Company Interviews: Cara Pantalone as Mistress Overdone, Froth, and Abhorson
We asked Cara Pantalone, who plays Mistress Overdone, Froth, and Abhorson in our production of Measure for Measure, a few questions about herself, her history with this play, and her drink preferences...
Cara Pantalone as Mistress Overdone. Photo by Kyle Purcell.
Have you been in a production of Measure for Measure before?
I have!! Last year I was in Thought For Foods production of Measure for Measure. Thought for Food did it with an all female cast. Set in a cabaret. So it was a completely different take.
I find myself laughing, smiling and engaged in every scene during rehearsals like it’s my first time hearing the words. That is one of my favourite things about theatre the same story told in a different way changes words entirely. Although the themes the end product is completely different.
What neighbourhood of Toronto do you live in?
I live in the Lawrence Park area. Best thing about my area is the parks and green spaces close by. I have two dogs so this comes in handy. Also we are getting a Maker Pizza so double score.
(Fist pump)
If your character were at Junction City Music Hall, what drink would they order?
Well Froth and Mistress probably would both go for the ale. Abhorson maybe a Bloody Mary. Or sex on the beach( she’s sheltered)
What's your take on prunes? Yes? No? How would you prepare them?
Dried and straight from the bag.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
Craft Beer. Anything from collective arts, radical road, Henderson’s, kichesippi, Beaus... basically I’ll try anything. Oh and I wouldn’t turn down a bourbon.
Favourite pop culture nun:
Sister Jean. Can she come do the pre show warm up?
I have!! Last year I was in Thought For Foods production of Measure for Measure. Thought for Food did it with an all female cast. Set in a cabaret. So it was a completely different take.
I find myself laughing, smiling and engaged in every scene during rehearsals like it’s my first time hearing the words. That is one of my favourite things about theatre the same story told in a different way changes words entirely. Although the themes the end product is completely different.
What neighbourhood of Toronto do you live in?
I live in the Lawrence Park area. Best thing about my area is the parks and green spaces close by. I have two dogs so this comes in handy. Also we are getting a Maker Pizza so double score.
(Fist pump)
If your character were at Junction City Music Hall, what drink would they order?
Well Froth and Mistress probably would both go for the ale. Abhorson maybe a Bloody Mary. Or sex on the beach( she’s sheltered)
What's your take on prunes? Yes? No? How would you prepare them?
Dried and straight from the bag.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
Craft Beer. Anything from collective arts, radical road, Henderson’s, kichesippi, Beaus... basically I’ll try anything. Oh and I wouldn’t turn down a bourbon.
Favourite pop culture nun:
Sister Jean. Can she come do the pre show warm up?