October 31, 2017 By Rachel Jones Comments are Off
By Amanda Grohowski
After a hop-skip-and-a-jump of 3,661 miles, Caroline Strang is now in Gainesville, Fla., charming audiences at the Hippodrome Theatre as Jo in “The Legend of Georgia McBride.” But, believe it or not, Strang was not always an actress nor was she used to the pounding heat of Florida.
Strang was born and raised in the chilly town of Fairbanks, Alaska. Her first exposure to acting was in her hometown church, where she used to participate in plays. Despite her natural attraction to acting, her parents did not allow Strang to participate in any shows outside of her church.
Her mom thought theatre people were “wicked,” to which Strang teasingly agrees is true.
So, Strang pursued singing instead, which she says has always been her long-time passion. Strang even thought at one point that she was going to be a Christian popstar.
Strang started her undergraduate studies of opera at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, but later transferred to Western Connecticut State University to finish her degree. After vocal nodes forced her – at least temporarily – to abandon singing full time,
Strang decided to take a few acting classes before graduation to keep herself busy.
This fateful pursuit of acting led Strang to discover a whole new side of herself and a new world of vulnerability and emotion altogether. She went on to pursue a master’s degree in acting at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she simultaneously was able to work herself back up to a healthy vocal state to be able to sing again.
During her graduate studies, Strang acted in a variety of plays, ranging from light-hearted comedies to emotionally-turbulent dramas.
But Strang says some of the most impactful roles she’s ever played are those that challenge society’s perspective and portrayal of race.
Strang says that she now understands that every time she is in a show, “Race is an element.”
Even as Jo in “Georgia McBride,” she feels empowered to take the stage as the only black (and female!) cast member.
Strang praises Jo’s unapologetic nature, which she says challenges many antiquated stereotypes of women. Strang believes Jo’s struggle to keep her life balanced is very relatable and will be to many women that come see the play.
“For Jo, she has to be strong, black and independent and still deal with the realities of life, like paying rent and working hard toward a relationship with Casey,” says Strang.
Strang says she is excited for everyone to see “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” a play that she feels does a great job casting and portraying people of color and differing gender identities.
Come see Strang take the Hippodrome Mainstage alongside a talented cast in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” through Nov. 5.
Visit thehipp.org/georgiamcbride for tickets or call the box office at 352-375-4477.
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december, 2019
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
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When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
11dec8:00 pm11:00 pmImprov Comedy Night
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos! Gainesville’s MUST
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos!
Gainesville’s MUST SEE Improv Comedy Teams take over the Cinema at The Hippodrome! Come ready to laugh and enjoy these talented improvisers!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
12dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
13dec6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
14dec3:00 pm5:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
14dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
15dec3:30 pm5:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
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