Drama Club Q&A: Doesken and Holt

Leah Khanu

Q&A with senior Erica Doesken and junior Angel Holt, who have both been part of the drama club since their freshmen year.

Interview transcript:

Q: What role do you play in the upcoming production, You Can’t Take It With You?

Holt: In the play my role is Rebah. I’m the maid in the Vanderhoff home. I’ve lived in there almost my entire life. My character is in her 50s to 60s.

Doesken: I play Penny, the mother of the main character.

Leah Khanu
Drama Club members enjoying the playground during a picnic.

Q:What is your favorite part of Dama Club?

Holt: My favorite thing about Drama Club is how welcoming it is and how easy it is to suddenly feel like you’re a part of a family and not a club.

Doesken: My favorite part is being the purest form of yourself and everyone still accepts you.

 

Q: What is your least favorite part of Drama Club?

Holt: My least favorite part is how stressful it can get sometimes, especially around show week.

Doesken: My least favorite part is . . . I’m having trouble coming up with something.

 

Q: What are you planning to do better this year than last year?

Holt: This year, since I’m junior representative, I plan on being more involved and filling in the role as I see fit for my troupe.

Doesken: I want to be more involved.

 

Q: What are you looking forward to most this year?

Holt: This year I’m looking forward to doing another musical. It’s going to be The Music Man. Come out and help. We would love to have you.

Doesken: I’m looking forward to all the responsibilities I have as a senior.