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On Set Construction and Original Practices

On Set Construction and Original Practices

Scott Wright is a member of PCSC's Repertory Company and also sits on our Board of Directors. In addition to playing Prospero in The Tempest, Scott constructed the production's transformable set piece. One of the biggest challenges for any touring theatre company is figuring out how to travel to the next venue with all the "stuff" (and people...) needed to put on the show - sets, lights, costumes, props, electrical, rigging - a shocking amount of "stuff"; without having to r

Process Questions with Bradley Hamilton

Process Questions with Bradley Hamilton

Bradley plays the role of Sebastian in The Tempest. This the second time he's played a Sebastian (previously: Twelfth Night) and the second time he has done a terrible job of comforting a sad king on a beach (previously: Richard II). Here, Bradley offers some insight on the acting process for this very unique "type." When creating a Shakespeare character, do you start from the "outside" (voice and physicality) or the "inside" (relationships and motivations)? Why? When I’m cre

Character Questions with Julia Steudle

Character Questions with Julia Steudle

In her third production with Pigeon Creek, Julia plays the most characters of an actor in The Tempest! Here, she's writing from the perspective of Adrian. Tell the story of the play from your character's perspective: I’m not a very important person, really. Just lucky to have been born into the family I was born into, I guess. I help Gonzalo. He has trouble walking, he gets really stiff sometimes, and that’s what I’m for. To be the supple bones he no longer has. He invited me

Character Questions with Sarah Stark

Character Questions with Sarah Stark

Sarah Stark is a member of Pigeon Creek's Repertory Company and sits on the Board of Directors. She appears in The Tempest as Miranda. What was the last role you played (for Pigeon Creek or any other company)? Describe some key differences between that character and your current character: The last role I played with PCSC was Hermione in The Winter’s Tale. There are vast differences between Hermione and my current character, Miranda in The Tempest. First off, the given circu

Meet the Cast of The Tempest: Kaija

Meet the Cast of The Tempest: Kaija

Pigeon Creek is excited to welcome Kaija von Websky! In her first production with Pigeon Creek, Kaija plays the roles of Stephano and Juno. 1)Where are you from originally? How did you end up here in MI (or why did you stay)? I was born in Grand Rapids but moved to Holland when I was one year old and have lived there until November 2015; I’ve finally made the move back to Grand Rapids! 2) Where did you study acting? I studied Theatre Performance at Hope College for my bachelo

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