Cast Interviews
Our cast is incredibly important to both us and the show. As we work together on creating our production, our cast members are learning more about their characters and even themselves. We've interviewed many of our cast members so they can share their feelings with you and so you can get a glimpse into the process.
Shelley redlinger-Thea, This Could Be...
How would you describe the character you are portraying in Equinox Theatre?
Thea is introverted and extremely analytical. She is an idealistic dreamer. Thea is good at reading people but sometimes this does get her into trouble (we all know how trustworthy first impressions are.) Thea is quirky, independent, and extremely opinionated.
How do you personally relate to your character?
Thea's biggest desire is to be fully known and fully loved. I can definitely relate to that. I am also a little too opinionated for my own good and sometimes get my foot stuck in my mouth.
What other productions have you acted in prior to Equinox Theatre?
A Christmas Carol, Miracle Worker, Richard III, Our Town, Wizard of Oz, Matchmaker, and Taming of the Shrew.
What about this production most excites you?
I have the opportunity to create a completely new character that has never been seen on stage before.
Why should people come see Equinox Theatre's production?
Both plays deal with the concept of love. I don't know a single soul who doesn't relate to the pursuit of love. This production will make you laugh, and cry, and it will move you. At the very least, Equinox Theatre will make you think.
Thea is introverted and extremely analytical. She is an idealistic dreamer. Thea is good at reading people but sometimes this does get her into trouble (we all know how trustworthy first impressions are.) Thea is quirky, independent, and extremely opinionated.
How do you personally relate to your character?
Thea's biggest desire is to be fully known and fully loved. I can definitely relate to that. I am also a little too opinionated for my own good and sometimes get my foot stuck in my mouth.
What other productions have you acted in prior to Equinox Theatre?
A Christmas Carol, Miracle Worker, Richard III, Our Town, Wizard of Oz, Matchmaker, and Taming of the Shrew.
What about this production most excites you?
I have the opportunity to create a completely new character that has never been seen on stage before.
Why should people come see Equinox Theatre's production?
Both plays deal with the concept of love. I don't know a single soul who doesn't relate to the pursuit of love. This production will make you laugh, and cry, and it will move you. At the very least, Equinox Theatre will make you think.
Bethany Woodfin-Mackenzie, Happily Ever After, Please
How would you describe the character you are portraying in Equinox Theatre?
Mackenzie is a girl searching for happiness/love while trying to master the whole "adulting" thing.
How do you personally relate to your character?
There are so many growing pains that come during this phase of life: parents trying to learn how to help their kids while letting go, "kids" trying to get a handle on all the challenges of being on their own. But we all know that adulting is like looking both ways before you cross the street, only to get hit by an airplane. There are so many unspoken rules that you have to figure out for yourself. Also, it wasn't too long ago that I ached to know if any guy would ever choose me for me; I definitely relate to that struggle.
What other productions have you acted in prior to Equinox Theatre?
The Red House Mystery, Running in the Red (still one of my favorites), A Widow's Tale, Hunter, A Young Lady of Property, and The Man Who Came to Dinner.
What about this production most excites you?
I enjoy learning to see a different side of myself. My character, Mackenzie, isn't exactly who I am as a person, but she is asking a lot of the questions that a ton of girls ask. I think it's neat to be the voice of a lot of the lines that reflect on self image, security, questions about the future, etc. There's a real ache that can come from being left alone to navigate through this phase of life, especially when a lot of friends are getting married and moving on to the next phase. I'm excited to get to portray a lot of what girls go through and it's my goal to offer hope while asking those same questions.
Why should people come see Equinox Theatre's production?
Happily Ever After, Please is hilarious and deals with all these life quirks in a light-hearted way. Like I said, Equinox Theatre is presenting a lot of questions in both plays that a lot of our age group is dealing with. At the end of the day, we're all looking for the same thing and a lot of us are asking questions while going through the same struggles.
Mackenzie is a girl searching for happiness/love while trying to master the whole "adulting" thing.
How do you personally relate to your character?
There are so many growing pains that come during this phase of life: parents trying to learn how to help their kids while letting go, "kids" trying to get a handle on all the challenges of being on their own. But we all know that adulting is like looking both ways before you cross the street, only to get hit by an airplane. There are so many unspoken rules that you have to figure out for yourself. Also, it wasn't too long ago that I ached to know if any guy would ever choose me for me; I definitely relate to that struggle.
What other productions have you acted in prior to Equinox Theatre?
The Red House Mystery, Running in the Red (still one of my favorites), A Widow's Tale, Hunter, A Young Lady of Property, and The Man Who Came to Dinner.
What about this production most excites you?
I enjoy learning to see a different side of myself. My character, Mackenzie, isn't exactly who I am as a person, but she is asking a lot of the questions that a ton of girls ask. I think it's neat to be the voice of a lot of the lines that reflect on self image, security, questions about the future, etc. There's a real ache that can come from being left alone to navigate through this phase of life, especially when a lot of friends are getting married and moving on to the next phase. I'm excited to get to portray a lot of what girls go through and it's my goal to offer hope while asking those same questions.
Why should people come see Equinox Theatre's production?
Happily Ever After, Please is hilarious and deals with all these life quirks in a light-hearted way. Like I said, Equinox Theatre is presenting a lot of questions in both plays that a lot of our age group is dealing with. At the end of the day, we're all looking for the same thing and a lot of us are asking questions while going through the same struggles.
Alex Viscioni-Father, This Could Be..., Brian, Happily Ever After, Please
You are performing a different character in both plays. How would you describe the characters you are portraying?
In This Could Be... I play the Father. As we've gone through the rehearsal process, he's evolved in my mind. Originally, I thought him to be very heartless and cruel with just a slight soft spot for his daughter; as we've continued to work on him, he's in a tough spot. He messed up big time, and he has to own up to it. The problem is he never really owns up to it in my mind. He loves his daughter, yes, but he never fully shows how much he loves her or could love her.
In Happily Ever After, Please, I play Brian, Mackenzie's co-worker. Brian is . . . well, Brian is unique. Very unique. He finds a lot of things funny that he shouldn't find funny. He doesn't care much for his work responsibilities; it's just a job that pays. He's all about fun, and that definition of fun can vary depending on what he's in the mood for. It could be good fun, or it could be bad fun; whatever the case, if fun is involved, Brian is there.
These plays have never been produced on stage before. What is the greatest lesson you've learned thus far from working on a brand new script?
Because the plays are completely new, there's no prior example to learn from. Tom Hiddleston didn't play Brian or Father in a previous production (although that would be highly entertaining to watch). You can try new things with your characters each time, and each time you're not wrong in what you're doing. So I'd say the biggest challenge that comes with this concept is pushing my own creativity rather than immediately thinking, "Oh, I have to do things this way each time."
How do the characters you are portraying for these plays differ from other productions you've been in?
So time to reveal a secret: this is only my second production on campus, if you don't count the student body that I played Kronk for. The last production I was in was Hunter, and my character in that one, Nathan, was a variation of myself. Knowing that made playing Nathan so much easier. With Father and Brian, I don't feel any similarity to them, so it's been stretching to remove the mentality of "I'm playing myself" when rehearsing.
Why does the Greenville community need to watch these plays be performed?
These plays will teach you a lot. I've learned so much not just from my characters but from the stories and other characters, as well. If you come, you will relate to somebody in the play. You'll learn what love shouldn't look like and, therefore, what love should look like. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll think. Cliché, yes, but 100% accurate.
How do you relate to the characters you are bringing to life?
I won't lie, I find it difficult to relate to these characters because I don't find myself similar to them in any ways. I think, if anything, I've learned a lot from these characters. I've learned a lot about what love should truly look like. Love isn't selfish; love gives of itself, no matter what the sacrifice may be.
In This Could Be... I play the Father. As we've gone through the rehearsal process, he's evolved in my mind. Originally, I thought him to be very heartless and cruel with just a slight soft spot for his daughter; as we've continued to work on him, he's in a tough spot. He messed up big time, and he has to own up to it. The problem is he never really owns up to it in my mind. He loves his daughter, yes, but he never fully shows how much he loves her or could love her.
In Happily Ever After, Please, I play Brian, Mackenzie's co-worker. Brian is . . . well, Brian is unique. Very unique. He finds a lot of things funny that he shouldn't find funny. He doesn't care much for his work responsibilities; it's just a job that pays. He's all about fun, and that definition of fun can vary depending on what he's in the mood for. It could be good fun, or it could be bad fun; whatever the case, if fun is involved, Brian is there.
These plays have never been produced on stage before. What is the greatest lesson you've learned thus far from working on a brand new script?
Because the plays are completely new, there's no prior example to learn from. Tom Hiddleston didn't play Brian or Father in a previous production (although that would be highly entertaining to watch). You can try new things with your characters each time, and each time you're not wrong in what you're doing. So I'd say the biggest challenge that comes with this concept is pushing my own creativity rather than immediately thinking, "Oh, I have to do things this way each time."
How do the characters you are portraying for these plays differ from other productions you've been in?
So time to reveal a secret: this is only my second production on campus, if you don't count the student body that I played Kronk for. The last production I was in was Hunter, and my character in that one, Nathan, was a variation of myself. Knowing that made playing Nathan so much easier. With Father and Brian, I don't feel any similarity to them, so it's been stretching to remove the mentality of "I'm playing myself" when rehearsing.
Why does the Greenville community need to watch these plays be performed?
These plays will teach you a lot. I've learned so much not just from my characters but from the stories and other characters, as well. If you come, you will relate to somebody in the play. You'll learn what love shouldn't look like and, therefore, what love should look like. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll think. Cliché, yes, but 100% accurate.
How do you relate to the characters you are bringing to life?
I won't lie, I find it difficult to relate to these characters because I don't find myself similar to them in any ways. I think, if anything, I've learned a lot from these characters. I've learned a lot about what love should truly look like. Love isn't selfish; love gives of itself, no matter what the sacrifice may be.
Nathan Pittack-Devon, This Could be..., Kevin, Happily Ever After, please
Both of you are performing as different characters in both plays. How would you describe the characters you are portraying?
At first glance, Devon and Kevin are the typical “villains” of the plays. But after spending time learning more about them, I’ve realized they are both actually pitiful men. They are so lost and are searching for something to bring them happiness. They try to fill the void with relationships, but that doesn’t work out.
These plays have never been produced on stage before. What is the greatest lesson you've learned thus far in working on a brand new script?
You have to be flexible! It’s not that at every rehearsal you’re handed a new script, but you have to learn to work with rearranged lines, new scenes, and experimental dialogue. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but after you embrace it, the whole process becomes exciting. You are getting to originate these characters for the first time onstage—that’s awesome and humbling at the same time.
How do the characters you are portraying for these plays differ from other productions you've been in?
First off, I haven’t had too many roles exactly my age. Second, they both have an air of confidence beyond what my past characters have had.
Why does the Greenville community need to watch these plays be performed?
The Greenville area is a hub for college students, and these plays are dealing with several topics that hit that demographic close to home: learning full-fledged independence, navigating relationships, facing setbacks, and confronting the past are all real-life issues we face.
How do you relate to the characters you are bringing to life?
Although I don’t try to find my purpose and identity in the ways that Devon and Kevin do (i.e. women, relationships, etc.), I experienced what it’s like to look for fulfillment in all the wrong places. It’s easy to condemn people who use others to fulfill their needs, but if we all take a hard look at ourselves, we’re often guilty of the same thing.
At first glance, Devon and Kevin are the typical “villains” of the plays. But after spending time learning more about them, I’ve realized they are both actually pitiful men. They are so lost and are searching for something to bring them happiness. They try to fill the void with relationships, but that doesn’t work out.
These plays have never been produced on stage before. What is the greatest lesson you've learned thus far in working on a brand new script?
You have to be flexible! It’s not that at every rehearsal you’re handed a new script, but you have to learn to work with rearranged lines, new scenes, and experimental dialogue. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but after you embrace it, the whole process becomes exciting. You are getting to originate these characters for the first time onstage—that’s awesome and humbling at the same time.
How do the characters you are portraying for these plays differ from other productions you've been in?
First off, I haven’t had too many roles exactly my age. Second, they both have an air of confidence beyond what my past characters have had.
Why does the Greenville community need to watch these plays be performed?
The Greenville area is a hub for college students, and these plays are dealing with several topics that hit that demographic close to home: learning full-fledged independence, navigating relationships, facing setbacks, and confronting the past are all real-life issues we face.
How do you relate to the characters you are bringing to life?
Although I don’t try to find my purpose and identity in the ways that Devon and Kevin do (i.e. women, relationships, etc.), I experienced what it’s like to look for fulfillment in all the wrong places. It’s easy to condemn people who use others to fulfill their needs, but if we all take a hard look at ourselves, we’re often guilty of the same thing.
Rebekah Nason-Playwright, This could be..., Anna, Happily Ever after, please
What made you want to write a play for Equinox Theatre to produce?
I’ve always loved writing. I was excited to work with Mr. Schwingle on stretching my writing skills and style. I was excited to work in collaboration with a team to create a play that would speak to audiences in a very deep way. Also, playwriting is always a growing experience for me as a person. I learned more about myself through this process than I thought it was possible to learn. Kaitlyn can attest to how emotionally draining it is. We had a lot of crying meltdowns at revelations about ourselves that would appear in the play that we hadn’t intended. But for every draining moment, there is an equally rewarding excitement as stories in your head become real and fleshed out. It was a fantastic and stretching opportunity!
What is the greatest lesson you have learned over the last two semesters about playwriting?
The biggest thing would probably be how much of myself as a playwright was infused into the script. I didn’t intend to write something about me, and obviously, the situations in the play are not my personal story. I set out to write about something I was passionate about and the characters unintentionally all have different pieces of me. I couldn’t see it until we got into rehearsals and John would be asking the actors questions about their characters—their answers shocked me. Things I had never written down, such as intention or thought process, were coming out, and it was like a giant mirror was being held up and I could see myself and my questions coming from the actors. I can’t fully explain what a weird feeling that is.
In a nutshell, what are you trying to communicate to the Greenville audience with your script?
I firmly believe that theatre is a wonderful tool to convey messages. But just as firmly, I believe that theatre shouldn’t be used as soapbox platforms or sermons. I believe that audiences are always smarter than we give them credit for. My goal in writing this play was not to spoon-feed questions or life lessons. I want people who see my play to be able to look at their own lives and really meditate on the hard questions. No matter who you are, if you cannot ask the hard questions, what is your faith really worth? Everyone needs to wrestle through finding meaning in life. My worldview is firmly rooted in Christ. He is the answer to the hole that pervades every human heart. We desperately cling to relationships or things to fill the void, but really the only answer is developing a personal relationship with the God who knows us inside and out. The better we know God as He is, the more clearly we see ourselves, and questions about self-worth and love fade away in the beauty of being loved unconditionally by our Savior.
You are also acting in Happily Ever After, Please as well as designing sound and lighting. How would you describe your character?
What about your sound/lighting design most excites you?
It has been a challenge to balance all my roles. My character, Anna, is equally similar to me as she is the polar opposite of me. Anna is one of those women who just wants to be married and desperately wants children. She works hard at her job but doesn’t really enjoy it. I think she’s a bit quirky and loveable and truly wants to help her friends. She has a big heart and does what she thinks is best for herself and those around her. It’s been tough to find a balance between the two and create a three-dimensional, real character. On top of trying to work on character development, I’ve been busy trying to design a strong lighting and sound concept. I have never designed either before so it has been a definite challenge. Not only is there the design aspect, but then having to realize the concept for a three-dimensional, audience-on-all-sides stage. I loved designing and coming up with a color palette and sound-scape. The hardest part was definitely the realization of my ideas. But I’m very Type-A so it was great to be in control of the lighting for the play I wrote!
I’ve always loved writing. I was excited to work with Mr. Schwingle on stretching my writing skills and style. I was excited to work in collaboration with a team to create a play that would speak to audiences in a very deep way. Also, playwriting is always a growing experience for me as a person. I learned more about myself through this process than I thought it was possible to learn. Kaitlyn can attest to how emotionally draining it is. We had a lot of crying meltdowns at revelations about ourselves that would appear in the play that we hadn’t intended. But for every draining moment, there is an equally rewarding excitement as stories in your head become real and fleshed out. It was a fantastic and stretching opportunity!
What is the greatest lesson you have learned over the last two semesters about playwriting?
The biggest thing would probably be how much of myself as a playwright was infused into the script. I didn’t intend to write something about me, and obviously, the situations in the play are not my personal story. I set out to write about something I was passionate about and the characters unintentionally all have different pieces of me. I couldn’t see it until we got into rehearsals and John would be asking the actors questions about their characters—their answers shocked me. Things I had never written down, such as intention or thought process, were coming out, and it was like a giant mirror was being held up and I could see myself and my questions coming from the actors. I can’t fully explain what a weird feeling that is.
In a nutshell, what are you trying to communicate to the Greenville audience with your script?
I firmly believe that theatre is a wonderful tool to convey messages. But just as firmly, I believe that theatre shouldn’t be used as soapbox platforms or sermons. I believe that audiences are always smarter than we give them credit for. My goal in writing this play was not to spoon-feed questions or life lessons. I want people who see my play to be able to look at their own lives and really meditate on the hard questions. No matter who you are, if you cannot ask the hard questions, what is your faith really worth? Everyone needs to wrestle through finding meaning in life. My worldview is firmly rooted in Christ. He is the answer to the hole that pervades every human heart. We desperately cling to relationships or things to fill the void, but really the only answer is developing a personal relationship with the God who knows us inside and out. The better we know God as He is, the more clearly we see ourselves, and questions about self-worth and love fade away in the beauty of being loved unconditionally by our Savior.
You are also acting in Happily Ever After, Please as well as designing sound and lighting. How would you describe your character?
What about your sound/lighting design most excites you?
It has been a challenge to balance all my roles. My character, Anna, is equally similar to me as she is the polar opposite of me. Anna is one of those women who just wants to be married and desperately wants children. She works hard at her job but doesn’t really enjoy it. I think she’s a bit quirky and loveable and truly wants to help her friends. She has a big heart and does what she thinks is best for herself and those around her. It’s been tough to find a balance between the two and create a three-dimensional, real character. On top of trying to work on character development, I’ve been busy trying to design a strong lighting and sound concept. I have never designed either before so it has been a definite challenge. Not only is there the design aspect, but then having to realize the concept for a three-dimensional, audience-on-all-sides stage. I loved designing and coming up with a color palette and sound-scape. The hardest part was definitely the realization of my ideas. But I’m very Type-A so it was great to be in control of the lighting for the play I wrote!
John Michael Cox-Director
You have had a lot of experience acting in Summer Shakespeare as well as in Classic Players' productions at Bob Jones University. What made you want to direct Equinox Theatre's production rather than act in it?
One of the main reasons I wanted to do the MA program here was to get more experience in the different areas of the theatre that interest me. Through different writing classes and the Bake-Off competitions, I was able to get some more experience with playwriting, and directing was the other main area that I wanted to explore. Having only directed one other full-length show (The White Rose, 2015), I was excited about taking on another directing opportunity.
How would you describe the directing process of a brand new script?
Very different but very rewarding. It's fascinating to be working on a script that's still growing and changing throughout the process. It can be challenging at times to adapt to new additions or cuts in the script, but it really enhances the flexibility of the process and helps the cast lean on one another even more to tell the story together. It's also a very cool experience to be able to collaborate directly with a playwright. In some productions the director's vision is top priority. But I've loved this process of fusing the director's vision into the playwrights' visions resulting in a fully collaborative process and production.
What are you trying to accomplish as a director within the parameters of these two plays?
A script becomes a play when it is performed. I see my job as director to be to create a safe working environment for the actors and then push those actors in directions that will not just realize the playwrights' scripts, but will also bring a certain life and nuance to these stories that the scripts can't provide on their own. I help the actors transform the scripts into living, breathing plays.
You are also the makeup designer and the set designer. What about your designs are you most excited about?
I think I'm most excited about experimenting with minimalism. We don't always try to explore that kind of thing because we tend to be extremely influenced by the realism of the film world. But I've really enjoyed exploring how we can create spaces and settings with as few things as possible.
Why should the Greenville audience come see these plays?
These are both new works of art from and for the people of Greenville. Greenville is already known for art and a community desire to create new art. This is Greenville's chance to support some of the art being produced from within itself. It's also a great excuse for a cheap date night! Who doesn't love a little heart-wrenching drama followed by a quirky romantic comedy!
One of the main reasons I wanted to do the MA program here was to get more experience in the different areas of the theatre that interest me. Through different writing classes and the Bake-Off competitions, I was able to get some more experience with playwriting, and directing was the other main area that I wanted to explore. Having only directed one other full-length show (The White Rose, 2015), I was excited about taking on another directing opportunity.
How would you describe the directing process of a brand new script?
Very different but very rewarding. It's fascinating to be working on a script that's still growing and changing throughout the process. It can be challenging at times to adapt to new additions or cuts in the script, but it really enhances the flexibility of the process and helps the cast lean on one another even more to tell the story together. It's also a very cool experience to be able to collaborate directly with a playwright. In some productions the director's vision is top priority. But I've loved this process of fusing the director's vision into the playwrights' visions resulting in a fully collaborative process and production.
What are you trying to accomplish as a director within the parameters of these two plays?
A script becomes a play when it is performed. I see my job as director to be to create a safe working environment for the actors and then push those actors in directions that will not just realize the playwrights' scripts, but will also bring a certain life and nuance to these stories that the scripts can't provide on their own. I help the actors transform the scripts into living, breathing plays.
You are also the makeup designer and the set designer. What about your designs are you most excited about?
I think I'm most excited about experimenting with minimalism. We don't always try to explore that kind of thing because we tend to be extremely influenced by the realism of the film world. But I've really enjoyed exploring how we can create spaces and settings with as few things as possible.
Why should the Greenville audience come see these plays?
These are both new works of art from and for the people of Greenville. Greenville is already known for art and a community desire to create new art. This is Greenville's chance to support some of the art being produced from within itself. It's also a great excuse for a cheap date night! Who doesn't love a little heart-wrenching drama followed by a quirky romantic comedy!
Emma Pait-Assistant Director
What is the biggest challenge you've found in working on a brand new script?
The main challenge I have come across is managing all the multi-tasks that need to be done in order for a rehearsal to run smoothly: getting props ready, getting set pieces where they need to be, and prompting lines.
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned through this experience?
This experience has really given me an inside look into the process of creating and directing a play, and I have learned so much about delegating and working on a schedule. By observing rehearsals I have also picked up a wealth of acting, directing, and warm-up tips.
What are your favorite moments from the plays?
My favorite scene from "This Could Be . . ." is probably the fight between Thea's mom and dad and Thea's following interaction with her dad. The scene radiates a realistic tension and pain that I think will really open the audience's eyes to the reality of what many kids in America have to deal with at home. My favorite scene in "Happily Ever After, Please" is without a doubt the scene with Joel and Mackenzie at The Five Browns concert. It makes me laugh so hard my side hurt.
What would you say to the audience to prepare them to watch these plays?
To the audience of the show I would say come with an open mind and look beneath the surface of the drama to find the underlying message of the plays.
Why should the Greenville community come see these plays?
The Greenville community should come see these plays because they are unique and thought provoking for anyone of any stage in life. If you come to the show, you can expect to experience the full emotional spectrum from heartbreak to side-stitching hilarity. These plays will both entertain you and perhaps cause you to take a deeper look into your heart and ask questions you may never have thought of before. You are guaranteed to walk away smiling and maybe a little more grateful for life's smallest blessings.
The main challenge I have come across is managing all the multi-tasks that need to be done in order for a rehearsal to run smoothly: getting props ready, getting set pieces where they need to be, and prompting lines.
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned through this experience?
This experience has really given me an inside look into the process of creating and directing a play, and I have learned so much about delegating and working on a schedule. By observing rehearsals I have also picked up a wealth of acting, directing, and warm-up tips.
What are your favorite moments from the plays?
My favorite scene from "This Could Be . . ." is probably the fight between Thea's mom and dad and Thea's following interaction with her dad. The scene radiates a realistic tension and pain that I think will really open the audience's eyes to the reality of what many kids in America have to deal with at home. My favorite scene in "Happily Ever After, Please" is without a doubt the scene with Joel and Mackenzie at The Five Browns concert. It makes me laugh so hard my side hurt.
What would you say to the audience to prepare them to watch these plays?
To the audience of the show I would say come with an open mind and look beneath the surface of the drama to find the underlying message of the plays.
Why should the Greenville community come see these plays?
The Greenville community should come see these plays because they are unique and thought provoking for anyone of any stage in life. If you come to the show, you can expect to experience the full emotional spectrum from heartbreak to side-stitching hilarity. These plays will both entertain you and perhaps cause you to take a deeper look into your heart and ask questions you may never have thought of before. You are guaranteed to walk away smiling and maybe a little more grateful for life's smallest blessings.
Steve Chisholm-Steve, Happily Ever After, Please
How has this process been different from other productions (the fact that these plays are brand new, being the main consideration)?
I have no one to imitate to play this role since the role has never been attempted before.
How does your own life experience prepare you for the roles in this production?
Some of the experiences in this play came right from my family so I connect easily with my character's emotions and motivations.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
They have to do with family, and I think some of the greatest lessons we learn in life are through family. Not to mention, some of the funniest events in life are with family. There is something for everyone in these plays both male and female.
I have no one to imitate to play this role since the role has never been attempted before.
How does your own life experience prepare you for the roles in this production?
Some of the experiences in this play came right from my family so I connect easily with my character's emotions and motivations.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
They have to do with family, and I think some of the greatest lessons we learn in life are through family. Not to mention, some of the funniest events in life are with family. There is something for everyone in these plays both male and female.
Shawn Macdonald-Marie, Happily Ever After, Please
How has this process been different from other productions (the fact that these plays are brand new, being the main consideration)?
Most of my previous work has been on Shakespeare and other classical literature. This has been a challenge for me just because of the train of thought of the different characters as well as the modern dialogue.
How does your own life experience prepare you for the roles in this production?
This IS my life! Many, many of the things my character says and the situations that she is in are not just reminiscent of conversations and experiences I've had with my family, but are sometimes word-for-word replications.
What about this production most excites you?
I have enjoyed getting the chance to work with and hang around college students again.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
This show is representative of real life, and I think most people will see themselves in one or more of the characters.
Most of my previous work has been on Shakespeare and other classical literature. This has been a challenge for me just because of the train of thought of the different characters as well as the modern dialogue.
How does your own life experience prepare you for the roles in this production?
This IS my life! Many, many of the things my character says and the situations that she is in are not just reminiscent of conversations and experiences I've had with my family, but are sometimes word-for-word replications.
What about this production most excites you?
I have enjoyed getting the chance to work with and hang around college students again.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
This show is representative of real life, and I think most people will see themselves in one or more of the characters.
jacoby chisholm-James, Happily Ever After, Please
How does your own life experience prepare you for the roles in this production?
I am basically acting as my brother so I know exactly who I'm supposed to be.
What about this production most excites you?
My sister wrote it.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
The plays are exciting and funny.
I am basically acting as my brother so I know exactly who I'm supposed to be.
What about this production most excites you?
My sister wrote it.
Why should the Greenville community come see these shows?
The plays are exciting and funny.