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| Emily Donegan 11th grade, Bergen County Academies |
1. What inspired you to write Mechanical Advancement?
I was inspired to write Mechanical Advancement by listening
to Weird Al's song 'Virus Alert' about a wacky computer virus that has
inconvenient yet hilarious effects on the victim in real life. It got me
thinking about the human-technology relationship.
2. In your bio you mention that “the backstage
realm is particularly dear” to you. What do you like about working backstage?
I love everything about working backstage. I love that there
is a whole other side to a show that the audience doesn't see, a secret hectic
flurry of costumes and lights and having to think fast on your feet.
3. You
also mention that you enjoy cooking. What is your favorite thing to make?
My favorite thing to cook is jell-o.
4. What has been your most memorable theatre
experience to date?
My most memorable theatre experience was when I accidentally
broke a plate on stage, then sliced my hand open as I tried to pick up the
pieces. There was blood and glass everywhere, and we all just had to work
around it. It was great.
5. If you could have three wishes granted,
what would they be?
The problem with wishes granted is that they almost always
have some kind of ironic twist. I'd keep it simple (so nothing could go wrong)
and wish for a steak, a Dr. Pepper, and world peace.
See Emily's play Mechanical Advancement at the 2014 New Jersey Young Playwrights Festival on Tuesday, June 3 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Performances will be held in the University Center Little Theatre on the campus of Kean University. Please reserve your space by contacting us at njypf@ptnj.org. See you there!
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