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Margaret Anne Florence: “THE FANTASTICKS is a story that people can relate to”

27/08/2008
Margaret Anne Florence is performing Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS since last July 21st to Octuber 5th. She has also performed in musicals as GODSPELL or LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

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THE FANTASTICKS is the world’s longest-running musical. The show´s original production Off-Broadway opened in 1960 and it ran for 17,162 performances.

There has been a lot of actors that have performed Matt and Luisa, the main characters of this love story written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Since last July, Margaret Anne Florence performs Luisa at Snapple Theatre Center of New York.

Florence tell us about Luisa and about this mythic musical.

YOU JOINED THE FANTASTICKS CAST LAST 21TH JULY. HOW HAVE THIS FIRST PERFORMANCE BEEN LIKE? WHAT HAVE YOU FELT?
Starting the show was exciting. i only had two weeks of rehearsal, so it was very fast, but I was happy to say that opening night went really well.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO TAKE PART OF SUCH A POPULAR SHOW?
It´s nice to be a part of something that has such a history, especially in New York. So many people have loved the music and the show for so many years, so it´s nice to do something that people remember and love.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER? AND ABOUT THE SHOW?
I love Luisa´s spunk, and the dreams that she has. She has a great imagination, and that´s fun to play. I just love the story and lesson that the show tells. It´s something that is timeless.

HAS BEEN DIFFICULT JOINING A COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN RUNNING THE SHOW FOR A MONTH?
It was a little intimidating, but everyone is the cast is so nice, and so great to work with. You just have to go in there and do your thing. It´s great when it all comes together.

HOW DID YOU GET THIS ROLE? DID YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN AUDITION? HOW WAS IT?
I auditioned for Tom Jones, the writer and Director for a production he has doing in Texas. I did not get that part, but I was then called in to audition again for the New York production. It´s funny because you never know when one audition will lead to something else later. All you can do at an audition is have fun and hope that it´s what they are looking for.

THE FANTASTICKS IS THE WORLD’S LONGEST-RUNNING MUSICAL. WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS SHOW HAVE THAT MAKES IT SO UNIQUE?
Again, I think it´s a story that people can relate to. It has humor, romance, beautiful music, and a great script. It doesn´t require a huge set or a big stage. It´s intimate, and the audience can really just concentrate on the music and the story.

WHY DID YOU THINK PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK SHOULD GO TO THE JERRY ORBACH THEATRE TO SEE THE FANTASTICKS?
It´s a part of musical theatre history! The show has some wonderful actors in it, and it´s a great show for all ages.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG FROM THE SHOW?
They Were You- This is when Matt and Luisa realize that all that they had needed was right there with each other. The melody is beautiful.

YOU HAVE ALSO WORKED IN CINEMA AND IN TELEVISION. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST? WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP ON WORKING ON MUSICALS?
I enjoy it all. I don´t want to be an actor that sticks to one particular area. I love the variety and the challenges that each offers.

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