Exclusive Interview: Melanie Grund & Jeff McMahon of ‘Ringwald Reprise: Hair’
Last year, The Ringwald Theatre stepped outside the proverbial box and tried something new with the Ringwald Reprise production of Applause. The idea behind this piece of experimental theater was exciting for all parties involved: a week of rehearsals leading to a weekend of performances. It was fast-paced and intense for the creatives involved, but the final result was a show unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. So imagine my excitement when this local Ferndale, MI, theater announced that the Ringwald Reprise was returning with a production of Hair! The cast and crew have been hard at work this week, rehearsing and preparing for their sold-out run of performances, but two of the actors, Melanie Grund and Jeff McMahon, took some time out of their intense schedules to speak with us about Hair!
In this exclusive Box Seat Babes Interview, Grund and McMahon discuss what it’s like to be a part of experimental theater such as the Ringwald Reprise! These two talk about the advantages and challenges of such an intense rehearsal schedule and how they are preparing for a weekend of Hair. Grund, who was involved with Applause, talks about how they’ve prepared for this show, such as picking out their costume early and watching the film version of Hair to remind themselves of the content. While this show covers many heavy topics, its message of love resonates for all those involved and audiences alike.
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Witness exciting theater with the Ringwald Reprise production of Hair!
Hair has now extended to five performances, due to popular demand! While the show is completely sold out, keep your eyes peeled to see what future productions from The Ringwald Theatre are coming soon, such as A Certain Kind of Light and Silver Foxes! Do you already have your tickets for the Ringwald Reprise: Hair? Have you seen a production of Hair before? Let us know your thoughts @BoxSeatBabes on all social media!
A Well-Earned Round of Applause For the First Ringwald Reprise
