Joelle getting her kicks at rehearsal |
As a company member, Joelle believes that “my
role is to introduce depth to each scene in which I appear.
I particularly enjoy my ensemble role in Legally Blonde because of all of
the amazing dance numbers. Any time I get to perform this many high energy
dance routines, I'm there!”
Joelle commitment to dance is admirable given that she has had numerous
foot and knee surgeries, but she admits that “the only real challenge for me
has been Whipped into Shape – it's hard to re-learn how to jump rope as an
adult!” Her other roles in the show include Harvard Student, Hair Affair
Cashier, and Court Stenographer.
Beyond the dancing, Joelle really enjoys being
in Legally Blonde because, as she says, “I love the ‘girl power’ theme of the show.
I 100% support the message that
women need to take control of their own destinies and not rely on a man to give
them the life they desire. Don't get me wrong -- I love my husband Jeff but at
the end of the day it's very empowering to know that I'm with him because I
WANT to be and not because I HAVE to be. It's a message I've tried
to instill in my daughters even from their current young ages (Alexandra
8, and Nicolette 5).”
Despite being a sure-footed dancer, Joelle kind
of stumbled into acting after completing her MBA from Wayne State in 2010. As an incentive to get through the
rigorous academic program, she promised herself that upon graduation, she'd do
something “just because I love it.”
As she tells it, “I had no idea that community theater would be that
outlet for me, but a well-timed wrong turn on 12 Mile had me staring at the
marquee announcing Gypsy auditions at the Barn. I have been hooked ever
since!” Joelle performs
about one show a year and has also played Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray with
the Park Players in Detroit and an ensemble role in The Producers at the
Dearborn Players Guild.
The Farmington
Players' production of Legally Blonde,
the Musical is sponsored by TruVista Wealth Advisors. The show opens April 26 and runs through
May 18. Tickets can be purchased online at www.farmingtonplayers.org or
by calling the box office at 248-553-2955.
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