Meet Bailey Lounsbury! She will be joining us for our next production, Wandering With Magnetic: something i cared about which follows the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway.
Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. We reached out to Bailey to tell us a bit about herself and about what her experience has been like during this production.
1. What is your favorite Asheville area walking trail/ greenway?
My favorite walking trail is Ledford Trail in Bent Creek.
2. Do you relate to your character? How similar/different are you?
I do relate to my character. She’s very humorous, like me.
3. What's your favorite line in this show? Why?
My favorite line is, “Mom said it had to be something I cared about,” because that’s the name of the show and I find that really cool.
4. What is one thing you’d be willing to give up for someone else?
I’d be willing to give up half of my average screen time a day.
5. What are the biggest challenges of this rehearsal process?
Being out in the cold!
6. What makes this experience special for you?
It’s special because my best friend is right there next to me.
7. How did you get into theatre?
Drama class at Claxton Elementary and watching movies!
8. How is working with The Magnetic different from working with other theatres?
The people are adults so I feel a little more comfortable around them.
Biography
Bailey is a fifth grader at Claxton Elementary. She spends most of her free time singing and playing video games, like Zelda. She likes writing and is currently writing a very long story. She immensely enjoys acting, but loves her cat more.
Wandering With Magnetic: something i cared about shows February 27th-March 14th with staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays. Grab your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=121100