SARAH DREW: Break Out the Champagne and Celebrate Your Wins

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Mar 26, 2024

Actor Sarah Drew, known for 'Grey's Anatomy,' discusses emotional preparation for intense scenes, self-care methods, and career transitions. She shares a pivotal moment where a decision to perform a monologue led to launching her career. Sarah talks about her love for producing, writing, and directing, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in auditions and bringing personal essence to characters.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Embracing the Ritual of Celebration for Personal Achievements

03:07 • 2min

Navigating Career Transitions and Creative Evolution

04:39 • 20min

Navigating Emotional Scenes and Trauma in Acting

24:48 • 8min

Self-Care Rituals and Emotional Debrieﬁng

33:01 • 13min

From Actor to Producer: Navigating Diverse Roles

45:43 • 15min

Appreciating a Talented Guest and Recommending Their Work

01:00:37 • 3min

For nine seasons, households across the country spent Thursday nights with actor Sarah Drew as the beloved character Dr. April Kepner on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Today, she shares how she emotionally prepared for some of the show's most memorable, high-stakes scenes and what her self-care methods are for debriefing afterwards.

From stage to screen, Sarah can be seen in hit projects such as "Mad Men," "Private Practice," "Glee," "Cruel Summer," "Amber Brown," and many more. She emphasizes the importance of leading with your strengths by sharing a story of how a last-minute gut decision to perform a monologue instead of a musical number at a casting director workshop launched her career. You won't want to miss this episode as Sarah discusses how she approaches text, what makes for a dynamic self-tape, and the love she's found for producing, writing and directing.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sarah Drew right here.

Credits:

Grey's Anatomy
Birthright Outlaw
Guiding Emily
How She Caught a Killer
Reindeer Games Homecoming
Cruel Summer
Glee
Everwood
Mad Men
Amber Brown
Private Practice
Mom's Night Out
Radio

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