Meet the Billy Elliot Cast – Wade Turner
February 22, 2019
Where do you live now and where do you come from?
I’m from Falmouth, ME, which is just north of Portland.
What role are you playing? What do you like best about your character?
I play Susan Parks and I like how even though she can’t dance, she is very enthusiastic.
What character would you love to play some day?
Matilda!
How do you like Portsmouth? Have you found any favorite spots to visit or eat?
I love Portsmouth! My favorite spot is Pickwicks Mercantile because they have an intriguing selection of Harry Potter merchandise. I also love to hang out in Market Square.
If you could only eat three things for the rest of your life, what would those three things be?
Sushi, chocolate croissants, and dried mango.
What scares you most?
Blood!
Do you have a favorite quote?
“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up” Paul Valery
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years I’ll be in college studying abroad in the south of France.
Who inspires you the most?
Malala Yousafzai because when people tried to silence her, her voice became even louder.
What is your favorite theater you’ve ever worked in and why is it the Seacoast Rep?
I love the Rep because everyone works as a team to make the shows come together perfectly.
Pets – yes or no?
Yes! I have a dog named Pepper. He’s a Havanese.