By 2014 Summer Tour cast member Charlotte Martell Andrews:
Grassroots is not your typical
theatre-going experience—and that’s why I love it. Between our expectation of
audience interaction and constantly shattering the fourth wall, each show is as
individual as its audience. You never know when someone is going to shout “Just
kiss her!” at Orlando or when a kid will run up and sit beside you at the edge
of the stage. As an actor, it’s really exciting to be able to experience new
moments in the show each night.
I feel like we’re able to develop a
relationship with each of the audiences we perform for. I love seeing
individuals in the audience and making personal connections with them. Whether
I’m cautioning a couple in the front that “the oath of a lover is no stronger
than the word of a tapster” or arguing with another character and treating the
audience as the jury, I love how involved the audience is in the course of the
show.
Having a vocal audience cheering,
booing, and “aww”ing makes it easy to gage how clearly we’re telling our story.
There’s a beautiful give and take relationship when actors and an audience are
both fully invested in a performance. Oh my gosh, I’m so excited for our next show.
Aside from the audience, the cast
is my favorite part of performing with GSC. (What did you expect? Theatre is
all about people)! The casts of As You
Like It and Henry V have been
some of the most supportive and encouraging people I’ve ever worked with.
With GSC’s “no director” approach
to their productions, we actors are constantly critiquing and making
suggestions—but always with an attitude of “you’re doing great and we know
there is even more awesome in you—show us!” And I don’t think I’ve ever laughed
so much during the rehearsal process.
Grassroots Shakespeare is kind of
my life right now, and it is awesome. Join us!
About Charlotte Martell Andrews:
Charlotte is delighted to be performing with the Grassroots Shakespeare Company for the first time. She is a senior at BYU majoring in psychology. She has recently participated in several short student films and stage productions. Her hobbies include participating in Nanowrimo, drawing, contemporary dance, and making yogurt and sushi (separately).
***Check out this video featuring Charlotte Andrews then come and see our shows! Details at www.grassrootsshakespeare.com and our Facebook Event. ***
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