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| Paulette Oliva portrays Ms. Lionetti in Barbicide |
Paulette Oliva, who plays Ms. Lionetti and the Beggar Woman in Barbicide,
sat down with us for a brief Q&A:
What is your character all about?
“Mrs. Lionetti, is teetering on the verge of being an "old maid" - or more appropriately in Italian -"zitella". From a very young age - she was either babysitting for her "slow" younger brother, or working alongside her parents at their restaurant. Never married, and plodding through her dull and hapless life, she survives by operating a pizza parlor - controlled primarily by the mob. She escapes from her troubles at the movies, or with soap operas. Her social life consists of driving distant aging relatives to the beauty salon. Alone in the world, and resigned to her lot in life - things begin to spice up a bit, when a mysterious stranger enters her pizza shop. Desparate for companionship, she concocts a storied version of past events to suit her situation. Things begin to unravel quickly....”
Without giving anything away, What is your favorite moment in Barbicide?
“The shave-off!”
What is the biggest discovery you have made during this production?
“With limited space, and functional props only - I am amazed how this play truly relies on the actors' ability to breathe life into every moment of this piece - to the point where an audience will not feel the least bit "under-served" in terms of production values - quite the opposite...the words seem richer, the moments are more profound, and the audience is more engaged. The magic of theatre - period.”
What has been one of your most memorable moments working on this piece?
“I have a feeling it is yet to come.... because every time I think a moment is memorable, it gets trumped by the NEXT memorable moment.... it's about the process for me, the journey....and the collection of many memorable moments.”
What is your favorite drink?
“Grey Goose Vodka...on the rocks, no fruit, olives, or other distractions.......”
What is your favorite food?
“Potato Chips (is that a food group?)”
What is your current obsession?
“Driving with the top down. Um, that would be my CAR top down.”
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
“I don't smoke or gamble - and Vodka's not a vice, YET. Did I mention Potato Chips??”
What is one thing you waste too much money on?
“Coffee at Dunkin.”
What is one activity you waste too much time doing?
“I get lost in Tumblr and Pinterest.........”
What in the world most thrills you?
“Singing "Rose's Turn" to a sold out audience.”
What is your personal motto?
“Don't wait - do it now - life is too short.”
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