B.F.A. Acting major Patrick Prudent '08 answers some questions to provide a glimpse into the life of an IC theatre student.
Ithaca Theatre: What do you like about Ithaca College Theatre?
Patrick Prudent: I love the fact that we are one huge family. Upperclassmen are
always there to support all the underclassmen and vice versa. The faculty is there for YOU. I also love
the one on one attention you’ll receive as a performance major.
IT: What are some impressions you have of Ithaca College Theatre?
PP: That we are all one hell of a talented group of artists.
IT: What has been your favorite Ithaca College production?
PP: Favorite? Favorite to see, hands down, was Seussical my freshmen year
and Burn This was my favorite show to be a part of so far.
IT: What do you love about living in Ithaca?
PP: All the hippies? No, seriously, it’s beautiful here!
IT: What do you know about our guest artist series?
PP: I know that they try to get famous/important people to come in, in order to
motivate and inspire the students.
IT: What guest artist would you like to see Ithaca bring in?
PP: I can't really choose necessarily but I would love it to be someone who is dealing with the business now! Not someone who’s been through it in the past because things change out there and it would be great to know what’s new about the business today.
IT: What kind of special programs do you think the department should offer? (ie. tips on finding apartments, resume help, audition tips)
PP: Resume help would be cool. Workshops that focus towards knowing the business side of theatre today would be great. Honestly, the more workshops the better.
IT: What is your favorite spot around Ithaca?
PP: Stewart Park. Sitting on a bench looking out at the water.
IT: Do you ever go to see performances offered around the community?
PP: Of course! It’s always good to support the Hangar and the Kitchen theatres.
IT: Are you a member of any clubs or sports teams or participate in any extracurricular activities?
PP: I wish I actually had the time but no. I do have a job though! I work at Moosewood restaurant.
IT: How do you avoid the drama inherently prevalent in the department?
PP: Drama? We have that in a theatre department?! Drama is whatever YOU make it out to be and it is so easy to avoid - it just takes a moment to realize how much you can avoid dramatic confrontations. Drama is rude and it just wastes time, why would I want to do that?!
IT: What do you do to relax from the stress of classes?
PP: Music is my getaway. Then after that, talking to my mommy.
IT: What are some of your hobbies?
PP: Besides theatre in general… Unlike most male theatre majors I’m into sports. No offense guys. Being a Florida boy, I love to watch The Florida Gators dominate. And I love soccer. Besides that, jet skiing, reading (especially Harry Potter books) and shopping.
IT: Is there a little known fact about the department that you'd like to clue us in on?
PP: We’re some of the wildest people you’ll ever meet?
IT: How do you balance your theatre life with life outside of the department?
PP: I try to balance it by calling my friends and family back home whenever I get the chance. The theatre people are around each other so much; it’s nice to check back in with other people that I don’t get to always see.
IT: Sing me a line from your favorite musical.
PP: Well…right now it’s a toss up between…
“Morning time, Evening time, Summer time and Winter time…” –Porgy &
Bess.
AND
“Till we reach that day…” –Ragtime
