Interview #5 with the Cast of "The Princess of Rome, Ohio"

   For our fifth interview with the cast of The Princess of Rome, Ohio, let’s turn the (non-existent) microphone over to Barry Dailey - he plays the part of Bud, the long-missing-and-might-have-been-dead father whose return throws the entire cast into turmoil.

Q: What’s the basic story of The Princess of Rome, Ohio?

Barry: It’s the story of a fragmented family, between towns and trying to figure out what to do with the relationships in their lives.

Q: Tell us about the character you play. 

Barry: Bud, the father of the little Princess, bad husband and general loser, a ramblin' man who just won't grow up. 

Q: Why did you want to be part of this show? 

Barry: To perform under the direction of Tara Phares-Pauley and participate with this story.

  

Q: What's the biggest challenge to this show? 

Barry: Finding the idiosyncratic elements that properly illustrate the place my character is in relative to the story at large.

Q: Why would you recommend this show to our reader?  

Barry: This show speaks to real life, teaching us in an entertaining way how important our relationships are and to cherish them.

  Thanks, Barry! The show plays on July 5, 6, 7 at the Alban Arts center.  Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.  Call 304-721-8896 for tickets and visit www.albanartscenter.com for more information.