Performed at Disney's California Adventure
August 2016
Yorba Linda Spotlight's year in review performance at Disney's California Adventure. Featuring songs from Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, Willy Wonka, and Once On This Island.
Spotlight on Actress Bianca Turner
Bianca will be starring as Asaka in Yorba Linda Spotlight's production of Once on This Island at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre.
How long have you been performing on stage?
What was your first show with Spotlight?
My first show was Alice in Wonderland: the play. I was the Lori Bird in that show, which was actually a pretty big part. I remember being so excited to be a part of the show once we got into rehearsals and to make a ton of friends. Since it was a play, we read sides for the audition. So when auditions for Into the Woods came along, the show following Alice in Wonderland, nine year old me was absolutely shocked to find out we had to sing and ended up performing the only musical theatre song she knew at the time, Castle on a Cloud, for a Sondheim audition.
What is your dream role?
Ahh the ultimate question to ask any theatre kid. There's so many things I could answer this question with, from gender bend dream roles such as Elder Price in Book of Mormon or a dream role that I've already been fortunate enough to play, Val in A Chorus Line, but when it comes down to it my ultimate dream role would have to be Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie. It's such a fun show (as I've done it twice playing Cora and Mrs. Meers) but I've always really related to Millie, as she's super spunky and she knows what she wants and she goes and gets it. Other roles I would love to play include Carrie White (Carrie), Heather Chandler (Heathers), Natalie (All Shook Up), Ariel (Footloose), Cathy (The Last Five Years), and Pennywise (Urinetown).
Of the roles that you've played, which has been your favorite?
Val in A Chorus Line was an amazing role to play as she is truly a triple threat so I got to strengthen my singing, acting, and dancing. Gingy in Shrek was really fun as the role is totally over the top an has the best solo ever at the beginning of Freak Flag. Lastly, Ursula will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my first big role which been fortunate enough to play twice.
How has Spotlight helped you grow as a performer?
What do you like to do when you're not performing?
Honestly... there isn't really a ton of time for me to do things outside of performing as I'm usually a part of multiple productions at a time and am so heavily involved in the musical theatre program at OCSA. In these past two years I've developed a love for directing and choreographing. I've been able to do this in some smaller scale productions and hope to have opportunities in the future where I can grow in this. In addition, while this is still technically performing, I've recently gotten into straight acting a ton but more specifically on camera. I've been able to be a part of some films with FTV at OCSA playing some pretty wild characters and have love it a ton.
What are your strongest and weakest traits as a performer?
In the aspect of singing vs acting vs dancing overall, I feel pretty well rounded but in each of the three categories I have my strengths and weaknesses. If I had to give it an order I would say acting is my strongest, then singing, and then dancing. It's really when you get into the specifics of these where things fall as stronger or weaker. Vocally, I'm a lot weaker when singing in my upper register and stronger when not. When it comes to singing with other people, I do well with the harmonies themselves but need to work on blending my voices with the people around me. Acting wise, I do well with characters that have strong personalities and objectives. It's hard for me to do roles where the character is just an average person. When it comes to dance I struggle most with tap because I don't pick up on it quickly. It takes me drilling combinations over and over again to get to, but once I have it I'm set. Character dancing, shows like Tarzan, is what I'm most comfortable with and I enjoy a ton. In anything I do, I think acting needs to be a part of it. I'm never just singing or just dancing, it needs to have the objective and purpose behind it, otherwise it's boring and pointless.
If you could choose a show for Spotlight to produce, what would it be and why?
I would love to see YLSpotlight do Urinetown as a Young Adult production. It has always been a dream of mine to do that show as I'm in love with the music and whacky storyline. I think it would be really cool to have Spotlight do a young adult production of a straight play, as we typically do musicals at this company. Other productions I'd love to see the company put on are A Chorus Line, 9 to 5, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and A New Brain.
Anything else you want to say?
I just want to give a big thanks to all the opportunities YLSpotlight has given me. Not only have I been fortunate enough to do so many shows with the company but also work as a camp counselor in their summer camp productions, work as a crew member in a couple productions I haven't performed in, take a variety of different classes, and perform in various things such as our annual Disneyland event, multiple showcases/recitals, their old winter Glee club, and their musical theatre competition. The opportunities Spotlight has provided me with are endless and I will truly treasure forever. And for anyone out there who has been considering seeing shows here, auditioning for things, taking lessons, or wanting to become a part of YLSpotlight in anyway, go for it! The environment here is fun, loving, professional, educational, and you will absolutely love the memories you make with this amazing company.
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| Bianca Turner |
I've been performing onstage for six and a half years now. Once on This Island will be my 19th show with Yorba Linda Spotlight and 35th show overall. I started out at a young age doing a lot of print work and commercials when one day my agent recommended I try out musical theatre because she said it would look good on a resume. Reluctantly, I auditioned for my first show ever (which happened to be with Yorba Linda Spotlight). I figured I would absolutely hate it but it ended up being the best thing that ever happened to me. I stopped everything else I was doing and decided musical theatre was what I wanted to do. I've been at it ever since.
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| Bianca as Enid in Legally Blonde 2016 |
My first show was Alice in Wonderland: the play. I was the Lori Bird in that show, which was actually a pretty big part. I remember being so excited to be a part of the show once we got into rehearsals and to make a ton of friends. Since it was a play, we read sides for the audition. So when auditions for Into the Woods came along, the show following Alice in Wonderland, nine year old me was absolutely shocked to find out we had to sing and ended up performing the only musical theatre song she knew at the time, Castle on a Cloud, for a Sondheim audition.
Why do you like performing in shows with Spotlight?
YLSpotlight has always been my second home. I grew up with this company and without it I wouldn't be the performer or person that I am today. You can always count on Spotlight to treat their performers professionally throughout the rehearsal processes while still giving us the resources and teaching us the skills we need to grow and succeed in our productions. We always do really interesting shows that fit our company well and perform at beautiful venues. More than anything, I love the creative teams at Spotlight. They always treat us as equals and are truly a pleasure to work with.
YLSpotlight has always been my second home. I grew up with this company and without it I wouldn't be the performer or person that I am today. You can always count on Spotlight to treat their performers professionally throughout the rehearsal processes while still giving us the resources and teaching us the skills we need to grow and succeed in our productions. We always do really interesting shows that fit our company well and perform at beautiful venues. More than anything, I love the creative teams at Spotlight. They always treat us as equals and are truly a pleasure to work with.
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| Bianca as Florinda in Into the Woods 2015 |
Ahh the ultimate question to ask any theatre kid. There's so many things I could answer this question with, from gender bend dream roles such as Elder Price in Book of Mormon or a dream role that I've already been fortunate enough to play, Val in A Chorus Line, but when it comes down to it my ultimate dream role would have to be Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie. It's such a fun show (as I've done it twice playing Cora and Mrs. Meers) but I've always really related to Millie, as she's super spunky and she knows what she wants and she goes and gets it. Other roles I would love to play include Carrie White (Carrie), Heather Chandler (Heathers), Natalie (All Shook Up), Ariel (Footloose), Cathy (The Last Five Years), and Pennywise (Urinetown).
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| Bianca as Ursula in The Little Mermaid 2013 |
Val in A Chorus Line was an amazing role to play as she is truly a triple threat so I got to strengthen my singing, acting, and dancing. Gingy in Shrek was really fun as the role is totally over the top an has the best solo ever at the beginning of Freak Flag. Lastly, Ursula will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my first big role which been fortunate enough to play twice.
How has Spotlight helped you grow as a performer?
Spotlight has helped me grow as a performer in so many ways. I've been challenged with a lot of roles that have pushed me vocally to work on expanding my range, both higher and lower. I also started off in musical theatre with two left feet, and I have Spotlight to thank for helping me become a better dancer. I've gotten to tap a lot with this company which I love and have got to do some really awesome dancing in productions such as Peter Pan and Once on This Island. Recently, we did a production of Wizard of Oz where I performed as the Wicked Witch. This started out as a huge challenge for me because it was a strictly acting role. Typically, I feel significantly more confident in telling stories when it is through song or dance so having neither of these things to rely on had me nervous. But as the rehearsal process went on I ended up growing a ton as an actor and it actually peaked my interest in straight acting.
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| Bianca as Gingy in Shrek 2014 |
Honestly... there isn't really a ton of time for me to do things outside of performing as I'm usually a part of multiple productions at a time and am so heavily involved in the musical theatre program at OCSA. In these past two years I've developed a love for directing and choreographing. I've been able to do this in some smaller scale productions and hope to have opportunities in the future where I can grow in this. In addition, while this is still technically performing, I've recently gotten into straight acting a ton but more specifically on camera. I've been able to be a part of some films with FTV at OCSA playing some pretty wild characters and have love it a ton.
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| Bianca as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins 2015 |
In the aspect of singing vs acting vs dancing overall, I feel pretty well rounded but in each of the three categories I have my strengths and weaknesses. If I had to give it an order I would say acting is my strongest, then singing, and then dancing. It's really when you get into the specifics of these where things fall as stronger or weaker. Vocally, I'm a lot weaker when singing in my upper register and stronger when not. When it comes to singing with other people, I do well with the harmonies themselves but need to work on blending my voices with the people around me. Acting wise, I do well with characters that have strong personalities and objectives. It's hard for me to do roles where the character is just an average person. When it comes to dance I struggle most with tap because I don't pick up on it quickly. It takes me drilling combinations over and over again to get to, but once I have it I'm set. Character dancing, shows like Tarzan, is what I'm most comfortable with and I enjoy a ton. In anything I do, I think acting needs to be a part of it. I'm never just singing or just dancing, it needs to have the objective and purpose behind it, otherwise it's boring and pointless.
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| Bianca as The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz 2016 |
I would love to see YLSpotlight do Urinetown as a Young Adult production. It has always been a dream of mine to do that show as I'm in love with the music and whacky storyline. I think it would be really cool to have Spotlight do a young adult production of a straight play, as we typically do musicals at this company. Other productions I'd love to see the company put on are A Chorus Line, 9 to 5, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and A New Brain.
Of Spotlight's past shows, which has been your favorite and why?
This is a really tough question, but I think I'd have to go with Peter Pan. The cast was super close from onstage memories of making up our own sign language to offstage memories of watching really interesting Netflix movies and Friends marathons. We even had our own hashtag for the show with photos and tweets from when we hung out. Some very close favorites include Bye Bye Birdie, Into the Woods, and Once on This Island.
This is a really tough question, but I think I'd have to go with Peter Pan. The cast was super close from onstage memories of making up our own sign language to offstage memories of watching really interesting Netflix movies and Friends marathons. We even had our own hashtag for the show with photos and tweets from when we hung out. Some very close favorites include Bye Bye Birdie, Into the Woods, and Once on This Island.
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| Bianca as a Lead Indian in Peter Pan 2015 |
I just want to give a big thanks to all the opportunities YLSpotlight has given me. Not only have I been fortunate enough to do so many shows with the company but also work as a camp counselor in their summer camp productions, work as a crew member in a couple productions I haven't performed in, take a variety of different classes, and perform in various things such as our annual Disneyland event, multiple showcases/recitals, their old winter Glee club, and their musical theatre competition. The opportunities Spotlight has provided me with are endless and I will truly treasure forever. And for anyone out there who has been considering seeing shows here, auditioning for things, taking lessons, or wanting to become a part of YLSpotlight in anyway, go for it! The environment here is fun, loving, professional, educational, and you will absolutely love the memories you make with this amazing company.
Spotlight on Actress Hannah Campbell
Hannah will be starring as Ti Moune in Yorba Linda Spotlight's upcoming production of Once on This Island at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre.
How long have you been performing on stage?
I started performing in Kindergarten, so about ten years ago. My very first performance was in a play about Santa Claus where I was an elf. I continued doing small shows through school all throughout elementary school. They weren't official productions or anything, they would usually just be little musicals about the gold rush or the organs in the human body, things that were related to what we were learning in school. When I was eight, I started taking voice lessons, so I started singing in recitals a couple times a year. However, I didn't start doing community theatre and "real" musicals until I was 10, so 5 years ago.
What was your first show with Spotlight?
My first Spotlight show was The Wiz in the summer of 2011. I was 10 years old and I played a Munchkin/ Oz Citizen. Once on This Island will be my twelfth show at Spotlight.
Why do you like performing in shows with Spotlight?
For one, the quality of their productions has always been outstanding. Not only through the sets and costumes, but the entire process of the show as well. Although it is a youth theatre, we're always treated professionally and pushed to be the best performers we can be. The creative team has always been so helpful and supportive of me and to this day, teaching me so much. There is such a sense of family and support here, and I've met so many wonderful people here and made so many amazing friends.
What is your dream role?
Eliza from Hamilton. Without a doubt. I am a die-hard Hamilton fan, so that's one reason. Also, I just love singing all of her songs so much. They're all so catchy and well-written and fun to sing. The Baker's Wife from Into the Woods is another dream role of mine, and I have been lucky enough to have played her before at Spotlight!! But I would really love to play her again in the future. Some other roles that I really want to play are Fiona from Shrek, Fantine in Les Mis, and Fanny Brice from Funny Girl.
Of the roles that you've played, which has been your favorite?
Ti Moune is my favorite roll I've gotten to play so far, because it is probably one of the most difficult roles I've ever had to step into, both vocally and acting-wise. I absolutely love a challenge when it comes to performing. This is the hardest I've ever had to work for a part, and I love it. This part has some of the hardest songs I've ever had to sing in a show before. I also have gotten to do a lot of dramatic, intense acting for this role, which was something I hadn't done very much of before. I feel like being Ti Moune has broadened my horizons and helped me grow a lot as a performer. It has overall been a very fun role to play.
How has Spotlight helped you grow as a performer?
Let me start out by saying that starting Yorba Linda Spotlight was essentially what kindled my love for theatre in the first place. So I might not even be a performer today if it weren't for them. So much of what I know about theatre is because of Spotlight. I have taken vocal lessons with Sarah, our musical director for a couple of years now, and she has helped me improve so much. I've learned most of my acting skills from Spotlight as well. Being in the shows and getting feedback about my performance from my directors has helped me learn a lot about acting. And when it's not the creative team helping and teaching me, it's the other performers. A lot of what I've learned at Spotlight has been from watching other, older performers and picking up on what they were doing. It has truly been such a great environment for me to learn and grow as a performer.
What do you like to do when you're not performing?
Between school, theatre, and homework, I don't usually have that much spare time during the year. (This is what I get for taking AP.) But when I do have free time, I enjoy drawing and writing stories. I also love to read and spend time with my friends.
If you could choose a show for Spotlight to produce, what would it be and why?
I would love for them to do A Chorus Line. It's one of my favorites, and it has so many great roles in it. It's also a very dance-heavy show, which I think would be a ton of fun.
What are your strongest and weakest traits as a performer?
Singing is for sure my strongest. Music has always come very naturally to me, probably because I've been hearing it ever since I was born and I grew up with a piano teacher for a mother. I've always had great pitch and a good musical ear. Dance is my weak spot, as I am a very clumsy person. I've definitely improved a lot though. I used to not even be able to do a box step without tripping over myself haha... but yeah. Dance does not come naturally or easily to me, so I'm going to try my best to keep practicing and to keep improving.
Of Spotlight's past shows, which has been your favorite and why?
I loved being in Hairspray. That was my first time doing a more dance-heavy musical and I had so much fun. It's just such a great, upbeat musical, and probably one of the best shows ever to be ensemble in. I also had an amazing time doing You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. I was Lucy and it was the first time I had gotten to be a leading role in a show, and I learned so much from it. I also enjoyed it because (being that I was thirteen at the time and this was a junior show,) it was nice to be in a cast with so many people who were my age. I made so many friends during that show, and it really helped me come out of my shell a bit more at Spotlight.
Anything else you want to say?
I am so lucky to be a part of Yorba Linda Spotlight. Had I told myself back when I started here that I would improve as much as I have, I wouldn't have believed myself. I never would have guessed that I would ever love performing as much as I do or that I would ever be as passionate about theatre as I am today.
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| Actress Hannah Campbell |
I started performing in Kindergarten, so about ten years ago. My very first performance was in a play about Santa Claus where I was an elf. I continued doing small shows through school all throughout elementary school. They weren't official productions or anything, they would usually just be little musicals about the gold rush or the organs in the human body, things that were related to what we were learning in school. When I was eight, I started taking voice lessons, so I started singing in recitals a couple times a year. However, I didn't start doing community theatre and "real" musicals until I was 10, so 5 years ago.
What was your first show with Spotlight?
My first Spotlight show was The Wiz in the summer of 2011. I was 10 years old and I played a Munchkin/ Oz Citizen. Once on This Island will be my twelfth show at Spotlight.
Why do you like performing in shows with Spotlight?
For one, the quality of their productions has always been outstanding. Not only through the sets and costumes, but the entire process of the show as well. Although it is a youth theatre, we're always treated professionally and pushed to be the best performers we can be. The creative team has always been so helpful and supportive of me and to this day, teaching me so much. There is such a sense of family and support here, and I've met so many wonderful people here and made so many amazing friends.
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| Hannah as The Baker's Wife in Into the Woods |
Eliza from Hamilton. Without a doubt. I am a die-hard Hamilton fan, so that's one reason. Also, I just love singing all of her songs so much. They're all so catchy and well-written and fun to sing. The Baker's Wife from Into the Woods is another dream role of mine, and I have been lucky enough to have played her before at Spotlight!! But I would really love to play her again in the future. Some other roles that I really want to play are Fiona from Shrek, Fantine in Les Mis, and Fanny Brice from Funny Girl.
Of the roles that you've played, which has been your favorite?
Ti Moune is my favorite roll I've gotten to play so far, because it is probably one of the most difficult roles I've ever had to step into, both vocally and acting-wise. I absolutely love a challenge when it comes to performing. This is the hardest I've ever had to work for a part, and I love it. This part has some of the hardest songs I've ever had to sing in a show before. I also have gotten to do a lot of dramatic, intense acting for this role, which was something I hadn't done very much of before. I feel like being Ti Moune has broadened my horizons and helped me grow a lot as a performer. It has overall been a very fun role to play.
How has Spotlight helped you grow as a performer?
Let me start out by saying that starting Yorba Linda Spotlight was essentially what kindled my love for theatre in the first place. So I might not even be a performer today if it weren't for them. So much of what I know about theatre is because of Spotlight. I have taken vocal lessons with Sarah, our musical director for a couple of years now, and she has helped me improve so much. I've learned most of my acting skills from Spotlight as well. Being in the shows and getting feedback about my performance from my directors has helped me learn a lot about acting. And when it's not the creative team helping and teaching me, it's the other performers. A lot of what I've learned at Spotlight has been from watching other, older performers and picking up on what they were doing. It has truly been such a great environment for me to learn and grow as a performer.
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| Hannah as Vivienne in Legally Blonde |
Between school, theatre, and homework, I don't usually have that much spare time during the year. (This is what I get for taking AP.) But when I do have free time, I enjoy drawing and writing stories. I also love to read and spend time with my friends.
If you could choose a show for Spotlight to produce, what would it be and why?
I would love for them to do A Chorus Line. It's one of my favorites, and it has so many great roles in it. It's also a very dance-heavy show, which I think would be a ton of fun.
What are your strongest and weakest traits as a performer?
Singing is for sure my strongest. Music has always come very naturally to me, probably because I've been hearing it ever since I was born and I grew up with a piano teacher for a mother. I've always had great pitch and a good musical ear. Dance is my weak spot, as I am a very clumsy person. I've definitely improved a lot though. I used to not even be able to do a box step without tripping over myself haha... but yeah. Dance does not come naturally or easily to me, so I'm going to try my best to keep practicing and to keep improving.
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| Hannah playing Lucy van Pelt in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown |
I loved being in Hairspray. That was my first time doing a more dance-heavy musical and I had so much fun. It's just such a great, upbeat musical, and probably one of the best shows ever to be ensemble in. I also had an amazing time doing You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. I was Lucy and it was the first time I had gotten to be a leading role in a show, and I learned so much from it. I also enjoyed it because (being that I was thirteen at the time and this was a junior show,) it was nice to be in a cast with so many people who were my age. I made so many friends during that show, and it really helped me come out of my shell a bit more at Spotlight.
Anything else you want to say?
I am so lucky to be a part of Yorba Linda Spotlight. Had I told myself back when I started here that I would improve as much as I have, I wouldn't have believed myself. I never would have guessed that I would ever love performing as much as I do or that I would ever be as passionate about theatre as I am today.
Spotlight on Actor Shane Norys
Shane will be starring as Willy Wonka in Yorba Linda Spotlight's upcoming production at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre.
What is your dream role?
My dream role which has been the same my whole life is Peter Pan. I have a very strong connection to him and I have always wanted to portray him. Peter Pan is very adventurous and never wants to grow up which is just like me. I would also love to play Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast), Pinnochio (Shrek the Musical), Jack Kelly (Newsies). A female dream role I would love to be just for funzies would be Mary Poppins. She looks really fun and I would lover to perform as her!
Of the roles that you've played, which has been your favorite?
Of the roles I've played I would have to say Willy Wonka which is what I am doing right now. He is just so funny and sassy and that is just like me. I am playing him as a boy Mary Poppins which is really working out. I would love to play him again sometime in the future!
How has Spotlight helped you grow as a performer?
Spotlight has helped me grow because I have been so many types of characters and each one was different which made me realize my strengths and differences as an actor.
What do you like to do when you're not performing?
When I am not performing I like to go to Disneyland and take pictures of shows, characters, parades, and just all of Disneylands beautiful sites. I also like cooking, photography, and dancing day and night.
What are your strongest and weakest traits as a performer?
My strongest traits as a performer would probably be singing and dancing because I feel really comfortable when I am doing these things and I don't feel scared. My weakest would be acting. I really don't feel like I act everything correctly or do it correctly, I also get really stressed with memorizing lines, I should probably learn to not get stressed but for right now, I am okay.
Anything else you want to say?
Last thing I want to say is just performing is a big part of my life and I can't wait to do more shows at YL Spotlight, it is probably my favorite company!
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| Shane Norys |
How long have you been performing on stage?
I have been performing for about 5 years so since I was about 10. I have done about 20 on stage shows (musicals & plays) and about 5 concerts or dance shows.
What was your first show with Spotlight?
My first show at YL Spotlight was one of my favorites, "Into the Woods". I was 13 years old and I played Jack in, actually the young adult cast. That was very surprising because I was not old enough! That role will always be one of my favorites.
Why do you like performing in shows with Spotlight?
The reason I love performing with Spotlight is because, they don't pick favorites or are rude to certain performers. They are absolutely nice to each and every person in every cast they direct. They are very welcoming and loving. When I walked into the audition room for the first time I instantly felt like i was a part of the Spotlight family.
The reason I love performing with Spotlight is because, they don't pick favorites or are rude to certain performers. They are absolutely nice to each and every person in every cast they direct. They are very welcoming and loving. When I walked into the audition room for the first time I instantly felt like i was a part of the Spotlight family.
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| Shane as Jack in Into the Woods |
Of the roles that you've played, which has been your favorite?
Of the roles I've played I would have to say Willy Wonka which is what I am doing right now. He is just so funny and sassy and that is just like me. I am playing him as a boy Mary Poppins which is really working out. I would love to play him again sometime in the future!
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| Shane as the Tinman |
Spotlight has helped me grow because I have been so many types of characters and each one was different which made me realize my strengths and differences as an actor.
What do you like to do when you're not performing?
When I am not performing I like to go to Disneyland and take pictures of shows, characters, parades, and just all of Disneylands beautiful sites. I also like cooking, photography, and dancing day and night.
What are your strongest and weakest traits as a performer?
My strongest traits as a performer would probably be singing and dancing because I feel really comfortable when I am doing these things and I don't feel scared. My weakest would be acting. I really don't feel like I act everything correctly or do it correctly, I also get really stressed with memorizing lines, I should probably learn to not get stressed but for right now, I am okay.
If you could choose a show for Spotlight to produce, what would it be and why?
I would probably choose Spotlight to produce Tarzan. Tarzan is a show I have been wanting to do forever. I feel like they could do it, the vocals & choreography would be amazing and I just think it would be such a good family show for all ages and it is Disney which makes it even better!
Of Spotlight's past shows, which has been your favorite and why?
My favorite show with Spotlight is probably The Wizard of Oz. I played the Tinman and that has been one of my favorites as well. I created so many new friendships and it was just so much fun to be in that show. Even better we had National Touring sets and costumes! It was pure magic! |
| Shane as the Tinman in Wizard of Oz |
Anything else you want to say?
Last thing I want to say is just performing is a big part of my life and I can't wait to do more shows at YL Spotlight, it is probably my favorite company!
Spotlight on Actress Allison Lindblom
Allison will be starring as Mrs Beauregard in Yorba Linda Spotlight's upcoming production of Willy Wonka at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre.
6 years
What was your first show with Spotlight?
Footloose (2011)
Why do you like performing in shows with Spotlight?
Yorba Linda Spotlight was the first theatre company I had preformed with and it quickly became my second home. The people there are so nice and caring. We are all one big happy, geeky family. The directors are so nice but also professional. Spotlight is just a place for performers to come together, make friends, have fun, and put on an amazing show. That's why I love it so much.
What is your dream role?
I think it would be a lot of fun to be Peggy Sawyer from 42nd Street.
Of the roles that you've played, what has been your favorite?
Lucy Van Pelt in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.
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| Allison as the March Hare in Alice in Wonderland (2013) |
I have gotten all of my training from Spotlight. I have taken vocal lessons with them for around 5 years and the amazing staff still always has something more for me to learn. I also got all of my dance training from Spotlight and have improved immensely. Being in shows allows me to sing, dance, and act there at the same time and get feedback on my performances. Overall Spotlight has shaped me into the performer I am and I couldn't have done it without them.
What do you like to do when you're not performing?
When I'm not preforming I like to swim and do photography. My family and I also go on camping trips, hikes, and explore the US in out free time.
If you could choose a show for Spotlight to produce, what would it be and why?
I would want them to do Urinetown the Musical. Ever since I saw it, it has been my favorite musical. I think Spotlight could do something amazing with it.
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| Allison and some of the cast of Mary Poppins (2015) |
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| Allison as Lucy Van Pelt in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (2014) |
As far as singing, dancing, acting wise, I believe singing is my strongest and dancing is my weakest. However, from an overall "traits a performer should have" point, I think my confidence and willingness to do what's wanted for a production is my strongest trait. My weakest point is that I can't automatically pick up dances and things like that. I have to go through it multiple times and really work it into my head before I can do it well. So if you struggle with that, you're not alone.
Of Spotlight's past shows, which has been your favorite and why?
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown was probably my favorite show I have done with Spotlight. It was such a good show and all the people in it were so happy and nice. That's what really makes the show and role my favorite. I met so many new people and gained new friends. I remember always having and good time and spending a ton of time with my double. I would go backstage and all the kids would be having fun, singing, and smiling. It made it a really memorable show.
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| Allison as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (2016) |
I love Yorba Linda Spotlight so much. Thank you for making all the productions I have done with you so enjoyable and being the place I always look forward to going to. I plan to stick with you and do as many more of your shows as I can! Thank you!
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