Rehearsals are well underway for the APAC Workshop of Matt Schatz’s new musical comedy Love Trapezoid.

As the first showing — February 10th at 8pm — approaches, we caught up with actor David Perlman to find out his perspective on what it’s like to be part of this process.

Enjoy!

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR YOU AS AN ACTOR WORKING ON LOVE TRAPEZOID IN THE APAC WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT?

This workshop environment is actually incredibly freeing as an actor. Because we have more time to rehearse and less pressure to end with a completely frozen version of the show, it allows more opportunity to really explore different options and to see how they work. The biggest challenge in the end may actually be trying to decide which version of the show works best! Or maybe it will be completely obvious. We’ll see.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER. WHAT HAVE YOU DISCOVERED DURING REHEARSALS?

I am having a lot of fun playing three different characters: a gay musical theater composer, his straight, eccentrically odd twin brother, and a robot. I have to thank Matt for writing these characters so specifically and with such distinct voices. It is the best kind of challenge to not only have to flesh out one or two, but three different characters in the same show!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE PIECE SO FAR?

I love the way the dialogue is written. It is so surprisingly funny in a very natural way. I can also really identify with the themes of trying to balance out one’s passion for their art with a romantic relationship.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING WITH APAC?

I love that everyone who works at APAC is so clearly passionate about the theater company and each specific piece that is produced. No one is in it for the money; everyone is in it for the creative process. I think that that spurs the best experience and the best results.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD?

I’m thrilled to be getting the chance to work with Tom Wojtunik again. He directed me in The Who’s Tommy at the Gallery Players a few years ago, but once was certainly not enough! I am a huge fan of his work, and I think he is an incredibly smart director who both supports and challenges his actors. He is a rare find!

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RESERVE YOUR SEATS

Love Trapezoid, a new musical comedy by Matt Schatz – An APAC Workshop
February 10 – 18, Fri-Sat at 8pm, Suggested Donation $10

Email to reserve: [email protected] (please put RSVP Love Trapezoid in the subject line)

Where: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
30-44 Crescent St (@30th Rd)
Astoria, NY 11102

Directions: Take the N/Q to 30th Avenue. Walk down 30th Ave toward the Trade Fair supermarket, past Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens. Turn left on Crescent Street, then right on 30th Rd. The entrance is the second set of red doors on your left. Street parking only.