Meet The Cast: Jared Nell
Jared Nell is honored to be a part of another show with Tympanic after his tour de force in Ozma and Harriet. After graduating from Southern Illinois University (the real one), he spent two years in St. Louis before taking the scenic I-55 North to Chicago to pursue his dream of one day appearing in the first act of a show at The Side Project. Unfortunately it seems he will have to continue the fight for that dream. Favorite roles include Renzo in The Green Bird, Angelo in Comedy of Errors, Alex in A Clockwork Orange, and Steve in Ozma and Harriet. He'd like to thank Dan and Tim for the opportunity and Obama for…well, he knows.
Which show/part are you in?
I play Gary Nitropower in Deer Callers (last name pending playwright approval)
If you met your character in real life would you be their friend? Why/why not?
Honestly I probably already am. He is very relatable and not too different from my existing friends. I think it is easy to empathize with him, and I understand his problems, his priorities, his tactics and even his mistakes.
If the world ended tomorrow what would you do with your day today?
I would probably sleep. I need to conserve my energy so I can start out my next life well rested, because who knows what I'll be? What if im a warrior or soldier of some kind? If im exhausted then ill be dragging ass during battle and no way am I being that guy. Also I have a $2 off coupon for quiznos that I would have to use before its no good.
What aspect of this project are you most excited for?
I'm looking forward to the subtle changes and character growth that happen when the scripts are set down. Big casts are always lots of fun but Ive always been a fan of working with one or two other actors when the characters' relationships and problems are deep rooted and the stakes are so high.
Tell us two truths and a lie
I realized my calling in theater by playing the mouse at Chuck E Cheese during high school
I can stop eating frosted flakes whenever I choose to stop. But it will be MY choice, no one elses
I hate Paul E. Martinez
EXTINCTION FANTASIES: two apocalyptic romances
by Daniel Caffrey
directed by Timothy Bambara and Jamie Bragg
July 4th through July 18th
Sundays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 9:00pm
The Side Project (1439 W. Jarvis Ave.)
For tickets and more information, visit www.tympanictheatre.org
Thanks for reading!
Susan