Cygnet Extends Season 20
We’re in the home stretch before we move to our permanent new home at The Joan in ARTS DISTRICT LIBERTY STATION! But before we say goodbye to Old Town, we’re extending Season 20 with three new shows.
Searingly Funny Drama
OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Sean Murray
Featuring Rosina Reynolds
Feb. 5 – Mar. 2, 2025
When Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s upscale Palm Springs home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas, she brings more than just holiday cheer. Armed with a tell-all memoir that resurrects a pivotal and tragic event from the family’s past, Brooke draws a line in the sand, daring her parents, brother, and aunt to confront their buried secrets. As the family unravels in the face of this explosive revelation, tensions soar and loyalties are tested. With biting wit and razor-sharp insight, Other Desert Cities promises a riveting exploration of family dynamics that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Fresh, Fierce Comedy
THE HOT WING KING
By Katori Hall
Directed by Kian Kline Chilton
Apr. 9 – May 2, 2025
As Memphis’s annual “Hot Wang Festival” approaches, Cordell Crutchfield is determined to win the crown with the support of his partner Dwayne and their friends, aka “The New Wing Order.” Just when victory seems certain, a family tragedy brings Dwayne’s troubled nephew into the mix, turning their preparations into a recipe for chaos. Katori Hall’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy explores the challenges and rewards of being true to yourself and the families we create.
Classic American Musical
ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S
OKLAHOMA!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Sean Murray
Musical Direction by Patrick Marion
Jun. 11 – Jul. 20, 2025
Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, with Cygnet’s bold immersive twist on this American Classic. This captivating story follows the charming romance between cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams, while the menacing farmhand Jud Fry complicates their love. As the community prepares for statehood, personal dreams and rivalries intertwine with broader themes of hope, resilience, and unity. With unforgettable songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'” and “People Will Say We’re in Love,” Oklahoma! vividly captures the joys and challenges of frontier life. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, Oklahoma! promises a delightful and unforgettable theatrical experience.
Renewal subscriptions are now open. New subscription packages will be available on August 21 and start at $90.
Q&A with the Cast of Animal Crackers
Amy Perkins
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? Working at my favorite theater for the summer and working with Sean Murray!
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I had no idea who they were- in fact I confused them with the 3 Stooges. Now I have seen all the movies and am comforted by seeing Harpo, Groucho, and Chico on the screen.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? Playing multiple characters is always a challenge because you want to make sure the audience can tell who you are each time you are onstage.
Josh Odsess-Rubin
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? I enjoy their taste. I found myself in the snacks aisle at my local grocery establishment, but the Chips Ahoy appeared rather caloric, I’m allergic to Oreos, and the Keebler Grasshoppers gave me a dirty look, so I went with Animal Crackers.
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I’ve read some works by my favorite Marx Brother, Karl, and I’ve enjoyed his extremely dry wit.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? They cast me alongside a newly-immigrated Italian and a mute; it’s been rough. The snacks have been excellent.
Samantha Wynn Greenstone
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? The zany world! It pushes the limits both in content and style. The ambiguity of the mechanics of some of the scenes was a challenge I was excited to embark upon!
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I was. Most of my knowledge was pulled from my research. I love that Harpo adopted multiple children. I’m adopted myself and it is the greatest blessing in my life. To have that in common with him is pretty cool because it is another testament to the importance of family within the Marx unit. Family is equally as important to me. I have two brothers. In this show, I have 3. They all treat me like I’m their sister (even though I insist that I’m their BROTHER). There’s a certain level of comfort and freedom to play that comes from that bond and I’m having so much fun having that safety net of support from my cast mates.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? It’s challenging trying to find the balance of how much to pull from the movie/how much Marx humor to bring to it and how much Samantha I can bring to it. Naturally, you want to do justice to the iconic nature of the piece, but it’s important to me to show that I can make a vintage art form my own. If we can communicate that an earlier art form is still relevant and can be improved upon in a modern world, I think we are being responsible as actors.
Russell Garrett
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? The chance to work with Sean Murray (who I have known since SDSU days in college) and Cygnet Theatre after seeing and enjoying many shows at Cygnet over the years.
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? Somewhat exposed to the Marx Brothers when I was younger. I mainly have fond memories of seeing A Night At The Opera. But more of my memories of the brothers were based on other things, like Groucho on You Bet Your Life and other TV appearances, and Harpo doing his mirror routine with Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? It will be challenging to not laugh at the silliness of the other actors and what they are doing. It will also be challenging to play the “straight man” as the Brothers wreak havoc. I’ve played several silly characters in recent years and in this I have to be more the straight man to them.
Bryan Banville
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? The taste! The iconic personalities of the characters, and the old school physical and punny comedy!
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I knew of Groucho (the iconic glasses we all have worn) and had seen some clips. I was introduced to Groucho when I was doing Forever Plaid and had to do a Groucho “cross” in one the numbers. I am most excited to explore the various bits they do and work on adding even MORE puns to my vocabulary.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? I think anytime you are in a show playing two or more characters that have extensive stage time, it is finding a way to differentiate them. With Jamison and John Parker, I have the added challenge of having two similar archetypes to portray that still have their own idiosyncrasies. This leaves me both excited and scared (musical theater ode for you) for the creative process. There is nothing more rewarding than finding a character for the first time, especially when you first feel it click! Sometimes it can be equally gratifying killing a character at the end of the run of a show. I remember after doing Spamalot at Moonlight, I ceremoniously killed off all 6 of my characters at the end of their last scenes. This helps me in the creative process to not bring in the same character over and over and over again, which can also pose a challenge for character acting!
Spencer Rowe
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? I’ve always been a fan of the Marx Brothers comedies and have wanted to play Chico for years!
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? Yes!
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? The physical side of the comedy. The timing has to be perfect!
Chaz Feuerstine
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? The comedy, the Marx Brothers, and a chance to work at Cygnet.
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I always knew about Groucho, because of the famous mask, and his appearance in random Saturday morning cartoons. But I actually had never watched a Marx brother movie until I was hired on for this show.
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? I find the challenge in the characters I play to be the straight society member for the Marx brothers to riff off of. I love that Sean set us up for this success right in the beginning… to always play the action of the scene, not the comedy.
Melinda Gilb
What first attracted you to Animal Crackers? Sean asked me to do it. Seemed like it would be fun and I liked that I would be playing a straight character (meaning, not the funny one).
Were you familiar with the Marx Brothers before this? And if not, what are you excited to learn about them through the rehearsal process and show? I was familiar with the Marx Brothers. They used to show reruns of You Bet Your Life with Groucho and I thought he was brilliant. Harpo kind of scared me!
What do you find most challenging or exciting about working on this production? Is there anything you can tell us about the creative process? Learning the lines has been slow going!
Catch Animal Crackers through August 13th!
Virtual Peek Backstage @ Social Media Night
This January we held one of our traditional Cygneture events at the theatre for our patrons, bloggers, Twitter fans, and media. During a fun and engaging night at Sons of the Prophet, our staff, cast, and crew participated in live tweeting and provided some behind-the-scenes facts about the show as it progressed through the night.
Check out these fun facts and recaps from the night
and join us for the next one!
- As we were assembling the deer decoy, the office dog, Uli, wasn’t sure what to make of it. At least we made the playwright, Stephen Karam, laugh.
2. The actors took some awesome backstage photos. Dylan, who plays Charles, also participated in the first Social Media Night for Spring Awakening. Do you see a pattern with Dylan?
- Close to home: The voiceovers in the show were actor Faeren Adams (Ensemble), who voiced the automated phone message at the bus station, and the sound designer’s mother, who is an actual nurse, voicing the overhead paging system in the hospital waiting room scene.
- The image of St. Rafqa in the upstairs bedroom is a religious icon from the Maronite Oder of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lebanon.
- Our Costume Designer (and also our Development Director) Veronica Murphy scored some lucky finds. One of the hardest things to locate in San Diego is a big bulky coat (since 60 degrees is near-freezing). She searched everywhere for a coat for Gloria, played by Maggie Carney, with no luck. We got a last minute donation and it fit her perfectly!
- In the last scene, Joseph is wearing a Nazareth Cross Country t-shirt, which was his high school team. It was given to us for free by the actual Nazareth High School Athletic Department in Pennsylvania.
- Joseph’s character, Sons of the Prophet’s playwright Stephen Karam, grew up in Scranton, PA. and ran cross-country. He also lived down the street from an actual Douaihy family.
- Double throwback fact: Two young Cygnet actors are currently playing Charles in different productions of Sons of the Prophet. Dylan Mulvaney, who plays Charles at Cygnet, was last seen here at the theatre in Spring Awakening as Ernst. Braxton Molinaro was last seen at Cygnet Theatre in Assassins as John Wilkes Booth. He is currently playing Charles in a production at the Blank Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
Join us for the next Social Media Nights for My Fair Lady (March 13) and The Whale (May 22). You never know what you might learn about the show and its cast!
Jacob Caltrider’s Next Big Role – Cygnet Casting Director!
Jacob Caltrider, Cygnet’s Artistic Associate and new Casting Director, tell us why he’s excited about his promotion and how he got involved in performing arts in the first place.
How would you describe your new job? Tell us about your new position and what you’re looking forward to most.
I’ve been involved in the organization and execution of the auditions for a few years now, but this new title means I’ll have more freedom in how the whole process works, as well as the ability to be more hands-on in the actual audition room. I’m excited to be in the room more often, you learn a whole lot by seeing the process from the other side of the table and I’ve got a lot more I want to learn!
How did you get started in theatre and what drew you to it?
I got started one summer when I was 13 – my mom saw an ad in the paper for auditions for The Wizard of Oz at a local community youth theatre. Once I started I never stopped. I got involved with Cygnet in 2008 when I came out to audition for A Christmas Carol. That was the first show following the big renovation of the Old Town Theatre, it was exciting!
What advice would you give to an actor auditioning?
Send your headshot as resume as a PDF. Many actors send their information in an editable format (word, pages), and not all computers have the right layout options or fonts to correctly display your work. I often open resumes that look like jumbled nonsense. A PDF will make certain the resume I see looks exactly the same as the one you see.
What has been your favorite Cygnet production that you’ve seen? Been a part of?
There are several productions I loved at Cygnet! Recently, I was able to catch the closing day of “A Christmas Carol” and absolutely adored it. It was really fun for me to see this version of the story after having been in the cast of the 2008 Christmas Carol. Such wildly different approaches to the same source material- and both really fantastic.
I love each Cygnet show I’ve been cast in for different reasons, though Assassins may be my favorite. The way I got to be involved in the telling of all those stories as the Balladeer, and then to turn around and tell Lee Harvey Oswald’s story as Oswald himself was very satisfying to me. That production felt so tight and sharp, it felt amazing to be part of the ensemble.
Join us in congratulating Jacob. And although he’s doing great things behind-the-scenes, you’ll still be able to catch his incredible talent on stage at Cygnet and theaters around the county.
Christmas Past and Present with Maggie Carney
It’s the time of year when Cygnet Theatre delights you with the timeless story of A Christmas Carol. We sat down with the some of the cast to find out what Christmas means to them. Resident actor Maggie Carney shared with us her favorite holiday memories, past and present, in San Diego and in her hometown of East Troy, Wisconsin.
Tell us about one of your favorite childhood holiday memories…
I loved singing in the choir at Midnight Mass at St.Peter’s Church in East Troy, Wisconsin with my sisters, Kate and Aileen. We sang every year from about ages 8 to 12 (we are all a year apart in age). We would have to take a nap in the afternoon to make it through the program, which started at 10:30 pm and went to 1:00 am. When we got home we were allowed to pick ONE present from under the tree to open. We also got to drink hot chocolate and eat christmas cookies…at one in the morning! A good family memory, indeed.
How do you celebrate the holidays here in San Diego?
My husband Joe and I sleep in on Christmas morning. When Christmas Carols are blaring, we open gifts, drink coffee and eat pain au chocolat in our pjs, while our pup Grady opens his presents. The day is all about relaxation: calling parents, sisters and brothers, watching movies, reading books received for Christmas in front of the fireplace, baking a chicken, going for a walk in the ‘hood…just sharing the day together.
What is your favorite holiday show or movie?
My favorite holiday show is A Christmas Carol (1972 TV Special) featuring Richard Williams and Chuck Jones. I remember seeing it when I was little and being so scared!
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See A Christmas Carol now through December 28. Purchase tickets at https://www.cygnettheatre.com/tickets/buynow.php
Very Superstitious!
With the spirit of Halloween & Dia de los Muertos coming up this weekend, Cygnet would like to share some superstitions to be mindful of during your next visit to the theatre.
1. Hauntings: Ghosts haunt theatres and should be given one night a week alone on the stage.
To keep the ghosts of the theatre subdued, there should be at least one night a week where the theatre is empty, this night is traditionally a Monday night, conveniently giving actors a day off after weekend performances.
At Cygnet Theatre, Monday and Tuesday are when the theatre is dark, so Charlie, our resident ghost, gets an additional day to haunt the theatre. Lucky him!
2. Ghost Light: There should always be a light burning in an empty theatre to ward off ghosts.
Conventionally, the light is placed downstage center, illuminating the space when it is not in use. This is to give ghosts like Cygnet’s Charlie enough light so that he can see, which keeps him at bay.
Another practical reason for a ghost light is the backstage area of a theatre tends to be cluttered with props and set pieces, thus someone who enters a completely darkened space is prone to being injured while hunting for a light switch.
It prevents the living from having to cut across the stage in the dark, hurting themselves and contributing to new ghosts for the theatre. It’s also known as the “Equity Light” or “Equity Lamp”.
3. Whistling: It is considered bad luck to whistle on or off stage, as someone (not always the whistler) will be injured.
Before the invention of walkie-talkies or “comms”, the cues for the theatre technicians (usually hired sailors) were coded whistles given by the stage manager. If one was whistling backstage it could call a cue before it’s due, which could have disastrous outcomes.
4. Saying Good Luck: To wish someone ‘Good luck’ before a show is bad luck.
It is considered bad luck to wish someone “good luck” in a theatre; the expression “break a leg” replaces this phrase. There are many theories on the origin of the term “Break a Leg”. The most popular? In the days of Vaudeville, companies would book more performers than could possibly make it onstage, but would only pay those who performed. Since the Renaissance, stage curtain legs have been used as part of the masking in proscenium theaters, which remain the most popular style of theater to this day. Thus, to make it on stage, one had to enter the line of sight of the audience or “break a leg”, to be paid.
5. The Scottish Play: Saying the word ‘Macbeth’ inside a theatre will result in extreme bad luck.
Theatre folk avoid saying the name of this play and only refer to it as ‘The Scottish Play’. If the name is spoken in a theatre, there is a cleansing ritual one can perform to rectify the mistake. The most popular way: the offender is required to leave the theatre building, spit, curse and spin around three times, before begging to be allowed back inside. Other variants include: Reciting a line from another Shakespearean work, brushing oneself off, running around the theatre counter clock-wise, or repeating the name 3 times while tapping their left shoulder.
There are several possible origins for this superstition. One of the most commonly held beliefs is due to the play’s infamous reputation as theatres in debt often produced it and it was used as a last attempt to increase sales, but the theatres normally went bankrupt shortly afterwards.
Other superstitious activities to avoid in the theatre:
- It is considered bad luck to give flowers to actors BEFORE the show.
- It is also bad luck to complete a performance of a play without an audience, hence the practice of “invited dress” allowing family & friends to attend the final dress rehearsal. Another way around this is to avoid saying the last line of a play.
- A company should not practice doing their bows until the final dress rehearsal.
- Peacock feathers should never be brought on stage. Actors associate this accessory with disasters on stage.
- Stemming from a concern over theft, real money and real jewelry shouldn’t be used on stage.
- A bad dress rehearsal means you will have a great opening night.
Speaking of ghosts, catch three very well known ghosts this holiday season with Cygnet’s new original musical, A Christmas Carol. Perfect for the whole family!
Behind the Scenes of TRUE WEST
We asked director Sean Murray how he and his team created some of the theater magic audiences and critics have been raving about on the set of True West by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard.
Q. The set really gets trashed after True West. Tell us about some of the props and how long it takes to put back together.
Sean: Kudos go to our awesome stage crew. Jen Kozumplik and Trevor Frank take about an hour to clean it up and it’s especially daunting when we have a second show the same day.
While we’re on props, people have been asking why we chose Miller Lite. Miller Lite did a reissue of their 1981 label for a retro marketing effort. We are using this period label and are recreating the paper carriers. Assistant Scenic Designer Chad Dellinger created the look of the packaging of the carrier from photos of vintage boxes and we glue the print outs onto regular carriers.
And of course, the toasters. I believe it’s about sixteen. And we destroy about a typewriter a week. Q. We love the moody projections in True West. Tell us about your inspiration and process for creating those backdrops.
Sean: The images in True West are of various shots of LA. They all have tall rows of palm trees in the foregrounds. I began to see these tall trunks as suggestive of some kind of barrier that separated the brothers from the mountains and foothills in the distance. The desert and the foothills are a looming presence in the show, a place where man is more in touch with his more primal self, where the answers to unformed questions lie.
The characters in True West have a desire to reconnect with the desert that reflects their need to reconnect with what is true and authentic in themselves. There is also the opportunity to reconnect with the Old Man out there, their father, even if it’s only symbolic. The slides all try to convey a disorienting view of the suburban world that is LA and how disconnected it all is to the nature that surrounds it. Mountains obscured by smog, freeways that seem endless, rivers paved over by concrete, these are all the elements of a broken world of false promises and cracked dreams. People scurry about in these environments endlessly pursuing success and purpose, and in Shepard’s world, they are as disconnected as the ‘city coyotes’ that howl and prowl in the neighborhoods killing pets.
See True West in rep with Fool for Love at Cygnet Theatre. Now showing through November 2nd. Purchase tickets at https://www.cygnettheatre.com/tickets/buynow.php . Also make sure to visit rosettastone.com for promo codes and free coupons.
Lovable & Lighthearted…Miss West Coast
Moving from from East to West, our next Pageant the Musical feature shines the spotlight on Luke Harvey Jacobs, who plays Miss West Coast, the Miss Glamouresse contestant who represents our region!
What makes your character a winner?
Karma Quinn is a winner because she is the quintessence of a wholesome, All-American girl. She is incapable of devising an ulterior motive, so the audience naturally wants to like and trust her.
How did you prepare for this show?
I’ve always been fascinated by the pageant world, so in preparation, I boned up on my Miss America YouTube research, binge-watched pageant film classics like Drop Dead Gorgeous and Smile, and shaved my chest.
What did you learn about beauty pageants that you didn’t know before?
The new knowledge is unending! My favorite pageant technique I’ve learned is to blink every time you change your focus when looking into the house. Little specifics like these are meant to convey a naturalness that is so calculated! It’s fascinating!
What will you never do on stage?
Forget my lines. (Purely a self-fulfilling prophecy)
Do you have a role model?
My role models are people who don’t take themselves too seriously and execute their day-to-day goings-on with grace, humor, passion, and compassion.
What inspired you to be an actor?
It was a total ineptitude at sports when I was very young. My parents didn’t know what else to do with me and a neighbor suggested theatre. I’ve been hooked since day one.
What is your favorite part of a show?
Honestly, I love every moment of being in a show. For better or for worse, great production or “meh” production… From first read through to closing show, I love it all.
What is your favorite part about working at Cygnet Theatre?
I feel incredibly supported at Cygnet. The caliber of artists they’ve hired for this production is astounding. I know I go to work every day surrounded by talent from top to bottom, and it doesn’t get much better than that.
Anything else to add?
PLEASE enjoy the show and ignore the five o’clock shadows.
Mock pageant question:
If you were given the opportunity to reach every single American girl, what message would you give?
I would remind each girl in the American United States that before you reach for the stars, make sure to stretch your body thoroughly. Seventy-five percent of athletic injuries occur due to not warming up enough, and the other 30% occur from not warming up at all!
Spicy and Sassy…Miss Industrial Northeast
Up next for the Pageant the Musical contestant feature is Max Cadillac who portrays the vivacious Miss Industrial Northeast, Cosuela Manuela Rafaella Lopez.
What makes your character a winner?
Consuela is bright and bouncy with a big personality and even bigger smile. She’s “living la vida loca” and loco for her loving family and friends!
How did you prepare for this show?
Besides twirling and dancing around my living room since birth, I’ve been researching and talking to pageant friends, as well as watching pageant movies like Miss Congeniality and Drop Dead Gorgeous.
What did you learn about beauty pageants that you didn’t know before?
I learned how hard it is to wear and change jewelry and accessories so often and so quickly. There are so many times where I needed to wear diamond rings, earrings, or bracelets. Luckily, most of the fashion jewelry was inexpensive so I didn’t have to worry so much about being careful with the pieces. I even remember a time when I wore these cheap gold chains with a diamond pendant hanging and I was expected to take them off and change it with another piece of hip hop jewelry in 15 seconds!
What will you never do on stage?
I will probably never play the king in The King and I, but one can dream.
Do you have a role model?
My role models for this show are Sofia Vergara, Cindy Crawford, and Bianca Del Rio.
What inspired you to be an actor?
My biggest inspiration came from seeing my first show on Broadway when I was 5.
What is your favorite part of a show?
This whole show is my favorite, but I must say strutting down the runway in a bathing suit really makes my night!
What is your favorite part about working at Cygnet Theatre?
Cygnet is such a fun and intimate theatre space, I love getting to really engage with our audience.
Bold and Beautiful…Miss Bible Belt
Pageant the Musical is composed of variety of beauty contestants with distinct personalities. We had an opportunity to chat with the actors about their characters, pageants, what inspired them to perform, and a chance to ask a mock pageant question as themselves. Our first contestant is Miss Bible Belt, Ryan Fahey.
What makes your character a winner?
Her blind faith in winning. She’s a pro and it’s with that finesse that she is able to confidently walk out on the stage to WIN!
How did you prepare for this show?
I watched a number of evangelist singers, mainly those who were larger than life. How did they perform their songs to spread the gospel, but most importantly SHOWCASE their TALENT? What about them could I take and translate into a #1 winner? Miss Bible Belt can be preachy, so I focused on getting judges and audiences to not feel she’s too abrasive, but more a likeable force to be reckoned with.
What did you learn about beauty pageants that you didn’t know before?
All of us as contestants watched numerous beauty pageants and what became clear is how sharp and precise everything is – and while there is a focus on looks, there is an equal focus on the contestants “details.”
What will you never do on stage?
Nudity. I know 100% that I’m not willing to do it.
Do you have a role model?
Hugh Jackman. He has done so much with his career and has remained grounded and sincere each step along the way.
What inspired you to be an actor?
I noticed that once a year our high school did a show called Etcetera. We took top hits and put together a large scale show of singing and dancing with a band. I remember auditioning and being chosen to be a part of the show. Upon graduating high school I wanted to continue to sing- I joined two other friends in auditioning for a performing arts college in Toronto. We all got in and it started a crazy journey into this performing life that I now couldn’t imagine being without.
What is your favorite part of a show?
The live performance aspect. It’s the scariest and most thrilling thing.
What is your favorite part about working at Cygnet Theatre?
I love that we get to witness the passion that each member of the creative team has for their portion of the show.
Mock pageant question:
If you were given the opportunity to reach every single American girl, what message would you give?
Find who you truly are and let yourself be unique. Grow up knowing that life is a constant state of figuring out who you are- let that be okay. You don’t have to be perfect. Just be true to you and the rest will fall into place. Be a first rate person of yourself, rather than a second rate person of the messes that are already out there.