For anyone who has ever imagined their name in lights, Rita McKenzie (Ruthless! The Musical and Ethel Merman's Broadway) is an inspiration and an icon. This interview by Courtney Marie of TheatreScene.net delves into the life and career of a world-class entertainer, as well as her own perspective on her characters and their relationships. I particularly enjoy McKenzie's advice to young performers
Who chopped cotton, who sprayed perfume at Macy’s, and who worked filing death certificates at an insurance company?