Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Grey Henson wasn't sure where his clean-cut look would fit in the world of musical theater until "The Book of Mormon" came along. A young Mormon on a mission as told by the creators of "South Park" and "Avenue Q" -- that he could do.
The rising junior at Carnegie Mellon University auditioned for the national touring company of "The Book of Mormon," which won nine Tony Awards, including best musical. As a non-Equity actor, he was a long shot, but his school ties came through and he earned a callback for the role he wanted: Elder McKinley, the character played on Broadway by Tony-nominated CMU grad Rory O'Malley. Audition followed audition, and during Christmas break of his senior year, Mr. Henson was cast as the closeted mission leader who sings the repression anthem "Turn It Off" and doubles as the angel Moroni.
At 21, he was about to be a big player in a huge musical hit.
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Just another CMU Grad, doing big things! Wow!
I was intrigued by his reference of being onstage now during The Book of Mormon,to being a 4 year old child IMAGINING that he was performing in front of thousands of people, because I am a strong believer in putting things out in the atmosphere and investing in your dreams by ACTUALLY DREAMING them. His story kind of reinforces my belief.
Thanks Grey!
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