It's a real mark of respect for Networks Theatre when ex-students contribute to the Blog after so many years. This week's blogger Juanjo appeared in the first ever shows back in 1999. It is so nice to know that those memories are as special today as they have always been. He has been studying architecture in Valencia and now is making his way in the world. We want to wish him luck and also to say thanks for being a part of it.
1. What’s your name?
Juanjo Cubí Hernández
2. Did you have a Networks name?
John J.
3. How many shows have you appeared in?
3
IMAGE FROM FIRST SHOWS - MARCH 1999
4. Name them! ‘First shows 1999:The Selfish Giant and the Happy Prince’, ‘Millennium Shows’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’
IMAGE FROM REHEARSALS OF MILLENNIUM SHOWS - DECEMBER 1999
5. What was your first show?
‘First shows 1999:The Selfish Giant and the Happy Prince’
6. What are your earliest memories of the shows?
I still remember how nervous I felt before the beginning of the first show.
7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
Just like Teresa, I can also remember that poster with his name and I felt we were so important as we were going to have theatre lessons from a real actor!
ED: TERESA GONZALEZ WAS LAST WEEK'S BLOGGER.
B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
I remember a lot of pleasing things during the rehearsals that made me have a good time and become more self-confident. I still keep in mind a funny anecdote: a show mate felt the nature call (Spanish apretón) during the last rehearsal before ‘A Christmas Carol’ show and ran out to the loo as Nick looked at him disconcerted because he didn’t understood what the word apretón meant. I can still remember his face.
C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
The orange juice carton hurled against the floor, and many times we were talking in the tiny room and Nick had to call this to our attention.
8. What has been your favourite show to date? I have happy memories of The Selfish Giant, as it was my first show, but I really enjoyed being one of Cinderella’s sisters during the Millennium shows. It was funny when Nick asked me and another boy if we wanted to be the two sisters.
ED: ONLY JUANJO WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO IT. THE OTHER BOY DECIDED HE DIDN'T WANT TO DRESS UP AS A WOMAN! I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY?
IMAGE FROM CINDERELLA/MILLENNIUM SHOWS DECEMBER 1999
9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?
I can remember as if it was today. During ‘The Selfish Giant’, I was up on a stepladder, I knew the dialogue perfectly but as I was really nervous and I didn’t want to make a mistake I benefited from the narrator who was below me and read directly from the script.
10. What is your favourite photograph of any production?
I can’t emphasize just one. It’s really nice to see any of those pictures with all of the show mates, and see how we have changed.
11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions.
Always look on the bright side of life. When you prepare a Life of Brian adaptation you will become part of my idol’s list. Also with Monty Python and the Holy Grail you can become part from it!
IMAGE FROM CINDERELLA/MILLENNIUM SHOWS - DECEMBER 1999
12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word?
Fresh (or legen… wait for it.. dary!)
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