The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Paul Donahoe (Sheriff Deon Gilbeau): What do you find appealing about your character and this show? Sheriff Deon Gilbeau is a quiet, decent man. It feels good to be playing a kind, compassionate guy against a landscape of family dysfunction and drama. What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of Sheriff Deon Gilbeau? It’s always a challenge to “ground” myself. What do you want the audience to experience/take away from this show? Go home, gather your family and hug them! How does this show differ from other shows you have worked on? It’s actually right up my alley. Drama, ensemble and a great story.

Camille Neumann (Jean Fordham): What do you find appealing about your character and this show? I’ll be honest, when I first chose to audition for the show I didn’t know exactly what I was getting myself into. I had read one of Letts’ plays before and loved the writing, so when I saw that LTA was putting up this play I thought that it would be a good opportunity and challenge to perform heavier material than I am used to doing. I was more than right. Jean Fordham at her core is a very relatable and honest character, and to explore the depth of her emotions has drawn me into the show even more. What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of Jean? Playing Jean has given me the opportunity to look at life through the eyes of someone who has grown up too fast. This role has led me to reflect on my own moral principles and to step far out of my comfort zone, and I believe I have grown both as a performer and as a person because of that. What do you want the audie...

Greg Wilczynski (Little Charles Aiken): What do you find appealing about your character and this show? My character in this show is one of the most reserved characters I have had the opportunity to perform. This show is a total emotional ride from the beginning to the end. I am usually the very campy characters and when the opportunity arose to audition for this character, I knew that it would be a great learning experience, as little Charles. The pure complexity of this show and this character made this show appealing to me. What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of Little Charles Aiken? Playing Little Charles has taught me how to enjoy the simple things in life, and the true meaning of forgiveness and love. Love and forgive yourself, so that you can share that with others. What do you want the audience to experience/take away from this show? I believe that the audience will see pieces of their family present throughout the show. Some families may not...