Pasquale Guiducci

about me

Pasquale Guiducci (Squirrel/Croc) is thrilled to be part of such an amazing cast and artistic journey! He is excited for the process and the discussion that will come out of this performance.

His other credits include: relEASE theatre: Max in SELF; Adventure Theatre: The Scarecrow u/s and Tin Woodsman u/s (performed) in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Synetic Theatre: Borrachio in Much Ado About Nothing, The Sayer in The Island of Dr. Moreau, Moth in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sebastian in The Tempest, Ensemble in A Trip to the Moon, and Native Son in Home of the Soldier; Discovery Theatre: Ensemble in Seasons of Light 2014; Washington National Opera: Supernumenary/Acrobat in Moby Dick.

on growing up...

growing up is discovering how not to grow up. it is learning to keep the inner child entertained, alive, and free. it is still pretending to be a chef, a princess, a pro athlete, a cop; because who are we really kidding? it is protecting the heart from hardening in a world where children are not meant to be. it is understanding that children are smart, creative, loving, and are always growing. it is realizing that we ALL are always growing. growing up is not growing.

growing up is being.

on a personal note...

Who do you play? Describe your character.

I play Squirrel who is one of the Lost Ones. He is the middle in age, between Lyric and Willow. He was kicked out of his house after many years of abuse from his father, and found Pan on the street, who took him to Neverland. He is the more silly and mischievous of the three Lost Ones. I also play the role of Croc, who was murdered. He was the love of Tink and had plans to go away to a better place where they could be safe and free; start a new life together.
What is your favorite part of this process?

Despite being an actor, I really do enjoy being behind the scenes on the marketing side of the show. I get to help promote the show, upkeep the website, and handle all the twitter and instagram accounts which is really fun!
What is the hardest part of this process for you?

The hardest part for me is always making sure the movement and text blend together seamlessly. There is always difficulty when you have to switch between verbal and non-verbal communication, and there is a way to do this so it doesn’t take the audience out.
Why is this show important to you?

Because we still live in a world where people are judged and hurt based on their skin. There is disadvantages and suffering where there shouldn’t be. What is worse than this is the naivety—people who don’t even understand racism. This show will hopefully open people’s eyes a little more and have them start talking.
What is one thing you have learned from making this show?

I have become so much more aware of my own personal privileges. I had been aware of white privilege and knew it existed, but I tried to tell myself that I didn’t let it alter who I was or I would try to go against it. But I have also learned that in order to make a difference in racism doesn’t require us to not “see” race; ignoring it doesn’t erase it. Instead, we need to embrace our differences and come together.
If you could stay any age forever, what age would you stay and why?

I would want to stay 7 years old forever. I think it’s an age where you can be really carefree. You’re old enough where you know things but are still curious. Everyone you surround yourself with is a hero and can do know wrong. It’s nice to live in a world where everyone is good.
Was there ever a time when you were afraid for your life?

Honestly, never. Not a single time.
What was your favorite bedtime story and why?

I was actually not read to as a child. What I would do instead is make a fort in my bed, and I would have all these stuffed animals in bed and give them names. And every night I would create new adventures with them.
Why did you want to be a part of SOTM?

I actually had the option of either being more on the production side or performing. I knew from the beginning that I had to be in this show. The concept of using Peter Pan to showcase our current state of life was beautiful because I do think we all live in dreams of nostalgia and youth. I think the movement is beautiful and the cast is really talented and couldn’t see myself as not part of the cast.
If you feel you have privilege, have you ever used it in your favor? If so, for what?

As I mentioned, I think I do have privilege. Even though I do not necessarily consider myself white as my ethnicity, I have white skin privilege. I will say that I have gotten out of many situations that could have been uncomfortable; run-ins with being pulled over are definitely a big one. While I will say that I don’t purposefully use it, I'd be foolish to say it hasn't been used before.