Tiana Clark Ancestor and Dance Core
Lau Yu En Ancestor
Christina Lee Ancestor and Dance Core
Kate Elizabeth Setiawan Ancestor
What’s one small gesture or movement you use that helps you stay “in character” the whole time, even when you’re in the background? One small gesture that helps me stay in character is “zombie hands”. It helps me get into the spooky, dead persona, and it features frequently in our choreography. Another small thing I do in all the scenes is try to incorporate the ballerina side of my character, making some of my movements more flowy and graceful while still remaining as stiff and dead-like as possible.
How do you make your charac- ter feel believable rather than just spooky or silly?
How do you feel after coming so far since the start of this year?
How do you channel your nervous energy into the arts?
I just think of how the character would think and then try to act it out and make it as realistic as possible.
I feel very proud of myself and everyone in this cast. I think we worked really hard and we were committed to making this an excellent show. Although I think I have a long way to go, this was a very fun and exciting experience to learn and enjoy theatre!
I just imagine that I am performing in a ballet show and really try to get into character. Since dance is something I use to “escape reality”, I try to become a completely different person, and I usually forget about being nervous or worrying about things like that!
Sanjna Giri Ancestor
Elaine Ni Ancestor
Irene Hong Ancestor and Dance Core
Beth Tan Ancestor and Dance Core
If you could travel back in time, would you still audition for the play? If I could travel back in time, I would definitely still audition for the play. It has been such a fun experience to be part of something so weird and lively, and I’ve learned so much simply by performing alongside everyone. Even with the long rehearsals, it has all been worth it for the laughs, the chaos, and the memories.
Tips for warming up before rehearsal?
Do you think peer support is necessary for the play? Why?
What’s your favorite part of the show to perform as a Dance Core, and why? My favourite part of the show to perform as the Dance Core is “Secrets”, where Morticia tells Alice that the Addams family does not keep any secrets. This song is a moderate tempo song with elements of light jazz, so it was really fun to choreograph it. The choreo in this is performed by only the dance cores, and the rhythmic beat of the song makes it really interesting for me to perform.
I would say always come prepared and don’t sit around doing nothing. Practice the dances by doing a small run-through and focusing on your weaker sections. Another important thing is to do vocal warm-ups to ensure that you don’t strain your voice while singing. Finally, make sure you practise singing and dancing at the same time so that you know you can manage both during the show!
Yes, I think peer support is essential for the play. A theatre performance is a team effort, not something one person can complete alone. When actors support each other, they communicate better, understand each other’s timing, and perform more naturally on stage. Peer support also helps build confidence. If someone feels nervous or forgets a line, their teammates can help them stay calm. With this support, the entire performance becomes smoother and more enjoyable for both the actors and the audience.
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