Interview #3 With the Cast of "Superman!"

   What could be more fun than playing the bad guy?

   For our third interview with the cast of the musical It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman (which takes the stage this Friday in Huntington), let’s hear from the “heavy” in the show, played by the talented Chris Drown:

Q: Everyone knows Superman - but what's the basic story of the musical?

Chris: The musical takes a complete different approach to the well-known story of Superman. It keeps the basic backstory, but it adds so much to it, letting the audience see the story unfold on Superman’s inner-self, a corrupt reporter’s lust for power, an evil scientist’s (me) journey for “Revenge,” and a woman’s hopeless love towards the incredible symbol of goodness.

Q: Tell us about the character you play.

Chris: I play the nefarious Dr. Abner Sedgwick, the 10-time Nobel Prize loser, who has an extreme need to get revenge on the world who slighted him from his life’s ambition. How is he going to do that? By destroying Superman, of course!

Q: What's your favorite part (or song) of the show?

Chris: The show is so wonderful that it is hard to choose! The talent in the cast is tremendous, and we all provide wonderful renditions of our characters’ songs and scenes. I absolutely love the songs “You’ve Got Possibilities,” “It’s Superman,” “Revenge,” and “You’ve Got What I Need.” The list goes on and on.

Q: What's your background in theatre?

Chris: I am relatively new to theatre. I started at Huntington High as a freshman in the plays Alice in Wonderland and Grease. This is my third show, and first principal role, and I am absolutely loving the opportunity, and hope to continue pursuing theatre for a very long time.

Q: If you get to fly in the show, what's it like (is it as much fun as it looks)?

Chris: I don’t get to fly, but from what I see, I am very glad I don’t have to. It looks rather frightening.

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

Chris: I wish for absolutely everyone to see this show. The talent far exceeds children’s theatre, and bounds to an almost professional level. It is an extraordinary sight to see, with exceptional special effects, and incredible direction and choreography. This show is a spectacle that you will never forget.

Q: Tell us the dates, times and place for the show.

Chris: The show takes place at (the new) Huntington High School on Oct. 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 20 - Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. 

   Thanks, Chris!