As often as we can we like to feature little profiles of various members
of the Silver Stage Players. Since we truly are a 'community'
theater group our members come from many diverse backgrounds and possess
many different talents both in and out of the theater realm.
Our cast profile this month continues a recent tradition of members returning to our ranks. This month features a member who has returned after a nearly decade long absence from the boards. Upon returning to Elko, this member jumped right back in to the company. He currently is working on an executive committee and plans on a return to the stage here in the future. His last stage endeavor came in 1999's The Wizard of Oz. Our company cast profile for February features Mr. Chisholm Morris!
Favorite actor/actress and why? Tim Curry – Everything from a ‘Sweet Transvestite’ to Children’s Movies like Home Alone 2 and a substantial amount of serious and humorous roles in between. He seems to be able to do it all, and he can sing “Muppet Treasure Island” and RHPS are both good points on that.
Favorite show/play/musical/movie and why? Movie: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover. The camera work and use of colors helps emphasize a movie that takes many taboo ordeals and tells a sensual story about love and betrayal.
Favorite theater memory... I think it’s the little things that happen backstage. You don’t have to worry about having nothing to do, you meet interesting people and have random little conversations while waiting to drastically change your appearance to portray a usually fictional character, and you get to act strange without anyone questioning… Why?
Theatrical role model... Anyone who actively dedicates themselves and sacrifices their own personal time to provide for the entertainment of others just to see those complete strangers take meaning from the actor or actresses actions on stage.
Fave SSP Role or technical assignment... Since I am just coming back to SSP, it has been a while since I have been on stage… However, the Wizard of Oz was a tremendous joy for me and I can hardly wait to become more involved locally again.
Favorite technical assignment... Most of my technical work hasn’t been for theater but for making my own digital mixes, traditionally for me, but I did make some samples for a 2D RPG back in the day.
What are your theatrical credits... In Order of Appearances; Robin Hood as The Narrator, Wizard of Oz - as Lead Jitterbug / Winkie Soldier / Oz Person - Pullman Car Hiawatha - Jupiter - Fiddler on the Roof – The Rabbi / Russian Soldier / Anatevkan, As Well as various 1 Act plays that I directed in High School.
What's in your VCR, DVD, DVR right now? Hero
What book(s) are on your night-stand right now? Active Directory for Windows 2003 Server, Vergissmeinnicht Erzählung für Groß und Klein, Dictionary of Similes, and Secrets of Western Sex Magic.
What cd, mp3, cassette, music, pod-cast, et all has your attention right now? WinAmp Playlist with Deine Lakaien, Combichrist, E Nomine, Qntal… All your typical Gothic / Industrial Music..
What is your personal catch phrase, tag line, or signature? Salutatio Tenus Meus Mundus. Inter Nosquam. (Welcome to my world in the midst of nowhere)
Any random or closing thoughts? Why do people find it necessary to stab one another in the back when ultimately we are all striving to survive as a whole and as humanity? Oh, and Tacos Rule!!!
