Schmid performs in Aida

Aida was performed March 20th through the 22nd. Hours of work went into making this performance. Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.
Aida was performed March 20th through the 22nd. Hours of work went into making this performance. Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.

Q&A with Eleanor Schmid, 9.

What got you interested in performing?

I first discovered my interest in the theatre through dance. By dancing I became comfortable on stage. I then was part of a few elementary productions and realized how much I enjoy acting.

How much work goes into putting on a performance like “Aida”?

Besides weekday practices, which can take up to four hours or go till 11 :00 p.m., we have multiple all day practices on Saturdays. Aside from getting the on stage performance ready we prepare all the technology used in the show.

Who do you play in Aida?

I play two parts: an Egyptian and a slave.  The parts are very different which makes it interesting to go from playing a rich and powerful Egyptian to a poor slave in the same show.

Will you continue performing?

I will continue performing because it is what I love to do. It has become a big commitment in my life, but I enjoy every second of it.

Aida was performed March 20th through the 22nd. Hours of work went into making this performance. Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.
Aida was performed March 20th through the 22nd. Hours of work went into making this performance. Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.