José Raúl from "Mean Girls: On Tour"

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"Success implies an ideal outcome coming into existence."

Welcome José Raúl:

We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, vocalist, model and dancer. You’ve seen him in “American Horror Story”, “War Game” and in the North American Tour of CATS. His latest project is as Aaron Samuels in the touring production of “Mean Girls: On Tour” we welcome José Raúl.

José, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Does it blow your mind to go from American Pops Orchestra’s Next Gen Winner to being in “Mean Girls”?

When someone comes to see “Mean Girls: On Tour” what will their favorite part of the performance be?

How many times did you watch the movie and what do you want people to take away from your version of Aaron Samuels?

How is it when you are working with so many different Cady’s and Regina’s?

Does that change the way you perform and can you give em an eyebrow lift and try to make them laugh?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Best musical you haven’t been in?

2. Do you read more books in paper or electronically?

3. Favorite flavor of ice-cream?

4. Last thing you sketched and what freedom does allow you?

5. Least favorite drink to make as a barista?

6. Which friend of yours gives you the stability you need now?

7. Best thing to give someone from Lululemon?

8. One place you would like to vacation but haven’t yet?

The Back Half:

After you were awarded a full tuition scholarship at Temple how did your education prepare you for today?

How has your love of music changed since you began musical theater?

You have brought up the self-doubt you have faced in your life. Why has the role changed the way you believe in your own talents?

So, which role is your dream role?

You’ve talked about the "the survival jobs, the tears, the doubts, the moments of fear, and all the precious people who nurtured me, consciously and unconsciously, to reach this point". What does reaching this point mean to you now?

José, as you reached that inner calming, how has this tour changed you?

When you are on the road, what comfort item do you need to have?

The Cast:

Who on this cast have you bonded closest to and how has their friendship help you?

Everyone has dreams, what’s yours?

Who was José before when you started and who are you now?

Which directors would you love to work with and who inspires you?

What do you consider success now?

Why do you believe that?

One Big Question:

You have fought through emotional and verbal abuse, homelessness and unemployment during COVID to thriving today?

How did that adversity change the way you see yourself and the world?

Sneaking in Two More:

Why should people come see “Mean Girls: On Tour”?

It won’t be October 3rd when people hear this but, which is your favorite song from the show?

The Wrap:

He wants to be in Spring Awakenings, loves a great cappuccino and wants you to see “Mean Girls: On Tour” José Raúl thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

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