HR. 3 - Initials Game 632 feat. Maddy Trumble
Maddie Trumbull, the Broadway and Chanhassen Dinner Theater star known for playing Elphaba in Wicked and Mary Poppins, joins The Power Trip Morning Show for a high-stakes episode of the Initials Game. What begins as a lighthearted game show quickly turns into a deeply personal and hilarious reveal when Trumbull shares her most infamous on-stage moment: peeing her pants at age 10 during a performance of Annie in front of 12,000 people. The story, delivered with dry humor and self-awareness, becomes the emotional and comedic centerpiece of the episode. As the game unfolds, Trumbull’s sharp wit and theatrical instincts shine, earning her two points and a standing ovation. The episode culminates in a dramatic comeback by Mark Parrish, who wins the $118,000 jackpot with a perfect final run, but the real victory belongs to Trumbull, who turns vulnerability into triumph. The segment captures the raw, unfiltered truth of showbiz—where nerves, ego, and joy collide on stage and off.
Maddie Trumbull peed on stage during a performance of Annie at age 10, a moment she now jokes about with 25 years of hindsight.
The Initials Game’s pressure is more intense than a Broadway opening night, with Trumbull admitting she was 10 times more nervous than on stage.
Actors must conserve vocal and physical energy daily, especially with young children, due to the high-stakes demands of nightly performances.
The Chanhassen Dinner Theater runs musicals for nine months—uncommon in the U.S.—making it a dream destination for working actors.
Understudies face intense competition and emotional turmoil when stepping in, but many grow stronger through the experience.
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Welcome to the Studio: Maddie Trumbull Joins the Power Trip
Maddie Trumbull is welcomed to the studio with playful banter, including a musical tribute from co-host Marty. The host highlights her impressive resume, including playing Elphaba in Wicked and Mary Poppins on tour, setting the stage for her role as a fan of the Initials Game.
The Unforgettable On-Stage Accident: Peeing at 10
“I just pee every day. Such a big cuddle. No, that's method acting. It is.”
Life as a Performer: The Daily Grind of a Musical Theater Star
Trumbull details the physical and emotional toll of nightly performances, including vocal strain, sleep deprivation, and the challenge of balancing motherhood with a demanding career. She reveals how her toddler’s antics now affect her stage readiness.
The Initials Game: A High-Stakes Game Show with a $118,000 Jackpot
“If somebody wins one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars, we're all going to pee our pants. Right.”
The Final Showdown: Mark Parrish’s Comeback Win
“Parrish got the last three right to come back and win. He gets number 10, 11, and 12 and walks it off with his fourth point.”
“And I just pee every day. Such a big cuddle. No, that's method acting. It is.”
“Parrish got the last three right to come back and win. He gets number 10, 11, and 12 and walks it off with his fourth point.”
“And if somebody wins one hundred and eighteen thousand dollars, we're all going to pee our pants. Right.”
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