| July 1, 1998 by Theresa Hyde [email protected] Theresa: Tell us about the part that you're playing...... Jodi: I play the narrator, I tell the story in song and I'm onstage the rest of the time, just explaining to the audience what's going on. Theresa: Why did you choose to become a part of this play? Jodi: My husband and I are just gonna be, you know, having some fun for the summer. Basically it was just a nice opportunity to work in the summer together. Theresa: You speak so softly. I guess they give you a big microphone so everybody can hear you. Jodi: (laughs) I got a big voice onstage. Theresa: You sure do (laughing). This is just your interview voice, very soft? Jodi: Just quiet, before the show. Save the energy. (laughing) Theresa: Tell us about your past background....... Jodi: Well, in a nutshell, I've been doing Broadway for about 18 years. I've been with Walt Disney for 12 years doing feature animation, Little Mermaid, Hercules, Lady and The Tramp. I've done 6 or 7 Broadway shows, international and national tours, got about 12 albums. Theresa: Wow, 12 albums..... Jodi: I guess I've got about 12 different CD's out. Yeah, I've been in the business a long time, have had a lot of neat experiences. Theresa: Who are your most favorite stage actors? Jodi: I enjoy working with my husband, he's in the show, we work together a lot. Gosh, I've worked with a lot of really amazing people. Robin Williams is quite amazing. Theresa: What would you like to say to the Houston-theatre going audience? Jodi: It's great to be here in Houston, to work with TUTS. We'll have a good time. I think the show will go over well, it's a real family show. |
| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |