Interview with Carolyn
Antaeus: What made you want to begin volunteering in general and how did you find
Antaeus?
Carolyn: I’ve always loved theater and had worked full time for a children’s theater in Boston for the past two years. So when I moved to LA and saw the post for Antaeus on Craig’s list, I knew that volunteering
would be great way to get involved with a theater out here.
A: What about Antaeus made you think you would enjoy working with them?
C: I like the dedication Antaeus has to classical works and I also love
the idea of the education outreach program. Also, after meeting Cindy,
who is also from Boston, I knew I would love working with her and for
Antaeus!
A: Do you have a background in theater? If so what type?
C: I grew up acting in school shows and majored in theater in college.
After college I was a company member of a theater in Boston and worked
administratively for an educational theater company called Chamber
Theatre Productions.
A: What have you enjoyed doing most since working with Antaeus?
C: I think my favorite part so far is just getting to know everyone and
being back in and around a theater.
A: What is your favorite thing about theater?
C: I’ve always loved theater because of the excitement of acting in front
of a live audience and the magic it can create in terms of having the
power to affect and inspire everyone it touches.
A: When not volunteering at Antaeus what do you like to do for fun?
C: I love to write and currently write for an art and literature
magazine. Also, because I’m new here, I love exploring the many
restaurants, shops, art galleries and events that LA has to offer.
Interview with Jenn
Antaeus: How long have you been volunteering at Antaeus?
Jenn: Since October ’09. so almost 5 months.
A: What made you want to begin volunteering in general and how did you find Antaeus?
I wanted to gain work experience in a creative atmosphere, and I found Antaeus in the “jobs” section of Craigslist. It sounded perfect.
A: What about Antaeus made you think you would enjoy working with them?
J: I had a good feeling about Antaeus, and rightfully so. There’s an easy-going but professional atmosphere here that I really like. Everyone is super friendly. Most importantly, the work they do here is amazing and inspiring.
A: Do you have a background in theater? If so what type?
J: I acted in high school plays and musicals, and also did a lot of technical theater work. My theater experience pretty much ended upon high school graduation. That’s part of why I joined the Antaeus family: to get involved again.
A: What have you enjoyed doing most since working with Antaeus?
J: Helping behind-the-scenes: painting, decorating the lobby for Potluck Readings, and editing the program.
A: What is your favorite thing about theater?
J: I love watching an unraveling story that speaks universal truths—truths that are within us and greater than us. I feel that good theater demands honesty from audience and actor alike. My favorite thing about theater is probably when, watching a skilled, honest actor, I’m inspired to admit, “I know that feeling. I’ve been vulnerable/silly/foolish/sincere/fabulous/utterly human like that.” It’s a confirmation of humanity, a reminder of the beauty of our sameness.
A: When not volunteering at Antaeus what do you like to do for fun?
J: Creative things! Mostly I like creative writing, songwriting, and singing.
