Why the Stage and Sales Have More in Common Than You Would Think with Marianthe Panas

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.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Marianthe Panas01:33 – The challenges of pursuing a career in acting03:17 – Life in London vs growing up in South Africa08:26 – Marianthe’s sold-out show12:05 – How Marianthe knew that performing was for her16:00 – Support systems and mentorship through tough times17:43 – Honing her skills to land her first role20:05 – Daily routines as a performer23:33 – Juggling auditions, part-time work, and income streams26:23 – Handling rejection and finding joy outside of performing30:20 – Rituals for resilience31:22 – Preparing for auditions34:20 – What helps Marianthe to bounce back36:51 – Marianthe’s most memorable performance and dream roles38:21 – The 1% that makes her stand outIf you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe to Because Growth Matters and rate the show 5 stars!Would you like to be a guest on Because Growth Matters or learn more about working with Growth Matters International? Fill out the application form HERE.Connect with Daniel:LinkedIn: Daniel RobusWebsite: https://www.growthmattersintl.comConnect with Marianthe:Instagram: @marianthe_panas

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