During our first annual One Act Festival on June 19th, we’ll be hosting a live viewing party where you'll see a variety of new one act plays performed live, video recorded, or audio recorded.
We reached out to some of the actors of Rosa & Leo directed by John Baldwin and written by Adam Szudrich about what this experience has been like.
Kay Galvin
1. What are the challenges of performing under these circumstances?
For the play "Rosa & Leo", I do not find the current circumstances particularly challenging. Wearing a mask while delivering lines during on-stage rehearsal is different of course, and a bit tiresome, but social distancing in this play is not an issue. A huge loss of course is that we will not enjoy the energy and indirect participation of a live audience.
2. What have you found to be your biggest quarantine hobby?
My biggest quarantine hobby is my daily urban walk, or woodland trail hike. Love it!
3. What makes you most excited about the One Act Play Festival?
I'm excited to be participating in the One Act Play Festival, since performing in a one act play is a first. In addition "Rosa & Leo" will be presented videotaped, another first for me.
4. What is your favorite line from the one-act you’re performing in and why?
My favorite line currently is "I don't live in the past, even if the past lives in me". This line has personal relevance for me as I'm sure it does for many people. The scars of past trauma cannot be erased, but we can move on from them.
5. What makes this experience special for you?
This experience is special for me in that I have been given an opportunity by Magnetic Theatre to be a part of their ongoing efforts to continue to bring theatre to our city during this time of the pandemic.
Biography
Kay Galvin is happy to return to The Magnetic Theatre to perform, albeit in a different format in these strange times. Thanks to Director John Baldwin for the opportunity to portray this marvelous character. Thanks also to Daniel Sandoval, my “Leo”.
Daniel Sandoval
1. What are the challenges of performing under these circumstances?
During the preparation, rehearsing live, and especially in the performance space, is a great help in line memorization. Further, the whole point of live theatre is for the immersive experience of the audience interactions with the cast and each other. Even though we won't be using any film/video tricks during the taping, it will be just like playing to an empty house.
2. What have you found to be your biggest quarantine hobby?
I've been a baker for many years, and I seem to be doing more of it lately.
3. What makes you most excited about the One Act Play Festival?
That it was the first time a director ever sought me out for a role.
4. What is your favorite line from the one-act you’re performing in and why?
"My portrait before the war. This innocent kid of 17, smiling with full red cheeks and no idea what life was about to deal him." It is a powerful image and reminder of how quickly, and terribly, life can turn on a dime.
5. What makes this experience special for you?
I have a great deal of affection for, and familiarity with, the Jewish experience in America thanks to many wonderful relationships I had growing up in the shadow of NY City. Just like my part in "Indecent" last year at the Magnetic, I am honored to tell the stories.
Biography
Daniel Sandoval returns to the Magnetic Stage after portraying the Tailor/Stage Manager, Lemml, in Paula Vogel’s “Indecent” last year. He most recently appeared in Sam Shepard’s “The God of Hell at 35-below last November By day, he works as an Automation and Robotics Engineer, and loves to build gadgets and props and bakes in his spare time.
Tickets are now on sale for our upcoming One Act Play Festival on June 19th! Grab yours here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=114699