- On his role as Willy Loman in Arena Stage’s Death of a Salesman
“It was a dream come true.” Rick Foucheux says of the opportunity to be in this production of Death of a Salesman and to walk in the shoes of Arthur Miller’s tragic embodiment of the American Dream. “The magic of theatre is that it holds a mirror up to ourselves … I approach each role as if I was in a brand new play.”
How far does an actor go to create a fresh approach to a character? Driving in what must have been the salesman’s route, this consummate actor takes us on his process for finding the character within himself. An actor’s life not unlike Willie’s, the highs and lows, the rejections, you’re only as good as your last sale or role.
Rick finds a surprising connection between his Tevye (Olney’s Fiddler on the Roof) and Willy, and gives us an actor’s appreciation of Arena Stage’s temporary Crystal City space.
A thoughtful and thought-provoking interview.
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