Please tell us a bit about your background and how you got into theatre!
Theatre has been a love of mine since I was a child. I was in school and community plays growing up and I earned a BFA in Theater in college. I’m now the Theater Director at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins. It never gets old!
How did you first hear about OpenStage, and what drew you to work with us for this show?
I heard about Openstage a few years ago and began attending shows. I was impressed with the quality of the productions and wanted to audition as soon as I got the opportunity.
What is your role in this show, and what excited you most about working on this particular production?
I play Mistress Quickly in The Merry Wives of Windsor. I’m excited to play this role because I have loved Mistress Quickly ever since I played her in high school at the age of 16. It was a fantastic experience and really hooked me on Shakespeare.
What has been the most enjoyable or unexpected part of the rehearsal process so far?
I love the creative aspect of the rehearsal process; everyone working together to create a new and exciting interpretation of the story.
Why do you think this show is relevant to audiences now and should be performed today?
The Merry Wives of Windsor is the perfect Shakespeare show for people who think they don’t like Shakespeare. It’s easy to follow, the comedy is very physical, and the characters are both lovable and relatable. It is anything but boring.
What is your favorite moment or scene in the show, and why does it stand out to you?
My favorite scene of the play is at the end when everything comes to a head. The townspeople hilariously catch Falstaff in his game of deceit, but in the end, they all leave as friends.
What is your favorite play and/or musical, and why?
My favorite play or musical is the one I’m currently working on! So right now, that would be The Merry Wives of Windsor.
What upcoming projects are you excited about?
Two upcoming projects I’m excited about are the ones I will be working on during the summer and directing at my high school next school year: Little Women and Hadestown.
What do you like to do in your free time (when you’re not working on theatre projects)?
In my free time, I enjoy cycling, hiking, paddle-boarding, reading, and traveling with my family.
