These recent times have been some of the hardest challenges we've faced and as a community, it hit us pretty hard. However during these difficult times, here at Pocket Size Theatre, we wanted to spread a little positivity and share some peoples experiences because we are all in this together. Each day we'll be speaking to our friends in the industry to share their experiences with you all so take a read and see how people are getting through these hard times.
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
Rebecca Mendoza was most recently seen playing Tracy in the UK tour of Club Tropicana. Before that, she played the leading role of Tracy Turnblad in the UK touring production of Hairspray.
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
*Some information mentioned in this article may be out of date due to the progress of the current situation. Please keep that in mind when reading*
Rebecca Mendoza was most recently seen playing Tracy in the UK tour of Club Tropicana. Before that, she played the leading role of Tracy Turnblad in the UK touring production of Hairspray.
On Monday 16th March 2020, The Society of London Theatre announced the closure of all Theatres in London. This followed suit with regional venues. Where were you when you found out and what was your initial reaction?
I don’t remember where I was, but I remember being devastated for all of my friends currently working in shows, whether that be performers, stage management, technical team or wigs and wardrobe. I remember the buzz of everyone being concerned that some shows would close forever and there was a state of panic around on social media. However in the few days to come after the news it was so incredible to see the encouragement and supportiveness the industry had for each other. I always look on the positive side of life. So initially I was upset but hopeful for an all-mighty return when the theatre doors open to the public again.
