For each production at TMT, we like to ask our cast and crew members a few questions, so we and you can get to know them better! Some questions are standard. Some are specific to the show these folks are working on. Some are biographical, some are philosophical, and some are completely off the wall! But all of these questions provide a little insight into the wonderful artists that make up our Magnetic community.
See what these colorful creatives have to say, then grab your tickets and come see them in The Splatter Play, now extended through October 28!
Today we asked the ensemble: How is working with The Magnetic different from working with other theatres?
Ashleigh Goff, Mother Ironwood/Lethalia Abbums
Working with Magnetic is different because it feels like every show is a complete company. Everyone shows up and everyone invests themselves and their energy into the work. It is so creativity conducive to true ensemble
Melon Wedick, The Realtor
Magnetic has heard of the W-9 form, MY GOD have they heard of it. Wowsers. Their filing cabinets must be capacious indeed.
Evan Eckstrom, Stage Manager
Everyone really has each others' backs and is willing to teach / learn / listen to each other. The flexibility to try new things in a supportive environment has been unparalleled.
Zach Knox, Composer
Other theatres are always like, “Hey! We told you to get that sandwich out of here!” And even when you’re like, “this is a different sandwich” they just hose you down and then you’re all wet for the night. The Magnetic doesn’t even have a hose.
Quinn Terry, Production Assistant
Profit share is unreal! Truly game changing. Also, TMT isn't afraid to listen and collaborate with every person involved in a show. It's really refreshing and hard to find anywhere else.
And here’s what some other members of our amazing crew said (they defied all attempts at photos!)
Brandon McIver (Set/Special Effects): I'm new so still figuring that out. I do love how community based it is.
Sarah Hajkowski (Dramaturgy/Assistant Stage Manager): The Magnetic is a deeply hands-on, collaborative experience across production and performance roles. Each time we're generating something entirely new together. It's always exciting and scary to develop a new story for sharing with others.
Amanda Brown (Set Design/Pooky Egg Crafter): I don't know, I've never worked with other theaters! So they are the best.
Christine Caldemeyer (Costume Design): The Magnetic is one of those hat-trick theaters that takes very little and creates something incredible. I also love that it’s one of the few places in town that does original work. I know of many playwrights locally because of them.
Short and sweet, just how we like to keep our blog posts!
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