Do you know that everyone is important at Networks Theatre! Over 600 people have participated in our shows over the years. One of our regular actors on the student courses from 2001 to 2007 was Paula Arques. She also appeared in the second part of Robin Hood Back in 2007. The show of course is back in its entirety this week at Networks Theatre (April 14-16, 2011.) We love the blogs because each one is different. Read on to hear her great suggestion that might just happen! Paula, thank you for your blog and thank you for being a part of Networks Theatre!1. What’s your name?
Paula Arques.
2. Did you have a Networks name?
I used to be Geri when I was with Anne (who was my first teacher) but now the teachers in the Academy just call me Paula.
3. How many shows have you appeared in?
I've appeared in seven shows.
4. Name them!
The Bamboo Princess, Christmas at the Majestic Hotel, The Fairy Tale Mix, Peter Pan, Scrooge.com, Ocean Blue and Robin Hood (the Prince Strikes Back).
5. What was your first show?
The Bamboo Princess.
6 What are your earliest memories of the shows?
I remember myself so shy that I blushed every time I had to say a word on stage, although I just had a few sentences to say. I also remember how I kept singing the songs Nick taught us all day long.
7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
I remember his difficulties with the Spanish language. I'll never forget his face of confusion when we told him that "wife" wasn't "marida" in Spanish.
IMAGE FROM OCEAN BLUE - JUNE 2006B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
It's difficult to say. Nick used to make jokes during the rehearsals and that created such a fantastic atmosphere that you didn't want to go home.
C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
Probably when we kept speaking in "the small room" while the actors were on stage, and Nick got furious, as the students who were acting weren't heard.
ED: NOTHING HAS CHANGED PAULA. NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
8. What has been your favourite show to date?
The Bamboo Princess, as it was my first show and the experience was totally new for me.
9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?
I really enjoyed rehearsing the songs as we had to prepare the dancing and that was really exciting. I particularly enjoyed the rehearsals of "The Winner Takes It All" in Robin Hood.
IMAGE FROM ROBIN HOOD - THE PRINCE STRIKES BACK - MARCH 200710. What is your favourite photograph of any production?
I really like the photos of the Fairy Tale Mix, as I loved the costumes which the actors had to wear.
IMAGE FROM THE FAIRY TALE MIX - DECEMBER 2003ED: GERI PLAYED THE LEAD ROLE OF JANE, THE GIRL WHO DESTROYED THE FAIRY TALE BOOK. SO SHE DIDN'T GET A FAIRY TALE COSTUME.
11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions.
I would like to see a show with the songs of The Beatles; I don't know if he has already done it, but it would be great!
ED: ROMEO AND JULIET IN 2005 HAD SOME BEATLES SONGS IN IT, BUT A SHOW WITH ONLY THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES HAS YET TO HAPPEN. GREAT SUGGESTION THOUGH!
12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word?
Magic.
IMAGE FROM PETER PAN - DECEMBER 2004
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