53 - Leo Ash Evens
b'LEO ASH EVENS is a Pittsburgh born and bred actor with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.\\nUpon signing with his legit agents, CGF Talent defined him as "an enigma".\\nA dynamic song and dance man as well as voice-over artist, signing with Innovative Artists in 2012, Leo enagages his sexy rasp for both rock \\u2019n roll and commercial voice-overs. Currently, he is the voice of Siemens Technology.\\nIn his 10th year with MTCA (Musical Theatre College Auditions), Leo has evolved from monologue coach to Assistant Director and is now a proud Co-Director and Co-Owner of the team with partners Ellen Lettrich (Founder), and Charlie Murphy. Leo loves guiding his students to trust their own work and their process, finding the right program and positioning themselves for success in the professional world.\\nBroadway credits:\\xa0Jesus Christ Superstar\\xa0(debut);\\xa0Shuffle Along\\u2026(standby for Brooks Ashmanskas, and later taking over the role) directed by George C. Wolfe, choreographed by Savion Glover; and the vacation swing for School of Rock, where he channeled a touch of David Bowie, Rod Stewart, and Jem of Jem and the Holograms in his spiky blonde wig.\\nLeo\'s proudest role to date is the Emcee in Cabaret,\\xa0winning Best Actor in the Houston Excellence Awards while performing at Houston TUTS. Leo later reprised his role at The Arvada Center in Denver, Colorado. \\xa0It\'s the gritty roles that really ignite him. \\xa0And in a close second place - playing the deliciously deplorable Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher.\\nLeo\\u2019s had the honor of working with theatre legends Chita Rivera, Patti LuPone, Shirley Jones, and Audra McDonald.\\xa0He treasured the world premiere play,\\xa0Somewhere, starring Priscilla Lopez, at The Old Globe in San Diego, in which he originated the role of Jamie McRea.\\nOff-Broadway, Leo originated roles in two premiere plays which have since successfully been published. \\xa0Bobby in Finks\\xa0by Joe Gilford and Pluto in Jasper in Deadland\\xa0by Hunter Foster and Ryan Scott Oliver.\\nLeo played Riff in West Side Story\\xa0several times: for Alan Johnson (50th Anniversary Tour); Joey McNeely (London); as well as for Joshua Bergasse (Gypsy of The Year, Recording Academy Honors, Barrington Stage, and North Carolina Theatre). \\xa0He is thrilled to be part of this legacy and pass it on through educational workshops. Maybe he\'ll even try his hand at directing it one day...\\nShowbiz highlight: \\xa0In 2016, Leo met his idol, The Great Lady of Comedy - Carol Burnett, after her show at The Beacon Theatre in NYC. \\xa0Inspired by her hilarious, honest, and wry characters, he always admires her compassionate way of sharing herself with her audiences.\\nLeo is the proud son of Earl and Amy, brother of Sarah, and Uncle of Violet! (He\'s gonna post some Instagram duos of himself and Violet soon - she\'ll steal your heart!) He gleaned his green thumb from his parents, and hence, time with his house plants, the community garden, and lush walks in Central Park near his apartment on the Upper West Side are a must!\\nSomeday soon, Leo wants to adopt a Wheaten Terrier.\\n\\nFollow @leoashevens\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message'