In today’s episode, rising star Marianthe Panas, a South African actress making her mark on the London stage, reveals what it really takes to break into London’s competitive musical theatre scene.
From her sold-out cabaret Here I Am to her breakout role in Starlight Express, Marianthe shares the truth about life as a performer and the discipline, resilience, and daily grind it takes to make it.
She opens up about leaving Durban during the pandemic to study musical theatre in London, navigating the challenges of auditions and rejection, and how faith and support systems keep her grounded.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Marianthe Panas
01:33 – The challenges of pursuing a career in acting
03:17 – Life in London vs growing up in South Africa
08:26 – Marianthe’s sold-out show
12:05 – How Marianthe knew that performing was for her
16:00 – Support systems and mentorship through tough times
17:43 – Honing her skills to land her first role
20:05 – Daily routines as a performer
23:33 – Juggling auditions, part-time work, and income streams
26:23 – Handling rejection and finding joy outside of performing
30:20 – Rituals for resilience
31:22 – Preparing for auditions
34:20 – What helps Marianthe to bounce back
36:51 – Marianthe’s most memorable performance and dream roles
38:21 – The 1% that makes her stand out
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Connect with Marianthe:
Instagram: @marianthe_panas