What Most Excites You About This Production?
What most excites me about this production is the originality of the work, the complexity of the characters, and the realness of the issues they face. It’s very challenging to play a character who isn’t a character; she is such a sincere representation of an actual person. Stephanie is remarkable: she laughs in the face of a terrifying disease and her strength and courage is admirable.
What most excites me about this production is the originality of the work, the complexity of the characters, and the realness of the issues they face. It’s very challenging to play a character who isn’t a character; she is such a sincere representation of an actual person. Stephanie is remarkable: she laughs in the face of a terrifying disease and her strength and courage is admirable.
What Is The Greatest Challenge You Face With This Role?
The greatest challenge I’ve faced with this role is the obvious one: portraying (as accurately and respectfully as possible) a person with cancer. It’s been difficult for me to go to a place I’m terrified of going in real life. I want to give Stephanie the strength I’ve seen in people who have cancer and don’t let it affect their life negatively. I’m amazed at these people who keep going in spite of everything, people who survive and never give up.
The greatest challenge I’ve faced with this role is the obvious one: portraying (as accurately and respectfully as possible) a person with cancer. It’s been difficult for me to go to a place I’m terrified of going in real life. I want to give Stephanie the strength I’ve seen in people who have cancer and don’t let it affect their life negatively. I’m amazed at these people who keep going in spite of everything, people who survive and never give up.
What Kind of Research Are You Doing to Prepare?
My fellow actors in the show have given me a great deal of research ideas. Jake gave me information about the Center for Disease Control and discussed epilepsy with me and how to not “act” it too much; Dan told me about a broadcast he heard on “This American Life” about a cancer survivor; Q told me about her young friend who is currently battling cancer, and Morgan especially, who is being so brave in regards to his recent loss. I greatly appreciate their help and hope I’m doing it justice.
My fellow actors in the show have given me a great deal of research ideas. Jake gave me information about the Center for Disease Control and discussed epilepsy with me and how to not “act” it too much; Dan told me about a broadcast he heard on “This American Life” about a cancer survivor; Q told me about her young friend who is currently battling cancer, and Morgan especially, who is being so brave in regards to his recent loss. I greatly appreciate their help and hope I’m doing it justice.
What Have Been Some of Your Favorite Previous Roles?
Melibea/Isabelle/Hippolyta in The Illusion by Tony Kushner with Sound Theatre Company, Heidi in The Heidi Chronicles at Washington State University, Lucy in Dracula at WSU.
Since This Play Is About Unearthing Secrets – What Secret About Yourself Would You be Willing to Share?
I have a deep-seated desire to be on a BBC television series. As a British person. Even though I am not British.
Melibea/Isabelle/Hippolyta in The Illusion by Tony Kushner with Sound Theatre Company, Heidi in The Heidi Chronicles at Washington State University, Lucy in Dracula at WSU.
Since This Play Is About Unearthing Secrets – What Secret About Yourself Would You be Willing to Share?
I have a deep-seated desire to be on a BBC television series. As a British person. Even though I am not British.
What Do You Hope Audiences Take From This Production?
Life is short. Keep going. Do something for yourself that you’ll be proud of. Don’t be afraid of anything.
Life is short. Keep going. Do something for yourself that you’ll be proud of. Don’t be afraid of anything.
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