In this episode, I interview Jim Sorensen, exploring his diverse journey through theater, boxing, and a new career in financial services. Jim shares his experiences in acting, the challenges of portraying complex characters, and the importance of storytelling in both theater and life. He discusses his love for radio theater and his unique adaptation of A Christmas Carol. He also reflects on the lessons learned throughout his career, emphasizing the need for financial literacy among artists. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of creativity and practicality in the arts.
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CORRECTION
After recording, Jim emailed saying he had misspoken. While talking about his work in the boxing industry—and that’s pugilism, not cardboard—Jim mentioned a recent bout that his buddy Paulie Malignaggi had fought in. In our interview, Jim mistakenly implied that Paulie had lost, but in fact, Paulie won! So if you run into Paulie, be sure to congratulate him. And if you run into Jim, forgive him.
Jim’s Links
Learn all about Jim and his work at his website: jimsoren.com
Info and tix for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Learn more about Tampa Repertory Theatre
Jim’s Bio
Jim Sorensen has been an actor, singer, administrator, designer, director, and all-around theatre practitioner for over 30 years. Onstage credits include: Off-Broadway/New York: THE BODY BEAUTIFUL, PLAIN & FANCY (York), MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Engeman), PLAGUED: A LOVE STORY (NYMF). Regional: BEAUTIFUL (Reagle Music Theatre), THE 39 STEPS, A FEW GOOD MEN (Flat Rock Playhouse), INTO THE WOODS, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Fulton), LES MISERABLES (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). Florida: BAKERSFIELD MIST (The Off-Central), NEXT TO NORMAL, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN (TampaRep), MAMMA MIA!, THE PRODUCERS, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (American Stage), WEBB’S CITY (Palladium), BUTLER (Florida Studio), SOUTH PACIFIC, 1776 (Asolo), TIME STANDS STILL (Banyan), THE BUFFALO KINGS, CABARET, THE NORMAL HEART, BECKY SHAW, THE BURNT PART BOYS (freeFall), THE BLUE ROOM (Stageworks). A multiple award-winning actor, Jim was also founding Managing Director of freeFall Theatre, served as Managing Director at American Stage, and is currently the Managing Artistic Producer at Tampa Repertory Theatre. After three years with ProBox TV, producing live boxing events - and occasionally appearing as Ring Announcer - Jim is on the setting out on his next big adventure: serving as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.
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