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A brief excerpt:
Interview with Torri Higginson
on her involvement in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Source: Stargate-Planet 03-10
Autor: S.Schwager
Photos: Craig Schwartz
Translation: S. Schwager
We know Torri Higginson starred as "Dr. Weir" on "Stargate-Atlantis" for 60 episodes. One of her upcoming gigs is playing "Beatrice" in Shakepeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" in Glendale, California – presented by A Noise Within, one of the United States' leading classical repertory theatre companies. The production, opening Saturday, March 6 and closing Friday, May 21, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, February 27), is directed by Michael Murray.
We're grateful that Torri Higginson took the time to answer a few questions about this theatre appearance for our German website visitors.
S-P.de: Ms. Higginson, thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions regarding "Much Ado about Nothing". In the past you have done Shakespeare plays like "The Taming of the Shrew" (Bianca) at the World Stage Festival and "Macbeth" (Lady Macbeth) at the Hungarian Arts Festival. What's more rewarding or challenging for you – a comedy or a tragedy by Shakespeare and what do you like about your character "Beatrice"?
TH: I think one of the many beautiful things about Shakespeare is his 'wholeness.' I don't think he has a tragedy which does not at times make you laugh, and it seems in all his comedies there is also always a bit of tragedy to spice things up. A teacher once said to me: "Shakespeare is just real life... with all the boring bits cut out." What does make the comedies a bit more challenging for me is that until there is a real audience it is hard to discover what is working and what isn't. We can all be tragic alone, but I think comedy requires a witness.
I think Beatrice is very topical... nowadays we can find a lot of women who have chosen not to marry or have children in order to follow their career… to have their own freedom. It is hard to have it all, and with each choice we must sacrifice another. I love her 'no regret' celebration of life. She chooses not to compromise in love, then, when she discovers how she is perceived she doesn't bemoan that hurt, she just looks at it, makes a decision and tries to adjust. She is very strong, amazingly smart and unapologetic, the third being a trait rarely found in women (especially at that time). She is a joy to play with, and I am loving every minute... she is much smarter stronger and wittier than I am though, so I am grateful I have till May to try to catch her up.
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