retired dancer turned teacher, I applaud your self-awareness and am excited for the new adventures and projects that await you in future. My dear friend, Jeigh Madjus originated Babydoll and is still in the Broadway company (as you probably know). Sending warm wishes to you in NYC (or Austin) from Toronto, Canada! ♥️🎶🇨🇦🎵🤗
Good for you in having the courage to put yourself and your needs first! It all comes down to priorities, and it sounds like you made the right call at the right moment. Good luck in your future endeavors!
I understand your sentiment here, but there is a lot of projecting and you are kind of putting words in her mouth. Leaving a show after a year and a half should have no taint to it. That is a long run. And videos like this show that you aren’t committing a crime by leaving a show. If an agent/casting/overlord has an issue with someone even talking about feeling stagnant in a long run is a garbage person, out of touch, unprofessional and you need to avoid working with them. Full stop.
I have been curious about the life on the road on a tour! thanks for this insight and i think that a lot of people are unaware of the realities of the life.
You have the most beautiful, kind, soulful eyes! I would love to see you star in Wicked! But anything OBC would be perfect! I look forward to seeing your career progress!
It was truly an honor getting to meet you through this amazing show and gain such a great friend in the industry! I can’t wait to see what you go on to do! You are so talented and deserving of every good thing in life!
My daughter wants to pursue this industry, which I briefly did in a stage management space, but not a performing space. I really appreciate this video. I have no insight to pass onto her, but have encouraged her to seek out what current performers are doing to get advice. I hope others do talk about all the realities good and bad to educate everyone on what it truly means to do live entertainment.
J'ai apprécié vos propos que vous racontez avec beaucoup de recul mais avec la maturité et l'intelligence sans oublier les sentiments ressentis, des vies d'artistes en tournées, quel vide non ? J'ai moi même travaillé dans de nombreux endroits lointains et aussi dans un grand parc d'attraction avec 5 shows par jour, de 30 mn chaque, l'industrie du spectacle comme vous dîtes. Vous avez su voir, apprécier et choisir. Bravo. 2:01
It’s been 2 decades since I was a pro actor, but I toured with 42nd Street and it was the most rewarding, but hardest thing I’ve ever done. In those days we took a bus! You are spot on with the emotional toll it takes.
My first pro gig was with a company that transferred from one city to another. I was NOT an actor. I had done exactly two shows, both as emergency fill-in, as favors for a family friend. No training, etc. As a result my first ever audition was for a professional role, which I booked. It was surreal to pack up, fly to a different city, do a run, then transfer to the biggest multi-stage venue in the state. Full houses and standing O’s every night. Then going back to housing, try to wind down, get decent sleep and then get up, lots of skincare and haircare, exercise, eat something that isn’t loaded with salt and not too close to open, touch some grass, pray you don’t have mo’ notes, do your spiritual practice, maybe squeeze in a nap, clean your space, connect with someone who is NOT IN THE SHOW, and then go to work. And I was the only one who was really “touring,” everyone else lived in one of the two cities we were in. It was HARD, but those 6 months were basically my theatre training and I don’t have any regrets except my folks didn’t live long enough to see it. I also had a horrific case of “imposter syndrome,” so I paid special attention to everything since clearly that was going to be my only time ever doing a pro gig. Yeah, was with that company until COVID. 😊
Wow, you got thrown into the deep end! It's so cool that you embraced it and made it your own. I can relate to the imposter syndrome, it's so real in the industry.
With respect from someone who knows a lot of people in the business I wouldnt recommend going on social media with posts like this especially as a person who is new to the industry . General advice from highly respected recruiters is not to be seen to speak negatively about any past employer or in any way that could be interpreted as negative. It may harm your career.Even if you are not saying anything particularly bad or slagging anyone off it can come across that way. Even your title from a new creator is very clickbaity and implies negative experiences which is what lead me to click on it. Also not sure how one gets 10k subscribers on a first video.
I appreciate your feedback! I have nothing bad to say about the show, it was my dream show! I wanted to share why some performers leave incredible jobs, since I always wondered myself before the moment came for me. I hope you can watch the video and peak a little more into the brain of professional theatre performers! :)
So you got the opportunity that millions of people would kill for, fully knowing what it entailed, and you want sympathy and understanding for quitting?
No sympathy needed! I wanted to explain why myself and other performers leave shows. I didn’t quit really: actors can put in a notice within a certain amount of time, and the company will find a new cast member to take that spot! There is always lots of turnover in shows, and that’s how a lot of performers (like me) get these amazing opportunities ❤
It's perfectly fine to love something, grow from it, then leave it and move on. I believe it takes courage! Best wishes for both your personal and professional life!
I couldn't agree more! It's always about growth, and I'm excited to see what the future holds. 😊
I am so happy that you were going on to bigger and better things. You made me fall in love with the musical and I have nonstop. Listen to the soundtrack since I saw you guys perform it. And I can’t wait to see what you do as a performer and I hope I get to see you on another tour or on Broadway.
Congratulations on your first video can’t wait to see what next thank you for telling your reason and opening up ❤️🔥❣️🥰
Thank you so much!!
@ ALWAYS LOVE ❤️🔥❣️🥰
Thank you most sincerely, Stefanie, for this incredibly honest, authentic, and sincere sharing of how hard it can be working on a show as demanding and rigorous as Moulin Rouge - and negotiating both the challenges and demands of touring life. As a 51-year-old retired dancer turned teacher, I applaud your self-awareness and am excited for the new adventures and projects that await you in future. My dear friend, Jeigh Madjus originated Babydoll and is still in the Broadway company (as you probably know). Sending warm wishes to you in NYC (or Austin) from Toronto, Canada! ♥️🎶🇨🇦🎵🤗
I’m so excited to see your journey!! Hoping to see you on Broadway on day!! ❤
Thank you! It's a dream of mine too.
Good for you in having the courage to put yourself and your needs first! It all comes down to priorities, and it sounds like you made the right call at the right moment. Good luck in your future endeavors!
I understand your sentiment here, but there is a lot of projecting and you are kind of putting words in her mouth. Leaving a show after a year and a half should have no taint to it. That is a long run. And videos like this show that you aren’t committing a crime by leaving a show. If an agent/casting/overlord has an issue with someone even talking about feeling stagnant in a long run is a garbage person, out of touch, unprofessional and you need to avoid working with them. Full stop.
I have been curious about the life on the road on a tour! thanks for this insight and i think that a lot of people are unaware of the realities of the life.
It's always interesting to hear why someone leaves a job they're passionate about. Thanks for sharing!
You have the most beautiful, kind, soulful eyes! I would love to see you star in Wicked! But anything OBC would be perfect! I look forward to seeing your career progress!
It was truly an honor getting to meet you through this amazing show and gain such a great friend in the industry! I can’t wait to see what you go on to do! You are so talented and deserving of every good thing in life!
My daughter wants to pursue this industry, which I briefly did in a stage management space, but not a performing space. I really appreciate this video. I have no insight to pass onto her, but have encouraged her to seek out what current performers are doing to get advice. I hope others do talk about all the realities good and bad to educate everyone on what it truly means to do live entertainment.
I hope this video gives her a little peak into what its like to be in this industry! It's full of magic, and sacrifices, and rewards!
Not a matter of if, but when you’ll be on Broadway 🙌
J'ai apprécié vos propos que vous racontez avec beaucoup de recul mais avec la maturité et l'intelligence sans oublier les sentiments ressentis, des vies d'artistes en tournées, quel vide non ? J'ai moi même travaillé dans de nombreux endroits lointains et aussi dans un grand parc d'attraction avec 5 shows par jour, de 30 mn chaque, l'industrie du spectacle comme vous dîtes. Vous avez su voir, apprécier et choisir. Bravo. 2:01
I left the national tour of Fosse after two months.
Keep that good head on your shoulders as you make your way with grace💐
It’s been 2 decades since I was a pro actor, but I toured with 42nd Street and it was the most rewarding, but hardest thing I’ve ever done. In those days we took a bus! You are spot on with the emotional toll it takes.
My first pro gig was with a company that transferred from one city to another. I was NOT an actor. I had done exactly two shows, both as emergency fill-in, as favors for a family friend. No training, etc. As a result my first ever audition was for a professional role, which I booked. It was surreal to pack up, fly to a different city, do a run, then transfer to the biggest multi-stage venue in the state. Full houses and standing O’s every night. Then going back to housing, try to wind down, get decent sleep and then get up, lots of skincare and haircare, exercise, eat something that isn’t loaded with salt and not too close to open, touch some grass, pray you don’t have mo’ notes, do your spiritual practice, maybe squeeze in a nap, clean your space, connect with someone who is NOT IN THE SHOW, and then go to work. And I was the only one who was really “touring,” everyone else lived in one of the two cities we were in. It was HARD, but those 6 months were basically my theatre training and I don’t have any regrets except my folks didn’t live long enough to see it. I also had a horrific case of “imposter syndrome,” so I paid special attention to everything since clearly that was going to be my only time ever doing a pro gig. Yeah, was with that company until COVID. 😊
Wow, you got thrown into the deep end! It's so cool that you embraced it and made it your own. I can relate to the imposter syndrome, it's so real in the industry.
I follow your insta and got recommended your video! Great editing! Which software do you use if you don’t mind me asking?
Thank you! I used capcut for this one - still looking for a software i really like!
My actress friend said that touring can be lonely. Uprooting yourself from your home and support system !for a year! catches up with you.
definitely!
well done---
Have you never toured before?
Yes! This was my second national tour
With respect from someone who knows a lot of people in the business I wouldnt recommend going on social media with posts like this especially as a person who is new to the industry . General advice from highly respected recruiters is not to be seen to speak negatively about any past employer or in any way that could be interpreted as negative. It may harm your career.Even if you are not saying anything particularly bad or slagging anyone off it can come across that way. Even your title from a new creator is very clickbaity and implies negative experiences which is what lead me to click on it. Also not sure how one gets 10k subscribers on a first video.
I appreciate your feedback! I have nothing bad to say about the show, it was my dream show! I wanted to share why some performers leave incredible jobs, since I always wondered myself before the moment came for me. I hope you can watch the video and peak a little more into the brain of professional theatre performers! :)
These kind of comments perpetuate the negativity in the industry.
She did the show for a year and a half, and she didn't say anything negative about anything...
So you got the opportunity that millions of people would kill for, fully knowing what it entailed, and you want sympathy and understanding for quitting?
No sympathy needed! I wanted to explain why myself and other performers leave shows. I didn’t quit really: actors can put in a notice within a certain amount of time, and the company will find a new cast member to take that spot! There is always lots of turnover in shows, and that’s how a lot of performers (like me) get these amazing opportunities ❤
@ my apologies I’m
Sure it’s one of those things you can’t truly understand unless you’ve lived it
@@stefaniereneesalyersShows and show people have always been inside my heart! Thanks for the opportunity to hear your experience!
It feels like this could’ve been said in five minutes. More like 30 seconds “it was a lot in my body was tired.”
All cast members who I ever toured with were the best!!
Left a major tour myself way back in the day.😉🫶🏽👴🏽
wow! Thanks for sharing!