Why did you want to be involved in this production?
JG: As someone who has been involved with theater on and off throughout their life, I think it’s exciting whenever you come across a show and a company taking risks to do different things. The show’s experimental format is really compelling, but it’s coupled with these incredibly human characters that feel familiar. I also think GBP is special in their mission and values of showcasing new and local voices. There can be so much gate-keeping in theater so knowing that you can approach Maddy or Ellen about writing or auditioning for the first time and getting a warm welcome is a breath of fresh air. What sort of person is going to love your character? JG: Millennial women, and I’m gonna leave it there. |
What’s going to surprise people about this show?
JG: The format of the show and the unreliable narration might throw people for a loop at first. I think it’s important to recognize that this show is meant to be immersive...just be immersed. Let it happen around you, analyze it later.
What makes a good scene partner?
JG: A good scene partner forces you to listen and respond instead of just waiting for your lines. A great scene partner also brings a complexity to the character that you might not have considered; I really have to shout out Johnny for this. I had a lot of preconceived notions about who the character (Manny) was and he’s had me rethinking that the more we work together.
What do you do when you’re not doing theatre?
JG: I paint! Follow me on the ‘gram @sugarlumps.illustrations
JG: The format of the show and the unreliable narration might throw people for a loop at first. I think it’s important to recognize that this show is meant to be immersive...just be immersed. Let it happen around you, analyze it later.
What makes a good scene partner?
JG: A good scene partner forces you to listen and respond instead of just waiting for your lines. A great scene partner also brings a complexity to the character that you might not have considered; I really have to shout out Johnny for this. I had a lot of preconceived notions about who the character (Manny) was and he’s had me rethinking that the more we work together.
What do you do when you’re not doing theatre?
JG: I paint! Follow me on the ‘gram @sugarlumps.illustrations
Why did you want to be involved in this production?
SE: Because I love GBP and their mission of bringing new voices to the Buffalo theatre scene. Also, I love the script. Sam created a story I think more people need to hear, and I'm really glad I get to watch it develop over the rehearsal process. What's going to surprise people about this show? SE: It's definitely different because the audience is sitting throughout the set. I think after the show they will feel more connected to the characters as opposed to the physical and emotional distance that can be found in typical shows. |
Why did you want to be involved in this production?
SH: I agreed to assistant direct this play before I even read the script because I was really wanting to work with GBP again. When I did read the script I fell in love with the story and characters and I just couldn't wait to see it come to life. Who is the most like their character? SH: I think Jake Samson is a lot like his character Trapper. They have very similar attitudes and personalities. Watching him play Trapper is like seeing Trapper alive and in the flesh. |
What sort of person is going to love this show?
SH: This show is all about Manny's relationship with relationships so I think anyone who has had problems with relationships themselves will enjoy this show more than others since they can relate to Manny's dilemma. I also think people who enjoy progressive theater will love Liquidation.
SH: This show is all about Manny's relationship with relationships so I think anyone who has had problems with relationships themselves will enjoy this show more than others since they can relate to Manny's dilemma. I also think people who enjoy progressive theater will love Liquidation.
Why did you want to be involved in this production?
NE: I wanted to be involved in the production after I read the script for the first time. I had a pretty good vision of how it could be played out and wanted to see it come to fruition. Having worked with Green Buffalo Productions before, I knew whoever we ended up casting and whoever we had on the production team would bring the same passion and flair that every other one of their productions has had. Liquidation was an opportunity that would have been stupid for me to turn down, simply because I get to work with such amazing individuals. What’s the biggest challenge about taking on your role? NE: The biggest challenge in my role is probably just trying to keep all the scenes straight. There is so much happening in this play, so much going on that it's easy to forget the little things. We have done our best to make sure everything flows together seamlessly. If the production team or actors don't know what's going on, then nobody will. We have taken a great deal of time to ensure that that clarity is not lost on the audience. |
What will the audience be thinking about in the car as they drive home after this show?
ES: When the audience leaves for the night, I imagine they'll be thinking about the relationships in their own lives. They might think about how their past choices and experiences have shaped who they are today. They should see an aspect of themselves, for better or for worse, in Liquidation's characters. I hope this show is able to help at least one person in the audience who is struggling with their past to move forward and allow for new experiences and growth. |
Without giving anything away, what’s your favorite line of dialogue?
ES: It's a toss-up between "I don't want you to think you're left behind" and "I'm where I'm supposed to be."
These lines resonate with me because lately, I have been thinking about time and making sure I have enough of it. Am I being left behind? Am I leaving myself behind? Where I am supposed to be? Where are any of us supposed to be? I don't know if there are any clear-cut answers to these questions, but I think it's important that we all keep asking them. The more we question, the more intricate a path we can carve out for ourselves.
ES: It's a toss-up between "I don't want you to think you're left behind" and "I'm where I'm supposed to be."
These lines resonate with me because lately, I have been thinking about time and making sure I have enough of it. Am I being left behind? Am I leaving myself behind? Where I am supposed to be? Where are any of us supposed to be? I don't know if there are any clear-cut answers to these questions, but I think it's important that we all keep asking them. The more we question, the more intricate a path we can carve out for ourselves.
Come see the World Premiere of Liquidation this February 28th - March 1st
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