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Interview: David Gallagher

Mark McIntyre
The Commuter

Monday, April 27, 2009

I took some time out of our schedule with the “A View from the Bridge” rehearsals to sit down with David Gallagher, LBCC student and actor in the spring play, and ask him some questions.

Mark: What Character are you playing, and what compels you to portray the character?

David: I am portraying Marco, an Italian immigrant staying in Eddie Carbon’s home with his family, along with my brother Rudolpho. I’m strong as an ox, but thoughtful, and a tactical thinker as well. I have a good heart, and take care of my little brother without question. What’s not to like about playing a character like that?

Mark: How long have you been acting?

David: I have been performing on stage and loving it for 20 years. I started by doing school plays, but quickly went looking for acting opportunities outside of that. I joined a friend’s theatre production company in ’96 and performed in various children’s shows with them for three years. Just recently, I was part of the wonderful production of “Charlotte’s Web” (winter play) at LBCC playing multiple characters. That was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to more in “A View from the Bridge.”

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Mark: Where do you see the experience of acting here at LBCC taking you down the road?

David: I’ve learned more working with director Brian Newburg then I have from any of my other experiences acting. I was terribly excited to work and learn more with Prof. Newburg next year, but sadly he won’t be returning to teach at LBCC. That said, I feel very well prepared to continue my education and career within performing arts.

Mark: What does working on “A View from the Bridge” mean to you?

David: I had worked with Prof. Newburg in Charlotte’s Web” and found it very rewarding. I jumped at the chance to play a more serious role. Marco is a fantastic challenge for me and I love every minute I can spend exploring this character.

Mark: What are your thoughts on the possibility of the theatre program at LBCC being suspended?

David: I know that nothing administration decides is going to stop me, or any other Theatre Arts supporters on campus, from doing what we love. If LBCC doesn’t choose to dedicate funds to our productions and education, that is their choice. But, on the other side of the coin, LBCC will have no right to any profits earned by student run projects and I am going to tell you right now, these projects are coming.

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