For our fourth interview of the cast of the musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which opens tonight at 8 p.m. at Huntington's Renaissance Theatre, let's hear from Brian Cook (that's him in the photo by Stephen Vance).
He plays the part of Jenkins. When we asked him about that character, he said, "That’s all you need to know."
Q: Tell us the basic story of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Brian: A young, ambitious man (Clay McKnight) uses a guidebook to climb his way up in the ranks of a major business. Also, there is comedy and romance.
Q: What's your favorite song in the show?
Brian: My favorite song to perform is “A Secretary is Not a Toy;” it’s a big, fun company number where the guys get to act like complete creeps.
Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?
Brian: I wanted to be a part of this show because I like the people at ARTS; many of my close friends are in the show. I also wanted the chance to work with Bil Neal in the director’s seat.
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Brian: I’ve been doing community theatre off and on for 12 years, almost exclusively in Ashland. Outside of performing, I have directed two shows: A Christmas Carol (2009) and Here Lies Alan Chase.
Q: Why would you recommend this show?
Q: Why would you recommend this show?
Brian: If you like the '60s, comedy, sexism, tap dancing, pirates, full-figured women, fashion, fairy tales, singing, knitting and/or hunks, then we have something you’ll like.
Q: Tell us the dates, times and place for the show.
Brian: The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 24, 25, 26, 31, June 1 and 2. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Thanks, Brian!
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