Brent and Maya from Yes! Theater

                     

Brent and Maya in the library

    

              Brent and Maya have been with us for two weeks. We sat down and interviewed them during lunch. They were nice to let us do it!  There were smiles and laughs the whole time.

 Here is Brent's interview:

Why did you decide to be a performer?

I like juggling, and I had a job I was not happy with, and I

found a way to turn my hobby into my job.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Maya.

How long have you been performing?

I started performing by my self in 2005, and I have been

with Maya for 5 years.

Why did you decide to come to VUES?

Mrs. Pettibon invited us.

What size ice cream cone do you normally get?

Medium.

Did you go to school to learn how to perform?

Yes. (I learned to perform) in college and at the Celebration Barn Theater in Maine.

What is the hardest part of your job?

When you get sick and tired.

Where was the coolest place you have visited because of your job?

China was pretty cool.

Please tell us a little more about performing.  

It is always different, and you have to be in the present

moment all the time.

       

             Here is Maya's interview:

Why did you decide to be a performer?

I was in my first play in kindergarten, I really liked it and kept going.
What was the best part of your job?

Seeing the students' good ideas.

How long have you been performing?

25 years in all, and 5 years with Brent

Why did you decide to come to VUES?

Mrs. Pettibon invited us.
What size ice cream cone do you normally get?

Small
Did you go to school to learn how to perform?

Yes, (I learned to perform) at college and at Celebration Barn Theater in Maine.
What is the hardest part of your job

When you are sick and tired.
What is the coolest place you have visited because of your job?

Scotland.

Please tell us a little bit more about performing?

It is not easy, you get nervous, you make mistakes, but you learn from them.

Article and photos by R.O. and A. R.