Trevor Blumas PAX Chat Transcript

Chat with Little Men Fans

July 29, 1999

 

MODERATOR:

Welcome to the Trevor Blumas Chat! Here's the Little Man you've been waiting for... Trevor

TrevorBlumas:

Hello everybody!

Holly:

Trevor, I would like to know if you did anything special to prepare for the role of Nat.

TrevorBlumas:

I read the book "Little Men,"and watched a whole bunch of other period TV shows, which helped me prepare for the era.

jjj_nik:

What are your previous acting experiences?

TrevorBlumas:

I've done 2 movie of the weeks for Showtime titled "The Wall"and "Stranger in Town." And I recently completed an MOW for ABC with the Olsen twins called "Switching Goals."

Breanna:

What got you started into acting?

TrevorBlumas:

By doing local theater.

katrin:

What episode has been the most fun to do thus far/

TrevorBlumas:

I have to say "Quarantine," and "Father Figure." And some of the new upcoming episodes.

jjj_nik:

When is your birthday?

TrevorBlumas:

October 16, 1984.

Moiria5:

Do you hang out w/ Corey?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, a lot of times after filming or on days off we go to movies or hang out.

katie2:

What do you like to do for fun?

TrevorBlumas:

I play in a band with some of my friends. I love to golf and in the winter I love to ski.

amangreg:

do you have any brothers or sisters?

TrevorBlumas:

I have 2 sisters, Jaclyn, who' an actress and a singer, and a younger sister named Allie, who loves dance.

jjj_nik:

What it weird filming the kissing scene with Brittney?

TrevorBlumas:

Considering it was my first time, I was pretty nervous, but on the later takes, I was confident.

jjj_nik:

Can you tell us anything about the next season?

TrevorBlumas:

There's a lot of dangerous situations, and exciting adventures.

Kat1:

Who has had the most impact on your acting career?

TrevorBlumas:

When I was young, I was inspired by Tom Cruise. But now that I'm older, I enjoy Edward Norton movies.

:

do you and Britney Irvin get along as well as your characters do and do you guys make up pranks while on the set and if so, give an example of a prank??

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, we get along great. One time, all the kids brought our water guns on the set and chased the crew members around set.

Palomashun:

What''s the creator of the show like?

TrevorBlumas:

He's rather tall and balding.

Breanna:

Who do you consider your role model?

TrevorBlumas:

I envy a lot of people in all different professions.

NatFan2:

What's your favorite sport, Trevor?

TrevorBlumas:

Football.

Moiria5:

Do you have a girlfriend?

TrevorBlumas:

No, I don't. With my busy lifetsyle, it's hard to have a social life.

jjj_nik:

Would you say you are a lot like your character Nat?

TrevorBlumas:

In most aspects, yes. In certain characteristics, my true self would disagree.

Honey Bee:

What is favorite type of music?

TrevorBlumas:

I enjoy all different types, but my favorite would have to be rock and alternative.

EM1:

What was the hardest scene you have had to act in?

TrevorBlumas:

Probably a scene where all the cast was in, and I was forced to show lots of emotion.

jjj_nik:

Are you said to see Robin Dunne leave the show?

TrevorBlumas:

I am sad to see him go, but at the same time, I wish him best of luck in the future.

jjj_nik:

What got you interested in the part of Nat?

TrevorBlumas:

I really enjoyed the character of Nat, because he goes through all different sorts of characteristics, like being weak and sensitive, to strong and daring.

john_kelleher:

How do you all get your school lessons on set?

TrevorBlumas:

Most of us are in grade 9, so we help each other out, but we also have tutors.

Breanna:

In the episode 'Christmas' in the end when Meg was singing 'O Holy Night', was that really Jennifer Wigmore that was singing?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes. She has a beautiful voice, and she will sing more in the coming episodes.

amangreg:

If you could be any other character, you would you be?

TrevorBlumas:

I' have to say I enjoy the character of Tommy the most, because of his Tom Sawyer-like personality.

teacherAnnie:

Do you have a pet? If you don't, what kind would you like?

TrevorBlumas:

We recently bought a dog, and we'll be receiving it at the end of August.

jeffbeck:

How did you start liking astronomy, do you have a telescope, and what would you like to do if you became an astronomer?

TrevorBlumas:

I was always fascinated in the universe and wondering that life-long question, Is there life on other planets? If I was an astronomer, I would like to discover something new.

Holly:

Trevor, would you like to do more work on the stage?

TrevorBlumas:

I would love to.

xenaekes:

Hi Trevor - in next season will we find out anymore about Dan and Nat's past?

amangreg:

Do you play the violin in real life and if yes do you like it?

TrevorBlumas:

There are still some surprise left to be discovered.

TrevorBlumas:

I actually learned to play violin for the show, but now that I know how, I think it's a neat instrument.

PoodleRun2:

Trevor, where do you see yourself in 5 years?

TrevorBlumas:

And you'll be hearing me play more of it in the new season.

jjj_nik:

What's your favorite movie?

TrevorBlumas:

I hope to be living an enjoyable life doing what I love:

acting.

 

TrevorBlumas:

Beetlejuice.

katrin:

Will you be in any movies when LM not filming?

TrevorBlumas:

I'm working on one right now as we speak entitled "Virtual Mom." It is made for the theaters.

Honey Bee:

My sister asks: If you could do one thing to help the world today, what would you like to do?

TrevorBlumas:

That's a hard question. I would probably like to be saving the rain forest.

Mt19:

Do you enjoy being in an historical show?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, I love it. I learn a lot from it.

Dan15:

Trevor, if you could do it all over again, would you still go into acting?

TrevorBlumas:

I probably would.

EM1:

What do you do in your spare time on the set when you're not filming?

TrevorBlumas:

A lot of the kids discovered a new card game called "Magic," which we're all sort of addicted to.

john_kelleher:

What do your parents do to keep you going?

TrevorBlumas:

They encourage me, but at the same time don't let me get too buried in work.

amangreg:

how old were you when you started acting?

TrevorBlumas:

I was 12 years old when I started acting in film. And 9 years old when I started in theater.

Bill:

Hi Trevor, great job on the show! You mentioned Tom Sawyer earlier. What kind of books do you enjoy reading?

TrevorBlumas:

Adventure. My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird."

NatFan2:

You do a really great job on Little Men, I want to thank you and everybody else who stars in Little Men. Everyone is wonderful, please keep up the good acts!!!

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you very much, NatFan2. I'll tell the others.

Holly:

What have you learned from your cast members on Little Men?

TrevorBlumas:

I learned a lot from them. We all help each out. Corey is able to speak two languages -- French and English -- He helps me out a lot in school.

jeffbeck:

What's a typical work day like? what time do you get up, etc. Or, is there a typical day on the set?

TrevorBlumas:

Usually my call times are around 7: 30 am. I work an 11 hour day, with 1 hour off for lunch and relaxation.

LaurenS:

where was your most favorite place that you ever visited??

TrevorBlumas:

It would have to be the West Coast and the Rocky Mountains.

amangreg:

how long does it take you to learn your lines?

TrevorBlumas:

It depends how much dialogue I have in a scene. Anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour.

jjj_nik:

What advice would you give to an aspiring actor or actress?

TrevorBlumas:

The best thing is to have confidence in yourself, to keep aiming for your dream, no matter how hard you think it is.

teacherAnnie:

What subject in school do like LEAST

TrevorBlumas:

Probably math.

EM1:

Trevor you're a great actor! If you could act with someone, who would it be?

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you, EM1. I would love to work with Sean Connery and Harrison Ford and would look forward to the advice they would have for me.

john_kelleher:

What has your worst day on the set been like?

TrevorBlumas:

A long day with a lousy night and it snowed and we were all cold.

katrin:

Will they have a new teacher for Plumfield?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, there will be a new teacher -- one I think the fans will like.

jjj_nik:

Are planning on going to college in the future?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, and if I do go, I would like to take a producing course and an English course, because I would like to try writing scripts.

jeffbeck:

Anything us fans can do to support you, the cast, or the show ?

TrevorBlumas:

Keep watching, tell others to watch, and write in with your thoughts.

Breanna:

Do you remember me? I visited he set on Monday and you gave me your autograph!

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, it was a pleasure to meet you, Breanna. I hope your experience was a great one.

jjj_nik:

Do you know if Little Men is being shown in Canada yet?

TrevorBlumas:

Not yet. But probably late fall or early winter.

Cinderella:

Is the new set a lot different then the old one?

TrevorBlumas:

None of the old sets have changed. We've just expanded.

Breanna:

What is Corey like in real life?

TrevorBlumas:

Corey is a great, fun friend.

Amanda:

Trevor, I thought it was really cute when Nat and Nan kissed in "Coming Attractions." Is this an indication of a possible romance between N+N?

TrevorBlumas:

Keep watching.

Nan_fan:

Hey Trevor! What do you think the best part in acting is...for you?

TrevorBlumas:

The ability to role play. To play a character far from yourself and make it come to life.

amangreg:

Do you answer your fan mail?

TrevorBlumas:

Yes, and I apologize if those of you who wrote me haven't received any mail yet. I just sent my responses off.

LaurenS:

will nat do something daring again in the new season like he did in the episode "Quarantine"??

TrevorBlumas:

We're filming one right now where me and a few other kids get into a situation we can' back out of.

amangreg:

do your sisters hang out with you on set

TrevorBlumas:

Yes they do, in the summertime, when they're not at school.

teacherAnnie:

Is the Amy who plays Amy like her character?

TrevorBlumas:

She's not snooty like Amy, but she is caring and fun.

amangreg:

You're a great actor Trevor, keep up the good work!!

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you, amangreg.

katrin:

What does Laurie do for a living?

TrevorBlumas:

He's an accountant.

mika:

What is Nan like in real life?

TrevorBlumas:

Like Nan, but I mean that in the highest of respect.

LaurenS:

i think that the entire cast is great and I hope that you guys remain filming next summer when all of us fans visit you guys for the first convention for LM!!!

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you, LaurenS, for the encouragement. I also hope that we'll be filming then, and if we are, I look forward to seeing you all.

jjj_nik:

Have you completed filming for the 2nd season?

TrevorBlumas:

We are in the middle of filming our 9th episode of the new season.

MODERATOR:

We have time for three more questions.

mika:

what is you favorite food?

TrevorBlumas:

Seafood.

john_kelleher:

Where are you from originally, Trevor?

TrevorBlumas:

I was born in a small town outside of Toronto.

amangreg:

Do you get a vacation and if yes what are you doing?

TrevorBlumas:

I hope at the end of August, during our one week hiatus, I will be able to go camping with my family.

Holly:

Trevor, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I enjoy the show and look forward to next season. Good luck in your future acting career!

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you very very much, Holly.

Moderator:

Before everyone leaves I want to let everyone know that there will be scenes for next years episodes shown after Friday's episode on PAX

Moderator:

Thanks for coming out and we give a special thanks to Trevor Blumas!

TrevorBlumas:

Thank you everyone for your questions. I hope you enjoy our upcoming season!

MODERATOR:

Thanks to everyone for coming out and a special thanks to Trevor Blumas

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