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Backstage at Operation Mincemeat

Mar 27, 2026

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“I get here at 12:00-ish to do my makeup and hair,” says Jessi Kirtley, who plays Jean Leslie, of her matinee schedule. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“This fan gift was made from seeds from a farm. Shoutout Seedy Arts,” says Jessi Kirtley. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

"My true routine is: get ready as soon as I can so I have time to bug everyone else," Jessi Kirtley quips. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“It means so much to me to have upgraded to this role because of what the show means. We all want to be seen, heard and make a difference,” says Brandon Contreras, who plays Charles Cholmondeley. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“My whole station is decorated just a tad," jokes Brandon Contreras. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“When I was a kid, I always wanted dolls but I was too afraid to ask for them. Now that I’m a full grown adult, I can get them myself,” says Brandon Contreras. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“Between Grether's and a little steam, I’m ready to go on a Wednesday matinee,” Jeff Kready says of playing Hester Leggatt. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“My emoji is the ghost, and that was because my last show was Masquerade, where I played The Phantom," says Jeff Kready. "Hester’s symbol is the rose, so on my opening night, my castmates gave me a little ghost holding a rose.” (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“I like this spot because I realized once I moved in that I could see my dressing room from Company,” Jeff Kready reveals. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“It’s so special to do this show with him. I’m so glad you’re here,” Brandon Contreras says to dressing roommate Jeff Kready. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“My grandfather was German and told this story of guarding a group of German soldiers. He was able to speak to them and say, ‘We’re all brothers in this.’ So, of all the shows...” shares Amanda Jill Robinson, who plays Johnny Bevan. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“My wife got me this gorgeous, whimsical coloring book. Depending on how early I arrive, I like to do a little bit of coloring,” shares Amanda Jill Robinson of her pre-show routine. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“I had an Operation Mincemeat of my own to get here,” Amanda Jill Robinson says. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“Because my hair is so short, unexpectedly, it requires a lot more hairspray than people with more hair. So they’ve had to up, up the can order, almost singlehandedly because of me. It’s an honor and a privilege,” Julia Knitel says of playing Ewen Montagu. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“The fans are really generous and creative. Here are two of my Dead Outlaw costumes and Monty, made by this mother and child that I connected with at the Dead Outlaw stage door,” Julia Knitel shares. “It just meant so much and it’s so loving to have this right here to look at and to know that someone took the time to help me decorate this new home with all of these thoughtful things.” (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

“I didn’t know how, or where, or when or why, but I knew really deep down that I was going to play this role,” Julia Knitel asserts. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

Julia Knitel and Amanda Jill Robinson in their shared dressing room at the Golden Theatre. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

The cast of Operation Mincemeat—Jessi Kirtley, Jeff Kready, Julia Knitel, Amanda Jill Robinson and Brandon Contreras—pose backstage. (Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

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