The first time I ever got paid to play was 1/18/99, Fire Hall in Bordentown, New Jersey. Played first on the bill - we got paid $20!
Two weeks later, we played our first concert and had 100 people there. It was pretty cool.
It's such a surreal experience, being shot out of the cannon for any kind of first season show. It all seems very dreamlike.
My first show, in England, was called 'Soldier, Soldier.'
To have 'In The Heights' be my first show in New York after moving here, I remember feeling at the time like, you know, 'It doesn't get any better than this.'
I remember when I was shooting for my debut show Tashan-e-Ishq,' the first season of Naagin' had just started airing and I used to be so fascinated by the characters. It feels good to be a part of such a prominent franchise on TV.
My first gig was 'The Outsiders.' I was 14 there. And probably one of the more jading experiences in my whole life.
'What's My Line' 1971 was a magical experience as I was still in my teens, and it was my first appearance. You know how they say you never forget 'your first'!
The Full Sail crowd was one that I had a very special relationship with, when I first debuted they were right there with me and very supportive.
