This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bryant chapter.
Name: Devyn Oakes
Character: Kenickie
Year of Graduation: 2017
Major/Minor: Actuarial Mathematics Major, Finance Minor
HerCampus: What are your other involvements on campus?
Devyn: Member of Bryant Intramural Sports and the Actuarial Association
HC: Who is your biggest inspiration as an actor?
DO: Ryan Gosling
HC: What is your favorite thing about this cast?
DO:For this being my first time acting/singing in front of people, my cast mates are super supportive! They’ve only kicked me out of four rehearsals!
HC:What is your dream acting role?
DO:My spirit animal, Troy Bolton.
HC: Are you more of a T-Bird or a Pink Lady?
DO:Pink Lady in the streets, T-Bird in the sheets.
HC: Are you more like Danny at the beach or Danny back at school?
DO: I’m definitely a Beach Danny. I imagine Beach Danny likes long walks on the beach and puppies just as much as I do.
HC: What is your favorite scene in Grease?
DO: My favorite scene is definitely Greased Lightning! Come see the show to find out why!
HC: What is your favorite song in the musical?
DO: I love singing We Go Together because it has such a beautiful message and the lyrics really speak to me. “Chang-chang-changity chang shoo bop!”
HC:Which of your cast mates is most like the character that they’re portraying on stage?
DO: If we’re talking about Beach Danny, it’s definitely Will Tondo, but we’re not. Mikayla Ott plays her role as Patty Simcox so effortlessly that it has to be her. Her energy is super contagious and is so fun to share the stage with.
Grease will be preformed in Janikies on April 1st and 2nd at 7pm, as well as April 3rd at 2pm! Tickets will be for sale in the Roto this week for a discounted price, or can be purchased here! Tickets will also be available at the door! Please come out and support The Bryant Players!