What is your name?
Brooke Emberly
What is your role on The Penelopiad?
I am acting as a Master Painter for this production! This means I help bring the designer’s vision to life by painting what the carpentry team builds! I also occasionally help paint props.
Why should audiences come to see The Penelopiad?
It’s an interesting take on a particular Greek Mythological story that isn’t as well known as some of the others.
What would you say would be a highlight of working on The Penelopiad so far?
Getting to watch everyone’s visions for the show evolve and work so well together as the play progresses!
In the play, Penelope reflects upon her life and her choices. Looking back, if you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Be kinder to yourself; it’ll all work out.
Who is your favourite figure in Greek mythology, and why?
Athena I think. She’s a technical genius when it comes to winning battles, both physically and mentally, and I think her abilities are super underrated.