Theatre audiences are inspired daily by the works of Broadway’s brightest, but did you ever wonder what iconic performances inspired your favorite Broadway star to get there? BroadwayBox got all spiffed up and headed to the JW Marriot to chat with the 2014 Drama Desk nominees to find out from them: What was the film, TV show or theatre piece that inspired you to become an actor?

Margo Seibert (Outstanding Actress in a Musical, Tamar of the River )

“When I was a kid they would take us on field trips to the local dinner theater and I saw a children’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit—I was in second grade. And something transformed onstage, and I was completely like, ‘how is this happening? And I have to do this. I have to know all the magic.’ And now I know all the magic.”

And while you may have missed Tamar of the River, there’s no excuse not to see Margo Seibert’s stunning performance as Adrian in the hit musical Rocky. Get a glimpse of her big showstopper “Raining” below.