She said that it was controversial, but I would like it. After this, I proceeded to interview her, asking numerous questions nervously, as I am extremely awkward on the phone.
Here's all the information I garnered:
-She began acting at the age of 9.
-She started directing at the age of 16
-Grew up in LA, interested in the Commedia dell'arte (comedy of the craft)
-She doesn't consider herself a funny person, rather a more serious person, and likes comedy because it is "Tragedy to the greatest extension"
-Her least favorite thing about directing is sitting through the show, watching all the things she could have done, while her favorite thing is watching it all come together, in sync, everyone doing their part.
-Moliere is one of her favorites, directed several of his plays, most recently, The Learned Ladies, which was very hard for her, and the actors, but incorperated a lot of good changes in it.
-Worked for HBO when it was just starting, they needed to hire good writers with a lot of theatre writing experience, directors of play to provide structure, it was a sign of the importance of theatre, even in mainstream TV. She worked on 16 projects for HBO.
-Formed The Banter Co., which is a theatre group. She stated that working with friends and the best way to make the best skits.
-Big fan of improv, states that it is the purest form of theatre.
Reaction:
While I was nervous and awkward about this interview, It was very pleasant. I learned a lot and Beth is very nice. She seemed very interested in my project, and obviously is an expert on film and theatre. I invited her to my WISE presentation.
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