The Little Theatre of Alexandria

What do you find appealing about your character and this show? I viewed the mutes as El Gallo’s in training. We help him in his work and learn from him so that one day we can follow in his foot steps. It’s very fun to have two mutes rather than one because it adds the element of competition for El Gallo’s attention. The show itself has a great concept. We all play actors who are about to do a show of   “The Fantasticks”.   The show within a show concept is very creative and well put together. It also allows for more audience awareness and makes it (in my opinion) a lot more fun to watch. What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of “___”? Playing the girl mute has been a lot of fun. I found a lot of myself in the character in her joyful view of the situations that occur in the play. As the mute, there is an automatic comedic feel that I have never had the chance to play. It’s allowed me to really let loose on stage and have fun.   What do yo...

Tell us a little about yourself: I love costuming!    Working on theatrical productions has opened my world to the most amazing and creative people who together bring a story to life on the stage.   I am grateful for every opportunity to share moments with the many talented producers, directors, actors, musicians, and tech designers that I have worked with, and learned from, over the years.   I also cherish and applaud my creative team of costumers who imbue our costume pieces with sparkle and elan – Carol Pappas, Rosie Grefe, Megan Murphy, Claudia Atherton, and Yvonne French.   We are thrilled by the spell that occurs when the actors don on their costumes as the transformation of their characters’ personas are complete, and they take to the stage to capture the hearts of the audience by their rousing performance! How does this show differ from other shows you have worked on? This show is so much more than “boy meets girl and they fall in love.”   ...

What do you find appealing about your character and this show?   I play Hucklebee.   The role was originally written for a man—but for this production the role of Hucklebee has been changed to a woman!   She is the mother of Matt who is one of the two young lovers.   She comes off as a very strong and tough character but she actually is a softy underneath it all! She’s also very passionate for things that she believes in and is not afraid to let people know exactly how she feels!   She has a great friendship with her next door neighbor Bellomy.   They both scheme and plot to get their children together.   But outside influences put a strain on their relationship and their friendship is jeopardized! BUT their children’s demises eventually bring them back to being friends!   What have you learned about yourself in playing the role of “Hucklebee?”   That I can play a totally different character than I’m used to playing!   In most ...