Patrick Oliver Jones

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As an actor and singer, Patrick has been in the performing arts both onscreen and onstage for more than 25 years. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, he’s brought his Southern charm and hospitality to New York City where his credits include National Tours, numerous off-Broadway world premieres, readings and workshops of new works, in addition to regional productions of classic and contemporary musicals.

He was in the original cast of FIRST WIVES CLUB in Chicago in addition to two national tours, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and EVITA. On camera, Patrick has appeared and done voiceover work in several national commercials as well as co-starring roles in primetime television (BLUE BLOODS and LAW & ORDER: CI). Besides the podcast, he has also hosted events ranging from large national conventions to intimate grand openings and one-on-one red carpet interviews.

But among all of his successes, there have been even more failures and setbacks such as show closings, being replaced, and hundreds of auditions that never went anywhere. “Why I’ll Never Make It” was created to explore the reasons actors and creative professionals don’t succeed while also challenging the notion of what it means to “make it” in the entertainment industry. Interviews range from such notables as LET’S MAKE A DEAL co-host Tiffany Coyne and actor Jelani Alladin from Broadway’s FROZEN to work-a-day actors, directors, composers, and teachers. They all share a common theme of how hard this business is, but each guest also shares their passion for the arts and what keeps them going despite all the ups and downs.

As the old song goes, “There’s no people like show people, they smile when they are low.” Patrick hopes listeners will find laughter and inspiration from the stories and experiences shared on this podcast.

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