Q: What's it like working for the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre?
A: The company's got a small town feel to it. You are taken good care of as an actor. They are very excited to have us working for them. It is a different atmosphere though because I'm musical theatre and most people there are opera. But I'm surrounded by a lot of talent and I enjoy that.
Q: What do you enjoy most about being an actor?
A: Performing. I really look forward to being in front of an audience. It's nice to have all the lines memorized and the work done and go out in front of an audience and just enjoy acting. I also enjoy being good at something. I'm better at this then anything else I do and it's nice to excel at something.
Q: What show are you most looking forward to this season? Why?
A: Kiss Me Kate. I've never done this show before and it's lots of fun. There are fun costumes, big dance numbers, and it's just a funny show.
Q: Is it hard to memorize all your lines and songs?
A: Faust is hard just because it's in another language. It's just jibberish and I don't know how to pronounce the words. But I've never had a problem with memorizing. I learn best on my feet, playing out the scene with the script in hand. Repetition.
Q: Do you get stage fright?
A: I use to when I first started acting. I see stage fright as freaking out right before a show, not remembering your lines or cues. But I still do get nervous....well, excited nervous. About 10 minutes before a show starts I get excited nervous, but once the curtain goes up and the show begins, I'm not nervous anymore. I just love being on stage.
Well, there ya have it. Some thoughts on acting. And if that wasn't enough, check out this funny video and see what Sir Ian McKellen has to say about acting.
So basically if you want to act, all you need to do is imagine and pretend....right? Go ahead. Give it a try. I dare you. :)
What a creative cat you are missy! Cool post. Happy day for you two. we love you guys.
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