The big interview with......
Diesel
Aladdin and Ensemble
- Why did you want to be involved in this production?
I have been interested in drama ever since the first time I entered the drama room in grade seven! When I saw the ‘Wizard of Oz’ production in 2019, I knew I really wanted to be a part of a large-scale production with Prospect High School.
- Who is your favourite character and why?
Other than Aladdin ?! my favourite characters are the Genie and my ‘thick as thieves’ pals Babkak, Omar, & Kassim. The Genie is a really fun, bubbly character and they know they are powerful. My pals are also fun characters because through smart witty comments, they help Aladdin set wrong to right.
- What is your role in this production and what are you enjoying about it?
In this production I am playing ‘Aladdin.’ This role is incredibly fun to play, having many conflicts, touching scenes with his love interest Jasmine, many great songs, and so much more. Aladdin is close to his ma, even though she is in heaven, he still tries to please her at every chance he gets.
- What has been the biggest challenge for you so far?
Production rehearsals have been relatively cruisy, however with double casting it can get confusing who is on stage and who isn’t. If we fall behind schedule it also becomes hard, not that this is a bad thing, but it slows down the pace of production. Other than this, production is pretty relaxed (for now!).
- What are you most excited for?
I am exhilarated to see the pieces of our production come together. This will be brilliant as our cast is doing such an excellent job getting there!
- What has been the most enjoyable thing about production?
THE CAST!! The production cast has been an absolute dream to work with. Regardless of the role size, everyone performs their roles so well! I have loved every moment working with this cast.
- What would you say to people who want to be involved in production in future years?
Go for it!! Production is so much fun! Grasp all opportunities it faces you with and do them with pride. If you do not feel confident enough to act on stage, a production needs so much more than just that. It needs people to make props, be stagehands, a stage manager, costume makers, a band, and more. So many great opportunities!