[November 29, 2009] Artist profile: Jasmine Chang Tweet Nov 29, 2009 (The Bellingham Herald - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Jasmine Chang, 13, plays the title role in Bellingham Theatre Guild's production of "Bunnicula," Jon Klein's musical adaptation of the beloved children's book by Deborah and James Howe about a dog and a cat who use their sleuthing abilities to find out the truth about the strange goings-on about what happens when a family adopts a new pet -- a rabbit with fangs who seems to love sucking the juice out of vegetables. Curtain is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11; and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13 at the Guild playhouse, 1600 H St. Tickets are $11 adults, $9 seniors and students, $7 children. Call 733-1811 or go to bellinghamtheatre.guild.com for reservations or more information. Jasmine is an eighth-grader who attended Whatcom Middle School and now attends Bellingham High School since the fire at the middle school Nov. 5. Question: What's this show about? Answer: "Bunnicula" is about a dog named Harold and a cat named Chester. They happily live with the Monroe family until the night the Monroes bring home a mysterious new pet. That pet is Bunnicula. Bunnicula appears to be a normal rabbit, but Chester is suspicious. Could Bunnicula pose a threat to the Monroes? To the world? Q: Why did you audition? A: When I auditioned for this play, I didn't really think I'd get a part. My mom talked me into it, and I'm really glad she did. It's been a lot of fun getting to know the other actors and working with them onstage. Q: Would younger kids like it, or is it too scary? A: The show is a little spooky, but fun also. The music, special effects and costumes are great. It's a play that an audience of all ages can enjoy. Q: What other kinds of performance or onstage experiences have you had? Why do you like to perform? A: I haven't been in too many plays before. I've been in a couple of Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth productions and in 2004 I was in the Bellingham Theatre Guild's production of "Charlotte's Web." I love performing because it's so much fun to become the character, and go over the top with it. Q: Do you get stage fright? A: I always get a little nervous before performing, but I don't let it stop me from doing my best. When you're on stage you have to be your character, which helps a lot with stage fright. Q: What other things do you enjoy? A: I really love to write. In a way it's like performing because you can create your characters and really get into their mindsets. Q: Do you think you'll continue to be in performances as you get older? A: I'm definitely planning to keep performing. Theater is really great. I think it would be really fun to perform in "Cats" or "Chicago." Q: Do you have any idea what you'll want to do when you grow up? A: When I grow up, I'd like to write a couple of books and maybe move somewhere in Europe. Reach Margaret Bikman at [email protected] or 715-2273. To see more of The Bellingham Herald or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.bellinghamherald.com. Copyright (c) 2009, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For reprints, email [email protected], call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]