PhotosPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Sister Act With Caesar SamayoaEver wonder about the routine of a Broadway actor on one of those grueling two-performance days? Caesar Samayoa, who is featured as thug Pablo in the Broadway production of Sister Act, offers Playbill.com readers an exclusive look behind the scenes at a recent day at the theatre.
By
Matthew Blank
August 31, 2011
Armed with a digital camera, Samayoa takes us through his day, from morning wakeup to journey home and everything in between. He shows off some daily rituals, conducts a tour of the theatre and introduces the numerous people who make the show happen eight times a week.
Enjoy a day with the nuns, gangsters and cops of Sister Act, through the lens of Caesar Samayoa:
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Sister Act With Caesar Samayoa
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Sister Act With Caesar Samayoa
Caesar Samayoa, currently appearing as thug Pablo in the Broadway production of Sister Act, offers Playbill.com readers an extensive look at a recent two-show day, from morning wakeup to final journey home. He takes us through daily rituals, conducts a tour of the theatre and introduces the numerous people who make the show happen.
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Wake up call! Viva wakes me up without fail EVERY morning.
Caesar Samayoa
She’s ready for her close up.
Caesar Samayoa
Shaving off the greys... sad, I know.
Caesar Samayoa
Surprisingly I did not just clean up for the photo, I’m generally neat
Caesar Samayoa
After I told Viva she didn’t make the cut in Sister Act she donned her own habit.
Audrie Neenan, hoping she’ll remember her crazy fast nun rap.
Caesar Samayoa
Hanging out at the vodka jug. It’s the only way we get through...
Caesar Samayoa
A drag queen prepares. Yes we have one in Sister Act (Charl Brown aka "KiKi").
Caesar Samayoa
Our dressers mid quick change. Looks like a good book.
Caesar Samayoa
Jennifer Simard, a very sassy nun!
Caesar Samayoa
Patina Miller resting during the 10 minutes that she is off stage.
Caesar Samayoa
Look at all those stairs! Six flights, six times a show... my butt has never looked so good!
Caesar Samayoa
Penny the Penguin was cut from the show in our first preview, but she just won’t leave! Always showing up and spreading rumors about the cast... penguins are tricky.
Caesar Samayoa
Planning my vacation in the middle of the show. Italy, here I come! It's totally all show research. Can I expense that?
Caesar Samayoa
Who doesn’t like to wear leather in 100 degree heat? Not this guy!
Caesar Samayoa
My one scene change. I’m always early, eagerly awaiting this moment. It’s my favorite part of the show.
Caesar Samayoa
Marissa scantily clad in some nun pajamas.
Caesar Samayoa
I’m going on for Vicki tonight.
Caesar Samayoa
Right before the finale, Monsignor starts pointing fingers.
Caesar Samayoa
Both shows over. The plain Virgin Mary and Disco Mary go back into storage.
Caesar Samayoa
Heading home after a two-show day.
Caesar Samayoa
Almost there.
Caesar Samayoa
... and of course Viva the pooch is there to greet me! Hope you had fun with us. Come see Sister Act at the Broadway Theatre!
Samayoa was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway. Other credits include leading roles in film, TV, Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theatre companies around the country, including La Jolla Playhouse, Yale Rep, Huntington Theatre, Les Freres Corbusier, Primary Stages, Urban Stages, the Play Company, Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Contemporary American Theatre Festival. Follow him on Twitter at @CaesarSamayoa.
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The Sister Act cast boasts Patina Miller as Deloris Van Cartier, Tony Award winner Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza) as Mother Superior, Fred Applegate (Young Frankenstein) as Monsignor, Sarah Bolt (Wicked) as Sister Mary Patrick, John Treacy Egan (The Producers) as Joey, Demond Green (The Toxic Avenger) as TJ, Chester Gregory (Dreamgirls) as Eddie, Kingsley Leggs (The Color Purple) as Curtis, Marla Mindelle (South Pacific) as Sister Mary Robert, Audrie Neenan (Picnic) as Sister Mary Lazarus and Caesar Samayoa (The Pee-wee Herman Show) as Pablo. The Sister Act ensemble includes Jennifer Allen, Natalie Bradshaw, Charl Brown, Christina DeCicco, Holly Davis, Madeleine Doherty, Alan H. Green, Blake Hammond, Wendy James, Carrie A. Johnson, Kevin Ligon, Louise Madison, Marissa Perry, Ernie Pruneda, Corbin Reid, Lance Roberts, Rashidra Scott, Jennifer Simard, Lael Van Keuren, Roberta Wall and Alena Watters. According to producers, "When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found — a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon the gang are giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris and the power of her new found Sister Hood."
The Broadway Theatre is located at 1681 Broadway. For tickets phone (212) 239-6200, or visit Telecharge.com.
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