Q&A: Cassandra Morgan (11)

Cassandra Morgan (11) performs on stage with other members of theater. Lake Central Theater does multiple shows throughout the year.

Cassandra Morgan (11) performs on stage with other members of theater. Lake Central Theater does multiple shows throughout the year.

Jackson Novak, Design Editor

Q: Why did you start doing theater?

A: “I started doing theatre because in 7th grade Tenley Edvardsen (11) encouraged me to audition for the spring play at Kahler.”

 

Q: How long have you been on stage?

A: “I have been doing theatre since 7th grade, which is 4 years.”

 

Q: What was state like this past weekend?

A: “State this past weekend was really cool. I had the opportunity to watch many different types of shows and see the way other actors go about acting.”

 

Q: How was the experience?

A: “It was an overall really fun experience. It was nice to see all of the theater troops from all around the nation.”

 

Q: What is your opinion on how you guys did?

A: “I thought that we did well, but it was not our best performance. Although I did not act in this show it was still easy to feel the energy happening on stage, off stage.”

 

Q: Do you think you’ll go back to state next year?

A: “If I am involved in the contest show next year, I most definitely want to go to state.”

 

Q: Are you excited to play Matilda in the upcoming play this year?

A: “I am thrilled to be playing the role of Matilda in the spring musical this year. I’m definitely ready to step up to the challenge.”

 

Q: What’s it like being the lead in a play?

A: “Playing such a big part in a show can be very demanding and exhausting, but when you are doing something you love, the work is all worth it.”

 

Q: What are some goals you have for your performance?

A: “Some of my goals for this performance is to get more experience singing solos in front of a live audience.”

 

Q: Do you think you’ve improved from last year to this year?

A: “I most definitely believe that I have improved since last year considering that last year I did not make the musical and this year I am playing such a substantial role.”