How Sarah Snook masters 26 roles in Dorian Gray on Broadway—Taylor Swift’s workout, mom life, and no caffeine.
For Broadway, how did Sarah Snook channel Taylor Swift?
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Sarah Snook’s Broadway debut, is a full-body marathon rather than merely an acting showcase.
Are you playing 26 characters by yourself? She took a cue from Taylor Swift. “No caffeine or alcohol.
Snook told The New Yorker, “Sleep, sleep, sleep.” Oh, and power-walking on a treadmill while reciting lines—just like Swift’s well-known Eras Tour rehearsals. “Wonderful concept,” Snook remarked. “I will do that.”
How Does Taylor Swift Maintain Her Energy During Tours?
Swift’s preparation for her three-hour shows? brutal. She used treadmills to run at tempos that corresponded to the songs: jogging for ballads, sprinting for hits. Days off?
Complete bed rot. She said to Time, “I only go out to get food.” Snook made notes: stop drinking, put sleep first, and treat her body like a “marathon machine.”
Why Bring a 6-Month-Old to Broadway?
When her daughter was just six months old, Snook enrolled in Dorian Gray.
She jokingly said, “Ignorance is bliss.” Dave Lawson, her husband, later acknowledged that if he had been aware of the grind, he would have talked her out of it.
However, being a mother turned into her secret weapon: nursing made her stay nourished, and the routines of the baby eliminated any possibility of partying late at night.
She chuckled, “You can’t go to bed at five in the morning with a child.”
How Did Being a Mother Strengthen Her Self-Control?
“Straight and narrow” is a survival strategy, not just a style.
Snook attributes her sharp focus to her infant. “It’s all for her,” she said, “valuing sleep and eating healthily.”
No more unpredictable schedules or post-show wines. Parenting turns out to be the ultimate boot camp for the demands of Broadway.
What Will Happen to the Olivier-Winning Star Next?
Snook is unstoppable, as evidenced by her Broadway run after dominating London’s West End (and winning an Olivier Award).
She claims that it’s a marathon rather than a sprint, but she’s still sprinting thanks to her motherly strength and Swift-level discipline.
Quick Facts About Sarah Snook’s Broadway Journey
- Every role in The Picture of Dorian Gray is played by 26 characters on a single stage.
- Swift-Inspired Exercises: Taylor’s Eras Tour treadmill rehearsals.
- Winner of the Olivier Award; received praise for the London West End run.
- With a 6-month-old daughter, I took on the role of “New Mom Challenge.”
- All hustle, no alcohol Ditched alcohol to meet the demanding schedule.