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BRITTANY LEAKS
(THAXTON)

BRITTANY & TINA

Roughly, when did you work/study/perform with Tina? (years?)

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2005-2010

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Did you take voice lessons with Tina?

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Yes

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Did you take acting lessons with Tina?

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Yes

 

What is your favorite memory of your time with Tina?

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So many come to mind, but Thoroughly Modern Millie has to take the cake!

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What was your favorite song that you sang for Tina?

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I could never really sing from A Chorus Line.

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Did you perform in any community theater musicals with Tina? If so, which ones?

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Thoroughly Modern Millie, Crazy for You, A Chorus Line, A Christmas Carol, just to name a few!

 

At which theaters did you perform for Tina?

 

Playhouse 1960.

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What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Tina?

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Confidence! You helped me grow to be so confident, while always remembering to stay humble.

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What did you go on to do in life/career?

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I’m now a speech language pathologist, helping adults with accent modification. I work with people all over the world, including many actors, on how to create a Standard American English accent or help them create various accents. I also stay at home with my 3 precious children and am a photographer.​

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What is your favorite memory of Manny?

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Honestly, one of my favorite memories was him driving Corey Hartzog and me to a high school homecoming dance! Haha it was a night I will never forget 😊

 

Is there anything you'd like to say to Tina on the occasion of her retirement?

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Tina, congratulations on such an amazing milestone! You have helped countless people, both on and off stage, more than you will ever know. You are a true gift to the arts and your love for it will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your talents and love with so many people.

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Is there anything else you'd like to say?

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I hope you enjoy the next adventure of your life and keep having fun!​​

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