Ten Tenor Q&A with Boyd Alexander Owen
Boyd Alexander Owen
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Special skills: sleeping – I’m not kidding!
First Broadway show ever saw: West Side Story
If you could go back in time and catch any Broadway show, what would it be? Original West Side Story
Current show you have been recommending to friends: Australian Ballet’s – The Nutcracker, Clara’s Story.
Favorite show tune: Anything Sondheim
Performer you would drop everything to go see: Maria Callas
First stage kiss: 9th Grade, Sound of Music, I was Captain Von Trapp kissing my best friend who was Maria.
Favorite pre-show meal: Anything that involves red wine.
Worst flubbed line: Instead of saying ‘Angels prostrate fall’ I said ‘Angels prostate fall’ – in Church!
Worst onstage mishap: nothing big so far – touch wood
Worst costume ever: a small children’s opera where we wore painted calico, the designer was trying to be edgy. It just turned out to look like they’d been done in someone’s day care center.
Who would play you in the movie? James McAvoy
What roles were most rewarding? John Proctor, The Crucible – amazing role!
Worst job you ever had: it’s a tie – working in a call center for an energy company; and selling jewelry door to door.
What leading role have you been dying to play?: James Bond – don’t we all secretly dream that
What non-traditional/gender-switching role would you love to play?: Well I’ve always been jealous of some of the AMAZING arias sopranos get to sing. I’d love to do an album of them one day and upset all the purists - mwoo hoo ha ha!
Who is your favorite director to work with; and why?: John Kirby
Who influenced you the most to get into this business?: My Cd player and case of Broadway soundtracks
MAC or PC: to maintain the relationships in my life – no comment.
Most played song on your iPod: Shadow Feet – Brooke Fraser
One CD (or album) you couldn’t live without: Brooke Fraser - Albertine
Last book you read: Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde - AWESOME
Must-see TV show: Aussie family drama – Packed to the Rafters
Last good movie you saw: Atonement
Favorite board game: /Favorite card game: Monopoly
Pop culture guilty pleasure: unashamed to say – you tubing Celine Dion and vintage Mariah Carey
Cats or dogs: Cats – so much more intelligent
Favorite cereal: I love porridge for some reason
Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream - favorite flavor: cookies and cream ice cream every time
Cook at home, or eat out: cook at home – I’m actually very good
Favorite mode of transportation: Airbus A380 – suites class!
Favorite city in the world: Paris
Favorite vacation—cruise ship, adventure on your own; hiking the Andes, or …: anything with a good beach
How many tattoos/piercings do you have: zero – I change my mind too much
Favorite reality show: is that a trick question? They all suck
Favorite karaoke song: any Aretha Franklin
Secret superpower: flying – have not changed my mind since childhood
What are you good at cooking: Christmas dinner
Is your life best described as a: sitcom, soap opera or primetime drama: all three
Pirates or Ninjas: ninjas – it’s all about finesse.
What food grosses you out: tripe, brains, tongue, liver – all those non muscle bits.
MySpace or Facebook: facebook
What is your favorite word? Truth, beauty and above all ‘wuv’
What is your least favorite word? Alarmclock (I just made it one word for the sake of the exercise)
What turns you on? red wine and great conversation
What turns you off? Injustice
What sound or noise do you love? Rain on the roof when I’m warm in bed
What sound or noise do you hate? Alarm Clock
What is your favorite curse word? My mother might be listening
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? Archaeology
If heaven exists what would you like to hear God say when you arrive? Welcome home dinner’s ready!
Where do you prefer to play ~ beach, desert or mountains: beach beach beach
What is your favorite watersport/ocean activity: body board and great waves
Sailboat or power: power boat – very James Bond
When and how did you get your first sunburn: can’t remember – I’m red head so I burn on cloudy days and avoiding the sun is a way of life
Where would your perfect night out be spent locally: barmy beach bar with a mojito