'MEC Press' March School News Publication 2020 | Page 9

Recount the feeling you felt when you were told you were cast as a lead?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) Very happy, was lost for words.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) I was really surprised because the standard and talent was so high, but I
was absolutely delighted when I got the role. (Pádraig Bennet/Dennis)Honestly, I was just like
“woah okay this is happening now”.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda)I was bursting with happiness, I couldn't wait to start rehearsals.

Looking back, how did you feel about the opening night?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) I thought it went really well but I was bricking it!(Grace Brennan/Natalie)
I was happy with the opening night in general. There were a few mistakes but that's to be expected.
(Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) A few things went wrong but overall I loved it. (Ella Adams/Mayor
Matilda) I was so nervous but equally excited.
(Liam Curley/Sheriff Earl) Looking back on the first night, I wasn’t that nervous at all and by 7
o’clock the adrenaline had taken over. Still there were a few nervy moments on stage, but once you
got a laugh from the crowd you were fine for the rest of the night.

Did you prefer singing/dancing/acting?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad) Acting.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) I preferred dancing. (
Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) I loved singing and acting but I preferred singing. (Ella Adams/Mayor
Matilda) I preferred acting.

If you had a chance to do this musical again, which character would you aim for or would you
stay with the same casting?
(Daragh Finnegan/Chad)If I had to choose another I’d choose Earl cause it was funny when he spoke
but I would probably stick with Chad because it was a fun character to play.
(Grace Brennan/Natalie) I would aim to get Sandra.
(Pádraig Bennet/Dennis) I loved the part I had, but I think Dean would be a bit of fun.
(Ella Adams/Mayor Matilda) I feel like I would stay the same but if I had to change, I feel Natalie
would be very fun too.