About this episode
Ariana Grande discusses her preparation for the role of Glinda in 'Wicked' and shares insights on her career and acting techniques.
Ariana Grande joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to look back at the intense process she developed to play Glinda in "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," as well as what is next for her career. Grande also dives into studying Stella Adler technique, working with Robert De Niro on "Focker In-Law," her love for the horror genre, advice for all aspiring performers on overcoming self-doubt, and much more. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage…
People in this episode
Host: Vinnie Mancuso
Guest: Ariana Grande
Topics covered
- acting process
- self-doubt
- horror genre
- Stella Adler technique
- career advice
- Wicked
Keywords
- Ariana Grande
- Wicked
- acting advice
- self-doubt
- Stella Adler
- Robert De Niro
- horror genre
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Backstage
Books & works: Wicked, Wicked: For Good, Focker In-Law
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