Meet Encore 2016 Senior: Ana McMenamin

Encore: What motivated you to first get involved with Encore?
Ana: My two best friends were involved at Encore and I felt left out.

Encore: What was your first experience with Encore like?
Ana: Terrifying. I was super nervous for auditions. I was kind of a quiet kid that nobody really thought would ever do theatre.

Encore: What roles have you performed on cast with Encore? Which was your favorite to play, and why?
Ana: Zara in Aladdin, Little Miss Muffit in Big Bad, ensemble in Legally Blonde, ensemble in Little Mermaid, Inspector Lestrade in Sherlock, ensemble in Once Upon a Mattress, and an Evil Step Sister in Cinderella. My favorite show I’ve been in was Once Upon a Mattress because the cast was really tight-knit which made for a really fun experience.

Encore: Have you worked on crew with Encore? If so, what was your favorite position on crew, and why was it your favorite?
Ana: Yes, I have worked on crew! My favorite crew role so far has been sound, mostly because I got to be in the booth with two of my close friends.

Encore: What are your plans after graduation?
Ana: I am studying Marine Biology at the University of Rhode Island.

Encore: How do you plan to use what you’ve learned through Encore or theater in general after graduation?
Ana: I have gained presentation skills that I think will help me in the research world.

Encore: Do you have any advice for this year’s rising seniors at Encore?
Ana: Don’t stress too much about the prestige of your college. It’s absolutely not worth your energy. Go somewhere you will do well and be able to get awesome opportunities.

Photo by Catherine Schreiber