INTERVIEW: Forrest McClendon says to be nominated for a Tony during his Broadway debut is overwhelmingÉ.

The speaker shares their overwhelming experience of making a Broadway debut, reflecting on the journey from off-Broadway to being a nominee. They express admiration for a colleague's impactful theater speech and recount the moment they received significant news while driving to a rehearsal.

What was the speaker's initial feeling about their Broadway debut?

• Confident and assured

• Overwhelmed and miraculous

• Indifferent and casual

• Disappointed and regretful

What did the speaker dream about before their Broadway debut?

• Winning an award

• Working with Coleman Domingo

• Traveling to New York

• Performing in a musical

Which colleague's performance deeply moved the speaker?

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Denzel Washington

• Viola Davis

• Meryl Streep

What was the speaker doing when they received the important phone call?

• Attending a theater workshop

• Rehearsing on stage

• Driving to a rehearsal

• Having lunch with a friend

Who called the speaker with important news while they were driving?

• Their sister

• Their director

• Coleman Domingo

• A theater critic