The "Brat Pack", left to right: Taylor Abrahams, Katherine Sokol, Erica Trykowski, Kaytiln Cook. They will perform in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" opening April 19 at the Cannon Centre.
Members of the cast frame a performer during one musica scene.
This will be the first full production performed at the Cannon Centre.
Two children find the best seat in the Cannon Centre is stage front.
A parent was asked why the moniker “Brat Pack”. “Because they are girls and they are brats. They’ve been called that for a while. They are all really good kids.”
Taylor’s character’s name is “Mustard Seed”, Katherine is “Quince”, the manager of a boys band, Erica is “Snout”, a drummer as part of the boys band, and Kaytiln is a servant in an ensemble.
They will perform in the first full production of a Greer Cultural Arts play that is held at the Cannon Centre. The show features music, dance and comedy.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will run for two weekends, April 19-21 and 26 and 28. Friday and Saturday performances are 7 p.m. and Sundays are 2 p.m. Tickets are adults $15, students/seniors $12 and children under 5 are $7. The Cannon Centre is at 204 Cannon Street.
The “Brat Pack” gathered for a quick question and answer session before rehearsal Tuesday.
What does it feel like acting in front of a crowd?
Taylor: It feels good entertaining everybody.
Katherine: It makes me feel good.
Erica: Before the show backstage, I’m nervous. Once it starts I’m excited.
Kaytiln: I feel more natural performing.
What’s the hardest part learning a new production – singing, lines or acting roles?
Taylor: Singing. You have to learn all of the song first. And then when you practice you must remember what part goes with the (scene) you are rehearsing.
Erica: Dancing is hard. If you’re not rehearsing you must practice so you can remember your part.
Kaytiln: When you’re dancing if one person messes up, then everybody is off.
What’s a tough crowd like? Have you ever been booed?
Taylor: No. We don’t get booed (giggles). Sometimes it’s like, OK, we did all that to entertain you, and that’s all we get (girls laughing).
The “Brat Pack” was summoned to rehearsals.