Angela Robinson: Well, we just finished the show, filming the show. Work-wise, just taking a minute, and being open to whatever God has for me. Otherwise, my husband and I have a company, The WhiteRobin Group, and we provide acting training for anyone that’s interested in getting into acting, or seasoned actors who want to brush up on their craft. We provide three and four day classes in different cities. We just finished one in Jacksonville, Florida. It was so great. There’s nothing like seeing people do their craft and enjoy it. We had a great time with the people in Jacksonville, Florida. We just finished that and are heading back to New Jersey which is where we’re from. Well I’m from Florida, but that’s where we live. We hadn’t been back except for small visits. So we’re headed back and getting settled in at home. I’m also the Director of Arts at my church and am over the Arts Ministry. So I have to go back to work there. I’m in the Broadway Inspirational Voices, which is a choir made up of all Broadway artists, and we are working on our Christmas CD. That’s getting started, and I also have several other speaking engagements. So I have the full winter planned. Who knows what God has in terms of auditioning and career, so you know, I keep my arms open and get my feet ready for dancing. I’m ready.
James Johnson: I think it’s great, and with all the things you have going on, it’s definitely the best way to stay grounded. The fact that you find time to do these things is amazing. A lot of actors and actresses lose that connection.
Angela Robinson: Yes. In the theater, there’s nothing like that schedule. It’s eight shows per week. It’s a grind, and you’re constantly working. You learn how to have a life, and the value of being sure you live more life than career. I learned that a long time ago, and I do what I have
time for. If I don’t have time, I put it on pause and go where I’m led to go. I try not to overwhelm my schedule, although my husband says I don’t do a good job of it (laughing). I’m a work in progress. I tend to add too many things to my plate, so I’m learning wisdom and when to back off and say "I've got too many things going on".
James Johnson: Is there anything else you really wanted to mention today?
Angela Robinson: It’s just so good to talk to you, and talk to someone who loves the show and watches with family. It’s a great gift to the show and a lot of people tell me that.
James Johnson: For me, it was a no brainer to talk with you. In journalism, you hear so much about being objective, and not adding your opinion to certain things, but I genuinely love the show and the things you are doing. My family loves the show as well. It’s funny because my mother just refers to you as Veronica, and she’s been asking me if I talked to “her girl Veronica” yet. I’m so gracious to you for this opportunity. I also host a radio show here in Cleveland, and we would love to get you on the air to take questions from fans, and fill them in on it.
Angela Robinson: Oh my god, thank you. Tell her thank you so much. I would love it. And tell your mom thank you so much. I love Veronica too!
James Johnson: One last question though. How close to your character do you feel you are in real life?
Angela Robinson: I think we look alike (laughing). You know, I love playing Veronica. I think people in general are complicated. There’s no all-good or all-bad person. There’s a reason why she is the way she is. I can’t wait to find out what that is. I think she’s complicated, and I love that. You know, I’m complicated. I think the difference is I don’t try to control other people. That’s Veronica’s big thing. She has to control everybody. They all have to line up and they have to do it her way. So, I guess because it’s not my way, I enjoy playing that character.
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