Meet the ladies of [Title of Show] Sydney
By: Emma Cambey May. 09, 2011
In May 2011, Squabbalogic is reprising its much-loved production of [title of show]. The hit musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical is returning to Sydney for SIX SHOWS ONLY.
The cast of [Title of Show] have taken the time to answer some questions for BroadwayWorld as they prepare for their grand return to Sydney! We've met the men, now let's get to know the ladies of [TOS]!KEIRA DALEY (Susan)
Where might we have seen you before?
[tos] Sydney last year, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Princess Cabaret, comedy festivals in Sydney/Melbourne/Edinburgh, but - most likely - standing indecisively in your local confectionary aisle.
Dream role(s)?
Susan in [tos]. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know: [cloud of smug]. Another one is Gary Coleman in Avenue Q, but that's NEVER GONNA HAPPEN, DORKY WHITE GIRL.
In 9 words exactly, why should people see [tos]?
Half-naked guys and girl-on-girl action - FACT.
Best advice you’ve ever received?
"There is no way out now."
Most embarrassing thing on your iPod/iPhone/Walkman if you’re retro cool?
Without a doubt, my voice memos.
Favourite audition song?
Shaddap You Face.
What rhymes with theatre?
Orange.
Besides make an original musical, what else could you do with 4 chairs?
Stage a telethon for more chairs.
[TOS] has been described as Sondheim meets Seinfeld. If you could only watch Sondheim shows or Seinfeld episodes for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
I could happily watch just The Soup Nazi episode forever... that's the one where the murderous singing barber bans Elaine from eating mulligatawny, right?
Is ‘fierce’ in your personal dictionary? If so, whose picture is beside it?
Master Splinter.
That shirt looks totally [Title of Show] on you, describe what you are wearing for the Broadwayworld.com readers:
A baggy white "Chicago Trolley Co." tourism T-shirt and equally-baggy purple PJ bottoms. Come 'n' get it, boys... 1900 OKFACE.
Can you knit on the bus and truck?
Yes - if by "knit" you mean "apply mascara", 'cause I can totally do that in moving vehicles.
If you were to invent a [Keira Daley] cocktail, what would it contain?
Ooh, I have invented a cocktail! Peach vodka, ginger ale, and a splash of cranberry juice – but I called it "Fuzzy Ranga". The cocktail named after me would have more social anxiety in it.
If the Squabbalogic [tos] cast had a novelty awards night, what award would your castmates give you?
The Jerry Seinfeld Prize For Corpsing.
What is your position on one of the world’s greatest issues: Tweeting under the influence.
Hearty endorsement - especially if said influence is Strunk & White's The Elements of Style.
Are you going to eat that pickle?
YES - I love that you often get a free pickle when you buy a sandwich in the US. In Sydney, all your Christmases have come at once if you get a free moist towelette.
If you could only eat one kind of food for the rest of your life what would it be?
The third kind.
If you were doing a 3 legged race and could choose any person dead or alive to race with, who would you choose and why?
Zombie Shakespeare. And our soundtrack would be Queen's Don't Stop Me Now. Why? The real question is, why is this not happening right now?
If you were a Disney character, who would you be and why?
I once played Princess Aurora, but I more closely identify with Goofy. As I always say: "Huhuhuhuh, gorrsh!"
Lizzie Moore (Heidi)
Where might we have seen you before?
On stage in New York, Melbourne or Sydney, walking a small blind dog or skulking around kitchenware and gourmet food shops.
Dream role(s)?
Effie (Dreamgirls) or Bobby (Company). More likely perhaps are Victoria (Victor/Victoria) or Dot (Sunday in the Park..)
In 9 words exactly, why should people see [tos]?
You love musicals but [tos] will love you back
Best advice you’ve ever received?
I doubt he’d remember it but I once had a discussion with Tim Minchin in a Greek restaurant in New York about not being afraid to cuss and be bawdy onstage in front of your parents, in-laws or anyone else you might not want to shock. It made a real impact and I opened my next cabaret by dropping the f-bomb and singing about hard ons.
Most embarrassing thing on your iPod/iPhone/Walkman if you’re retro cool?
My "Strut" playlist - starts with Sheena Easton and carries on from there
Favourite audition song?
Queen's Don't Stop Me Now
What rhymes with theatre?
Creator (with a thick Southern accent)
Besides make an original musical, what else could you do with 4 chairs?
Jay stole my answer...I'd still make my nephews an AWESOME fort
[TOS] has been described as Sondheim meets Seinfeld. If you could only watch Sondheim shows or Seinfeld episodes for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
Sondheim, Sondheim, Sondheim because they're all jerks on Seinfield
Is ‘fierce’ in your personal dictionary? If so, whose picture is beside it?
RuPaul
That shirt looks totally [title of show] on you, describe what you are wearing for the Broadwayworld.com readers:
A shirt made of diamonds!!
Can you knit on the bus and truck?
No knitting but I can whip up a batch of red velvet cupcakes or a soufflé in a camp oven
If you were to invent a [Lizzie Moore] cocktail, what would it contain?
Gin. Specifically, a lot of Bombay Sapphire gin.
If the Squabbalogic [tos] cast had a novelty awards night, what award would your castmates give you?
Award for Excellence in Euphemism and Alternative Lyrics
What is your position on one of the world’s greatest issues: Tweeting under the influence.
Drink, tweet, and then pretend someone took your phone out of your purse and tweet bombed you.
Are you going to eat that pickle?
With relish.
If you could only eat one kind of food for the rest of your life what would it be?
This question upsets me - I just don't want to think about a world where that might happen.
If you were doing a 3 legged race and could choose any person dead or alive to race with, who would you choose?
Heather Mills
If you were a Disney character, who would you be and why?
Lady AND the Tramp. See what I did there?
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About the production:
Director: Jay James-Moody. Musical Director: Paul Geddes. Choreographer: Monique Sallé. Co-Director: Daniel Jacobs. Lighting Designer: Mikey Rice. Producers: Jessica Burns & Luke Erickson.
Times: Tuesday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 5pm. Duration: 95 mins, no interval.
Venue: Sidetrack Theatre, 142 Addison Rd, Addison Road Centre, Marrickville (near Reverse Garbage. 428 bus stops right out front!).
Tickets: Full $38 / Concession $30. On sale: Wednesday April 13.
Bookings: www.sidetrack.com.au or (02) 9550 3666.
Website: www.squabbalogic.com
Twitter: @titleofshowsyd
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