Magic Takes Time | Alice Ripley | TEDxDayton

Actor Alice Ripley shares first-hand knowledge of preparing to play a character on stage and how we can use those same techniques in our everyday lives. From reading a room to staying present, we can all play our true roles with authenticity. Alice Ripley earned critical acclaim and received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical as well as a Helen Hayes Award for her work as Diana Goodman in the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera, Next to Normal. Alice received Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for her portrayal of conjoined-twin Violet Hilton in Side Show. She also originated the Broadway roles of
Mrs. Bateman in American Psycho, Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show, Molly Ivors in James Joyce’s The Dead, Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard, and the Specialist’s Assistant in The Who’s Tommy. Alice’s television credits include Girlboss, 30 Rock, Blue Bloods, and Hee Haw. Her film credits include Isn’t it Delicious, The Adulterer, and Bear With Us. Her recording credits include Daily Practice Volume 1 and Everything’s Fine as well as numerous Broadway cast albums. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@dianasilva..]

Almost a decade since Next to Normal and she’s still got it! Stunning as always and so elegantly spoken.

[@RIPLEYTHEBAND]

Thank you!

[@neilw7347]

Alice's interpretation of "As if we never said goodbye" never fails to make me cry-- I was not prepared. Really hope she gets to play Norma someday!

[@alexkennedy9818]

she did last year at north shore music theatre in danvers, massachusetts. she was BRILLIANT!

[@neilw7347]

@@alexkennedy9818 Thanks for letting me know! I'm so happy for her.

[@100samanthamarie]

I’m just here because I saw this. Just thought we should at least let the girl have court. Idk if she’s suing though.

[@briellec7173]

So much love, respect, and admiration for this woman❤️

[@dorothyallspice1862]

This might have been the first time I've ever got to witness Alice Ripley in basically anything but this was incredibly moving.

[@xav8rdan]

Oh, beautifully done. Thanks, Alice.

[@matthewkingesly2508]

what the world needs now is more AR. Beatiful. Thoughtful. Peerless. Stellar. (per usual.)

[@jamesreves2099]

I hope this translates to people who are not in theatre, because she is absolutely brilliant! If you haven't watched any videos of her on stage, please do yourself a favor and watch some! I recommend Next to Normal!

[@bluehplu]

awesomely conceived, written and presented!

[@leighannwagor5037]

I surprised this hasn’t be removed.

[@casiecase12]

Chill

[@audreyrusselman]

This is everything 💙

[@AARONDAVIDGLEASON]

Good Job, Alice!

[@RIPLEYTHEBAND]

Thanks, Pops

[@Blueboooks]

Anyone here in 2021 👀

[@TheMgoecke]

You were in my town and I didn’t get to see you and I’m so sad you are amazing and I want to get to know you!

[@hiwj2001]

Beautifully done! H x

[@RIPLEYTHEBAND]

✔

[@dougplaut984]

[@rachaelbly6714]

What about child grooming? Perhaps your next tedtalk should be from behind bars.

[@bolauren9399]

hey groomer