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Alexander Surian: Meet the new Jack Kelly in Disney's Newsies
Part 2 of a two-part conversation. In Part 1, drag artist Alexander Surian took us inside the alternative drag world of Dragula: Titans as its Season 2 winner, Evah Destruction. Now the performer behind the persona sits down with Ben to talk about community theatre, having done three shows together at the Bastrop Opera House.
They dig into Alexander's countertenor turn as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, plus the most physically punishing roles they've taken on and the little surprises that make a character come alive.
Now, Alexander is starring as Jack Kelly, the lead in Disney's Newsies…
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