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Rebecca Mansueto

Present role: Cha Cha and Frenchy in ‘Grease the Musical’ Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruises

When I was home in Sydney in the midst of a nationwide lockdown, I wondered how soon I’d perform again. The country had just opened up its borders to the world when I sent off an email to Royal Caribbean to inform them I was clear from an injury and ready to work.

One email later a dream opportunity presented itself when I was asked by lead talent casting Greg Graham to attend an audition in New York City for Grease the Musical. I remember sitting in my bedroom within a

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