Lisa Brescia: Creativity Thrives Under Gentle Encouragement

<div>How are you dealing with the impact of COVID and everything going on around you? Do you think you're not doing enough?</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>It's ok! This week, Lisa Brescia will remind us to just do the next loving thing. Take it one day at a time and take care of yourself – physically and mentally. She reiterates that it's great to have a plan but also ok if you don't because life can be an experiment. It's a marathon, not a sprint.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>In this episode:</div> <ul> <li>How to direct actors with humor and deep respect</li> <li>The importance of being physically and mentally healthy as a performer</li> <li>Role of teachers in helping students how to articulate their creativity</li> <li>Keeping a sense of curiosity and innocence to deepen your craft</li> </ul> <p>A little about Lisa:</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">On Broadway, Lisa recently concluded an extended run as Heidi Hansen in <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Previously, she's starred as Donna Sheridan in <em>Mamma Mia!</em>, Elphaba in <em>Wicked,</em> Cleo in Twyla Tharp’s <em>The Times They Are A-</em>Changin’, Amneris in <em>Aida</em>, and Marion Halcolmbe in <em>The Woman in White</em>.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Additional New York credits include the role of Helena in <em>All's Well That Ends Well</em> at the Public Theater's Shakespeare Lab and Claire in Roundabout's <em>Ordinary Days</em>.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Regional credits include Tatiana Racon in the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s <em>A Comedy of Tenors</em> (McCarter/Cleveland Play House), Hermione in <em>The Winter’s Tale</em>, Gertrude in <em>Hamlet</em>, Ivy in <em>August: Osage County</em>, Anna in <em>Sister Play</em> (The Magic Theatre), Betty Blake in <em>The Will Rogers Follies</em> (Pioneer Theatre), Victoria in <em>Victor Victoria</em> (Ogunquit Playhouse), Sally in <em>Cabaret</em> (PlayMakers), Kennedy Center's <em>Broadway: Three Generations - S