How Alexa Perez Found Her Way Back to Theatre
What happens when you stop trying to fit the mold — and start showing up anyway? In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with director, producer, and actor Alexa Perez for a candid conversation about burnout, anxiety, and the winding road back to making art. Alexa shares: Why she stepped away from musical theatre — and what pulled her back The reality of understudying Romeo and Juliet during the pandemic (red tide, bugs, and all) What it means to ...
What happens when you stop trying to fit the mold — and start showing up anyway?
In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with director, producer, and actor Alexa Perez for a candid conversation about burnout, anxiety, and the winding road back to making art.
Alexa shares:
Why she stepped away from musical theatre — and what pulled her back
The reality of understudying Romeo and Juliet during the pandemic (red tide, bugs, and all)
What it means to hold space behind the scenes at The Studio@620
Why collaboration is her one-word hope for Tampa Bay’s arts future
This episode is for anyone juggling multiple gigs, questioning their path, or wondering if they’re “doing it right.” Spoiler: there is no right way — just showing up.
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