I finally caught up with the Drowsy Chaperone tour in Dallas where the Dallas DB Chapter organized both a before and after chat with the actors Cliff Bemis, Georgia Engel and Mark Ledbetter who are all active Christian Scientists.
This is the third in a series of chat-backs these actors have graciously agreed to do with DiscoveryBound Chapters, including Chicago and Houston. Next they head to Kansas City and they should be back in Austin, TX in August.
The show of course was brilliant and the actors answered questions from curious youth and adults about life as actors, becoming actors and about how they applied Christian Science to their careers. Also, how they supported each other as well as the rest of the cast and crew.
The three actors commented on how great it was for all three of them to be in the show. Georgia has been with the show from early on while Mark and Cliff joined for the tour. Cliff Bemis has worked with Georgia in the past as well as with Mark, but this was the first time for Mark to meet Georgia.
Mark made a neat comment about how the audition process used to be such a burden. But this was before he realized he could only end up in the roll that was right for him. He talked about 'the usual suspects' - the group of men about his age and look who are most likely to be at any audition he's going to be at, those who are vying for the same part. Mark is grateful for a unique comradeship amongst his 'competitors' because they support one another and congratulate each other for getting the part as they know they will each find their own place.
The CS actors in The Drowsy Chaperone:
Cliff Bemis, playing Feldzieg
(“Murder she Wrote” and “Nancy Drew”)
http://www.cliffbemis.com
Georgia Engel playing Mrs. Tottendale
(“Mary Tyler Moore”, “Everybody Loves Raymond”)
Mark Ledbetter, playing Robert Martin (the groom).
("Marry Poppins", "White Christmas")
http://www.markledbetter.com
More detailed bios and info on the show at:
http://www.drowsychaperone.com/
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