Spotlight on: The Bear Went Over the Mountain actress Dorian Connors

Name: Dorian Connors

Age: 9

How long have you been a part of the Patel Conservatory family? 5 months

What is your role in The Bear Went Over The Mountain? Mrs. Bunny

What is exciting to you about the show? I have the chance to perform in front of the audience

What other courses have you taken at the Patel Conservatory? Musical Theater

Why did you decide to study the performing arts? I love to sing and dance, I also love to create my own plays, commercials and movies

How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you so far? I believe in myself that I can do anything

What do you think is interesting about yourself? I have a great memory and like to be very organized. I actually love going to school

Is there anything else you want to tell us about yourself? I can be quiet and shy, but I do not feel this way when I’m performing. This is because I’m playing a character, not myself.


The Bear Went Over the Mountain continues this weekend, Thurs. - Sun., Mar. 8 - 10, 2012. Click here for tickets.

Theater Profile: Fiona Walsh Calton

Look for Fiona Walsh Calton on the TECO stage this March in the PCYT Production of  

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

Name: Fiona Walsh Calton

Age: 9

Grade: 4th

School: Harold H. Clark Elementary

How long have you been a part of the Patel Conservatory family? 4 years

What is your role in The Bear Went Over The Mountain? Da Bear Understudy (u/s) and Bunny 2

What other courses have you taken at the Patel Conservatory? Creative Drama, Dance for Musical Theater and Intro to Musical Theater

Why did you decide to study the performing arts? I saw a Dora The Explorer show and thought it might be fun.

How has studying the performing arts been beneficial to you so far? I learned singing at the Patel and am now in my school’s chorus. I learned about dancing and choreographed a song for my class to perform.

What do you think is interesting about yourself? I know how to knit a hat, I absolutely L-O-V-E heights and I am a very good writer.

Is there anything else you want to tell us about yourself? I’ve been to Isaac Newton’s house and my favorite author is Lemony Snicket.