A Short Q & A with New Monkey Sarah Addison Ely!
Posted by Katy B on January 26, 2013
KB: Sarah! We just finished the LEARN Campbell Winter show! This was your very first school show as a new Monkey. How was it?
SA: It was incredible! I already can’t wait to work on another one!
KB: How would you describe performing in a school show, like LEARN Campbell, for those folks out there who have never experienced a BOM school show?
SA: It’s very energetic! You have all these kids’ eyes on you as you’re telling their stories and they are laughing and clapping and dancing along, and the energy of them as an audience really feeds back into your performance.
KB: What one word best describes your experience working on the show?
SA: Teamwork. I know it might sound cliche, but this is the only show I’ve ever worked on in which the ensemble members were so supportive, creative and willing to work together.
KB: Was there something that surprised you while rehearsing for the show?
SA: I was surprised at how quickly the process passes. When you only have three hours a night for six nights to put on an hour + long show, it can seem like there is a huge time crunch. But the way that everyone worked together in the rehearsal room was stunning.
KB: Is there anything you’d like to say to the amazing student authors at LEARN Campbell who wrote all the stories?
SA: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! It takes a lot of courage to write stories, especially ones that are true, so you have all done a phenomenal job!
