{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/67ad0f92c6f97f89d887909e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S4 Ep15: Karen Mavundukure, Effie White in Dreamgirls & Sofia in The Color Purple","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/d964e6c06ac0bb6f134ade022cf795fa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After appearing on<em> The X Factor </em>(ITV), theatre producer Sonia Friedman invited Karen to audition for the role of Effie White in <em>Dreamgirls</em>.<br/><br/>Karen went on to make her West End debut as one of Amber Riley&apos;s alternates in the original West End production of <em>Dreamgirls</em> at the Savoy Theatre. She took over as Effie White for the show&apos;s second year, alongside Marisha Wallace and Moya Angela. <br/><br/>After completing <em>Dreamgirls</em>&apos; run, Karen played Sophia in <em>The Color Purple</em> (Leicester Curve / Birmingham Hippodrome). She recently reprised her performance for the digital concert production.<br/><br/>Karen discusses her experience with <em>The X Factor</em>, conquering her performance as Effie, stepping back into <em>The Color Purple </em>during lockdown and lots more!<br/><br/>You can follow Karen on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/karenmavx'>@karenmavx</a> &amp; Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/karenxmav/'>@karenxmav</a><br/><br/><em>Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. <br/></em><a href='https://twitter.com/Andrew_Tomlins'><em>@Andrew_Tomlins</em></a><em> <br/><br/></em>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Visit <a href='https://westendframe.co.uk/'>westendframe.co.uk</a> for more info about our podcasts. </p>","author_name":"West End Frame"}