2008 Woodie Awards
'Joseph' musical stopping in Spokane as part of tour
Blair Tellers, Staff Writer
Issue date: 11/14/06
Last Updated: 12/26/07
"The costume designers try to incorporate the dress of an ancient Egyptian with the Elvis jumpsuit. My costume has an exposed torso … that's pretty much it … and a skirt. I love it," O'Brian said.
When asked about an admiring quote posted on a theater review blog page, O'Brian laughed and speculated on the attention that accompanies the fame of being an actor.
"Pharaoh tends to get a pretty loud response from the crowds … his dances are nothing overtly sexual ... but however people want to take it is fine with me," O'Brian said.
When asked how he felt about the actual story and whether or not the Biblical account is true, O'Brian approached the question from a professional standpoint.
"I think it's a historical story," O'Brian said. "The show itself is very lighthearted. Whether I believe in the story or not, when I'm on stage I have to believe in anything that I'm doing in order to make the audience believe it."
While his character, the Pharaoh, imitates Elvis, O'Brian doesn't consider himself a professional imitator.
"But I think I do it quite well," he said. "We performed in Memphis, Tennessee and they received me quite well."
O'Brian has aspirations to eventually star in a musical film.
"Right now my main concern is just being on a show in Broadway, and that usually tends to open doors in television. My childhood dream is just to be on Broadway … then we'll see what comes up," O'Brian said.
When asked if he had any advice for college students planning on pursuing professional theater, O'Brian said one of the best things to do is to start as soon as possible.
"I know a lot of people who want to do it, and you have to go out there yourself and make it happen," O'Brian said. "Work hard and see where it takes you."
O'Brian admitted that even the most talented of performers make mistakes in the world of professional acting.
"It happens all the time, especially in the routing production ... Nine out of ten times the audience has no idea, though, if you mess up. You just want to make everything seem as smooth as possible…even though you're hyperventilating."
In addition to "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," O'Brian has been in many other well-known productions, including "Carousel," "A Chorus Line" and "Beauty and the Beast."
When asked if he could pick any actress to kiss on stage, Matt laughed and replied "Lisa Minnelli in 1972."
Tickets are $30-$52.50. They are availible at www.ticketwest.com, or from the Info Desk starting this Thursday.
When asked about an admiring quote posted on a theater review blog page, O'Brian laughed and speculated on the attention that accompanies the fame of being an actor.
"Pharaoh tends to get a pretty loud response from the crowds … his dances are nothing overtly sexual ... but however people want to take it is fine with me," O'Brian said.
When asked how he felt about the actual story and whether or not the Biblical account is true, O'Brian approached the question from a professional standpoint.
"I think it's a historical story," O'Brian said. "The show itself is very lighthearted. Whether I believe in the story or not, when I'm on stage I have to believe in anything that I'm doing in order to make the audience believe it."
While his character, the Pharaoh, imitates Elvis, O'Brian doesn't consider himself a professional imitator.
"But I think I do it quite well," he said. "We performed in Memphis, Tennessee and they received me quite well."
O'Brian has aspirations to eventually star in a musical film.
"Right now my main concern is just being on a show in Broadway, and that usually tends to open doors in television. My childhood dream is just to be on Broadway … then we'll see what comes up," O'Brian said.
When asked if he had any advice for college students planning on pursuing professional theater, O'Brian said one of the best things to do is to start as soon as possible.
"I know a lot of people who want to do it, and you have to go out there yourself and make it happen," O'Brian said. "Work hard and see where it takes you."
O'Brian admitted that even the most talented of performers make mistakes in the world of professional acting.
"It happens all the time, especially in the routing production ... Nine out of ten times the audience has no idea, though, if you mess up. You just want to make everything seem as smooth as possible…even though you're hyperventilating."
In addition to "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," O'Brian has been in many other well-known productions, including "Carousel," "A Chorus Line" and "Beauty and the Beast."
When asked if he could pick any actress to kiss on stage, Matt laughed and replied "Lisa Minnelli in 1972."
Tickets are $30-$52.50. They are availible at www.ticketwest.com, or from the Info Desk starting this Thursday.
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