'MEC Press' March School News Publication 2020 | Page 8

Interviews with the leads in 'All Shook Up'

By TY Nayana Rexon & Laura Desmond

How would you overall rate your experience in the musical?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad)10/10, It was an unbelievable experience. (Grace Brennan/Natalie) It was
a great experience and a great opportunity to meet new people and get closer as a year group.
(Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) Probably the best experience of my life. (Ella Adams/Mayor
Matilda)100/10.

What was the best thing being a lead?/special moment that stuck out you as a lead?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) It was fun to sing all the well-known songs and have that experience.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) Probably the buzz of being on stage. (Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) I loved
hearing the chance to have some spotlight on stage.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda) Getting to be a different person on stage. (Ciara Hynes/Sandra)When
I found out I got the role I was surprised to be honest because I never thought I'd get a part in the
musical so it came as a bit of a shock, but I was so so happy and excited to start rehearsing as that
part.
(Nell Mescal/Sylvia) I think the biggest thing about being a lead that stuck with me was the sheer
responsibility. I had to make sure I knew my lines and everything for rehearsal so that everyone at
the rehearsal could get their stuff done rather than the rehearsal stop and start all the time because
of me. So everyone got a chance to rehearse their individual parts as well.

Anything negative about being a lead?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) I felt a lot of pressure on the
opening night but after the first night, it was grand.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) It was sometimes stressful
due to the pressure and deadline being only 4 weeks.
(Pádraig Bennet/Dennis)There was a lot of pressure
on me but I loved the challenge.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda)Lack of sleep (jokes!)

What was your favourite song and dance from the overall musical?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) C’mon Everybody.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) If I Can Dream, Favourite dance: Burning Love. (Pádraig Bennet/Dennis)
Favorite song: Let Yourself Go, Favorite dance: C’mon Everybody.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda) Burning Love.

What was your favourite line to say/sing?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad)Teddy Bear/Hound Dog (song) because it was a really fun song and scene.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) “What are ya shoutin about Lorraine I was under a chevy” because it came
before my favourite song I got to sing - “ One Night With You”.
(Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) “Well I wouldn’t mind”, (Fools fall in love scene)I loved the comedic timing
of the line.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda) “You're all going to hell!” I loved that line as I thought it was pretty
funny.