Q&A: Westchester Native [Anthony Lee Medina] Lands Broadway Debut in āHamiltonā (Westchester Magazine):
[ā¦] Youāre taking on the role in March?
I have a tentative date of March 7, but that will change depending on a lot of things that I donāt know yet. Iām contracted for a year.
What are your thoughts and expectations about the roles you are being cast for?
I have been auditioning for this role for a really long time. I started auditioning when it was off-Broadway about two years ago. I didnāt really know what it was at first ā I was auditioning for what was at the time The Hamilton Mixtape, which I just thought was a hip hop show.
As far as expectations go, I just want to do my job to the best of my ability and make sure everyone walks out with thoughts on what this experience was, something that makes you think. I want you to have an opinion, no matter whether it be a bad opinion or a good opinion. Thatās all I strive for.
What went through your head when you heard about getting the role?
I freaked out. I dropped my phone. My phone cracked. I was like a crazy person, jumping up and down. I didnāt know what to say or what questions I shouldāve asked at that point. Iām just like screaming. It was amazing. Itās the best thing thatās ever happened to me, ever.
Is there anything youāre excited to see behind the scenes? Ā
I first saw the show with the idea that, here was a part for me, but then as soon as it started ā Iām not going to lie ā I started crying. Then three hours later the show was ending and I was still crying.
I donāt remember what I saw or what any of it was. But Iāll see it a lot in February; Iāll see it every night. I have no idea what to expect.
How are you going to turn down everyone asking for tickets?
Look, if I could get a ticket for every single person Iāve ever met in my life, I would. I think people will understand. Itās friends and family first, because Iāve had a really great support system for a very long time and they deserve to see the fruits of their labor.
Any words of encouragement for aspiring artists?
Be as persistent as you possibly can, and donāt compare yourself to anyone. Thereās so many times when Iāve been in finals for something or not even gotten the audition, and it sucks. The business you are working towards is a continuous series of ānos.ā And being told no everyday is really hard on your soul. If you keep pushing forward, it pays off. Iām living proof.
I was on tour with Spring Awakening, and one by one everyone I worked with went on to better roles. I had to remind myself that we are all completely different people with different journeys, and I didnāt know what that meant for me. But now, Iām here doing what Iām about to do, and itās the biggest thing ever. If I continued to compare myself to them I would never be where I am. Iām so happy I didnāt.
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