Annabeth has sent along her answers to the questions that were submitted for the month of July. Enjoy!
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Name: Brian
Question: Could you describe your "dream" character that you would like to portray were you to commission an
original script written specifically for yourself, as well as a historical figure and a literary character that you
would also like to play.
Annabeth's Answer: Alright, I’m writing these answers just as the month of July is coming to a close.
Literally, there is a blue moon rising (I love full moons) and I am finally in front of my computer to write a few
responses ... My dream character ... There is only the hope to play women who are complex, multi-dimensional and
imperfect—just as most people really are. I am finding myself more and more ready to work on roles that are
symphonic, rather than simply one or two notes to play. From the literary world women like Anna Karenina or Hedda
Gabler or Madame Bovary ... Heroines who are not easily defined and not easily redeemed, but who are intensely
themselves and intensely flawed - which is, essentially, real and robust work. If I could commission a script ...
Well, there would be a few ... the tough Sigourney Weaver-esque role from
Alien, and then there would be the
tortured Jessica Lange-like Frances ... then the sweeping, romantic epic like
Pride and Prejudice. Brian, are
you a writer??? Get started!!!
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Name: Carol E.
Question: I haven’t seen you since graduation from NU High, but I want to know what qualities of your life in
Cedar Falls and rural Iowa living did you take with you on your way to success. Also, which actor or actress that
you have worked with could you identify with most as to home roots ideals. Thanks!
Annabeth's Answer: Wow. Is this Carol, the mother of Eric, with whom I went to school? How are you? I hope
your family is doing well! Please tell Eric hello. I still carry many things with me from my years in Cedar Falls.
Growing up in a midwestern community gave me a real sense of a normal American life with good values and good people.
The qualities that will be with me always are simple kindnesses ... smiling at people, helping when I can, believing
there is more to any equation than just myself and my ego, a deep appreciation for weather/nature (I miss seasons so
much!) and something I can only qualify as a willingness to abide or endure—maybe because of those seasons!
Growing up in Iowa gave me a sense of heartiness ... As far as home roots ... actors are always such mixed bags of
ideals and elements ... if I met someone who grew up in Cedar Falls, that is who I would most identify with ...
Good to hear from you and give my best to Cedar Falls.
