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Tavares was performing in a show in Toronto and working with someone involved in The Phantom, who told her she should audition for the starring role.

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Rehearsals began in Vancouver this summer.

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After university, Tavares headed to Toronto where she concentrated on developing her acting chops.

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Tavares claims her career has involved a combination of working very hard, being in the right place and taking a lot of risks.

Currently in Boston, Tavares performs in six out of eight weekly shows and, while she finds touring rough, she and her cast mates try to adventure a bit in each city on the tour.

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And the grandmother who encouraged her to sing?

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