Ladies and Gentleman. Royalty is in the building. A true Networks veteran. Alberto Ruiz Cases, known to many as Tony. He played many, many important parts in the early shows at Networks Theatre. Not only did he participate in the early theatre courses but he holds the distinction of being amongst the first students to participate in the theatre group shows, namely Painting Memories and The Secret Garden. We're so happy to be able to say....here is his blog.
1. What’s your name?
Alberto Ruiz Cases.
2. Did you have a Networks name?
Tony
3. How many shows have you appeared in?
10
ED: IT’S ACTUALLY ELEVEN SHOWS!
4. Name them!
I don't have to name the shows, do I?
ED: NO BUT I WILL. Millennium Show, Robin Hood 2000, Treasure Planet, The Bamboo Princess, The Secret Garden, Welcome To Sweetville, Christmas at the Majestic Hotel, Painting Memories, Flight, Ugly and Kindertransport.
5. What was your first show?
Millennium show
IMAGE FROM THE BAMBOO PRINCESS - DECEMBER 2001
6. What are your earliest memories of the shows?
It was a long time ago. I really enjoyed the rehearsals, because everyone was just great
IMAGE FROM PAINTING MEMORIES - MAY 2003
7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
Going to the Trebol to buy a coffee.
B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
His house.
ED: FROM WHAT WE RECALL...ALBERTO AND IRENE CAME TO NICK’S HOUSE AFTER A PERFORMANCE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.
C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
pasapalabra
ED: SPANISH!!! NO STICKER!!!
IMAGE FROM FLIGHT - JUNE 2003
8. What has been your favourite show to date?
I think it is Cinderella. I love the endless sock!!
9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?
In the Millennium Show, in the moment that the small child aimed a gun at the audience and said bang, a really emotional moment.
IMAGE FROM MILLENNIUM SHOWS - DECEMBER 1999
ED: TONY...YOU WERE THE SMALL CHILD...
10. What is your favourite photograph of any production?
I don’t know, possibly a group picture in my first show.
ED: HERE IT IS
IMAGE FROM THE MILLENNIUM SHOWS - DECEMBER 1999
IMAGE FROM KINDERTRANSPORT - APRIL 2006
11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows?
It's difficult. I recently thought of a show inspired by Monty Python's Life of Brian, it can be fun.
12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word?
Awesome
IMAGE FROM THE MILLENNIUM SHOWS - DECEMBER 1999
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