Company Interviews: David Mackett as Cymbeline
We asked David Mackett, who plays the title character in our production of Cymbeline, a few questions about himself, the company, and camping...
David Mackett as Cymbeline. Photo by Kyle Purcell.
Shakespeare BASH'd sets its productions in bars. What is the weirdest place you've performed?
I once cleaned urinals on Broadway. Does that count?
What's your favourite fairy tale?
The Princess Bride. No explanation needed.
What is your history with Shakespeare BASH'd?
This marks the tenth time I will have performed with BASH’d – having appeared in 7 productions and 2 staged readings. But this is my first time performing in the Junction City Music Hall. It’s also my first time working with Julia, as Director, since The Comedy of Errors – so that’s kind of exciting.
If you were running away into the woods, who would you take with you and why?
I guess my buddy, Gary. We’ve been wilderness canoeing and camping together for over 25 years, so that would make sense. Plus he has half my camping gear in his garage.
If your character were at Junction City Music Hall, what drink would they order?
Mulled Wine. Do they even serve Mulled Wine at the JCMH? Cymbeline just seems like a Mulled Wine kind of guy.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
A shot of Jameson’s and a beer.
Tell us about your most ridiculous camping experience.
The time I got caught canoeing in the pouring rain, after dark, in early October, trying to find the lone open campsite on Lake David in Killarney Provincial Park. It took a couple of days to warm up and dry out completely after that.
I once cleaned urinals on Broadway. Does that count?
What's your favourite fairy tale?
The Princess Bride. No explanation needed.
What is your history with Shakespeare BASH'd?
This marks the tenth time I will have performed with BASH’d – having appeared in 7 productions and 2 staged readings. But this is my first time performing in the Junction City Music Hall. It’s also my first time working with Julia, as Director, since The Comedy of Errors – so that’s kind of exciting.
If you were running away into the woods, who would you take with you and why?
I guess my buddy, Gary. We’ve been wilderness canoeing and camping together for over 25 years, so that would make sense. Plus he has half my camping gear in his garage.
If your character were at Junction City Music Hall, what drink would they order?
Mulled Wine. Do they even serve Mulled Wine at the JCMH? Cymbeline just seems like a Mulled Wine kind of guy.
What is your post-show drink of choice?
A shot of Jameson’s and a beer.
Tell us about your most ridiculous camping experience.
The time I got caught canoeing in the pouring rain, after dark, in early October, trying to find the lone open campsite on Lake David in Killarney Provincial Park. It took a couple of days to warm up and dry out completely after that.