The big interview with…

Taylah

Genie and a Dancer of Agrabah*

1. Why did you want to be involved in this production?

I’ve been in productions since I was 5, so I’ve been in my fair share of shows and I’ve loved performing in all of them, so I really wanted to be involved in this one too.

2. Who is your favourite character and why?

Probably Genie or Aladdin’s friends Babkak, Omar and Kassim they’re all just really happy entertaining characters :)

3. What is your role in this production and what are you enjoying about it?

I’m the Genie on some shows and a dancer on some others and they’re both super exciting roles with a lot of energy, it’s all heaps of fun but practising ‘Prince Ali’ and ‘Friend Like Me’ for Genie and creating choreography as a dancer are definitely highlights.

4. What’s the biggest challenge been for you so far?

100% Covid, me and my friends are constantly sending frantic texts after rehearsals to update people on what we’re doing and where we’re up to, even though people are only off for a week or so it feels like they’ve been gone forever.

5. What are you most excited for?

I can’t pick one particular thing, it’s such an enjoyable show with an amazing cast so I look forward to working with them all more plus I can’t wait to see the costumes, hear the music and see more of the set. It’s all very exciting.

6. What’s been the most enjoyable thing about production so far?

I think it’s the team working on it, our production class is pretty big but every Tuesday and Friday everyone’s always ready to work and learn. There’s a real sense of teamwork in the class and we all really respect each other and what we each bring to the show. It’s really nice, you don’t get groups like this every production, I’m very lucky to be with these people.

7. What would you say to people who want to be involved in production in future years?

Absolutely go for it, the show this year is some of the best times I’ve had, it’s easily the class I look forward to most. It’s also a great experience even if you don’t like being on stage, there’s something for everyone, so why not?

*Did you know that we are using double casting this year?

This means that Taylah will play the Genie for the Wednesday Schools Matinee, Thursday Public Evening Performance, and Friday Schools Matinee; and a Dancer of Agrabah on the Tuesday Public Opening Night, Wednesday Public Evening Show and Thursday Schools Matinee.