Lung Ha at 40: Spotlight on… Emma Clark
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lung Ha Theatre Company, All Edinburgh Theatre is delighted to collaborate with the award-winning professional company for actors and theatre makers who are autistic or learning-disabled.
Lung Ha have marked the occasion by commissioning a series of portraits of every member of its 25-strong ensemble from Edinburgh-based photographer Peter Dibdin. Æ will publish the individual portraits over the coming year of celebrations (see our News story: Lung Ha hit 40). We are publishing a new spotlight on a different actor every fortnight.
Spotlight #18: Emma Clark
Emma has been a member of Lung Ha since 2015 when she played and sang in the band for Jekyll and Hyde. She loves being part of Lung Ha, learning acting skills with friends and being involved with exciting, innovative productions. She is also a musician and performer with Drake Music Scotland.
Emma Clark Q&A
What do you think is the most fabulous thing about being an actor? I think it is fantastic working alongside other actors and to hear the audience applauding your performance. I have learned so much from Lung Ha Theatre Company. Being an actor helps me understand what it is like to be other people and to interact better with them in real life.
If you could give an aspiring actor one piece of advice, what would it be? To be kind and respect each other and listen to what the Artistic Director is saying!
40 years is a big milestone during which we look back but also look ahead! What are your hopes or ambitions for the future? As well as acting, I would like to learn how to become a writer like my dad. Lung Ha gave me the chance to write a play which we then performed – I loved that experience.
The 40th anniversary photo shoot took place at the Traverse Theatre. Costumes by Karen Tennent; hair and make-up by Catherine Christie.
Browse the rest of the Spotlight on series here.
Links:
Lung Ha website: https://www.lungha.com
Lung Ha Facebook: @lunghas
Lung Ha Instagram: @lunghatheatre
Lung Ha BlueSky: @lunghatheatre
Lung Ha YouTube: @lunghatheatrecompany3074
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