Sarah Snook, the Emmy-winning actress from Succession, is taking her Broadway debut in The Picture of Dorian Gray to new heights, drawing inspiration from none other than pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Currently starring in this physically demanding role, Snook plays all 26 characters in the production, including Dorian Gray, who trades his soul for eternal youth.
In a candid conversation with The New Yorker, Snook revealed how she’s been able to manage the athleticism required for her role.
Adopting a regimen similar to Taylor Swift’s viral workout routine from her Eras Tour, Snook has been focusing on rest, nutrition, and fitness to maintain stamina for the demanding performance schedule.
She shared, “No alcohol, no caffeine. Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep. And I do my lines at pace on a treadmill, you know.” The actress acknowledged that Swift’s approach to preparing for her intense tour — running on a treadmill while singing the setlist — was “a genius idea” that Snook decided to implement in her own routine.
Swift’s fitness regimen for her 2023 Eras Tour became well-known after she revealed in a Time interview how she would practice her entire setlist while running, varying her speed for different tempos.
Swift also emphasized the importance of resting between performances, avoiding alcohol, and focusing on recovery to keep up her strength for the show.
Snook also shared insights into her journey to take on Dorian Gray, which she signed on for shortly after giving birth to her daughter. The actress noted that becoming a mother pushed her to maintain a strict focus on her health, which in turn has helped her manage the physical demands of Broadway.
“I think, to be honest, probably just in the framework of living as straight and narrow as possible— that probably wouldn’t be possible without a baby,” Snook admitted, acknowledging that her focus on nutrition and sleep is now more critical than ever.
Her healthy lifestyle not only supports her role as a new mom but also ensures her success in the physically demanding world of Broadway.
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