About this episode

Marianna Gailus discusses her role in the play 'New Born' and her theater background.

Marianna Gailus currently stars in New Born opposite Hugh Jackman and Sepideh Moafi at Minetta Lane Theatre. Directed by Ian Rickson, the play is presented by Audible Theater and TOGETHER, the theatrical partnership led by Sonia Friedman and Hugh Jackman. The company is devoted to creating affordable, intimate, actor-driven storytelling. A graduate of Yale University and Juilliard, Marianna’s theater credits include Hedda Gabler, Sylvia, Sylvia, Sylvia, and Vanya, in which she understudied Andrew Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Marianna Gailus

Topics covered

• theater
• acting
• interviews
• performances
• playwrights

Keywords

• Marianna Gailus
• Hugh Jackman
• New Born
• theater
• acting
• Juilliard
• Audible Theater

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Audible Theater, TOGETHER, Sonia Friedman, Juilliard

Books & works: New Born, Hedda Gabler, Sylvia, Vanya

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