What is your name? Nicole English
What is your role in the show? I play Mallory, the star of the show (within the show) in According to the Chorus. She is very much a Broadway diva and has a very sweet little dog named Olivia who she likes to take down to the quick change room and show off to the chorus members and dressers. Mallory is ambitious, oblivious and very much enjoys her moments in the spotlight and generously sharing a little bit of that light with the people around her.
Why should audiences come to see According to the Chorus? I think that the behind the scenes in theatre productions is just as interesting as what an audience sees on stage! The backstage life of a show is almost my favourite part of being involved in shows and some of my favourite memories of theatre throughout the years has been the moments I have shared with others backstage. I hope that audiences find all the relationships and drama as interesting as I do.
What would you say would be a highlight of working on According to the Chorus? For me, as always, the opportunity to work with others and create theatrical worlds together. I love the way theatre challenges and connects us all through storytelling. It is always so special for me to witness other actors exploring their roles and bringing their performances to life.
What was your favourite costume that you’ve ever worn? I’ve had many great costumes over the years but a recent favourite was my Nanny Verla costume for Krampus, a New Musical. I was dressed from head to toe in black and my wig was amazing. My skirt had several hoops in it and was so much fun to play with on stage. It was almost its own character and a bit of a scene stealer! I always look forward to seeing all the costumes that our designers create for shows. There is so much fun in exploring a new costume and discovering how much our costumes support and enhance all the roles we play in shows!
