On Broadway with Mariah Reives
Show Notes
Mariah Reives is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur who is currently performing in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Her previous credits include Funny Girl on Broadway, Cassandra on the 1st National Tour of ‘Cats’ The Musical, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
In today's episode, Mariah discusses her time performing on Broadway, why she stepped down as Dance Captain, and how she prioritizes her mental health. She gives advice including when NOT to get an agent, why we should focus on our weaknesses, and why she wishes she did more regional productions before Broadway.
She also shares the story of her Broadway Debut, what it was like bringing her dog along on a National Tour, and why she created The Performer's Circle to give accessible information to performers.
Enjoy our episode with Mariah Reives!
Chapters:
(01:13) Broadway’s The Great Gatsby
(01:46) Stepping Down As Dance Captain
(05:23) What is An Onstage Dance Captain?
(08:24) To Dance Captain or Not To Dance Captain
(13:51) Advocating for Your Needs in a Professional Setting
(19:29) Enjoying the Ensemble Track
(21:45) Giving Dancers Accessible Information
(28:20) When NOT To Get An Agent
(31:42) Don’t Rush to Broadway
(33:55) Broadway Debut in Funny Girl
(40:52) Mariah’s Human Bio (feat. Leo the Pup)
(43:14) Dog Momming on a National Tour
(46:08) Loving Words and Goodbyes
About Mariah:
Mariah Reives is a dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur who began dancing in Sanford, North Carolina at the age of three. She then went on to train at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for high school and then graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a B.A. in Teaching Dance.
She is currently the dance captain and in the ensemble of The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Her credits include Funny Girl Broadway, Cassandra in the First National Tour of ‘Cats’ The Musical, Carmen, Me and My Girl , The New Yorkers, Jerome Robbins Broadway, and The Wiz. She has been seen on television for The Tony Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Reives created a professional workshop for aspiring artists called ‘The Performers Circle’ and is excited to guide the next generation of Broadway stars!