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Hi everyone, I'm Olga Villaverde.
And I'm Amber Milt, welcome to The
Balancing Act.
Today our our Broadway Across
America series continues with an
American in Paris.
Oh my goodness you're going to
love meeting these two girls, they kind
of remind me of your girls.
Twin sisters who are headlining the show and
we're going to show you how the lead
actor stays in shape.
A thing called gyro-tonics,
Oh my goodness, it looks tough.
The Tony award-winning musical is
continuing it national tour.
Plus an at-home topical
anti-aging treatment.
Uh! gimme!
That will give you a more youthful
appearance.
Oh yes!
And best part, no needles.
Ohhh.
Because those are painfull.
I want it.
You know what else is painful?
Navigating the home loan process.
We're also going to talk about
the readiness of your car.
Because The Balancing Act starts...
That was a 180.
Right now.
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Broadway Balances America brought to you by Broadway
Across America.
Bringing the best of Broadway to a city near
you!
Time now for another installment of "Broadway
Balances America" our series that takes you behind the scenes
of some of the most beloved Broadway Musicals as they travel
across the country and into your local theaters.
Today, the Tony Award winning musical, an
American in Paris!
Your girls wll love this.
The show has become the talk of the town.
The toast of the town thanks to its
amazing choreography, stunning score and
talented creative team.
Yes, I got to
spend some time with the lead actors who
are dancing and singing their way across
America.
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It's a marriage of movement and music,
the Gershwin songbook fluidly blended to Christopher
Wheeldon's direction and choreography, creating an award
winning, stunning stage adaptation.
Well, it's been an amazing and very exciting
journey for me especially when I think back to the very first
reading, the first time directing actors.
How nervous I was and I don't think if you'd
said to me that first day of the reading that I would be a year
and a half later standing on the stage of Radio City Music Hall
accepting a Tony Award I would have laughed but it's been the
most beautiful, beautiful experience.
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Much like the Gene Kelly Movie, the story
focuses on an American Soldier who stays in Paris after the war
and falls in love with an aspiring French Ballerina.
So we used the film really as our
inspiration and made a new musical that I think actually
delivers quite a lot of things that you'd expect if you knew
the film but is very much its own thing.
Making it their own, are the leads of the touring
production twin sisters Sara and Leigh-Ann Esty; they are both
accomplished ballerinas.
Sara plays "Lise" and Leigh-Ann is
her understudy.
It's incredible to have gone through so much of
our careers already kind of together, dancing in the same
place, but then you know to go apart and come back.
I mean it's a dream come true Yeah, it's
crazy!
(laughter).
It is crazy!
I mean it's almost unheard of.
Identical twins doing the same thing.
I guess it's not so unheard of, but to be able to at
our level I guess just to find the same sort of job and show
is, yeah, it's incredible.
As professional ballerinas they
understand the language of dance, but they've had to find
tune their voices and nuance their acting.
Let's talk a little bit about the
similarities.
Right?
So how does that help you especially in a
role like this?
Well we look alike so that's the first one
(laughter).
Having the same ballet training.
Yep that's been helpful.
She was the introvert and I'm the loud mouth.
But as many similarities as we have I
think we are also very different.
I mean she's two minutes older but I'm taller.
So I kind of hold that over her
head a little bit.
We danced for 10 years in the Miami City
Ballet together and kind of learned our professional selves
together and became each other's biggest fans.
And for some reason we're not the type to be
very competitive with each other.
And it just works out better to support each other and
take appreciation in her little strengths and learn from them
and kind of watch each other grow.
How do you two guys keep that up?
Stay rested, stay hydrated, stay focused.
But then there's a point that you just
really have to enjoy it.
Especially we're surrounded by such an encouraging group of
like cast members and team members that, it makes it not as
scary.
We met her fellow cast member Garen Scribner who plays
"Jerry" at New York's Marseille Restraunt.
For me doing this role has been a life changing
experience to be able to.
I started as a dancer and then I
started singing and acting and this part in this show in
particular was my chance to really do all three of those
things at once.
We were given the opportunity to learn totally
new skills and perform them eight times a week.
So for me it's been thrilling.
Both have been with the show since it
debuted in Paris, but now they're the touring stars!
When we started the show Sara and I
were the standbys for this role.
So we've been doing these roles from the beginning.
We already had things in common and this
whole process we've gone side by side together and I think it's
been like instantly easy to kind of form that bond and then it
shows on stage.
I don't know it's just a good match.
We have fun together.
There's a trust.
He's alright, he's kind of cute.(laughter).
This show offered me the opportunity to
really flex many different muscles as a choreographer and
incorporate ballet and jazz, tap.
It was just the most fantastic chance to pull all
those different styles together and use them as a story telling
device.
As for that illusive balance, Garen relies on his
family and four legged companion Pilot, plus, Stay there for a
sec and reach out through both arms and as you curl back, I do
this thing called Gyrotonics which I really love.
It helps me stay balanced and strong and
it's kind of like a mix of yoga and pilates.
It has it's own specific set of exercises that
are done in circles.
It's all about movement and keeping that
stability and core.
It's just wonderful.
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Sara and Leigh Ann make sure to eat
right, get enough rest, and keep up with their ballet classes
and, Physical therapy is super important.
I'm a big physical therapy and massage therapy
person, for sure.
Physical therapists keep us together -
literally!
It's very important.
Rest, eat, be with friends, watch movies, just normal,
normal chill activities, Chill activities for sure.
Live in my sneakers and yoga pants.
Comfy, comfy clothes.
So many cities to see and this beautiful musical
will have audiences across America, falling in love.
With this cast and with the great
Gershwin music and the beautiful designs by Bob Crowley and a lot
of fantastic dancing it's gonna be a hard one not to fall in
love with, these guys are amazing I'am just so thrilled
with the new cast we have representing this show in all
those great cities in America.
It's a show about love.
And who is not looking for that?
It's about a city and people
rebuilding after tragedy which is something that we face every
day.
It's the nostalgia, sort of old school big MGM musical that
everybody, I mean who doesn't love that.
So there is something for everybody.
If you're looking to just have a great night at
the theater or if you want to be transported to Paris - if you
can't get to Paris anytime soon - you know we are bringing it to
you.
The North American tour of An American in Paris is coming
soon to a theatre near you.
Check out Broadway Balances America, Broadway Across
America, or our website The Balancing Act Dot Com for all
the show information, tour dates and more.
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(Music) Anti-aging skin care products
and procedures are everywhere these days, from jars of miracle
potions to surgical solutions that promise to turn back the
hands of time.
In fact, an incredible, listen to this, 1.9
billion was spent last year on non-surgical, anti-aging
procedures alone!
But what really works?
Here to talk about what's actually happening to our
skin as we age is Melissa Peverini, Director of Education
for Fillerina USA, it's a new at-home treatment line gaining
lots of attention as an alternative to doctor
procedures.
Good morning.
Good morning, I'm so excited to be
here.
Thanks for being here, so let's jump in.
Is it ever too early to start thinking about
aging?
It's never too early.
Really?
I actually started using eye cream when I was 19 years
old because somebody told me that, Oh my god, you're so good!
I would be so much happier later on.
And it's important you know, start your sunscreen routine
also when you're young because your skin will definitely
improve by the time your 30's and 40's and it will start to
benefit later on in life.
So let's talk about what happens to
our skin say 20.
Okay, 20's and 30's.
That's good.
Estrogen levels start to decline a little
bit, so you start recognizing traces of wrinkles around your
forehead and your eye area.
let's fast forward now to 40?
Ok, now your estrogen levels have definitely
taken a decline.
Those real plump molecules of hyaluronic
acid and collagen have really reduced a lot.
So let's to go the age that I'm facing.
Not anytime soon - but I'm almost
there, 50!
You're 50.
And beyond.
This is when you're really going to start noticing that the
lines are going to become deeper,
pores are going to start stretching.
You might even start noticing spider veins and then
those age spots become a lot darker.
Let's go to positive news!
You have a new beauty technology it's right here.
It's called Fillerina, tell me how it
works.
Tell me what it is.I'm excited, it's less invasive
right?
Yes it is, yes it is.
No needles?
No needles.
This is exciting.
Hyaluronic acid is the main ingrediant.
What hylauronic acid is, it's a very thick molecule that
lives between our skin cells and it's a plumping molecule.
So as we age our bodies naturally
break down that molecule.
By the time you're 60 you probably lost
about 50 percent of that.
Ugh.
It also lives in our eyes, and in our joints as a lubricant and
a shock absorber.
So it's important that you replenish
your skin with this plumping molecule.
This is a treatment I can do at home.
I don't have to go anywhere.
Take care of myself, I'm kind of like in
charge.
Yes, yes.
And I'm going to see, maybe a transformation?
You are and it's very important to know that just like
injectables, it's something that you continue.
So Fillerina becomes your lifestyle.
Every couple of months you're going to continue another
treatment and your results just continue to improve.
Just like exercise, you gotta keep going.
Of course.
We have two beautiful models here today, and now
you're going to show us how it works.
Yes, I am.
I am going to apply with our precision
applicator, apply the plumping gel directly into her wrinkles,
any fine lines, and areas that she wants to plump.
And this treatment you do in the morning
or at night?
It's preferred to do at night on clean dry skin.
It is a 14 day treatment.
And results will last up to 3
months.
So what we do is, we'll apply this and let it sit
for 10 minutes, she'll continue her household duties, Okay.
And then what we're going to do is
press it on and put step 2 which is the nourishing film.
Alright so let's do that.
Okay, so here,it's been 10 minutes.
And we're going to press with your
fingertips or your palms, And we have some
before and afters that we're looking at which really show the
difference.
Yes, we have wrinkle reduction in an average of 30
percent, we have cheek volume that has increased up to and
eighth of an inch.
Even lip volume can increase.
Some reports have shown 45 percent.
And just like injections, it's something that you have to
continue to do.
Fillerina becomes a lifestyle, it's a
program.
Every couple of months you replenish your treatment and
you maintain and you'll see that the results will continue to
improve.
So after you blend it all in you put the lotion on
top?
Now we'll put the nourishing film.
The nourishing film goes all over the face.
This just basically seals in molecules, leaves the skin very
soft and subtle to touch, and once you apply that in then it
rubs all over the skin and that's it.
And I see you have other products here.
This is the day cream?
Yes we have a day cream, a night cream and an eye
and lip contour cream as well as a lip plumping pen.
And these are used for?
Those are your maintenance.
Okay.
And those will also help prolong the
results of the treatment because they also contain 6 molecules of
hyulronic acid.
Okay.
Which is wonderful, it's about 30 percent
of the creams have the molecules in them.
Agin this is so great, something you can do at home.
Yes.
Less invasive than needles right?
Ladies?
Okay and hopefully you'll look fabulous
and you'll notice the difference right?
Yes, it's something that you know I've noticed the
hydration in people's skin improve and just the overall
appearance - the wrinkle reduction, the volume and the
contour of their facial structure.
Melissa thank you so much.
For our viewers out there who'd like to learn more, where
can they go?
Fillerina USA dot com.
Yes.
Thanks again.
And if you'd like to learn more about this product
you can also go to our website the balancing act dot com.
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(Music) alright so here's a question
because I don't even know this answer
regarding you do you have allergies you
know I started to develop them I mean
I'm older yeah they stink they do I don't
have any but the friends that I have is
there at misrable at times.
Uh!
The ichy eyes, runny nose.
I'm Sorry.
Well you know spring is in the air so
you're gonna have to take care of
yourself and that means it's car care
month.
So what do these two have to do
with the other?
I have no idea, but guess
what.
I think Andy Tillis can tell us.
You're gonna want to check this out.
Did you know that
maintaining your car's cabin air filter
is just as important as an oil change.
Let's face it, when thinking of car
maintenance the quality of the air in
your car is usually the last thing that
comes to mind but cabin air filters
prevent harmful allergens pollutants and
unwanted airborne particles from entering the vehicle's interior
and keep passengers protected.
In order to keep
you and your car breathing easy, a
functioning cabin air filter is critical.
So, how do you know when it's time to
replace your car's cabin air filter?
A common symptom is when your car
starts to smell dusty, dirty or musty.
Kind of like an old wet towel.
The smell may
become worse when the air is turned on.
Another symptom is poor airflow or loud
noises coming from your air conditioning.
Bosch auto parts recommends replacing
your cabin air filter every 12,000 miles.
Almost half of the vehicles that come
equipped with a cabin air filter are
located inside the glove compartment on
the passenger side of the vehicle under
the dashboard.
Simply opening the
glovebox door removing or dropping the
door will expose the location of a cabin
filter.
There should be a plate that can
be pushed and pulled out.
So gently
remove and replace with a new premium
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first company that provides a cabin air
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For cabin air filters located under
the hood or dashboard this may require a
more specialized insulation at your
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Always refer to the vehicle's owners manual for
all installations and locations of
cabin air filters.
AHHH!
a breath of fresh air.
Time to enjoy the
ride.
For more information about Bosch
cabin air filters, visit Boschautoparts.com.
or our website thebalancingact.com.
(Music) Welcome to our mortgage 101 miniseries.
Over the next few weeks John Alexander
and David Villareal from Affinity
Partnerships will be with the sharing
their financial expertise.
So today we
will be talking about purchasing the
home for the first time.
That's a big
deal.
So gentlemen good morning thanks
for being here.
Thank you for having us.
Good morning.
All right so let's talk
about securing a mortgage.
It's huge right?
It's a big undertaking and it's
big responsibility.
However I think is
we've done for many years, encouraging
our public it is a process that will
help you establish some financial
viability in the future and I think John
you've got some observations for that.
John?
Buying your first home can be
absolutely terrifying for some people...
It's so exciting at the same time.
Absolutely.
I remember.
And here's the thing,
is it should be enjoyable.
So if you have
concerns or fears , right.
Get information.
Knowledge helps would
sway all fears but here's, here's the key
right, there's two types of first-time
homebuyers.
Okay.
The individuals never
owned a home obviously.
That was me.
Yeah and the individual has no known
for the last three years, alright so
there's so many opportunities out there
it's important that you look at your
situation and see if there might be an
opportunity for you today.
For most
Americans today's a good time to buy a house.
So how would I know buying a home is
right for me?
I think you make that
determination based on what today is
common that most people rent before they
buy and I think the economics today
especially the historically low rates,
although they're climbing up a little
bit.
Gives you the ability to almost be
in a position where renting versus
buying buying becomes your benefit but
buying also allows you to start building
a financial base equity and things that
will be helpful to you in the future.
Big time and financial situation
that's something you really have to
look up because a lot of people
sometimes just aim a little too high and really
they should just stay within their
means.
Oh it's important that they stay in
their means but you know there's so
many opportunities out there right
now, so don't cut yourself short.
Look for that dream home and find out if
it makes sense for you.
Like the one
over looking the water, the ocean and seeing
the dolphins and you're in a two-story
mansion.
Y....eah Not something you can't do.
That 's true.
It's a great opportunity.
Thank you so much I know we're going to
see you a few more times and you can
have great mortgage tips but for now
we'll say goodbye and see you again.
Yes?
Thank you.
Thanks so much.
Thank you gentlemen of course to find out more about
Affinity Partnerships at their site, visit
AffinityPS.com that's AffinityPS.com.
or our website thebalancingact.com
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(Music) Alright everybody, So that's all
the time we have today but remember you
can head to our Facebook page and our
website and you can follow us on Twitter,
we've got lots more there for you.
Thanks for
watching everyone will see you next time.
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