The Seagull Casting /  by Sarah Deller

I'm back in Halifax, and I have exciting news! Casting for The Seagull was released today, and I am absolutely thrilled to announce I will be playing Nina!

I am beyond excited. I think this part will be a real challenge for me and I am so looking forward to take it on. I've been extremely fortunate this school year to explore a bunch of really different characters. I think that's one of the best things that's come out of my training - I've been able to develop my craft through a wide variety of roles. 

And now, off for a pint! 

 

Happenings /  by Sarah Deller

I've put up some production photos for Our Country's Good. There aren't a lot of our cast in Act II, which is a bit of a shame, but there are some great ones from Act I. Also these photos are sans my petroleum jelly greasy hair - quite a loss indeed. 

Tomorrow we audition for The Seagull! Terrifying. 

Our Country's Good News Etc /  by Sarah Deller

I really don't think I can give interviews. I know that it's only natural a writer will put a spin on a story. That's their job. But I don't think I can handle that. I need to speak for myself and on my own terms. 

And without further ado, here's an interview and a news article. 

Gearing up for Our Country's Good (Chronicle Herald) 

 

Sound and vision (Dal News)

 

Show week /  by Sarah Deller

Last night was the first student preview of Our Country's Good. The audience seemed to respond well to it! Lots of laughs, which was very nice. It's strange to think I won't have another shot at it tonight, especially since there are things I want to improve on, but hopefully I'll be itching to go tomorrow and it'll result in a great show. 

It's strange because I'm beginning to realize there are so many other things I need to do before the end of the year. All I'd been thinking about was OCG and now I'm suddenly realizing there are letters that need to be written and headshots to be sent out and monologues to rehearse and notes to study.... AH! 

In the dressing room. I put up some string lights and a photo of Dames Maggie and Judi. The lights really help the atmosphere; the fluorescent bulbs in here are atrocious. And Maggie and Judi are watching over us, proud of us, making sure we go do good work.