Katie Call is another of our newest cast members, having joined us via the recent Unrehearsed workshop. You can see here TONIGHT in Comedy of Errors!
Q: What made you decide to give Unrehearsed a try?
KATIE: I have been spending the past year or so, tentatively dipping my toes back into the acting world. Prior to moving to Chicago in 2008, my educational and professional background had been in theatre and I especially always loved Shakespeare. When I came to Chicago I had to start all over, and until only very recently, I had thought that acting was something that would remain in my past. But after a couple really great experiences acting in EDGE Theatre shows, I felt that it was time to flex my acting muscles a little more. So when Jared announced the Unrehearsed Shakespeare workshops, I was excited to challenge myself and learn this new technique. I’ve been pushing myself to try new experiences that put me outside my normal comfort zone, and Unrehearsed has definitely done that!
Q: With the recent Unrehearsed workshop under your belt, how would say this technique differs from more conventional acting? Does it differ?
KATIE: This technique is definitely very different from conventional acting. To me, it feels almost more like performing improv in that you don’t know what your acting partners are going to do or say and you just have to be willing and ready to go along for the ride.
Q: What’s it like to prepare for a performance while knowing nothing about the show itself?
KATIE: Truthfully, it’s terrifying! But in a really good, heart-racing, adrenalin pumping, feel alive kind of way. As a new performer to this technique, it’s very scary to get up in front of an audience and trust that the show won’t fall apart. I’ve always thought I was a good listener, but this experience is really going to put that to the test.
Q: What (if anything) is your biggest challenge so far with this technique?
KATIE: There are so many challenges! But I think the biggest challenge is trying to feel comfortable with not memorizing the lines while at the same time learning how to maneuver a scroll in one hand while listening, participating and telling the story with the other actors.
Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to see Katie Unrehearsed, for the first time!
DOUBLE FEATURE
AUGUST 16
Comedy of Errors: 7:00pm
Double Falsehood: 8:30pm
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
AUGUST 19
Double Falsehood: 7:30pm
Justin’s
3358 N Southport Ave
Suggested Donation of $5 at the door.
