About this episode

Brandon Contreras discusses his journey in theater, his experiences growing up in New York City, and the importance of representation in the arts.

Brandon Contreras is a New York City born and raised creative whose energy and versatility have made him a standout on stages ranging from the Golden Theatre to New World Stages. A graduate of Pace University, Brandon made his Broadway debut in the original company of Almost Famous and appeared in the first national tour of In the Heights. His diverse credits include playing Cal in the hit musical Titanique and appearing in Jerry Springer: The Opera with The New Group, as well as Road Show and Titanic at New York City Center Encores!. Beyond the stage, he is an accomplished filmmaker and writer, co-creating the award winning sketch platform The Homo Sapien Experience. Currently, Brandon is starring as Charles Cholmondeley and others in the Broadway production of Operation Mincemeat. In this episode, Brandon shares what it was like growing up in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Upper West Side, describing himself as a "city kid" who learned to rollerblade before he could ride a bike. He discusses the pivotal role his sister played in his introduction to theater and the unwavering support of his parents throughout his journey. Brandon opens up about the tenacity required to break…

People in this episode

Host: Alan Seales

Guest: Brandon Contreras

Topics covered

• theater
• Broadway
• queer representation
• Latin representation
• personal journey
• auditioning
• creative process

Keywords

• Brandon Contreras
• Broadway
• theater
• queer representation
• Latin representation
• auditioning
• New York City
• Operation Mincemeat
• creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Homo Sapien Experience

Books & works: Almost Famous, In the Heights, Titanique, Jerry Springer: The Opera, Road Show, Titanic, Operation Mincemeat

Places: New York City, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Upper West Side

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