Bryan Munar: From Office Worker to Broadway Star—The Hadestown Journey
Passion Pod Episode 172: Bryan Munar (@bryanmunarmusic) | From Desk Job to Hadestown Star
Meet Bryan Munar, the talented musical theatre actor currently playing Orpheus in the National Tour of @Hadestown! Recorded live at @PabloCenterattheConfluence, this episode dives into Bryan’s courageous leap from a “regular” 9-to-5 life to the bright lights of musical theatre.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Bryan’s journey from college grad and desk job to full-time actor
The moment he realized he needed to chase his passion
Taking acting classes, local theatre experiences, and building his skills
Getting laid off and making the choice to pursue acting
The years of auditions and rejections before landing Orpheus in Hadestown
Life on the National Tour: the challenges, the relationships, and the realities behind the scenes
Being authentic on social media and balancing personal growth
Making music as an independent artist and collaborating on music videos
Fun stories about cast life, peanut M&Ms, and more!
About Bryan Munar:
Bryan’s story is all about following your heart, persevering through setbacks, and finding fulfillment in creative work. Whether he’s captivating audiences on stage or making music with friends, Bryan proves that it’s never too late to change your path and pursue your dreams.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:30 – Bryan’s early career & desk job days
8:00 – Discovering theatre & first acting classes
13:45 – Getting laid off & pursuing acting full-time
20:00 – Auditions, rejections, and landing Hadestown
27:30 – Tour life, cast relationships, and behind the scenes
33:00 – Social media authenticity & personal growth
40:00 – Independent music, videos, and creative projects
46:00 – Fun moments & closing thoughts
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