Entre Acts with Linedy Genao

Linedy welcomes the incredible Autumn Best to talk about navigating the messy middle of an artist's life. They kick things off with a classic game of dominoes, where they chat about everything from chickpea salad sandwiches and thin crust pizza to the highly debated etiquette of taking your shoes off on an airplane. (Note: You might hear a little Spanish sprinkled in as they catch up and share some chisme!) Autumn opens up about how she fills her "in-between" periods by spending time with her toy poodle Garbanzo and playing the violin just for the absolute joy of it. The conversation then dives into Autumn's major career transitions, including her bold move to New York City during the SAG strike to chase her childhood dream of doing theater. She shares the fascinating process of writing her own nightly political standup routines and the physical challenges of singing with a frontal lisp for her current off-Broadway role. Autumn also gets candid about disability advocacy in the entertainment industry. She reflects on her empowering experience working with director Anna Kendrick on her feature film debut in Woman of the Hour and how indie filmmaking provides a beautifully collaborative space for authentic representation. To wrap things up, the two bond over a hilarious game of Bed, Wed, Dead featuring Disney princesses and discuss exactly why Autumn would dominate on the reality show The Traitors. Autumn Best is an accomplished actor, aspiring screenwriter, and passionate advocate currently starring as Logan in the off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She made a splash on television in the CW series 4400 and recently made her feature film debut in the Netflix thriller Woman of the Hour. As a champion of independent cinema, she recently served as a script consultant and star for the indie film BRB, which took home an honorable mention at the Slamdance Film Festival. Beyond her work on stage and screen, Autumn is a dedicated musician and a vocal advocate for disability representation in the arts, continually proving that a strong sense of humor, collaboration, and self-belief can change the industry. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Laurie: IG: ⁠@linedygenao⁠ IG & TT: ⁠@entreacts⁠ IG: ⁠@itsautumnbest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! In this episode, Linedy sits down with the phenomenal Christiani Pitts to discuss the beautiful and challenging "in-between" spaces of a performer's life. After kicking things off with a game of dominoes, where they bond over focaccia sandwiches, airport arrival habits, and reality TV like The Secret Life of Mormon Wives, the conversation gets real. Christiani opens up about the struggle to separate her identity from her career, sharing a powerful reminder that artists are "human beings, not human doings". Outside of her acting, she reveals her pandemic-born passion for canvas painting and her self-proclaimed skills as an overthinking private investigator. The duo also dives deep into the realities of balancing motherhood with a demanding theater schedule. Christiani vulnerably shares her initial fears of how her pregnancy might alter industry perceptions, and the beautiful, warm support she ultimately received from her director and community. From reminiscing about sharing the exact same dressing room at the Broadway Theatre to swapping chisme about her "Roman Empire" of apocalypse prepping and throwback perreo anthems, this episode is packed with humor and heart. Finally, Christiani shares the magic behind her current romantic comedy stage hit, breaking down the quintessential New York energy of Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. Christiani Pitts is a powerhouse stage and screen actress, currently starring as Robin Rainey in Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. She is widely celebrated for her stunning leading roles on Broadway, including starring as Ann Darrow in King Kong and Jane in A Bronx Tale. On screen, Christiani shines as Pernessa Reid on the Starz hit series Power Book III: Raising Kanan and stars as Beverly Stratford in the Netflix film Resort to Love. A devoted mother to her daughter, Zora, Christiani continues to captivate audiences with her authentic performances and undeniable talent. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Christiani: IG: ⁠@linedygenao⁠ IG & TT: ⁠@entreacts⁠ IG: @christianiworld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the debut episode of Entre Acts! Host Linedy Genao sits down with the incredible Laurie Hernandez—a two-time Olympic medalist, Dancing with the Stars champion, and now, an actor making her Broadway debut in & Juliet. In this fun and vibrant conversation, Linedy and Laurie explore the "in-between" spaces of life and artistry, playing games like dominoes to break the ice and discussing everything from the perfect hoagie sandwich to their favorite Bad Bunny song. Beyond the laughs and the chisme, Laurie gets vulnerable about her massive career transitions, comparing her rigorous Olympic gymnastics training to the intense, athletic demands of performing eight shows a week on Broadway. She opens up about navigating performance anxiety with the help of sports psychology, the importance of Latina representation on the world stage, and the profound realization that stepping into the unknown—like attending drama school at NYU after retiring from gymnastics at 21—can lead to beautiful new beginnings. Laurie Hernandez is a powerhouse talent who first captured the world's heart as a two-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics. Since retiring from the sport, she has continuously expanded her horizons, winning the mirrorball trophy on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars, becoming a two-time New York Times best-selling author, and serving as an NBC analyst. A proud Latina and national speaker advocating for mental health, children's rights, and women's empowerment, Laurie is in her senior year at NYU with a drama major and a creative writing minor. She is currently thrilling audiences while making her highly anticipated Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Linedy and Laurie: IG: @linedygenao IG & TT: @entreacts IG: @lauriehernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like life hit “intermission” and forgot to hand you the rest of the script? Entre Acts with Linedy Genao is the podcast for anyone navigating a life transition: career pivots, creative reinvention, burnout, breakups, big moves, and the messy in-between (or in Spanish, entre) the acts of life. Hosted by Broadway star Linedy Genao, each episode delivers candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from artists and bold thinkers rewriting their next chapter in real time. Expect real talk, a little chisme, and the kind of insight that feels like a reset button for your confidence.  Whether you’re switching paths, starting over, or chasing a dream that scares you, Entre Acts is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re simply in-between acts!  Because life doesn’t pause.  It just moves… entre acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices