Q. Who do you play in Boeing Boeing? What is your character like?
A. I play the German fiancée, Gretchen. Gretchen has this abundance of unpredictable energy, like a simmering pot always on the verge of boiling. With the slightest provocation, one moment spent moping like a lovesick puppy can quickly turn into the vehement barking of an army general.
Q. Without giving too much away, what is your favorite scene in the show?
A. I would have to say it's a solid tie between Gretchen's entrance and any scene between Berthe (Bernard's French maid) and Robert (Bernard's best friend).
Q. What is your favorite line from the show?
A. There's this line of Berthe's that slays me every time we run the show, "That's a very depressing sight." It's fun to hear exactly what you (as an audience member) are thinking.
Q. Why do you think audiences enjoy farces so much?
A. Schadenfreude. There are few things quite as entertaining as watching characters struggle to deal with a series of increasingly, preposterously, unfortunate events.
Q. Boeing Boeing was first performed in London in 1962. What will an audience get out of it now?
A. Like anyone else in the world, these characters are looking for happiness. Whether that search is simple, or filled with international polygamy, I feel we all can identify with that.
Q. If you could sum up this show in one word, what would it be?
A. Kuddelmüddel (German word for "delightful mess")
Q. Do you have any projects coming up after Boeing Boeing?
A. I recently wrapped up a run with my Second City Coached Ensemble, Awesome French Accent. We are in the process of developing more material for future runs.
Q. What would you like to see 906 Theatre Company do next?
A. Gosh, it would be fun to see either Genet's The Balcony (Drama), or Guare's House of Blue Leaves (Farce) played in this particular space. 906 Theatre Company certainly excells in seeking out the honest connections between characters on the page and would put on smashing productions of either of these shows.
A. I play the German fiancée, Gretchen. Gretchen has this abundance of unpredictable energy, like a simmering pot always on the verge of boiling. With the slightest provocation, one moment spent moping like a lovesick puppy can quickly turn into the vehement barking of an army general.
Q. Without giving too much away, what is your favorite scene in the show?
A. I would have to say it's a solid tie between Gretchen's entrance and any scene between Berthe (Bernard's French maid) and Robert (Bernard's best friend).
Q. What is your favorite line from the show?
A. There's this line of Berthe's that slays me every time we run the show, "That's a very depressing sight." It's fun to hear exactly what you (as an audience member) are thinking.
Q. Why do you think audiences enjoy farces so much?
A. Schadenfreude. There are few things quite as entertaining as watching characters struggle to deal with a series of increasingly, preposterously, unfortunate events.
Q. Boeing Boeing was first performed in London in 1962. What will an audience get out of it now?
A. Like anyone else in the world, these characters are looking for happiness. Whether that search is simple, or filled with international polygamy, I feel we all can identify with that.
Q. If you could sum up this show in one word, what would it be?
A. Kuddelmüddel (German word for "delightful mess")
Q. Do you have any projects coming up after Boeing Boeing?
A. I recently wrapped up a run with my Second City Coached Ensemble, Awesome French Accent. We are in the process of developing more material for future runs.
Q. What would you like to see 906 Theatre Company do next?
A. Gosh, it would be fun to see either Genet's The Balcony (Drama), or Guare's House of Blue Leaves (Farce) played in this particular space. 906 Theatre Company certainly excells in seeking out the honest connections between characters on the page and would put on smashing productions of either of these shows.