Networks Blog Stories Nr. 12: Cristina Guirao

Networks Blog Stories Nr 12 is dedicated to La Grande Dame of Networks Theatre, Cristina Guirao! Not only has she given many memorable performances on stage, she´s also always been one of Networks Theatre´s greatest supporters off stage. Here are her memories!

1. What’s your name? Cristina Guirao.

2. Did/Do you have a Networks name? Nick used to introduce me as “the boss’s wife”!

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 8 or 9.

4. Name them!
The first “Xmas Carol”, Cinderella, Ugly!, The Prince and the Pauper, Painting Memories, The Scarecrow Girl, The Secret Garden, Beauty and the Beast... (I think I’m missing an “oriental” one, where I was a Japanese Empress!) N.B. Aladdin

5. What was your first show? The first “Xmas Carol”.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows?
The magical and powerful experience of being immersed in music, lights, acting... in our tiny theatre room, when Nick came to Orihuela with his group, for the very first time.

7. A) What is your earliest memory of Nick?
That same first time, when we thought that we had to bring him here, to start the Theatre Program and that we were so sure of his great potential as a future wonderful teacher, with a very little training. As you can see, we were so right and... we made it!

B) What is your favourite memory of Nick?
Every time he dresses and acts as the Panto Dame: he looks so much like his mom that I can’t help laughing!

C) What is your scariest memory of Nick?
In the beginning, he could seem really scary when he got mad, especially because we didn’t know him very well yet, and we were not used to it. But later... we know it’s for the best, (and he is getting mellow...)

8. What has been your favourite show to date?
It’s hard to say: I love each one in its own way, but I have a tender spot for the children´s ones.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal?I’ve got a special personal feeling for Painting Memories, because I really got inside my character in some ways. But the real memorable (and funny) moment is remembering the amazed look on Dennis’s face when he saw me on the floor after I fell down on stage, while acting in The Prince and the Pauper.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? (Attach it to the email and we’ll put it on the blog.) There are so many good ones, that I would let you decide. N.B. I´ve attached a photo from Cristina´s last show, The Scarecrow Girl, and one from Aladdin.

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?
Well, I know “somebody” that will be happy with West Side Story music.

12. Finally: can you sum up Networks Theatre in one word?
Just one? No way! Adrenaline, excitement, joy, hope, happiness, achievement, growth, emotion, team-work, share, faith... Chapeau!!!!

Networks Blog Stories 7: Daniel Nieves

Blog story Number 7 is about Daniel Nieves. He has already participated in 9 Networks shows and most recently was an impressive ghost of Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol (although no one could see his face, of course : )


1. What’s your name? Daniel Nieves Roldán.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Daniel.

3. How many shows have you appeared in? Nine.

4. Name them! Romeo & Juliet, Scrooge.com, Ocean Blue, Make a Wish, My School Musical, Bananas! The Musical, Adventures in Pantoland, Around the World in 80 days and A Christmas Carol.

5. What was your first show? Romeo & Juliet.

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember the first day of rehearsal in Romeo & Juliet. I went to the office to call my sister because she didn't come to the rehearsal and when I returned Nick started shouting "TWO DOORS, TWO DOORS, TWO DOORS..." and I didn't understand anything.

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? My favourite moment was when he did the Cooking Scene in A Christmas Carol. I don't have a scary memory. And my earliest memory is his sense of humor.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? A Christmas Carol.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? The first day I put on the banana costume in Bananas the Musical.

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? The group photo of A Christmas Carol.

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? I don't have any ideas at the moment.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Fun!

Networks Blog Stories 1: Laura Gómez

Hello Everyone! We´re kicking off with Networks Blog Stories, in which Networks Theatre actors tell about their Networks acting careers! First off is Laura Gómez. She was the first one to reply so she is the first one to be posted, simple as that! Mi?aow!



1. What’s your name? Laura Gómez

2. Do you have a Networks name? No, just Laura

3. How many shows have you appeared in? 5 (counting A Christmas Carol)

4. Name them! Cinderella, Odysseus, The scarecrow girl, Dick Whittington and A Christmas Carol

5. What was your first show? Cinderella

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I remember going to watch the shows with my class long ago, and watching Peter Pan, or Romeo and Juliet

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? When I didn’t know how to do the cat!! It was a hard time, but he taught me how to do it.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Dick Whittington, it was awesome!

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? My favourite moment in a show was in The scarecrow girl, when Loella threw cakes to Ray and me and I had to cover us with an umbrella

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? (I can't now, maybe tomorrow) Well, nothing arrived "tomorrow" : ) so I added a photo of Laura in her favourite show, Dick Whittington.

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? I think we could do The wizard of Oz :)

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? I don’t think I can, it’s too much for just a word, anyway... maybe “electricity”