Spotlight On: Megan Wolfe-Pelletier

 

Connecticut Theatre Company’s “Spotlight On…” series continues with a look into the cast of The Prom. Get to know Megan Wolfe-Pelletier who is in the ensemble of our production!

 

 

 

Introduce yourself to our audience.

Hi, I’m Megan Wolfe-Pelletier.

 

What drew you to your specific role, and what has been the most rewarding part of playing them?

I am so excited to be part of the ensemble for “The Prom”. It has been a truly rewarding experience to be on stage with such a talented group of people.

 

What was your biggest “pinch-me” moment during the rehearsal or opening process?

The very first rehearsal we did a read-through of the show, and I really did have a pinch-me moment. It had been so many years since I had done a show, so it was hard to believe that I was finally here doing this thing I love again!

 

What is your favorite song to perform in the show, and why?

My favorite song to perform in the show is “Love Thy Neighbor” because it is equal parts hilarious and hard-hitting truth!

 

Do you approach your character by finding similarities to yourself, or by focusing on how they are different from you?

I approach my character(s) by finding similarities with people I know and trying to connect what that person might be thinking or feeling in a similar scenario.

 

Do you have any pre-show rituals to calm your nerves before going on stage?

I take some deep breaths and tell myself to enjoy this!

 

If you could give advice to someone wanting to perform in musical theater, what would it be?

Life will always be busy, and circumstances will almost never be perfect, but life is too short to not devote time to doing the things you love. Live an exciting life while you can, grab those opportunities while they’re available, and remember that the worst thing you can get out of an audition is a learning experience, which isn’t such a bad thing at all.

 

What was your experience at your own high school prom?

I spent way too much money on a dress that my date accidentally ripped before the event was over! I loved getting ready and taking pictures with my best friends though and had the best time with them.

 

What does it mean to you to perform a show that celebrates building bridges and finding the courage to be your authentic self?

It means so much to be a part of a show with this kind of message. It is a celebration of the people who have found the courage to be their authentic selves despite criticism, and that should encourage the rest of us to look deeper within our own selves to pursue that kind of self-acceptance. I hope that people will see the story of how a small-minded community came to open their minds and hearts, and through the comedy of it all, feel the love that comes from building bridges and accepting one another with all of our differences.

 

 

“The Prom” opens on May 22nd and runs through May 31st at Connecticut Theatre Company.  Tickets on sale now!

 

“It’s a 21st century “Bye Bye Birdie,” with showbiz interlopers causing havoc before finding their better selves — but re-imagined with a millennial slant and an echo of “Dear Evan Hansen” empowerment.” — FRANK RIZZO of Variety

 

“The Prom is hilarious, entertaining, and most importantly, moving. It highlights the ongoing cruelty in communities across the country. It highlights the ongoing barriers that minorities, specifically youth minorities, face daily.”  —  JESSICA NEU of onStage Pittsburgh

 

“What makes The Prom “more than entertainment” is the way its social messages are seamlessly threaded throughout a compelling storyline. The drama clearly offers a lesson in how a series of individuals and a whole town (surrogate for a nation or the world?) can be transformed from homophobia to an acceptance of life-affirming inclusivity.” —  JOAN LANCOURT of the arts fuse