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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Machinal With Maria-Christina Oliveras

This look was my OK Cupid pic for a while— a surprising number of replies! — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Machinal With Maria-Christina Oliveras

No stranger to instantaneous character transformation and quick changes, Maria-Christina Oliveras is currently playing multiple roles in the Roundabout's revival of Machinal. She shares her daily activities and backstage rituals with Playbill.com.
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One of the first things I do is tune in to 880AM or 1010WINS to get the weather and the latest news on that ancient obsolete contraption known as a boom box. Then, change it to NPR for some background talk as I get ready to head to… — One of the first things I do is tune in to 880AM or 1010WINS to get the weather and the latest news on that ancient obsolete contraption known as a boom box. Then, change it to NPR for some background talk as I get ready to head to…

Maria-Christina Oliveras

Love this place— best heated Vinyasa action in NYC. Great warm up for a 2 show day, and no one is freaked out when I vocalize. Lip trilling and sirens are welcome. — Love this place— best heated Vinyasa action in NYC. Great warm up for a 2 show day, and no one is freaked out when I vocalize. Lip trilling and sirens are welcome.

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Whole Foods’ Coffee Bar for some green juice and the Ultimate Breakfast of Champions: a Chocolate Peppermint Luna Bar and Large Decaf (I know I know) cup of Coffee with lots of skim milk. — Whole Foods’ Coffee Bar for some green juice and the Ultimate Breakfast of Champions: a Chocolate Peppermint Luna Bar and Large Decaf (I know I know) cup of Coffee with lots of skim milk.

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Off to the theater. Head underground at Union Square, and stop for a bit of inspiration and people watching. NYC buskers are the best in the world. Here is one-man band extraordinaire, Jeffrey Masin. — Off to the theater. Head underground at Union Square, and stop for a bit of inspiration and people watching. NYC buskers are the best in the world. Here is one-man band extraordinaire, Jeffrey Masin.

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Spotted fellow pandas— and international ones, at that! These girls were on vacation from Bulgaria. Pandas are an endangered species, so I jumped on the opportunity to meet them. Good thing I had my panda in my bag for a quick change. — Spotted fellow pandas— and international ones, at that! These girls were on vacation from Bulgaria. Pandas are an endangered species, so I jumped on the opportunity to meet them. Good thing I had my panda in my bag for a quick change.

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…and then, Josh De La Cruz. He is rehearsing <i>Aladdin</i> next door to our theater and just tore his meniscus. Flying carpets can be dangerous and introduce you to a whole new world of pain. (Sorry, couldn’t resist). — …and then, Josh De La Cruz. He is rehearsing Aladdin next door to our theater and just tore his meniscus. Flying carpets can be dangerous and introduce you to a whole new world of pain. (Sorry, couldn’t resist).

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From the basement wig station, I climb 6 flights up to what we fondly call “Siberia” where my dressing room is. En route, I run into Sucha, a native from Russia and one of our fantastic dressers. I do know she likes Chobani yogurt and Richard Simmons — From the basement wig station, I climb 6 flights up to what we fondly call “Siberia” where my dressing room is. En route, I run into Sucha, a native from Russia and one of our fantastic dressers. I do know she likes Chobani yogurt and Richard Simmons.

Maria-Christina Oliveras

Broadway speakers: iPhone in a cup. The amplification is quite good. Today, a little Otis Redding to get in the zone… love this Pandora station (put in “Change is Gonna Come”—Otis, Sam Cooke and some other amazing goodies pop up). Another favori — Broadway speakers: iPhone in a cup. The amplification is quite good. Today, a little Otis Redding to get in the zone… love this Pandora station (put in “Change is Gonna Come”—Otis, Sam Cooke and some other amazing goodies pop up). Another favorite for t

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Winding down after the show--reading (new plays mostly and just picked up Sotomayor’s memoir), preliminary prep for a couple of voice-over and pilot auditions, checking e-mails, Facebook, snacking, catching up on phone calls, brainstorming new adventure — Winding down after the show--reading (new plays mostly and just picked up Sotomayor’s memoir), preliminary prep for a couple of voice-over and pilot auditions, checking e-mails, Facebook, snacking, catching up on phone calls, brainstorming new adventures…

Maria-Christina Oliveras

We have a lot of time between shows (our 2pm matinee finishes about 3:40pm), so Saturdays, we sometimes watch movies. Here, the boys troubleshoot technical difficulties. — We have a lot of time between shows (our 2pm matinee finishes about 3:40pm), so Saturdays, we sometimes watch movies. Here, the boys troubleshoot technical difficulties.

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Today’s selection: Berry Gordy’s "The Last Dragon," starring Taimak. I pass on this one, and head to Cross-Fit, inspired by the film’s opening image… — Today’s selection: Berry Gordy’s "The Last Dragon," starring Taimak. I pass on this one, and head to Cross-Fit, inspired by the film’s opening image…

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Today’s WOD (Workout of the day) is “Barbara.” 5 rounds of...”Why did I think this was a good idea, especially on a two-show day?!?” I alternate between thinking of Barbara Bush and Barbra Streisand to get through it. — Today’s WOD (Workout of the day) is “Barbara.” 5 rounds of...”Why did I think this was a good idea, especially on a two-show day?!?” I alternate between thinking of Barbara Bush and Barbra Streisand to get through it.

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Still have lots of time, so stroll back to the theater from 26th Street, taking in all the tourists and the energy of the city. I am a native New Yorker, and still deeply in love with this place. — Still have lots of time, so stroll back to the theater from 26th Street, taking in all the tourists and the energy of the city. I am a native New Yorker, and still deeply in love with this place.

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Love it here—you never know who you’re going to run into. Meet Natasha Veruskhka, sword swallowing belly dancer, and two time Guinness World Record Holder… — Love it here—you never know who you’re going to run into. Meet Natasha Veruskhka, sword swallowing belly dancer, and two time Guinness World Record Holder…

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I finally head home on the 2 downtown. Thank you for sharing my day with me—here’s wishing you and yours health, love, laughter and delicious adventures. Good night! — I finally head home on the 2 downtown. Thank you for sharing my day with me—here’s wishing you and yours health, love, laughter and delicious adventures. Good night!

Maria-Christina Oliveras

This look was my OK Cupid pic for a while— a surprising number of replies!

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