Holly Cannon
Q&A with long-term theatre substitue.
1. Tell us about yourself!
I am a recent Harding Graduate of Theatre and Children’s and Family Ministry who lives in Searcy with my husband and puppy. I love all things Disney and am a Christmas fanatic. I grew up in Cookeville, Tennessee, and started theatre at a very young age. In high school I worked with a professional theatre as an actor/singer. My whole family has worked in performing arts in some capacity. My husband is a light designer and professional rigger, my dad does sound design and set construction, my mom is a seamstress and my little sister works backstage with fly systems. I was always drawn to performance and design. Working with kids was another huge passion but for years I didn’t know how to tie the two types of work together professionally.
2. How did you come to be at CAC?
One of my professors was contacted and recommended me to Mrs. Thomas. It was an answer to prayer that the timing added up and we were able to collaborate in preparation for the spring semester.
3. What are you looking forward to the most about directing The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet this spring?
Getting to know the kids. This script is so fun and engaging that I hope it can bring joy to everyone who comes in contact with it. When you are able to work on a piece you enjoy, like Dr. Seuss, it makes the process that much more exciting. Theatre is such a unique opportunity where you get to develop personal technique in stage craft, but you also get to work with people that you might never get to know otherwise. It’s something that cannot be recreated, like a snapshot in time.
