#tellustuesday

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It's Tell us Tuesday (or...Wednesday) (Part 2) with Skye Lindberg of our upcoming production "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with her and here's what she had to say: RR: Can you tell us about the rehearsal process? What's it like? How is it similar or different to previous productions you've worked on? SL: It's been very interesting because all of these characters are so different and have such depth. We've done a lot of back-story work, and I love hearing what my cast mates have been exploring and how we all connect. This process involves a lot of table work, because of the intense circumstances for each character. RR: What is your favorite part about performing? SL: Connecting with the audience. Each performance is so different, and I love experiencing different audiences and getting to observe reactions. Also, collaborating with different artists and creators! RR: What is your least favorite part about performing? SL: Long hours. I think it's all worth it and your time on stage will only be stronger the more time you put in off-stage, but sometimes it can be draining! RR: What advice would you give to up and coming actors? SL: Don't compare yourself to others! Be your own person and accept the ways you're different. Also, get to know every single person you come in contact with in the business. Professionalism is just being courteous. RR: Why should we come see this show? SL: Come see No Exit to get a challenging mind-workout in. This show will make you think and question what you already thought, aka the best kind of theater! #dcarts #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tellusyourstory #yourstory  #tuesday  #rovingreporter #reporter #virginiatech#fauquier #herndonva #herndon #georgemason @artspaceherndon  #arts #artist #fairfaxcounty #virginia @georgemasonu @arenastage #dontcompare #beyourself #courtesy #professional https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JguxVh9en/?igshid=1i5ewd8y1w37p

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It's Tell Us Tuesday (part 2) with Jane Steffen of our upcoming August and September production of Jean-Paul Sartre's masterpiece "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with her and here is what she had to say! RR: Will you tell us a bit about what the rehearsal process is like? JS: We spend a lot of time on character work and going through the dialogue, imagining different scenarios that may not be given in the script, and building our back stories. It's all very good and makes sure that we are on the same page about what we are doing. The director sets the tone of the rehearsal and Natasha is very involved. She makes sure that we are using our brains. RR: What is your favorite part about performing? JS: My favorite part about performing is the freedom. When you know your part backwards and forwards, when you have put in all the time and work, by the time you are at performance you just get to let it fly. It is extremely liberating and like being hyper-alive. RR: How about your least favorite part? JS: My least favorite part about performing is the flip-side of that, when for whatever reason you get pulled out of it and all of a sudden become painfully aware that you are an actor on a stage in front of an audience and what is happening at the moment is insane. I'd like to say that I'm so focused that never happens to me, but it does, and I've found the best thing to do is just realize it, accept it and hop right back into the action. RR: What advice do you have for up and coming actors? JS: For anyone starting out I'd say to not worry about what anyone else is doing. If someone seems light years ahead of you, maybe they are, who cares?, you can always get better. Just open your mouth and tell the truth. If you believe it, so will they. Oh, and calm down at auditions. Remember, everyone you are auditioning for wants you to be awesome. They are all rooting for you. RR: Why should we come see "No Exit"? JS: People should come and see "No Exit" because it is a play that makes you consider how honest you are with yourself. Are you a villian? Are you a victim? Is there always a difference? #darkhorseva #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tuesday #rovingreporter #dc https://www.instagram.com/p/B0l_uTXBVKD/?igshid=1h2hpv1lyir2r

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It's Tell Us Tuesday (part 2) with Jane Steffen of our upcoming August and September production of Jean-Paul Sartre's masterpiece "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with her and here is what she had to say! RR: Will you tell us a bit about what the rehearsal process is like? JS: We spend a lot of time on character work and going through the dialogue, imagining different scenarios that may not be given in the script, and building our back stories. It's all very good and makes sure that we are on the same page about what we are doing. The director sets the tone of the rehearsal and Natasha is very involved. She makes sure that we are using our brains. RR: What is your favorite part about performing? JS: My favorite part about performing is the freedom. When you know your part backwards and forwards, when you have put in all the time and work, by the time you are at performance you just get to let it fly. It is extremely liberating and like being hyper-alive. RR: How about your least favorite part? JS: My least favorite part about performing is the flip-side of that, when for whatever reason you get pulled out of it and all of a sudden become painfully aware that you are an actor on a stage in front of an audience and what is happening at the moment is insane. I'd like to say that I'm so focused that never happens to me, but it does, and I've found the best thing to do is just realize it, accept it and hop right back into the action. RR: What advice do you have for up and coming actors? JS: For anyone starting out I'd say to not worry about what anyone else is doing. If someone seems light years ahead of you, maybe they are, who cares?, you can always get better. Just open your mouth and tell the truth. If you believe it, so will they. Oh, and calm down at auditions. Remember, everyone you are auditioning for wants you to be awesome. They are all rooting for you. RR: Why should we come see "No Exit"? JS: People should come and see "No Exit" because it is a play that makes you consider how honest you are with yourself. Are you a villian? Are you a victim? Is there always a difference? #darkhorseva #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tuesday #rovingreporter #dcarts https://www.instagram.com/p/B0l_di4B6UB/?igshid=1ft07qpqq46rb

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It's Tell Us Tuesday (part 1) with Skye Lindberg of "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with her and here is what she has to say! RR:Tell us about your theatrical background. SL: Oh, how much background do you want?! I grew up in a creative household, full of music and dance. I loved writing and actually thought for a long time that I wanted to be a director. That was until I stepped on stage in my middle school production of Annie. I was in love with being on stage. I studied acting and musical theater throughout high school and attended George Mason University for Theater Performance. I've worked in the educational side of theater and the media relations side as well. My heart will always be on stage though :) RR: What drew you to this production? SL: I have been wanting to audition for a Dark Horse show since I heard about the company and I'm SO happy it happened for a show like No Exit. I'm being challenged and this group of people is amazing. RR: Will you tell us a little bit about your character? SL: Valet is one of your only glimpses into the world of hell. This is a character who gets to experience the play along with the audience, but maybe she knows more than you think she does.  RR: What are some personal processes you go through to prepare for a role? SL: Taking time with the script for sure! I also love brainstorming sessions, where I can just get all of my thoughts out, and then organize them later and see if they fit my character and the story they're trying to tell. RR: What has been the biggest challenge with No Exit so far? SL: My challenge has been getting to know my character of Valet. It’s a fun challenge though, because we get to be very creative with this character and her back story. There isn't very much to go off of, so we have to be adventurous... #dcarts #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tellusyourstory #yourstory  #tuesday #rovingreporter #reporter #valet #fauquier #herndonva #herndon#georgemason @artspaceherndon #arts #artist#fairfaxcounty #virginia #dhnoexit #itsskye #valet #hell #creative #writing #writersofinstagram #actress #audience #4thwall #broken @arenastage @georgemasonu https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Qq8ZtBPQ5/?igshid=1c9gzqx327dzw

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It's Tell us Tuesday (Part 1) with Scott Pafumi of our upcoming production "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with him and here's what he had to say: RR: Tell us about your theatrical background. SP: Starting learning theatre in high school, 1987-1991.  Studied and performed the classics:  Shakespeare, Commedia, Dickens, & Improvisation.  Went to VA Tech as a Theatre major - studied education, theatre history, and directing.  BA in Theatre, 1995 from VT.  Begin teaching Secondary Theatre in 1996, Fairfax County Public Schools, to present - 23 years.  Earned a Masters (MA) in Arts Management from George Mason University in 2010.  Taught as an adjunct theatre professor at Northern VA Community College, Loudoun campus, from 2011 to 2016 - classes in Improv & Tech Theatre.  Have directed professionally at The Keegan Theatre, The Kennedy Center, and as a Tech Director for The Hub Theatre and Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival.  RR: What drew you to this production? SP: I have always been a fan of existentialism.  I love exploring the concepts and philosophies of the after life and the great unknown of the human condition.  RR: Will you tell us a little bit about your character? SP: Joseph Garcin is a journalist by trade, and a man of letters.  He thinks highly of himself, and has quite a way with the women.  As a pacifist, he stood up to his government and refused to fight for his country in what he felt was a senseless war.  He martyrdom cost him his life, leaving behind a wife and many colleagues at the newspaper where he worked.  RR: What are some personal processes you go through to prepare for a role? SP: Script analysis, character study, and research on previous productions.  Reading the script multiple times is also very helpful.   RR: What has been the biggest challenge with No Exit so far? SP: Finding the time in my busy schedule for actor homework! Stay tuned for part 2! #dcarts #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tellusyourstory #yourstory @tadafairfax #tuesday @hms.theatre.boosters #rovingreporter #reporter #virginiatech #fauquier #herndonva #herndon #georgemason @artspaceherndon #teachersofinstagram #teacher #arts #artist #fairfaxcounty #virginia https://www.instagram.com/p/BztofQJh65-/?igshid=1w4cwo556tflz

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It's Tell Us Tuesday (part 1) with Jane Steffen of our upcoming August and September production of Jean-Paul Sartre's masterpiece "No Exit". Our roving reporter caught up with her and here is what she had to say! RR: Tell us about your theatre background. JS: My family had always been involved in community theatre. My Grandmother was a director, my parents met during a show and all of my siblings have been in countless productions. I went to Carver Center for the Arts in Baltimore, MD. I also studied at the T. Schreiber Studio and the Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC. Some of my favorite roles have been Catherine in Proof, Rizzo in Grease, Nurse Ratched in One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest,and the titular role in Antigone. My last role before a 10 year theatre hiatus was Conchita in Anna in the Tropics, which I won best supporting actress on Broadwayworld.com. I was last seen as Sarah Goodwin in Reston Community Player's production of Time Stands Still. RR: Tell us a little about the show. JS: No Exit is a show that every theatre person knows, although they may not have ever seen a production of it. I haven't. I came across it at some point in my 20's while looking for good audition material. Once I read it, I realized how good of a play it was. It is timeless and the characters all have so many layers, there is literally something new being revealed every few moments, it is exciting and challenging to have the opportunity to bring it to life. RR: You're playing "Inez" in the show. Will you tell us about her? JS: Inez just wants what is hers. Even when alive, she was already a little dead inside, so she needs a little extra to keep her going. And she'll go ahead and take it. Part 2 to come!! #darkhorseva #dctheatre #tellustuesday #tuesday #rovingreporter #fauquier #fauquiercounty #theatre #arts #artists #virginia #interview #itsjane #inez #jeanpaulsartre #sartre #noexit #exit #existential #existentialism #exist #hell #hellisotherpeople #annainthetropics #broadwayworld #stellaadler #stella #actor #actress #drama #darkcomedy #timestandsstill #reston #restonva #restoncommunityplayers #maryland https://www.instagram.com/p/By3yQgaBBMP/?igshid=aoviglyxdv46

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It's Tell Us Tuesday! We caught up with Amy Dellagiarino, the playwright of "The Value of Moscow", opening 4/12. Here's what she had to say about the writing of the play: This play is about family. Which in and of itself is kind of hilarious, because there's nothing simple about family, these people who have known you since before you can remember. They know all the ways you deflect, the hidden compartments inside of yourself, the things you’re not even aware of that make you tick. This play is about that: how we run from it, how we hide from it, how we spurn it and how, in the end, we want it, crave it, need it — the cord that ties us to our “others”, the ones who grew up in the same house as we did, who understood and at the same time did not understand all the experiences we went through. And if that cord is ripped and frayed, can it ever be fixed? If we’re placed in a situation that calls for us to trust the very people who have hurt us the most — can we do it?  #darkhorseva #tellustuesday #tuesday @amydee116 #playwright #process #writersofinstagram #writer #perspective #dhvalueofmoscow #thevalueofmoscow #valueofmoscow #family #need #whatsitallabout #drama #hide #crave #play #comedy #darkcomedy https://www.instagram.com/darkhorseva/p/BtziZQhh3Cs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mz5mt19wzuyz

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It's Tell Us Tuesday! We just wanted to tell you about the awesome cast of "The Value of Moscow". (From top center left and down) Meet Sarah Akers, Jessie Burns, Andrew Farms, Ricardo Padilla, and Cat Gilbert. They have been hard at work doing character development studies before getting on their feet next week! #darkhorseva #valueofmoscow #cast #tellustuesday #tuesday #meet #meettheartist #tablework #moscow #ensemble #sisters #rehearsal #character #study #words #text #actors https://www.instagram.com/darkhorseva/p/BtOgICbhEIu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ezh4k8u50i82