Name:
Katherine Scott
Hometown:
Holmdel, NJ
Age:
16
What made you interested in being part of the Project Girl Performance Collective?
I think Project Girl is fantastic way to work towards social changes through theatre. This is an extraordinary, unique group of powerful women who are making strides for a better future. I wanted to be a part of this because it is unlike anything I have ever done. I wanted to challenge myself as a writer and an actress and an artist. I wanted to help give a voice to girls in my generation. I wanted to learn from other girls and their experiences and share my own stories with them. I wanted to have a lot of fun. I wanted to have the chance to perform work that is important and poignant has the potential to make a difference in the world.
What have you learned/gained from being part of PGPC?
Being a part of PGPC has opened my eyes to how many different types of people there are in the world. It has shown me that you can never know everything about someone- each person has their own secret and their own story. PGPC has shown me that regardless of how different your background is or where you grew up is, everyone has dealt with their own pain. Being a part of PGPC, I have been amazed and blown away by the creativity and talent of these girls around me, and it has challenged me to push myself as an artist.
What has been your favorite part of working on "GirlPower: Survival ofthe Fittest?
My favorite part has been the stimulating conversations that leave me thinking about so many social issues, and so many things that need improvement in today's world. I leave each PGPC rehearsal with such a sense of empowerment and confidence and pride in what we are working on. Also, I have met so many unique, fun, awesome girls! It is so cool because we are all extremely different, and yet we all got along so easily from the very first rehearsal.
Is there anything that has been a challenge for you in working on"GirlPower: Survival of the Fittest"?
It was difficult finding the strength to share and talk about some personal issues, and hear others' personal stories that are very upsetting. However, because we found comfortability in one another, it became easier to be honest. This has been extremely challenging because I am not very confident in my abilities as a writer or as a creative mind. However, PGPC is pushing me to expand my creativity and be confident in the work I produce.
When/Why did you first become involved in theatre?
I have always loved performing. There is such a thrill found in entertaining others and sharing with an audience. I have always loved doing what I am passionate about onstage. I have performed as a dancer from the time I was 4 years old, but I first became really involved in theatre by doing school shows in grammar school. My sister was involved as stage manager/assistant director for her high school productions, and I went to see all of those shows and became very inspired. In 6th grade, I did my first community theatre production (playing "Thea", the female adaptation of the role "Theo" in "Pippin" because my sisters' friend was in the show, and they need a child to replace the boy who was supposed to be "Theo" but dropped out). This sparked my intense passion for theatre, and since then, I have tried to be open to every opportunity, and immerse myself in the art by learning as ,uch as I can about theatre.
What do you want to be when you "grow up"?
I want to be a Broadway performer. I would also love to be a choreographer/director. I am also very interested in dance/movement therapy, along with drama therapy. I would love to teach dance to kids with special needs.
What is your favorite subject in school?
I am fascinated by science, and I do very well in math/science. However, I love reading/writing, as well.
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