Dancing with Josh Hopkins

Image taken by Katie Christensen

Josh Hopkins, a Musical Theatre Major at Southern Utah University, is an amazing talent. We took a few minutes to sit down and ask him some questions about his latest production as Michael Evans in Dancing at Lughnasa, school, and everything else.

H: What is your favorite part of playing Michael?
J: The fluidity. Michael's thoughts are very to the point. He's logical and stresses the point that everything that happens on stage are his memories.

H: What makes this role challenging?
J: This is my second non-musical show that I've ever done. It is also hard to be present in the show when I don't directly interact with anyone.

H: What do you like about the show?
J: I love how the show highlights every type of family member you could possibly find in a family unit.

H: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
J: This is my Senior year at SUU, I am originally from Logan Utah, and I enjoy everything theatre. I love musicals, dancing, and sarcasm.

H: What has been your favorite shows that you've done here at SUU?
J: Chicago was a blast and I loved being in Bat Boy.

H: Is there anything you would say to any of the Freshmen in regards to doing theatre as your major?
J: DO THE WORK! Don't assume you can just feel it when you get out there. It's important to do the work.

This past summer Josh was one of the first members of the new program at SUU known as the Fellowship for the Utah Shakespeare Festival. We asked him if he had any advice for the next years Fellows. He advised that anyone who is accepted into the Fellowship program next year needs to make themselves known to the other members of the company. To put yourself out there in a good light.

Josh was last seen on stage as El Gallo in the Main Stage production of The Fantasticks. Dancing at Lughnasa will run November 5-8 and the 10th. Be sure to catch this amazing production.