FINAL FIVE: New York Theater Company with Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft
About this episode
Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft discuss their journeys in the performing arts and share insights on career survival and personal growth.
Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, and John Kroft from the New York Theater Company are back for an honest, insightful, and often humorous exploration of what it truly takes to carve out a meaningful career in the performing arts. Listen as these talented artists share their most memorable—and sometimes unconventional—survival jobs, from guiding Central Park tours to working in a wine shop and teaching at a ballet school. They open up about the twists, turns, and unexpected moments that have shaped their journeys, offering heartfelt advice to their younger selves and redefining what "making it" really means. If you've ever wondered how theater professionals stay grounded, why collaboration matters, or what personal growth looks like behind the scenes, these artists offer valuable lessons, industry insights, and inspiration for persevering—even when the spotlight feels far away. Follow NYTC: Website / Instagram / The Circuit --- Why I’ll Never Make It is an independent production of WINMI Media and Patrick Oliver Jones. To support the ongoing efforts of this podcast please subscribe or donate. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Patrick Oliver Jones
Guests: Katherine Winter, Josh Zacher, John Kroft
Topics covered
- performing arts
- theater careers
- survival jobs
- personal growth
- collaboration
- industry insights
Keywords
- theater
- performing arts
- career advice
- New York Theater Company
- survival jobs
- collaboration
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Theater Company, WINMI Media
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