Play Q&As: Russell Baird

Name: Russell Baird

Grade: 12th

1. What is your role?

“I play Ed Boone, Christopher’s father.”

2. Why did you decide to try out for the play?

“[I] decided to try out because I’d done the play in past years and it seemed like it would be fine again.”

3. What kind of show should FHC be expecting?

“FHC should be expecting a pretty, pretty heavy show this year. I’m most excited about seeing how people react; I’m interested to see how people feel about this.”

4. How do you get into character before performing?

“Getting into the clothes helps. Plus, my hair is going to be different, [and] that’ll help.”

5. If you were a Shakespeare play, which would you be and why?

“If I was a Shakespeare play, I’d be Romeo and Juliet. In all likelihood, I’m a farcical version of something the author found ridiculous.”