The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales

Powerhouse actors Cecily Strong and Andrea Syglowski provide insights into their acting careers, and how they navigated life’s complexities throughout their journey. The two talk about the show they currently co-star in,“Brooklyn Laundry”, their admiration for playwright John Patrick Shanley, and the play’s portrayal of women. Cecily opens up about how she relates to the play’s themes, reflecting on her own experiences of loss and self-discovery, particularly the loss of her cousin to brain cancer and the impact it had on her outlook on life and love. This loss inspired her to write her memoir, "This Will All Be Over Soon". She recalls her time on SNL, and what made her shift from comedy to “serious acting”. Andrea shares her love for teaching acting, how she deals with uncertainties. Both recall their motivations for pursuing careers in the theater, highlighting the joy of storytelling and the opportunity to connect with audiences, and perseverance. Andrea Syglowski is an actress who was last seen in “DIG” a