Words From the Work...

Q & A: Ashely Hernandez.....Beatrice

DB: So, Ashely I attended opening night and felt the play went really well...How did opening night go for you?

AH: It went very well, until I forgot my prop! (laughs) My cast members covered for me though I owe them much appreciation and respect. Other than that it went smoothly.

DB: What would you say you enjoy most about this production whether it be rehearsals,practicing alone, performing etc...?

AH:(quickly answers) Definitely the rehearsal process. The Director (Terry) really pushed me to break my (personal) habits. He demands a lot yet allows me to explore my character. He made me feel secure about an insecure character.

DB: What did you find most difficult about this production process?

AH: Allowing myself to be vulnerable. The character and I are very similar and it was hard having the audience trust me with the character.

DB: What do you feel about other students who cant appreciate the nature of being a T.A. major?

AH: They think Actors aren't educated and that T.A is easy...but really when you think about it, actors must know history, business, economics, ethics, we have to know everything about our craft.
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