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When I was 12, I played the Artful Dodger in Cameron McKintosh's production of 'Oliver!' when it came to Toronto. Just getting the role shocked my whole family, and I don't think I realized until then just how much I loved getting up in front of people and performing.

I grew up performing in theatre.

I started acting as a child in Community Theatre but I didn't do any serious stuff. It was all musicals like 'Annie' and 'Wizard of Oz.' I was always in the chorus.

I mostly did musicals and concerts when I was younger, and then I realized I don't quite have the voice for it, so I went into acting, which I enjoy more.

Music is a very big part of my preparation as an actor.

I grew up listening to music and going to the theatre.

I am in musical theatre, but it isn't necessarily what I listen to in my leisure time, do you know what I mean?

I've always loved to incorporate music into acting because I have a passion for both.

I did a lot of musicals when I first started my career, so I can carry a tune well.

Being exposed to the diversity of music I was as a kid made me the actor I am today. As an actor, you have to adapt and do so many different things.