1. What was life for you before you discovered acting?
 
My life was great before I discovered acting. I have to admit - I have been pretty happy with my life. A few years ago, I'd reached the goals I wanted to reach and I guess acting was one thing that I had started to wonder about. I guess I needed another creative outlet.
 
2. What was your first role ever?
 
My first role was that of Amanda in "They're None of Them Perfect", which was almost 3 years ago. Amanda is a naieve young gal about to get married, who has her friends over for dinner. As they are chatting after supper, they tell her relationship horror stories. This was a one-act play that was directed by Jay Rawding. Lisa Flower was also in this play - that is how we met and became friends.
 
3. What was your first directing role?
 
The first time I decided to try directing was earlier this year. Scott Marshall wrote "The Doomsday Clock" and I felt that I really got it. I really enjoyed directing this play, and I look forward to finding another one to direct in the future.
 
4. Which would be the bigger hell, being forced to watch all of the movies reviewed on Couch Critics “Clockwork Orange” style or doing a play and EVERYONE in the audience saying stuff like, “Whoop, there it is” or “WHOOO, right on!”?
 
I think the bigger hell would be having to watch all of the Couch Critics movies "Clockwork Orange" style. My time is valuable and I don't really want to waste it watching those films in the first place, let alone in a format that makes things more uncomfortable. At least by doing a play, I can be creative and challenged and it's somewhat social. A bad audience I can live with. Heck – I may even ham things up for them!
 
5. What song best describes you?
 
I have to admit - I'm not one who pays close attention to the lyrics in songs. I like music for the melody and beat. I can't imagine trying to pick one song to describe me. I sometimes think that I have a soundtrack to my life - like folks do in the movies. Certain songs that are on in the background (or stuck in my head) while I'm doing things. Last week, I had "Stormy Weather" stuck in my head, but it doesn't describe me.
 
6. How did you two come up with the idea for the “Uptown Downlo”?
 
Lisa and I felt that StuckTV needed a female presence. We decided to do a show that was relevant to folks who live in the Uptown area of Saint John. We could do "pet peeve" skits and interview local folks and talk about current events.
Unfortunately, we have just found out that there is some new sort of cult or something in the States where the term "DownLo" means something totally different than our intentions, so we may have to change the name of our show.
 
7. What has been your favorite play to direct?
 
So far, the only one I've directed is "The Doomsday Clock" so it is my favorite.
 
8. If you could choose between Gilbert Gottfried, David Arquette and Jimmy Fallon to be with on a deserted island, who would you pick?
 
David Arquette would probably be the least annoying of the three.
 
9. What is one thing that Saint John could improve on?
 
Job creation. Without good quality and long-term jobs, how will this city ever grow and attract new people and culture?
 
10. What has been your favorite acting role to do?
 
By far - Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire". It was a challenging role and I learned a lot. I also really liked Stella.
 
11. If there were a movie being made about you, who would you want to portray as you?
 
Natalie Portman - she's a cutie and talented. I think she could do a fine job of it.
 
12. What was it like to be in Streetcar and how would you compare it to past main stage shows you’ve been in the past?
 
The only other main stage show I've been in was "Death of a Salesman" and I only had a small part in that. Playing Stella in Streetcar was both challenging and time-consuming, but worth it. 
 
13. You have a sledgehammer, a midget, a roulette wheel and a bullhorn, what are your plans for the evening?
 
The midget and I would sell the roulette wheel, sledgehammer and bullhorn on E-Bay, then we'd take the money we made from selling those items and meet up with friends for dinner and a movie.
 
14. What would be the role that you would want to do more than any other role?
 
I can't think of any one particular role. Sorry. That's one of the things I enjoy about acting - discovering characters and trying to understand them. I've barely even skimmed the surface of what roles are available for women.
 
15. Where do you see yourself in five years?
 
Doing more of the same while hopefully having better control over my finances.
 
16. What has been the craziest gift an actor or a director has given you?
 
I liked the box of "Willy's" that Scott made for the cast of "Death of a Salesman" last year.
 
17. What can the public expect from Saint John Main Stage/Second Stage?
 
Affordable, high quality entertainment.
 
18. And the cats that browse the Internet expect from StuckTV?
 
A good chuckle and a site to send their friends to.
 
 
 
 
19. Which do you find more appealing to act in, stage or film?
 
Ack - I am not comfortable in front of a camera. It's too permanant and I can't handle seeing myself - and all my flaws caught for posterity. I love the stage.
I love the energy you get from a live audience. I also like the challenge of having to develop a character and reach a range of emotions in one period of time.
 
20. Final comments, anything to plug?
 
To all those folks out there who wonder about things (i.e. acting) but never get around to giving them a try - do you think you can live with wondering "what if...?" for the rest of your life?
 
Name Association:
 
Stephen Tobias- vision
 
Martine Cote-Barnwell- intense
 
Brian Dobbelsteyn- dedicated
 
Scott Thomas- gregarious
 
Doug Fillmore- mellow
 
Scott Marshall- self-improvement
 
Semi Vujcic- potential
 
Peter Gilchrist- charming
 
Pauline Cronin- thoughtful
 
Andrea Arbour- organized
 
Lisa Flower- fun