Court of the Grandchildren opens April 8, 2022! In this production, it’s 2051, the older generation that accelerated climate change is being brought to trial. And climate activist Lily thinks she has it all figured out. Until she meets her great uncle, David, who changes her perspective completely. He’s a man from today. She’s a woman from tomorrow. How will she judge him? We reached out to actor Scott Fisher to find out more about him and his experience working on this production.
1. What are the top 5 songs on your current "opening night" playlist?
Kevin McHale- Help Me Now
Psy- Daddy
Daft Punk- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Tenacious D- F*** Her Gently
Childish Gambino- Sober
2. Do you love or hate AI and "technology"? Why?
I have a love/hate relationship with AI and technology. I was in my late 20s when I first owned my own cell phone, I am not on any social media, and I do not want Siri or Alexa listening to me in case I give any verbal commands. All that aside, I do love innovation and scientific progress, and I think it makes our lives better.
3. How did you get into theatre?
I wanted to do everything my big sister did, so when she got into theatre I did too! It worked out well for both of us... we both have Theatre degrees, and my sister is a middle school theatre teacher in Texas.
4. How is working with The Magnetic different from working with other theatres?
I like the freshness of new work. I like the fact that TMT showcases world premieres of shows.
5. Have you done any research or read any books / listened to any interesting podcasts related to the play's subject matter that you'd recommend?
Scene on Radio is wonderful- it is a serialized documentary podcast series. Season 5 is called "The Repair", and it explores cultural roots of the climate crisis. It is really good! (Season 2, "Seeing White", is amazing and should be required listening for all Americans)
Biography
Scott has been in the background of the Asheville theatre scene for the last 14 years. He has worked with Magnetic Theatre, Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective, Sublime Theatre Co and Press, and Attic Salt Theatre Company. Other TMT acting credits include Witches’ Quorum, Fix, Solstice, Off the Rails, the "How To" sketch series, Some Things You Need To Know Before The World Ends. By day, Scott is a local kindergarten teacher. He is dedicating this performance to the love of his life, Kirby.
Court of the Grandchildren is showing at The Magnetic Theatre in Asheville, NC April 8-23, 2022. Grab your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=132321