"Nuncrackers" cast profile: Lola Hassan-Adams

"Nuncrackers" opens tomorrow night at the Vam York Theater to spread some holiday cheer! First up on Santa's list (naughty or nice? you decide!) is Lola Hassan-Adams, who plays Sister Robert Anne!

GCP Girl: Tell me about some of your previous shows.
LH: I've been doing shows at GCP since 2000 and have been everything from Random Chorus Member #5, a tree, Rizz, a queen on a power trip, and a man!

GCP Girl: Tell me about your character in "Nuncrackers."
LH: I play Sister Robert Anne from Brooklyn, New York. The street-smart, wisecracking troublemaker, NOTHING like myself at all! She is a bit rough around the edges, but has a heart of gold.

GCP Girl: What is your favorite scene in the show?
LH: MY favorite scene is Sister Julia. However, Robert Anne's favorite scene without a doubt is when she gets to have the stage during "All I want for Christmas." Performing is her lifelong dream, you realize.

GCP Girl: What is your favorite holiday tradition and why?
LH: Reading "The Night Before Christmas" to my little sister Megan. I do it every year.

GCP Girl: How is this show different from others you've done?
LH: Time and space. Doing a Christmas show, you have a longer rehearsal time, less time in the theater, and less time for an actual performance. After doing "Peter Pan" for five weeks, this two-week run should be interesting!

GCP Girl: What do you want everyone to know about "Nuncrackers"?
LH: It's a fun, warmhearted, cheesy Christmas show. Perfect for this time of year and fun for all ages.

GCP Girl: What does community theatre mean to you?
LH: It means SO much! To those of us in the show and people who come and see our shows. It's about new experiences, family, and local arts. It's a wonderful place to be and be a part of.

GCP Girl: Tell me something about yourself you'd like everyone to know!
LH: I am a notary AND an Ordained Minister!

So what do you think – does Lola get a gift or a lump of coal? ;-) I know what I want for the holidays...I want you to see "Nuncrackers"! Hurry and get your tickets at Book Gallery West. The show only runs for two weeks!

xo xo GCP Girl