For my first interviews I was honored with talking to actress Tiffany Wiesend and actor/director Brian P. Sage (yesterday's blog). Both of these remarkable performers are gracing us with their talents during the run of the upcoming show, On Broadway a Modern Songbook.
Tiffany Wiesend is a Michigan girl who grew up in the Dearborn area by Detroit. Tiffany has been around music since a very young age. Her dad was a singer who had a band in the early 60’s. She has been singing since she was a little girl, “from the crib” as Tiffany said. Her parents saw her talent and enrolled her in voice lessons. As she grew up, Tiffany became involved with cheerleading which introduced her to dance. She also took a local acting class. For Tiffany, everything just fell into place with the constant support of her family.
Every show is special to the cast. I asked Tiffany what made On Broadway a Modern Songbook special for her. She said it is a great opportunity to showcase her versatility and perform as many different characters during the show.
Her favorite memory from Tibbits was her opportunity to perform in Hair last summer. It was an ensemble show and it brought the entire cast together. It was a very controversial show for a town like Coldwater, but touched the audience. Tiffany was pleased to be a part of it. She said, performing in Hair changed her life and is an experience she’ll never forget.
I asked Tiffany why someone should come see On Broadway. She said “because the cast is super talented.” They have come together to show the audience an array of music from a broad range of musicals.
Actors keep a very hectic schedule. When asked about how she keeps motivated, Tiffany said when she was in New York, she came to realize, if you’re doing what you love, being tired doesn’t really matter anymore. It is the goal you’re trying to achieve, and reaching it helps you deal with the hardships. She also said, she is truly passionate about what she does and it helps her get through the tough times.
My last question for Tiffany was what it is like to act for a living? She said it is testing at times and has created difficulties in seeing her family, but it is also an adventure. Tiffany enjoys living life as a constant set of adventures. For her, it is difficult to not see her family as often as she’d like. This has made her truly cherish the time she does have with them.
Until my next blog, I hope you have enjoyed taking a closer look at Brian P. Sage and Tiffany Wiesend. They are two amazingly talented people, who were a joy to interview. I wish all who come to the show a great experience and the entire cast/crew an amazing show. “Break a leg!”
With smiles,
Alexandra Lyon, Summer Intern
Tiffany Wiesend is a Michigan girl who grew up in the Dearborn area by Detroit. Tiffany has been around music since a very young age. Her dad was a singer who had a band in the early 60’s. She has been singing since she was a little girl, “from the crib” as Tiffany said. Her parents saw her talent and enrolled her in voice lessons. As she grew up, Tiffany became involved with cheerleading which introduced her to dance. She also took a local acting class. For Tiffany, everything just fell into place with the constant support of her family.
Every show is special to the cast. I asked Tiffany what made On Broadway a Modern Songbook special for her. She said it is a great opportunity to showcase her versatility and perform as many different characters during the show.
Her favorite memory from Tibbits was her opportunity to perform in Hair last summer. It was an ensemble show and it brought the entire cast together. It was a very controversial show for a town like Coldwater, but touched the audience. Tiffany was pleased to be a part of it. She said, performing in Hair changed her life and is an experience she’ll never forget.
I asked Tiffany why someone should come see On Broadway. She said “because the cast is super talented.” They have come together to show the audience an array of music from a broad range of musicals.
Actors keep a very hectic schedule. When asked about how she keeps motivated, Tiffany said when she was in New York, she came to realize, if you’re doing what you love, being tired doesn’t really matter anymore. It is the goal you’re trying to achieve, and reaching it helps you deal with the hardships. She also said, she is truly passionate about what she does and it helps her get through the tough times.
My last question for Tiffany was what it is like to act for a living? She said it is testing at times and has created difficulties in seeing her family, but it is also an adventure. Tiffany enjoys living life as a constant set of adventures. For her, it is difficult to not see her family as often as she’d like. This has made her truly cherish the time she does have with them.
Until my next blog, I hope you have enjoyed taking a closer look at Brian P. Sage and Tiffany Wiesend. They are two amazingly talented people, who were a joy to interview. I wish all who come to the show a great experience and the entire cast/crew an amazing show. “Break a leg!”
With smiles,
Alexandra Lyon, Summer Intern
I think that that was an awsome blog and it motivated me to go after my dreams!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHaving no bias at all, I did enjoy reading the interview with Tiffany Wiesend. I also enjoyed "On Broadway a Modern Songbook." The cast is very talented, and deserves all the attention it can get. I loved "Memory" from "Cats", "The Disney Invades Broadway Medley", and Tiffany's "When I Look at You" from "Scarlet Pimpernel." Of course, "Seasons of Love" from "Rent" also was outstanding! Let's face it...I enjoyed all the songs!
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