S4 Ep15: Karen Mavundukure, Effie White in Dreamgirls & Sofia in The Color Purple
- Author
- West End Frame
- Published
- Thu 22 Apr 2021
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/intheframe-theatrepodcast/episodes/67ad0f92c6f97f89d887909e
After appearing on The X Factor (ITV), theatre producer Sonia Friedman invited Karen to audition for the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls.
Karen went on to make her West End debut as one of Amber Riley's alternates in the original West End production of Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre. She took over as Effie White for the show's second year, alongside Marisha Wallace and Moya Angela.
After completing Dreamgirls' run, Karen played Sophia in The Color Purple (Leicester Curve / Birmingham Hippodrome). She recently reprised her performance for the digital concert production.
Karen discusses her experience with The X Factor, conquering her performance as Effie, stepping back into The Color Purple during lockdown and lots more!
You can follow Karen on Twitter @karenmavx & Instagram @karenxmav
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins
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Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Karen went on to make her West End debut as one of Amber Riley's alternates in the original West End production of Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre. She took over as Effie White for the show's second year, alongside Marisha Wallace and Moya Angela.
After completing Dreamgirls' run, Karen played Sophia in The Color Purple (Leicester Curve / Birmingham Hippodrome). She recently reprised her performance for the digital concert production.
Karen discusses her experience with The X Factor, conquering her performance as Effie, stepping back into The Color Purple during lockdown and lots more!
You can follow Karen on Twitter @karenmavx & Instagram @karenxmav
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@Andrew_Tomlins
Thanks for listening!
Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
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