The Laramie Project opens this week at The Auburn Public Theater in Downtown, Auburn.
Nine actors play over 60 roles in this unique play about the reaction to the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The murder was denounced as a hate crime and brought attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states, including Wyoming
This week, we will introduce to the actors of this production and get some insight into The Laramie Project.
And now, meet Brian O’Connor, II
What characters do you play in the show?
I play Andy Paris, Jedadiah Schultz, Doug Laws, Matt Mickelson, Russell Henderson, Narrator, Ensemble
Tell us a little about yourself:
I started enjoying theater my sophomore year of high school when he landed a role in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis. I continued acting throughout high school and went on to study theater at Alfred University, where I was in productions such as Shakespeare’s As You Like It and The Universal Language by David Ives. It was here that I knew for sure that I wanted to become an actor.
What drew you to this play?
While most of my work has been focused in comedy, I look forward to pursuing more serious roles. I am honored to be a part of such an important piece and hope to perform in a way that properly portrays the gravity of such a tragedy.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT plays Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (October 10, 11, & 12) at 7:30pm at The Auburn Public Theater. Tickets are $10 (senior/student) & $15 (general admission), and may be purchased by visiting www.auburnpublictheater.org or by calling the box office at 315-253-6669.
Thanks, Brian — we look forward to catching you and your fellow cast members this weekend. Stay tuned for more cast interviews!
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