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Meet The V-Day Portsmouth 2015 Cast: Becky Rudolf

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Q – How long have you been involved in theater?

I have been auditioning for theatrical productions since I was in 5th grade, so 17 years. My first role was as Muff Potter in Tom Sawyer.

Q – What are some of your favorite recent productions?

A few of my favorite roles are Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Seven Stages Shakespeare Company, Ensemble in Sweeney Todd at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Rhonda in Sharp Dressed Men, Edith in Blithe Spirit with New Hampshire Theatre Project, Alice in Closer and Callie in Stop Kiss, both at Players’ Ring.

Q – Have you performed in the Vagina Monologues before?

Yes, two years ago I performed the monologue I am reprising this year: Because He Liked To Look At It

Q – What made you want to be involved in V-Day this year?

This show creates a certain kind of community among its participants. I also believe it is important to educate and build up women’s sense of self and confidence. I believe this show accomplishes that.

Q – Who is the most influential woman in your life?

My mother is the most influential woman in my life. She is selfless and is an amazing problem solver who shares her talents with everyone she meets. She was selling a walker online and when she went to drop it off at the buy’s home, she saw that the walker she had was really too large for this man, so she voluntarily searched different venues to find one more appropriately sized.

Q – What or who inspires you?

Kindness, joy, sincerity, and creativity inspire me. When I see these in people or art, I feel inspired.

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V-Day Portsmouth 2012 Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

V-Day Portsmouth 2012 Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

Meet the V-Day Portsmouth 2015 Cast: Liz Locke

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V-Day Portsmouth 2011 Any One of Us: Words From Prison Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

V-Day Portsmouth 2011 Any One of Us: Words From Prison
Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

Liz Locke

Q – How long have you been involved in theater?

I have been acting since I could walk, much to the embarrassment of my folks because I used to climb onto the tops of tables and sing “You Light up my Life” by Ann Murray.

Q – What are some of your favorite productions?

No Exit, and any DARWiNS WAiTiNG ROOM show I am in, The Odd Couple, Background Check, Macbeth, Any One of Us: Words from Prison, and Elephant Hunt, all of which were at the Players’ Ring. And I will also be in the following upcoming productions at the Ring: Rush, Death and the Maiden and Hemingway’s Wife.

Q – Have you performed in the Vagina Monologues before?

Yes, I have.

Q – What made you want to be involved in V-Day this year?

This is the last time Back Alley will be involved, and if Joi and Danica are going out, then I’m going with them. This topic is very near and dear to my heart, and I can not imagine my life without it.

Q – Who is the most influential woman in your life?

Without a doubt, my Mom. She is the strongest, most intelligent, beautiful,independent, strong,and courageous woman I have ever known. And as a survivor herself, she has shown me what it means to not be defined by your experiences, but how to to let them shape you into being an actual strong, smart and independent woman.

Q – What or who inspires you?

My mother inspires me every day. My angel in heaven, aunt Terri. My dad, Lindsey Boyd-Robertson. My best friend, Constance Witman, my other angel in Heaven Tammy Belanger, and Joi Smith and Danica Carlson for letting me be a part of this incredible movement, which allows me to heal. I love these two ladies, and I don’t know what I’ll do now that Back Alley Productions will no longer be producing this show every year. G. Matthew Gaskell also inspires me on a daily basis. And whether he sees this or believes it, my brother, Josh.

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V-Day Portsmouth 2012 Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

V-Day Portsmouth 2012
Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

Meet the V-Day Portsmouth 2015 Cast: Robyn Orfield

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Robyn Orfield

Robyn Orfield

Q – How long have you been involved in theater?

If you include all of the plays I put on with my cabbage patch kids, I have been involved in theater since 2 1/2…but I started performing for audiences (besides my parents) in kindergarten.

Q – What are some of your favorite recent productions?

This past summer I was in two productions at the Players Ring: Death of a Dragon Slayer and Myth of the Father.

Q – Have you performed in the Vagina Monologues before?

Yes! I helped to create the first “Sextet” in 2012.

Q – What made you want to be involved in V-Day this year?

The Vagina Monologues is an excellent way to open the world’s eyes to the reality of harassment, abuse, and generally what it’s like to have an extra hole down there!

Q – Who is the most influential woman in your life?

My mother is the most influential woman in my life. I am so blessed to have her. She is a musical genius, a strong woman, and my best friend.

Q – What or who inspires you

Anyone who can find and spread joy in this world is an inspiration to me.

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V-Day 2012 Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

V-Day 2012
Photo by Mat Kingsbury/2046

Meet the V-Day Portsmouth 2015 Cast: Michelle Blouin-Wright

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Michelle Blouin-Wright

Q – How long have you been involved in theater?

I’ve been actively involved in theater since 2011. I started off as a stage manager. Then I decided to test the waters in acting. I love both stage managing and acting. To the point where from time to time you will catch me doing both in a production!

Q – What are some of your favorite recent productions?

Ah, this is a tough one. However, if I had to pick a few favorites I would choose DARWiNS WAiTiNG ROOM, Background Check and original play by G. Matthew Gaskell, and the 2014 A Christmas Carol (all at the Player’s Ring).

Q – Have you performed in the Vagina Monologues before?

I have not. I’ve seen it several times, though, this will be my first time performing in it.

Q – What made you want to be involved in V-Day this year?

It is something that I‘ve wanted to be a part of for quite some time, though, due to scheduling conflicts I haven’t been able to. This year, my priority was to be the first person to sign up for auditions, and I was!

Q – Who is the most influential woman in your life?

My mother for sure is the most influential woman in my life. She was one of the wisest and most compassionate people I will ever know. Her words of wisdom, guidance and encouragement, to this day (she is no longer with us), help me strive to be the best person I can be.

Q – What or who inspires you?

Life inspires me. The “not knowing” of what can happen each day, though scary, is exciting.

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Meet the V-Day Portsmouth 2015 Cast: Deb Barry

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Deb Barry (photo by Ben Bagley)

Q – How long have you been involved in theater?

I recall an early original production (for which I was producer, director, and lead) when I was around the age of 7 or 8. It was a neighborhood performance staged at my best friend’s house for our families. So, it’s been … years!

Q – What are some of your favorite recent productions?

Missing Wynter – book & music/directed by Billy Butler (co-stage manager); The Gift of the Magi: the Musical – adaptation by David Mauriello with music by Rob Johnson (director/producer); Without Walls – by Lawrence Hennessy (director/producer); The Smallest Room in the House – by Paul Goodwin (director) – all at the Players’ Ring and BareFruit: an Original Musical – concept by Frances Page at West End Studio Theatre (co-writer/director/producer).

Q – Have you performed in the Vagina Monologues before?

No.

Q – What made you want to be involved in V-Day this year?

After seeing the 2014 production, it appealed to my passion for ‘awareness’ work. Having not performed on stage over 30 years, I didn’t initially think about performing in the 2015 production but felt compelled to get involved in some way. Just before this fall’s auditions, I decided to challenge myself and audition. Feeling pleased that I accomplished that, I was even more delighted when I was cast in the sextet. For me, this is personal.

Q – Who is the most influential woman in your life?

My mother is most influential on so many levels….as a mother, an activist, a woman ahead of her time.

Q – What or who inspires you?

I am inspired by people who care about and help others.

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