Follow the Cast: LADIES NIGHT

It's that time of the week again! We are showcasing our two lovely ladies in Machiavelli's "THE MANDRAKE". They play the mother and daughter duo of Sostrata and Lucrezia in this hilarious Italian comedy.


Cheyenne Pinson as "Lucrezia" (left) is being consolded

by her mother "Sostrata" played by Lucinda Johnston (right).



Name: Lucinda Johnston

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Alma Matter: Univeristy of Wisconsin - Milwaukee & University of Wisconsin - Stout
Last shows you were seen in: "Jake's Women" at Citadel Theatre
Favorite AROT Production: "Weapon of Mass Impact"

Character: Sostrata

Describe your character in 3 words: Whole -lotta-Strata!
Favorite part of the process so far: Arriving at the theatre.
Favorite line in the show: "No, that's not it."
Favorite Italian dish: Sophia Loren -- my idol!

Has your view of Machiavelli changed since you began working on this show?
No, I still have a crush on him.

Why should people come see this show?
How often do you get the chance to yuck it up over Machiavelli?




Cheyenne Pinson as "Lucrezia" kneels before

 the heavens before leaving for home with mother 

"Sostrata" played by Lucinda Johnston in the 

background. 



Name: Cheyenne Pinson

Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan
Alma Matter: Michigan State University
Last show you were seen in: Sketchbook with Collaboraction
Favorite AROT Production: This one!

Character: Lucrezia

Describe your character in 3 words: Smart and gullible.
Favorite part of the process so far: I love these initial rehearsals - talking, experimenting, and laughing a lot.
Favorite line in the show: "I have a false nose at home."
Favorite Italian dish: Spaghetti & meatballs, mmm.

Has your view of Machiavelli changed since you began working on this show?
I understand more about him each time - loving every new bit I get.

Why should people come see this show?
This cast is brilliantly funning. Watching rehearsal kills me - can't imagine how fabulous this show is going to be! I can't wait.