Meet the Cast

By Michaella Afoa, Renee Prouting, Sienna Kinch, Juli | Posted: Tuesday October 26, 2021

The Casebrook Production, “Mata’s Wish” has been a rocking show over the first week of term four.

Casebrook had the privilege to have many volunteers to be a part of the cast. We caught up with the main cast, Ari/Koro, Ruby/Mata, and Jessica/Nan. We asked them a few questions.

What was it like being a main part of the cast?

Ari: I had a daunting feeling at first but I got used to it.

Jessica: I found it fun because I got to interact with the cast members.

Ruby: Nerve wracking.

What was your favourite scene?

Ari: Tupuārangi.

Jessica: My favourite scene was when I got to say “Sheesh!”

Ruby: The last one.

What were you thinking when you were on stage?

Ari: It was nerve wracking at first but when I talked I got used to it.

Jessica: I was saying “It will be over soon” in my head. I was nervous and I was repeating my lines in my head.

Ruby: Getting all my words right.

Did you ever get nervous on stage?

Ari: Yes, I was shaking a lot backstage.

Jessica: Yes, every time I went on stage.

Ruby: Yeah.

Did you ever feel embarrassed about your costume?

Ari: Not too much, some people said that I fit my character really well.

Jessica: No, I thought it was funny that I could play as an old person.

Ruby: A little bit.

Did you ever doubt yourself?

Ari: At first I was a little skeptical but I became quite confident afterwards.

Jessica: I did but after I got used to it and it got better.

Ruby: No, not really.