Stunt Performer Spotlight: Josh Petro

Featured Interview With Stunt Performer: Josh Petro

Tell about yourself and your background! *

I’ve been doing stunts now for about 20years Started in Live Shows. Background in tumbling led me to the Indian Jones Epic Stunt spectacular show where I was able to get my sag card and meet some amazing people who became my mentor and proud to call friends/ family

What inspired you to become a stunt performer?

Been obsessed since I was little love watching action movies and WWF back in the day we did a lot of back yard wrestling and knew I belong in the stunt world.

What is your greatest skill as a stunt performer, is there a stunt behind it?

My ability to learn and grow from everything I’ve done, our craft is always evolving and I’m blessed to be surround by people always ready to push for more.

What is the best part about being a stunt performer?

The adrenaline rush you get before during and after you have just doing a gag. They call cut and say boom we got in one! I can ride that high all day

Tell your all-time favorite stunt story!

The entire stunt life! From the highs to the lows it’s what we live for and do! I feel blessed to be able to have done so much and to still be here to talk about it and continue to create is the best!

What advice would you give other stunt performers?

Always be ready!, That way there is no stress to try and get ready! And to listen and learn from your peers.

Anything else you'd like to tell the community about?

Looking forward to working and meeting more of you out there! And for those who already know more of my story thank you for the love and support to help build me back up and give me the opportunity to shine with y’all again l!

Please share your social media handles and how we can follow you!

IG-@JoshPetro22

Please include any links to stunt reels or videos you'd like to share!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5XoBgLbARw