1. Hi Sally! What is your role on the production? I am the music director. My job is to work with the actors on the vocals (there are some terrific intricate pop harmonies), as well as working with band. This show’s “pop” sound is quite different from the usual musical theatre sound. It’s been really fun to put it together.
2. What is your background in theatre? At Walterdale? I’ve been doing theatre for many years. I work with numerous companies, and teach musical theatre at the Citadel Theatre’s Foote Theatre School. My most recent musicals at Walterdale include “next to normal”, “Chess” and “Nine”. I’ve also assisted several plays where there is a musical element, and performed for the Walterdale 60th Anniversary Gala in June.
3. Why did you want to be a part of this show? Gregory and I use to teach together at FTS, and we developed a great working and creative relationship. The opportunity to work with him again (and with Bethany as choreographer) was something I just couldn’t pass up.
4. Why should audiences come see the show? This show is so much fun!!! The Boys are amazingly talented, and audiences will love them! It’s an evening of great entertainment, and a perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
5. What’s your favourite boy band song and why? Well, I grew up in the 80’s, so I definitely love me some Duran Duran. But for a more typical 90’s “boy band” song, I’ve always enjoyed “No Matter What”, performed by Boyzone. (And it’s from a musical, so it spans both worlds.)
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