Sophomore Fay Wu and junior Daniel Mijangos (John F. Kennedy High School) speak about their experience in Irvington Conservatory Theater production, Aida.

1. What’s your character?

Fay: I am the museum visitor in the beginning, Egyptian woman and a piano player.

Daniel: I’m a soldier, Egyptian minister and a Nubian.

2. What got you interested in your role?

Fay: I enjoy singing alto harmony and the role was apt for that. It’s nice to be able to act, sing, and play the piano.

Daniel: I am just into plays in general and this seemed interested when it was advertised at Kennedy [High School].

3. If you could switch spots with any character, who would it be?

Fay: Nehebka because you actually get a solo and get the chance to die!

Daniel: Zoser since he’s like the main antagonist.

4. What is the hardest thing about being an actor?

Fay: Singing while dancing is pretty difficult.

Daniel: The hardest part would be memorizing lines and be able to get the message through to the audience.

5. What is your favorite scene in the musical?

Fay: Amneris and all the girls singing about fashion and clothes is my favorite scene.

Daniel: The part with the gospel song is really amazing!