#beth dougherty

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Another round of question time with the Asia tour cast, this time led by Xavier Pellin (Mistoffelees). From between shows and during the evening show on 24 February 2021.

Including important questions like “why is the sky blue”, “is Bustopher Mistoffelees’ father”, “how is Jal feeling” and “are you gay”. Plus an in-depth description of what it feels like to immerse yourself in the mind of a magical cat, and a little treat for Demelonzo fans (because Thalia and Fletcher were in a silly mood).

(There’s subtitles too if anyone wants them.)

1. Favourite part of the show? (Ellie Nunan) 2. Why is the sky blue? (Beth Dougherty, physio) 3. How long does it take to remove makeup? (Rafe Watts) 4. Do you eat between performances? (Xavier) 5. How's your condition today? (Xavier, plus Fletcher Dobinson and Thalia Burt) 6. You gay? (Thomas Inge, plus Xavier, Thalia, and Brad Little) 7. What will you do between shows today? (Joanna Ampil) 8. How are you feeling? (Jal Joshua) 9. Most fun: pirates, beetles, or Pekes and Pollicles? (Hayden Baum) 10. How do you immerse yourself in the role of Mistoffelees? (Xavier) 11. Do you redo your makeup between shows? (Xavier) 12. How did you feel when you heard you'd got the role? (Xavier) 13. Is there anyone who looks happier than usual today? (Caitlin New). 14. Are Misto and Bustopher father and son? (Karlis Zaid) 15. How many calories do you burn in a performance? (Suzie Melloy) 16. Why is the magic cat so cute and handsome? (Xavier, plus Kade's leg) 17. Any cast romances? (Thalia and Fletcher) 18. Favourite song? (Taylor Scanlan) 19. Favourite song? (Xavier, plus Kade's back) 20. Advice for a teenager training for music theatre? (Brad) 21. Skin care routine? (Xavier) 22. Unwinding routine after a show? (Xavier)

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Beth Dougherty

Artist Statement

  My designs have always been about issues that have personally affected my life.  These areas of focus were originally a way to inform the viewer of problems/issues in our society and has expanded to provoking strong emotions (guilt, anger, regret) and hopefully influencing action.

  The average, American adolescent spends seven and a half hours, outside of school, using technology.  During this period of time the youth is multi-tasking, squeezing in ten and a half hours worth of technology.

  Today’s youth are plagued with issues; obesity, attention deficits and hyperactivity, lack of socialization skills, sensory overload, and low academic performance due to the overuse of technology.  Citizens should be concerned for the future of our country, as our children are growing up with preventable medical concerns and a lack of coping and communication skills.

  When I was a child video games and household computers were just being offered at a price that a middle-class family could afford.  The computer my family had was for educational purposes and I had a set, daily time limit for such activity.  It was considered rude to listen to your Walkman in the car.  It was much easier to run down the street and ask a friend to play rather than calling them on the phone.  I was outside in all seasons until the street lights came on.  I rode my bicycle, played tag, and caught lightning bugs.  As I aged, there were still restrictions on my technology use.  My parents not only encouraged my outdoor activities, but many times participated with me as well.

  This series of designs is intended to inform, provoke, and call you, the viewer, to action.  Consider the negative aspects and positive aspects of technology and teach our youth to create and maintain a balance.  Set limits for not only our youth, but also ourselves.  We need to encourage the outdoors as much as we encourage technology.  A balance between these two seeming opposite activities of fulfillment will serve our future much better, giving us all hope along the way.