Company Interviews: Aubree Erickson as Oliver
We asked Aubree Erickson, who plays Oliver in our production of As You Like It, a few questions about herself, the play, and poetry...
Aubree Erickson as Oliver. Photo by Kyle Purcell.
Have you been in a production of As You Like It before?
I was once the assistant to the director (not to be confused with assistant director) for a teens version of A.Y.L.I. in my home town. But this is my first professional Shakespeare and first time working with Shakespeare BASH'd and I couldn't have imagined a more enjoyable group of humans to be working with!
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
How easy it was to make Oliver a woman. In that Shakespeare has created dynamic characters regardless of gender.
What is your favourite forest or type of forest?
Boreal. Though I'm partial to a good rainforest now and again.
Who is your favourite pro wrestler?
The Rock. He's adorable.
Did you ever write love poetry?
I write love haikus,
mostly to my paramour,
sometimes to my friends.
What is your favourite 1960's love song?
Anything from the 60's is my jam! I'm particularly fond of girl groups from the 60's and of course, The Beatles.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
KOMBUCHA!!!
I was once the assistant to the director (not to be confused with assistant director) for a teens version of A.Y.L.I. in my home town. But this is my first professional Shakespeare and first time working with Shakespeare BASH'd and I couldn't have imagined a more enjoyable group of humans to be working with!
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
How easy it was to make Oliver a woman. In that Shakespeare has created dynamic characters regardless of gender.
What is your favourite forest or type of forest?
Boreal. Though I'm partial to a good rainforest now and again.
Who is your favourite pro wrestler?
The Rock. He's adorable.
Did you ever write love poetry?
I write love haikus,
mostly to my paramour,
sometimes to my friends.
What is your favourite 1960's love song?
Anything from the 60's is my jam! I'm particularly fond of girl groups from the 60's and of course, The Beatles.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
KOMBUCHA!!!