Before she was directing, producing, and shaping seasons at The Studio@620, Alexa Perez was spiraling over auditions, freelancing social media gigs, and wondering if she fit the mold.
In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport podcast, Alexa talks about the pivot from musical theater grad with anxiety to Associate Artistic Producer — and why the real turning point wasn’t landing the “perfect” job. It was deciding to show up.
We talk about:
• Going on as Juliet mid-run in Romeo & Juliet (yes, outdoors, during red tide)
• Moving from marketing into casting, directing, and producing
• The difference between perfection and progress
• Why “community over competition” matters more than ever
• Her one-word hope for the future of the Tampa Bay arts scene
If you’re an artist trying to find your footing — or someone juggling seven roles in one nonprofit job description — this one’s for you.
Progress over perfection.
Show up.
Touch grass.
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