There are a couple family connections involved in Albertine in Five Times. The pair of Michele and Nathaniel Vance Hehir brings a long time Walterdale member and a newcomer together to our stage - one on the deck and one in the booth!
What are your roles for this production? What does that entail?
Michele – I play Albertine at 40. Hmmm…the usual actor stuff and getting to work on an estrogen heavy show.
Nathaniel – I’m the lighting operator. Getting the right cues!
What brought you to this production?
Michele – I really wanted the chance to act in a Michel Tremblay play.
Nathaniel – My Mom got me the job.
What is your background in theatre? With Walterdale?
Michele – So many years, my head is crammed with lines right now…ummmm, my first Walterdale show was 21 (gasp) years ago! I’ve acted and directed for Walterdale, as well I was President for a year…favourite shows I’ve acted in here include Dark of the Moon, Footprints on the Moon, Blood Relations and Perfect Pie. Favourite show I directed was Our Town…
Nathaniel – I go to Victoria School for the Performing Arts and I enjoy improv, my film class and band. I was my Mom’s Assistant Stage Manager for her Fringe show last year and I played Laurie this past December in A Little Women Christmas. This is my first Walterdale show.
What is the most enjoyable part of preparing for this production?
Michele – Working with the incredible actresses on the show and the chance to work with MJ again!
Nathaniel – Learning something new.
What is the biggest challenge for you in your role on this production?
Michele – Understanding Albertine.
Nathaniel – Learning how to use the equipment.
What do you think this show will offer to our audiences?
Michele – A chance to see Michel Tremblay’s work.
Nathaniel – My Mom’s in it!
Any other comments you would like to make?
Nathaniel – I hope the audience will enjoy the play.
Michele – Ditto!
*Photo of Michele from Perfect Pie by Douglas Dollars-Stewart
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