Here’s the fourth in our series of interviews with the cast of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which is being presented by ARTS at the Renaissance Theatre at 900 8th Street in Huntington.
You have three more chances to catch the show - there’s a show tonight at 8 p.m. and two more next weekend!
This time around, let’s hear from the talented and funny Andrew Potter:
Q: What is "Much Ado" all about?
Andrew: Love, deceit, and beautiful girls dancing.
Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?
Andrew: It’s one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, and it [hopefully] won’t require washing off gallons of blood before leaving the theater each night.
Q: Tell us about the part you play.
Andrew: I play Friar Francis, the rockin’est papa this side of Salerno, who humbly strives to someday become the Bishop of Rome. I also perform quickie wedding services at Leonato’s casino.
Q: What’s your background in theatre?
Andrew: I watched it from afar for years, mostly from near the back of the house. Eventually, I auditioned, and someone took pity and cast me. I’ve been conning my way from theatre to theatre for several years and managed to somehow convince ARTS that I was talented enough to put me in the Resident Company for an entire year. Suckers.
Q: Tell us about the cast and/or directors you’re working with.
Andrew: I think Mike Murdock’s reputation for the treatment of Shakespeare is well enough known through his Macbeth and Julius Caesar that I couldn’t possibly add any more laurels to his crown, but I do have to say that this cast is incredibly funny. I got to sit in the auditorium and just laugh at what they would do for weeks of rehearsal. Also, the girls dance and are beautiful.
Q: Why would you urge our readers to see this play?
Andrew: It’s really a good play. Seriously, it’s entertaining. Also, did I mention beautiful dancing girls?
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