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 features our new Board of Directors Chairman. Already a seasoned actor, this SSP member has a penchant for being drunk on stage. No, not actually imbibing but several of his roles have had him swooning. He made his debut with SSP in 2005's Much Ado About Nothing. Since then he has appeared in many productions, headed up several of our community service projects and is an all around great guy. Our company cast profile for January 2010 features Mr. Tony Piper!
What is your nickname, if you have one?
Most people
call me tpipes or pipes. The name Tony lends itself to many nicknames.
Favorite restaurant...
Ummm I'd have to say Red Robbin. In Elko? Gold
Dust I guess.
Favorite free thing to do in Elko:
Theater of course. Also going around
with friends taking goofy pictures and being with my family.
First SSP Show you were in and as what:
Much Ado About Nothing. I was
Borrachio, and blessed to be under such a great director. He really has
helped me become a better actor.
Favorite actor/actress and why?
Jim Carrey all the way. Lol I first
saw him in Ace
Venturea and he's been my favorite ever since. He has such a wide range
and his non verbals are off the charts.
Favorite show/play/musical/movie and why?
Wow, ummm.... I think I'd
have to say Ace Ventura. It's just so crazy to think of someone with
that kinda job lol.
Favorite theater memory...
Just one? Ummm the whole time I've been a
part of SSP. The bunch of little memories make up one big great memory!
Theatrical role model...
I hate to say this but I don't watch much theater.
Other then what we do here in Elko. I'd have to say anyone who has the
guts to get on stage and just have fun. In every show I meet new people
and each has something I can learn from.
Fave SSP role or technical assignment....
Again they have all been wonderful!
To just pick one is hard.
Favorite non-SSP role or technical assignment...
That one is easy, the
role of an uncle and friend.
What are some of your theatrical credits...
Well there's Much Ado, Glengarry
Glen Ross, Lysistrata, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Greater Tuna, West Side Story, Anything Goes, Waiting for Godot, The
Reluctant Doctor, and Death of a Doornail.
What's in your VCR, DVD, DVR right now?
The Maiden Heist but I have
yet to watch it lol.
What book(s) are on your night-stand right now?
No books. Just an alarm
clock right now. I try to read books but lately it's been mostly scripts
or cereal boxes.
What CD, mp3, cassette, playlist, music, podcast, etc all has
your attention right now?
Well Ti's the season so right now I'm digging any Christmas
music.
The movie that best describes my life...
Just Friends
What is your personal catch phrase, tag line, or signature?
Well my
signature is Tony Piper lol. Honestly though I don't think I have one.
Any random or closing thoughts?
Have you heard the bird is the word.
Hey everybody knows that the bird is the word. Awella-wella bird bird
bird......
