Each
week we spotlight a member of the “Melissa Arctic” cast. This week we spoke
with veteran Road member Michael Dempsey, who plays Lindy.
Tell
me about Lindy.
My character is Lindy.
My wife Cindy and I are good friends with Mina and Lenny. We’re older, and we've
raised kids. Lindy ran a steady business, an apple orchard, for years.
What
purpose does Lindy serve in the play?
I am an older, wiser
person who is able to listen to Mina and Lenny and their struggles without
prejudice, and yet also be tough when I need be.
How
are you preparing for this role?
Remembering my childhood
in a small town. The way neighbors knew each other, helped, challenged,
supported, celebrated and mourned. A lot of my work as an actor is in Craig’s
(Wright) writing. Much like Shakespeare, there are a lot of clues to your
character in what you say and what others say about you.
How
are audiences reacting to the play?
Audiences love the
immersion into this "world". There is a lot going on (projections, puppets,
songs, etc.), but it all beautifully supports the story.
What do
you expect audiences to take away?
A sense of forgiveness, family and community.
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