1. Describe what Paradoja Studios means to you.
- To me, Paradoja Studios is not a physical thing but more of a mentality or way of life. It is all about the love of each other and the love of the art. It is a group of people that are willing to move mountains to help each other and share their talents with the community.
2. How long have you been a member of the Paradoja family?
- I have been a member of the Paradoja family I like to think (unofficially) since the show Vice Versa in 2012 when I was a first time audience member. However, in January of 2014 I contributed for the first time in the show Monster Men and Wicked Women.
3. What sets Paradoja Studios apart from other groups?
- Paradoja Studios is different from other groups because the end product isn’t always what matters. Of course, a perfect show would be wonderful, however, it is understood that it is not always possible. The objective is to entertain but also learn. To learn as a group from our mistakes, errors, and enjoyments.
4. What has it been like to see Paradoja Studios grow, develop and change over the past few years?
- I have seen a number of people come and go through the productions that I have both witnessed and been a part of. It is really remarkable to see how the studio has grown and expanded its members that would never been expected to join (like me).
5. What have you learned from Paradoja so far?
- I have an immense amount not only about myself, but many of my closest friends and family. Paradoja Studios gave me a chance, that I thought would never occur. Paradoja has taught me to be more humble, confident and positive. Since joining the group, I have continued to develop myself, both personally and professionally.
6. What does it feel like to be apart of this group? Have you experienced anything like this before?
- I have never experienced anything like this before. I have never seen a more cohesive groups of misfits before. We are all from different groups and involved in so much yet we still work extremely well together and have great productions.
7. What have you learned from Paradoja so far?
- I have learned so much so far from Paradoja. I have learned not only more about acting and how to expand my horizons as a performer but I also have learned a lot more about myself and who I am as a person.
8. What is the rehearsal/meeting process like?
- The rehearsal process is interesting. It definitely isn’t what would be seen as normal to the regular person but it is effective. The thing is that these are skit shows, so it’s a bit easier to have rehearsals when people can’t be at rehearsals. It also can be a little confusing when it comes to actually being there because there can be so many different things going on at once. Overall, our rehearsals always end with progress made which is what rehearsals are there for.
9. How did you get started with Paradoja?
- I got started with Paradoja by first going to the shows, the first one being Vice Versa. I loved going and watching my best friends on stage. Then I got a mysterious message from Mike Pagano asking if I wanted to be a part of the upcoming show, Moster Men and Wicked Women!
10. Are you a member of the cast or crew?
- I am mainly a member of the cast but always helping out with crew, since that is what I did in High School.
11. If you look back to when you first joined Paradoja, do you think Paradoja Studios turned in to what you thought it was going to?
- I never exactly expected Paradoja Studios to grow into what it is today but at the same time, I never really doubted that it could happen either.
12. What are you looking to get out of the Paradoja experience?
- I am looking to just have fun out of this entire experience. Life can be so stressful and hectic, its nice to have something to focus on that is purely enjoyment.
13. What do you think of Mike Pagano? What have you learned from him personally and professionally?
- Mike Pagano is one of the greatest people I have ever met. He is so open with what he loves. His determination and passion to complete everything that he sets his mind to is just inspiring. He has taught me that no matter what I do, to not let the critics and people get me down and just pursue whatever the hell I want to.
- To me, Paradoja Studios is not a physical thing but more of a mentality or way of life. It is all about the love of each other and the love of the art. It is a group of people that are willing to move mountains to help each other and share their talents with the community.
2. How long have you been a member of the Paradoja family?
- I have been a member of the Paradoja family I like to think (unofficially) since the show Vice Versa in 2012 when I was a first time audience member. However, in January of 2014 I contributed for the first time in the show Monster Men and Wicked Women.
3. What sets Paradoja Studios apart from other groups?
- Paradoja Studios is different from other groups because the end product isn’t always what matters. Of course, a perfect show would be wonderful, however, it is understood that it is not always possible. The objective is to entertain but also learn. To learn as a group from our mistakes, errors, and enjoyments.
4. What has it been like to see Paradoja Studios grow, develop and change over the past few years?
- I have seen a number of people come and go through the productions that I have both witnessed and been a part of. It is really remarkable to see how the studio has grown and expanded its members that would never been expected to join (like me).
5. What have you learned from Paradoja so far?
- I have an immense amount not only about myself, but many of my closest friends and family. Paradoja Studios gave me a chance, that I thought would never occur. Paradoja has taught me to be more humble, confident and positive. Since joining the group, I have continued to develop myself, both personally and professionally.
6. What does it feel like to be apart of this group? Have you experienced anything like this before?
- I have never experienced anything like this before. I have never seen a more cohesive groups of misfits before. We are all from different groups and involved in so much yet we still work extremely well together and have great productions.
7. What have you learned from Paradoja so far?
- I have learned so much so far from Paradoja. I have learned not only more about acting and how to expand my horizons as a performer but I also have learned a lot more about myself and who I am as a person.
8. What is the rehearsal/meeting process like?
- The rehearsal process is interesting. It definitely isn’t what would be seen as normal to the regular person but it is effective. The thing is that these are skit shows, so it’s a bit easier to have rehearsals when people can’t be at rehearsals. It also can be a little confusing when it comes to actually being there because there can be so many different things going on at once. Overall, our rehearsals always end with progress made which is what rehearsals are there for.
9. How did you get started with Paradoja?
- I got started with Paradoja by first going to the shows, the first one being Vice Versa. I loved going and watching my best friends on stage. Then I got a mysterious message from Mike Pagano asking if I wanted to be a part of the upcoming show, Moster Men and Wicked Women!
10. Are you a member of the cast or crew?
- I am mainly a member of the cast but always helping out with crew, since that is what I did in High School.
11. If you look back to when you first joined Paradoja, do you think Paradoja Studios turned in to what you thought it was going to?
- I never exactly expected Paradoja Studios to grow into what it is today but at the same time, I never really doubted that it could happen either.
12. What are you looking to get out of the Paradoja experience?
- I am looking to just have fun out of this entire experience. Life can be so stressful and hectic, its nice to have something to focus on that is purely enjoyment.
13. What do you think of Mike Pagano? What have you learned from him personally and professionally?
- Mike Pagano is one of the greatest people I have ever met. He is so open with what he loves. His determination and passion to complete everything that he sets his mind to is just inspiring. He has taught me that no matter what I do, to not let the critics and people get me down and just pursue whatever the hell I want to.
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