Ep298 - Casey Cott: Gotta Slap The Lamp

Casey Cott, a talented actor best known for his role as Kevin Keller on "Riverdale," discusses his current role and Broadway debut as Christian in the Broadway production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical”. He shares insights into his journey from television to the Broadway stage, including how he landed the role, finally fulfilling one of his lifelong dreams. Casey reflects on the challenges and rewards of performing on Broadway, including the supportive and encouraging atmosphere within the "Moulin Rouge" cast and crew. He talks about the unique experience of singing in the show and the mental aspects of navigating the demanding schedule of eight performances a week while caring for a newborn at home!. He shares their pre-show routines and rituals, involving a "Ted Lasso Believe" sign in Casey's dressing room and slapping a lamp before going to the stage. He opens up about moments of self-doubt and anxiety, and realizing the importance of enjoying the imperfections and finding grace in the pursuit of perfection instead. Casey gets personal as he discusses the significant influence of his family, particularly his newborn son and wife, on his motivation and performance. He advises aspiring artists to give themselves grace and enjoy the journey, acknowledging the inevitability of failure in the performing arts.

Casey Cott is an actor best known for his role as Kevin Keller in the long running CW series “Riverdale”. His other TV film credits include “Asking for It”, “All The Little Things We Kill”, “Law & Order: SVU”, “Katie Keene”, “Instinct”, and some theater credits which include “The Who's Tommy” at the Kennedy Center. He recently had his Broadway debut as Christian in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”.

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