Operation Mincemeat or Operation Kindness? Jeff Kready, Amanda Jill Robinson, and Lexi Rabadi, stars of Broadway's Operation Mincemeat, join Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness LIVE for a fun conversation on creativity, identity, ensemble, and the beautiful art of recovering when things don't go according to plan. Kindness was born to lead! This positive podcast episode covers: Quick-Change Secrets & Multi-Character Magic: Discover the hilarious and ingenious physical shortcuts the actors use to juggle playing dozens of different historical figures on Broadway's smallest stage. Unforgettable Backstage Mishaps: Hear never-before-shared stories from behind the curtain, including how the cast brilliantly handled a rogue set piece falling down and unexpected phone interruptions mid-scene. Actionable Tips to Brighten Your Day: The cast shares simple, low-effort ways to practice empathy and self-care in a fast-paced world, from micro-acts of kindness on public transit to immediate check-ins with loved ones. Operation Mincemeat is a musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts. The plot is based on Operation Mincemeat, a Second World War British deception operation. Amanda Jill Robinson (she/her) is an actor, singer, musician, writer, and composer/arranger. A Long Island native, she is thrilled to be back in New York after most recently workshopping Sarah Rose Kearns’ adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion as the Music Director/Arranger and Mary Musgrove, a role she originated in 2017. Amanda is the co-creator and half of the comedy duo Ruth and Estelle (the esteemed theatrical coaches of the original cast of Cats) and their joyful podcast, “Learning Through Laughter”. Listen on Apple and Spotify! amandajillrobinson.com Jeff Kready was most recently seen playing the Phantom of the Opera in the original company of Masquerade. Broadway: The Great Gatsby, Company, Tootsie, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Billy Elliot, Sunday in the Park with George, Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: Henry Ford in Ragtime (Encores). TV: Bert Healy in “Annie Live!” starring Harry Connick Jr. (NBC), “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon), “The Code” (CBS), “The Good Fight” (CBS), “Elementary” (CBS), “Boardwalk Empire” (HBO). In concert, he performs as guest soloist with symphony orchestras across the country. He was previously an elementary school music teacher and is a graduate of Washburn University in his hometown, Topeka, KS. @jk_ready Lexi Rabadi previously starred in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Original Broadway Cast, 2023 Revival). From meat pies to mincemeat, this vegetarian is immensely grateful to return to Broadway joining this incredible mission. Other identities include: dog mom, notes app poet, amateur bird photographer, proud product of immigration. Deepest thanks to Teresa, Emily, Kym and Leala at Wolf Talent Group. Biggest love to family, gifted and chosen. “Stay Humble. Make Something.” @rabadilexi Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. This episode is powered by Welcome to Times Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
