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Send us Fan MailRyan, Zach, and resident former Mormon James Wallace sit down with Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi in the 15th anniversary tour of The Book of Mormon.Jarius talks about growing up in Atlanta, almost pursuing mechanical engineering, finding his way into vocal performance, and how community helped carry him into a professional theatre career. He also shares what it has been like returning to The Book of Mormon in a new role, finding the heart underneath the show’s outrageous comedy, and what it takes to keep your body, voice, and sanity intact on the road.Plus, Jarius gets to ask James the important Mormon question: why no coffee?The Book of Mormon plays the Warner Theatre in Erie on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 PM.Tickets are available through Erie Events.In this episode:Jarius’s path from Atlanta to the national tourReturning to The Book of Mormon as Mafala HatimbiWhy the show still connects underneath the comedyKeeping a touring performance freshTour essentials, fitness, food, and survivalAdvice for young performers in smaller theatre communitiesFollow Spotlight 814 for more Erie theatre interviews, reviews, and events.Support the show