Theater Life Uncensored

I’m joined by Broadway performer Jeff Gorti in this episode. You might’ve seen him featured in a recent Playbill article about how he’s using an issue with his health that occurred when he was a child to assist a young boy who’s now dealing with the same disease.

He’s giving hope and inspiration to this boy of what will still be possible in his life, and he’s using his success on Broadway as an example.

Jeff is currently in Chicago, and understudying the role of Billy Flynn and Fred Casely. Before that, he won the 2020 Helen Hayes Award for his performance in A Chorus Line at the Signature Theater.

He's also performed in The Life at City Center, directed by Billy Porter, and at some of the top regional theaters in the country such as The Muny and Sacramento Playhouse.

This is an incredibly inspirational story, and it’ll make you think differently about your own life, too.

Episode Highlights:

[06:09] Jeff's Path From University to Broadway

[10:29] Jeff's View on Networking

[17:53] Surrounding Yourself with Seasoned Pros

[22:03] Jeff's Story of Art Changing Lives

[30:07] Jeff's Reservation of Being Too Public About His Story

[33:41] Wearing Differences as a Badge of Honor

[38:43] Be Nice to Everyone

[43:38] We're All the Same

Mentioned in This Episode:

Unapologetically Being Yourself with Rachelle Rak

Imperfect Actions Are Shortcuts to Success

Read the Playbill Article about Jeff’s Story

Donate to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund for Childhood Cancer

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Web - JeffGorti.com

Instagram - @JeffGorti

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