Over the coming days, we’ll be highlighting some of the crazy characters who are appearing in this summer’s production of SPAMALOT! Keep checking back to learn more about some of the different actors in the cast!
This Memorial Day, we bring you an entertaining interview with Dave Rosencrans and his Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale! Yes, that stuff really does exist!
Q: What role(s) do you have in SPAMALOT?
A: I’m thrilled to be playing a Finnish Fish Juggler named Sven KalaKuiskaus, which is of course, Finnish for Sven, the Fish Whisperer, a French mime, one of the many knights who show up throughout the show, the towering and feared Knight who says “Ni!” and lastly, Lancelot’s determined and faithful coconut toting servant, Concorde!
Q: When you aren’t onstage, what do you do?
A: Well right now I’m working towards a nursing degree! I’ve just finished a semester at IUPUI after several years at IVY Tech, and am waiting to hear back (fingers crossed!). I am also the full time Document Manager and a Scheduler for Northside ENT, in Carmel! We also work hand in hand with an audiology clinic, allergy department, and a voice therapy specialist. As a performer, it’s wonderful to work in an environment where I can be educated on how to care for my voice! On a personal note, I would like to thank Performance Voice Solutions and Total Hearing Solutions for their financial contributions to SPAMALOT!
Q: You’re a BOBDIREX show veteran at this point, what keeps you coming back?
A: That’s simple, it’s fun! Bob has been a dear friend to me for years, and whenever there is a chance to work alongside him I consider it a privilege. He makes the stage and rehearsal spaces a safe and fun environment to explore talents and highlight strengths in the performer… and that is something special. Bob’s sense of humor is another reason I can’t stay away! He and I can crack jokes on the fly, and I love being able to learn new material from him and apply it to roles!
Q: If you could have any actor or other famous person’s career, whose would it be & why?
A: That’s a toughie, I don’t think I could choose just one person! I love older television shows and movies! Carol O’Connor & Jean Stapleton related to the masses in All in the Family by keeping you laughing, but also tugging at your heartstrings, Mel Brooks’ writing, timing and style are just plain entertaining, and he isn’t afraid to push the limits, and of course that band of British friends that became famous for their own brand of hilarity, the Monty Python guys! The list could go on and on, I’d love a big mesh up of all their careers!
Q: After SPAMALOT, what’s next on your calendar?
A: Well, I’ve really neglected the summer home and the villa lately, and the yacht certainly won’t sail itself. I’ll probably try to catch up on that kind of stuff. I should probably go to work and school and the occasional luncheon with Harbin- he promised to teach the cast how to crochet so maybe we’ll all make a blanket or something.
SPAMALOT opens on June 14th – Tickets available now!
