Two Timer

There have only been two people in this world Brave and Bold enough to Stage Manage two Rorschach shows in a row. Come to think of it there have only been two people to ever stage manage two Rorschach shows. One was a spunky kid out of PA whose now haunting NYU in pursuit of a post graduate degree in something to do with foreign places (Seriously, Jordan we miss you). The other is our current Stage Manager, Megan Reichelt.

This firecracker from the Baltimore suburbs recently graduated from the Catholic University. Since coming to Rorschach she has won the hearts and minds of many. But just what makes her tick? Gwen brings us some of those answers in:

PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE OF DOOM:

1. What is your position working on Rough Magic?

Stage Manager

2. How did you get involved with Rorschach and this show?

When I was graduating college, I sent an e-mail out to every theatre company I knew of, saying "Do you need someone to sweep? Tie your shoes? Fetch you coffee?" I had seen Beard of Avon and had fallen in love with Rorschach, so I was thrilled when Randy e-mailed me asking if I wanted to stage manage! Unfortunately, I couldn't do it on that occasion, but when Monster came up,and Deb asked if I wanted it, I jumped (however trepidaciously) at the chance. I'd never stage managed before, but Randy and everyone were so amazing, understanding and encouraging that I felt like I found a family. So I kinda hung around for Rough Magic.

3. So, where are you from?

Balmer, Merlin, hon!

4. Tell us about your day job(s):

I work as a Group Sales Associate for Arena Stage. Basically selling tickets to groups of 15 or more. We have a tiny office where there are only three of us, and we talk about recipes, and adventures, and Shakespeare.

5. What other theater companies have you worked for?

Longacre Lea (yeah Ros and Guil!), and Mobtown Players in Baltimore

6. What aspect of this show are you most excited about?

The zany Shakespeareness and of course the fights!

7. If you could be an illegal substance and/or activity, what would you beand why?

Piracy of course! Man the Long Tom, ye bilge rats!

8. If you could be a comic book character or a superhero/villain, who wouldyou be and why?

Luna Moth from The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay: a mousy librarian turned shining, sexy, kick-ass superhero who can just imagine something and it happens. Who couldn't want that?

Ask an SM (Not S&M! Grow up already!)

Please remember that this is the final weekend of MONSTER coming up. And I know many people head out of town for the Holiday Weekend, but there are also a bunch of you who I know will be around this weekend with out of town guests. Bring them to see MONSTER, you will thank me.

Megan Reichelt is the Stage Manager of our happy cast of misfits. And by misfits I refer you to the ancient greek meaning of the word, which meant lovely bunch of people who are quite mad you know. Megan as the stage manager is responsible for making sure the show runs smoothly and that the lights and sound cues are called at the appropriate times. Which in a show like MONSTER can be quite an undertaking (excuse the pun unless you thought it was funny). Please note she is the only person who has answered this survey who has found it necessary to curse.

1. Where are you from, originally?

Balmer, Merlin, hon!

2. Where did you go to school?

Ye Olde Catholic University of America.

3. What is the last book you read for fun?

I've been tryingtryingtrying to read some non-fiction books (The Pirate Queen, Playing Joan), but it hasn't been working very well. Last book I completed was Good Omens by Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman (soooo good!!). Right now I'm starting The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay which Jeremy lent me. Read it! Its awesome!

4. When you first learned that you would be working on MONSTER, what was the first thought that crossed your mind?

"YAAAAAAAAAAAY!" Then, "Oh sh*t!" Then "YAAAAAAY!" again.

5. If you could reanimate anyone, who would it be and why?

Shakespeare. I've always wanted to just sit down and have a beer with him.

6. As a kid, what was your favorite Halloween candy?

Chocolaaate. Anything. Processed dairy product and mashed caco bean goodness.

7. What tune is going on your "Awesome MixTape 2006."?

"Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" - KT Tunstall

8. What story of primal horror would you like to see Rorschach stage next year?

Dear Brutus by J.M Barrie... that's not really primal though.....more dark magicy.... A version of Jekyll and Hyde? Dracula's always sexy and bloodspattered. That's what Rorschach needs. More blood.

9. What are your words to live by?

"All will be well." - Julian of Norwich

10. I'm going to quote you out of context. Okay? Go.

All my life, I have wanted to seriously pummel somebody. Not hurt them. Just pummel them.

11. What's something you do in every show to maximize the audience's fear?

I press "Go."

12. Why DID Victor give the Creature a [REDACTED]?

Little monsters! We have one in the booth. Little squiddy guy. Name of Ivan the Bleeeeeegh.