The first public performance of Follies takes the stage Friday night, and to preview the musical we have several more interviews with the cast to share.
Up next is the talented Shane Lloyd, who plays the part of “young” Buddy:
Q: What is “Follies” about?
Shane: Follies is about a group of friends who used to act together coming together for a “reunion.” Once at the reunion, the “whole show comes to life” – The good, the bad, the amazingly beautiful, and the horribly ugly.
Q: Why did you want to be part of this show?
Shane: I missed singing and dancing, and it was an offering to be in a musical. I couldn’t say no!
Q: Tell us about the character you play.
Shane: I play Young Buddy, who is just as innocent as he is naïve. He is extremely happy go lucky, doesn’t have a care in the world, and doesn’t think twice when his best friend Ben takes his gal dancing. To me, Young Buddy doesn’t see the darkness of the world but sees the good in everyone. We could all use a lesson in the care-free life of Young Buddy – no matter the consequences.
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Shane: I played a very small role in a serious play in high school, but other than that my only “stage” time was high school show choir – which was intense singing and dancing. That’s what I’ve missed most of all.
Q: This is Alchemy’s first musical production - what’s more challenging, the singing or the dancing?
Shane: To me, it’s putting them together. You think singing is hard enough… but then you must use some of those breathing techniques to catch your breath during dancing. You can’t use too many, however, because you still must sing all those notes!
Q: Do you have a favorite number in the show?
Shane: My favorite number is “The Story of Lucy and Jessie.” Jane Modlin, who plays Phyllis, really makes that number one of the most fun, catchy, and exciting numbers in the whole show.
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
Shane: Because of the emotions! There are so many emotions. There will be crying, anger, sadness, laughter, betrayal, love, bitterness, and that doesn’t even scratch the surface. At the end of the show, I’d like to imagine that the audience will go home cherishing those they love in their life and remembering to not live for the past, but for the present – no matter how exciting their past may have been.
Thanks, Shane!
Follies - the musical will be presented by Alchemy Theatre on March 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and March 8 at 2 p.m. at The Janice Chandler Auditorium (The Cabell County Board of Education Building) at 2850 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are $15 each.
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