Meet the Cast of "The Fisherman and His Wife": Fisherman and Isabel
September 30, 2014 12:00 AM
Haley Flanders
by Haley Flanders, dramaturg
Fisherman and His Wife is currently up and running on BYU's Nelke stage. To celebrate our production, we wanted to give you the chance to get to know the cast that is bringing this story to life. Check back over the next few days to meet the rest of these talented students.
Name: Brandon Luke Bringhurst
Character: The Fisherman
If you could have a supernatural helper, what would you have? I’ve always thought the Blue Fairy from Disney's Pinocchio would be awesome!
What would you wish for? The ability to be in several places at once.
What is the overall message of this play? True happiness doesn’t come from power or possession; it’s found in the home and the people we love.
What has this message taught you? We often want so many things, from our casual pleasures to our deepest desires. But I learned in this show that finding that happiness inside myself can become a rich treasure that neither money or magic can give.
What was your favorite part of working on this show? I learned so many techniques from our brilliant director (Nestor Bravo Goldsmith) that helped me develop this character and communicate emotion to the audience. That learning process was definitely my favorite part. Of course, none of it would be possible without this wonderful cast and production crew! I’ve really grown to love them so much!
Name: Lizzie Mickelsen
Character: Isabel (the fisherman's wife)
If you could have a supernatural helper, what would you have?A Fairy Godmother.
What would you wish for? A cure for cancer.
What is the overall message of this play? Be careful what you wish for.
What has this message taught you? Sometimes what we think will make us happy right now isn't what is best for us in the long run. Sometimes the things that will make us the most happy are the simple things we already have that we have forgotten to appreciate.
What was your favorite part of working on this show? This has been the hardest show I have ever been a part of; and I have loved every second of it! I can't pick just one favorite part! I have loved getting to know my castmates and being able to work with them. Building this show as a team with Nestor as our guide has truly been an incredible experience. This show has pushed me farther out of my comfort zone than I thought possible and I am so grateful for that. I will remember this show for the rest of my life.
During planning for Christmas Around the World, Jeanette reached out to people who had the opportunity to tour and represent the United States this summer. I had the opportunity to go to tour in Spain with American Rhythm and the opportunities we had to meet people and learn about their cultures and their experiences, were truly incredible. We were asked about our experiences with meeting other people and what it was like to share cultural gifts with them. These questions were used to get answers from dancers and their answers were in the videos and audio you will see and hear throughout the show. These are the more detailed versions of my personal answers.
Throughout our time in Spain we had the opportunity to meet so many people from all around the world. From Mexico, Poland, Bulgaria, and of course Spain, we were able to meet so many amazing people and make so many amazing connections. We didn’t all speak the same language, many of them didn’t speak English and we didn’t speak many of their languages. So relying on the power of song and dance, we were able to connect through different aspects.
Throughout my time in Spain over the summer with my folk dance team, I had the opportunity to meet so many people from all around the world. From Mexico, Poland, Bulgaria, and of course Spain, we were able to meet so many amazing people and make so many amazing connections. We didn’t all speak the same language, many of them didn’t speak English and we didn’t speak many of their languages. So relying on the power of song and dance, we were able to connect through different aspects.
