relEASE physical theatre
emily berry

about me
Emily Berry (Willow) is currently pursuing a BFA in Performance for Stage and Screen at George Mason University.
Past credits include: Mason Players: Juliette in The Lost, Evelyn's Ghost in She Always Comes Home, Dido in Dido Queen of Carthage; Synetic Theater: Cobweb in A Midsummer Nights Dream, Player Queen U/S (performed) in Hamlet...The Rest Is Silence
on growing up...
Growing up means taking charge of every aspect of yourself.
on a personal note...
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Who do you play? Describe your character.
I play Willow, the youngest of The Lost Ones. Having dealt with a background of sexual abuse, she has run away from home and found a family in Pan and the others.
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What is your favorite part of this process?
Getting to spend my days in Neverland :)
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What is the hardest part of this process for you?
I'm surrounded by so many strong and brilliant artists- it can get a bit intimidating at times.
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Why is this show important to you?
I've really begun finding my voice as an artist, and this process has been such a welcoming and open environment for developing it.
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What is one thing you have learned from making this show?
There is no one thing I can really pinpoint, as this show is constantly opening my eyes.
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If you could stay any age forever, what age would you stay and why?
I'm in my early twenties, and I would be perfectly fine staying like this :)
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Was there ever a time when you were afraid for your life?
I've had a pretty tumultuous family life, and there have been a handful of times where I've had to run away for a bit in order to stay safe.
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What was your favorite bedtime story and why?
Baba Yaga. Super creepy. Super awesome.
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Why did you want to be a part of SOTM?
I've always loved Peter Pan, plus I love the work that relEASE creates.
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If you feel you have privilege, have you ever used it in your favor? If so, for what?
Yes, I know I am a privileged person. I haven't purposely exploited that, but I am aware that some things have come to me for the way I look.