BWW Blog: Leanne Marie Laurino - Meeting Eric Ulloa

On June 21st 2016, students of the UHSPAC were afforded a unique opportunity. For our hard work endured throughout our season, our director arranged a Master Class with Eric Ulloa. He is currently in "On Your Feet!" presented at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. Eric is a member of the ensemble where he has the opportunity to entertain as a variety of characters. He's also an understudy for the lead role of Emilio Estefan.

As well as being a seasoned performer with many regional theatre credits, Eric is also a writer and director. He has sold his first play that is set to premiere this fall and wrote the books for two musicals that are in talks of being fully produced. His versatility teaches us that there are many branches of the Broadway community that aspiring students could immerse themselves in.

Along with a question and answer session filled with insight and tips of how to get started, Eric provided appraisals to individual performers in our group. He introduced a range of techniques to breaking down material as well as owning the room and telling a story.

I am exceedingly grateful to have had the honor to meet someone whose hard work has paid off and is living the dream of so many young performers. Eric is an inspiration for theatre youth everywhere and I hope to catch him on stage sometime soon! I would like to extend a special thanks to Eric for taking time with us and giving us a chance to share our love for theatre!