Abigail Breslin recently chatted with Playbill.com about how she prepares each day to star as Helen Keller in Broadway’s The Miracle Worker!
In the Morning:
When I wake up in the morning I eat cereal on the couch and cuddle with my dog for a bit before heading off to the gym for a quick run. I like to get to the gym before going to the theatre to get my energy up. After the gym, I head home for a quick shower and then I’m off to the theatre!
Afternoon:
They would like us get to the theatre on time for rehearsals, so I try to arrive early so I can always be on time. Heading towards the theatre, it’s hard to believe I’m really on Broadway! This is the ultimate New York experience. I am both really nervous and tremendously excited. I really want the audience to enjoy the show and to honor the memory of Helen Keller. Helen is such an inspiration to me. She is an American heroine and I am more than honored to have the opportunity to play her. It has been hard playing a character with no text and to be purely physical, but she had such a huge personality, so I have a lot to draw from. The cast has also been so supportive. Matthew [Modine] has been amazing. He’s collaborative and funny. It is very hard to feel any stress around him because he is such a positive person.
Our rehearsals last from 1 PM to 5:30 PM and then we have a dinner break until 7 PM. I’m having so much fun trying different restaurants in the theatre district! Right now my favorites are Tony’s and The Palm.
Showtime:
To prepare for the show I do my own makeup for each performance. I have someone help me with my hair as I am wearing a wig in the show. After my makeup and hair is done, the dresser comes and helps me get dressed. I have about three outfit changes during the performance. I have had so much fun during rehearsals and my first preview that I cannot wait for opening night! I’m excited, nervous, overwhelmed, and humbled all at once!
Sounds exciting!
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