Evan McDermott (Ensemble)
GYPSY
JULY 1 — JULY 31
What excites you about Gyspy and the role you are playing?
I’m super excited to be making my professional debut, nonetheless with an amazing show at an incredible place! I am also excited to be working amongst such a wonderfully talented cast and creative team.
What’s your process like in preparing for a show like this, and how does that process change (if at all) from other shows?
I’m focusing on my acting and dance in this show, more than I have in the past. My dancing has been a priority for the last few years or so, because it is no secret that it doesn’t come natural for me. My concentration on acting is fine-tuning it to fit my character.
What’s your biggest challenge about taking on this role?
Dance is the biggest challenge, but that’s typical for me :)
How did you get started performing?
I took after-school theatre classes in early elementary school, which turned into musicals, which turned into a love for performing!
Why do you still perform?
I love the rush of the theatre and the cycle of it all- my life is a wheel of auditions, rehearsals, and shows, often overlapping productions.
What’s your dream role, and what do you feel you would bring to it?
Sweeney Todd! I don’t typically play villains (usually comedic sidekicks), however this role is different! The majority of this fantasy may come from the fact that I am often told I look like a Tim Burton character…
What’s a fun fact people may not know about you?
I’m a leftie - the devil’s kin!
