Chill Chat
The Broadway actor steals the show inKimberly Akimbo.
This week, sidle up to Broadway standout Bonnie Milligan.
Performing it has a similar effect on the 38-year-old.
It feels like being shot out of a cannon, Milligan tells Bustle.
Thats life, right?
Its healing to do it every night and bring that catharsis to the audience.
Below, Milligan reflects on cast camaraderie and how she stays healthy.
Whats one routine youve adopted thats made your (not) sh*tty life better?
Connecting with everybody, being really open and honest about when Im struggling has been helpful.
Were very open about where we are, mental health-wise.
Mondays are sacred for people in the theater, since thats often your only day off each week.
What do you like to do with yours?
It varies, but mostly I rest.
Doing eight shows a week is really hard.
And I kind of do that.
Are you a coffee person?
I had an iced coffee today but Im not a coffee-all-the-time gal.
Do you have a go-to remedy for when you have a sore throat?
I also havethroat coat teaand Ill make that with some honey.
And I try not to use my voice.
Lets say its the night before a two-show day, and you cant sleep.
How do you wind down?
What about between shows?
I have a little couch in my dressing room.
On Saturdays, Ill usually get a nap in there.
How do you prioritize your own mental health?
Being brutally honest with myself about where I am and not trying to be a hero.
When youre an actor and give so much of yourself, that can be hard.
Luckily the people around me dont shame me for that.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Kimberly Akimbois playing at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) in New York City.
This article was originally published onFeb.
source: www.bustle.com
