Ithaca College Theatre: What do you like about Ithaca College Theatre?

Kim Oria: That for the most part it's student run, we have the chance to learn from doing and we make wonderful theatre. 

ICT: What has been your favorite Ithaca College production?

KO: Hands down A Midsummer Summer Nights Dream  

ICT: What do you love about living in Ithaca?

KO: Everything! I’m from Chicago and being from a big city you don’t get to experience a community like Ithaca. The farmers market and gorge jumping on the weekends and sitting in the commons are all things that separate Ithaca from everywhere else. Ithaca is 10 miles surrounded by reality, it’s an escape from the hustle and bustle of a city. 

ICT: What are some impressions you have of Ithaca College Theatre?

KO: Professional quality, made possible by not only the professors and staff but also largely by the students. 

ICT: Sing me a line from your favorite musical.

KO:  “I got life, mother
         I got laughs, sister
         I got freedom, brother
         I got good times, man”

ICT: What are some of your hobbies?

KO:  Running, baking, teaching, and anything that involves my friends. 

ICT: What do you know about our guest artist series?

KO: IC brings in different artists to talk to students from every discipline in the theatre department. They try to bring in actors, directors, casting directors, theatre managers, playwrights, any one involved in theatre, we’ve probably had them. It’s a great opportunity to hear from individuals who have taken steps that we will all soon be taking. 

ICT: What guest artist would you like to see Ithaca bring in?

KO: I would love to have an artistic director come in and speak to us about their journey and experiences. 

ICT: What is your favorite spot around Ithaca?

KO: Buttermilk Falls 

ICT: Do you ever go see performances offered around the community?

KO: Yes! The Kitchen and The Hangar are constantly putting on phenomenal shows. Its great to get out and see theater from places other then IC. 

ICT: Are you a member of any clubs or sports teams or participate in any extracurricular activities?

KO: It’s hard to get out of the theatre but I am apart of a student run educational outreach initiative. We go into different schools and after school programs and teach theatre workshops. 

ICT: How do you avoid the drama inherently prevalent in the department?

KO: Stick to the people I trust and just walk away from any situation I don’t like. It’s easily avoidable! We’re all here to have fun. 

ICT: What do you do to relax from the stress of classes?

KO: Go for a run/hike outside, go off campus with my friends or sister forget about work and just laugh it off. 

ICT: Is there a little known fact about the department that you'd like to clue us in on?

KO: We’re a big family and you’ll always find a home among us. But you’ll only know the real secrets when you become a part of the family. 

ICT: How do you balance your theatre life with life outside the department?

KO: I make sure to get out of Dillingham and meet people who have nothing to do with the department. My roommate for two years was a Park student, she helped keep me grounded in the world outside the department. 

ICT: What kind of special programs do you think the department should offer (i.e. tips on finding apartments, resume help, audition tips)?

KO: I think interview tips would be great. A chance for us to go on mock interviews to see what we will come up against once we need to find jobs.