30 Days Of NYMF: Day 18 RATED RSO

Attention Theatregoers: This Show is Rated RSO
By Ryan Scott Oliver, music and lyrics

Rated RSO is a collection of work by composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver, including work from Mrs. Sharp (recently seen at Playwrights Horizons starring Jane Krakowski), Darling, and more.

Q: Nick Blaemire, you play Jake, a student seduced by his teacher into killing her husband, in excerpts from Mrs. Sharp (book by Kirsten Guenther, music/lyrics by RSO). In the song "What I Wouldn't Do for You," you mention you would "pierce your nose" for love of Mrs. Sharp. Being Jewish, would you really do that, knowing that means you could never be buried in a Jewish graveyard?

A: Well, truth be told, I'm half- Jewish. Even though you'd never know it looking at me. So maybe I can just pierce the non-Jewish half? But then, this begs the question, are there half Jewish graveyards.

Q: Have you ever had a romantic relationship with a teacher, and if so, what was her (complete) name, where is she now, and where on this doll did she touch you?

A: Yes, I have. I lost my virginity to my high school English teacher,
Tamara Jacobs. Which brings up the fact that my real name is Pacey Witter. And I'm really played by Charlie from mighty ducks.

Q: In the song "Mrs. Sharp" you spend quality time with yourself thinking about the title character. According to the song length from the time you start singing to the time you finish, um, singing, it takes about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Do you feel that's enough time for you? To sing?

A: ...Yup. That's about right. We can take the tempo brighter if you want.

Q: Natalie Weiss, you're playing Lily in "When Lily Came" from Darling, where you have abducted a young girl and forced her to dance in your burlesque show. Have you ever made a girl dance for you? And if yes, did you like it?

A: I've had a little bit too much, much. All of the people start to rush, start to rush by. How does he twist the dance? Can't find a drink - oh man! Where are my keys? I lost my phone, phone. What's going on on the floor? I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore. Keep it cool, what's the name of this club? I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright. Just dance, gonna be ok, da da doo-doo-mmm. Just dance, spin that record, babe, da da doo-doo-mmm. Just dance, gonna be ok, d-d-d-dance. Dance, dance, just, j-j-just dance.

Q: The BroadwayWorld.com Message Boards often discuss how hot you are. Have you done nudity onstage before, or will Rated RSO be your first time?

A: It IS my first time! During the days of "Rated PG-13SO," you would only get a curse word ... MAYBE a side-boob. But, for "Rated RSO," we're bearing it all! Come back for "Rated NC17SO," this spring, on the Rosie Cruise!!

Q: In your song, you have been asked to belt a high F but you consistently belt a high A-flat, which is not humanly possible. How long have you been involved in witchcraft, slash, will you demonstrate/record the spell on YouTube?

A: I've never worked for 'wichcraft, but I hear their sandwiches are
awesome!

For more Rated RSO interviews with Alex Brightman, Katie Thompson and Cait Doyle, go to www.ryanscottoliver.com/nymfinterviews.html