IN THE HOT SEAT:
DAPHNE GAINES
Company Member Profile
 Daphne’s work with ERS includes The Sound and the Fury, The Select and just last month, Ulysses at Symphony Space. Other work includes: Goethe’s Faust (Classic Stage Company), The Lily’s Revenge (Here Arts), The Three SIsters (Classical Theater of Harlem), Ruined (Denver Center), and A Raisin in the Sun (Geva Theater).
Worst job you ever had: I was a bartender in an old NYC bar that stayed open until 4am. I would have ZERO customers after 12:30am, but I had to keep the bar open for another 2-3 hours before I could close the bar. I was alone, bored to tears, exhausted, and scared when travelling home from the desolate area. It was my last bartending job.
Most surprising thing about you: I love to dress up for Halloween in bloody, gory costumes and makeup.
Any pets? I have a rescue – a 4-year old Labrador/Hound Mix named Mason. He’s family.
Left-handed or right? I’m right handed, but I used to practice writing with my left hand so I could be ambidextrous. I gave that up.
Which do you prefer french toast, pancakes, or waffles? Pancakes, all day!
Which do you prefer, cold weather or hot weather? I’m originally from Georgia. Bring on the heat, please!
Which do you prefer: classical music, jazz, or show tunes? My musical preferences totally depend on what I’m doing. Jazz for a bath, show tunes for a pick me up on a long drive, and classical music to study my lines.
What do you love about what you do? I’m always learning something new.
Favorite ERS show (whether you were involved with it or not): The Sound and the Fury. The utter fun and freedom to be so many characters in one show was thrilling.
Best thing about working with ERS: The creative process leaves all options on the table. It’s limitless and that’s inspiring. |
