Keyano Theatre’s first play in its 4-Play Drama Series A Few Good Men,
written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Dave Horak closes this Saturday. Do not
miss this tense, award-winning, drama about military lawyers at a court-martial who
uncover a high-level conspiracy in the course of defending their clients, two United States Marines accused of murder.
The show plays tonight and tomorrow starting at 8pm. Purchase your tickets
today at www.keyano.ca/theatre.
Community Strategies coordinator Michael Beamish, recently interviewed local actor Diana Moser about
her experiences in the show playing the character Lt. Commander Joanne Galloway. A lawyer with the Navy JAG Corps, specifically the internal affairs division
where she works as an investigator.
Diana Moser: I did some acting in
musical theatre in high school, but I really got into acting when I was cast in
the ensemble of Les Miserables at Keyano Theatre a couple years ago.
I’ve done two more plays since then, Cabaret at Keyano and the one act
play The Most Massive Woman Wins with Theatre; Just Because.
MB: What was it like working with Dave
Horak?
DM: I enjoyed working with Dave! He had
a clear vision but he was very interested in helping me get through my process
of building my character and relationships. I always felt like I could try
things and really play. He was thoughtful and supportive, and he brought in
many ideas and concepts for me to try as an actor; I learned so much. He
definitely steered this ship with confidence!
MB: Who have you bounded with most in
this show?
DM: As an actor, I feel that I bonded
the most with Brodie, who played Daniel Kaffee. He has such great energy and I
found that we had strong chemistry on stage. I always felt good about trying
things, he was right there with it. He’s so pro, I learned so much. I would
totally work with him again.
DM: It was fun acting with him! We did Les
Miserables together, but we never interacted as characters. Our characters
in this play are reluctant partners, mostly held together by Kaffee, which was
an intriguing relationship to play. I think I most enjoyed seeing him develop
his character. And working on this play together sure made learning lines a
little easier!
MB: What is your backstage ritual?
DM: Aside from the usual warm up, hair,
makeup, and costume, I need to ground myself. I check my props and costume
change placements before the start of the show, and I like to just sit in my
dressing room until we’re called for the top of the show. I don’t close my
door, I like hearing all the commotion going on, but I keep myself directly out
of it so that I can be aware of myself and my mind set.
MB: What is your favourite line and
why?
DM: “I know how to fight, but you know
how to win.” (Act 1, Jo to Kaffee)
Jo
decides what is important – sure, she doesn’t quite like Kaffee, she doesn’t
really understand his personality, the whole situation around the case bothers
her – but she realizes the bigger picture and how to get there. It is hard to
recognize the parts of yourself that you wish were better, and it’s even harder
to admit when someone else can do what you can’t. But that is the reality of
life, and you can draw strength where and when you need it by embracing this.
MB: What is your favourite scene in the
play?
DM: My favourite scene in the play is
in Act 1, when the JAG lawyers visit the Guantanomo Bay Marine base and they
meet Colonel Jessup and his officers for the first time. There’s great shifts
in power, character motivations and traits are highlighted, and there’s a lot
of important information that the characters and audience find out.
MB: Why should people come see this show?
DM: People should come and see the show
because of the characters, the story, and the energy. What Aaron Sorkin created
through his words and what we have developed as a cast and crew is unique and
fascinating. Bonus – you may hear a famous line or two!
For tickets or more information please visit www.keyano.ca/theatre or contact the Keyano Box Office at 780-791-4990.
