I am so excited to release this episode today with John Grady! I had so much fun talking with John. He tells stories with so much enthusiasm, candidness and humour that it made me want to talk with him forever. Actually, after the interview was completed we chatted for another hour where he shared more of his experiences in the entertainment business, being a creative soul and what he has learned about this vocation. I may just have to do a part two of this interview or have him back on!
Some specific things we address in this episode are what he recommends for people who are interested in writing something but don’t know where to start, what you need to prepare yourself for when going into a creative endeavour and what he believes young performers who want to work in film and television should do when they first start out in the industry. I also asked him who his biggest influence was growing up and I was definitely expecting his answer but while thinking about it later on, it made more and more sense!
Enjoy this interview! I sure did!
John Grady: Daring To Dance With Inspiration
A little about John:
John Grady starred off -Broadway in Spalding Gray: Stories Left To Tell and as a member of Blue Man Group. He has performed around the country on The Moth MainStage. John’s stories have aired on NPR, KCRW, and CBC radio. His multiple award-winning solo shows, Dog Years, Little Pussy, and The Old Woman have played to sold out audiences at Fringe theatre festivals across the United States and Canada. He danced with Ballet British Columbia in Vancouver, and was in the Canadian production of Phantom of the Opera.
Film & TV: Dawn (Sundance Short 2014), I Am Legend, Fresh Off The Boat, Criminal Minds, Ray Donovan, Matador, Rizzoli & Isles, Kings, Sex & The City.
Follow John!
Watch his one-man show, Little Pussy
Twitter @thejohngrady
Did you enjoy the podcast?
What spoke to you the most today? Let me know by leaving a comment below!
