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The Story Begins with...
A queer, Latin-American kid from a Catholic-Hispanic family in South Texas, where Broadway dreams weren’t exactly on the table. But from the moment a drama teacher in third grade told me I was seen, I was hooked. Acting gave me permission to be bold, take up space, and tell the truth — even the parts that scared me.
That love took me from small-town Texas to The Boston Conservatory, and then straight into the heart of New York’s theater scene — where I hustled hard, booked shows, lost myself, found myself, and learned that success as an artist takes way more than talent.
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I’ve been the swing, the understudy, the lead, the waiter, the auditioner with a sore, tired body and a smile. And through it all, I’ve learned to treat my art like a business — because the dream deserves structure, too.
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Now, I split my time between NYC and Austin, continuing to perform in theater and on camera while also coaching fellow artists to show up powerfully in their work and their lives.
This isn’t about waiting to be chosen.
It’s about showing up like the main character in your own damn story.
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I’m Arnie Rodriguez — actor, artist, coach, and clarity specialist — and whether I’m on stage, on set, or working with creatives behind the scenes, I’m here to lead with truth, courage, and a little sparkle.
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Let’s tell a story that sticks.
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With deepest warmth,
