Today, we had a Meet The Performer chat with Ellen Hardisty. Ellen will perform in Australian Open, which will come to the PIP Theatre in January courtesy of production company 7th Floor Theatre. The Australian Open, not to be confused with the actual Australian Open tennis tournament, is a fast-paced comedy about tennis and open relationships.
About Ellen Hardisty
What do you enjoy most about acting?
I love discovering different parts of myself and different ways of understanding the world that come from immersing myself in a new character. I love sharing stories and building community and asking the big questions and making people laugh.
What productions have you acted in before?
I have toured theatre around Europe – 6 shows in Rep!
What has been your favourite role so far in your career?
Playing Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble.
Do you believe talent or training is more important to an actor?
Acting is a mixture of craft and art. The craft of acting takes practice and training. The art of acting takes imagination and inspiration and bravery.
What do you think can make a role challenging?
I love challenging roles where the character’s experience is very different from my own life experience, and the depth of research that goes into these roles.
What do you think makes a performance most believable?
An actor having a thorough understanding and connection to their character, the story, and the world of the play.
Where can patrons purchase tickets to see your performance?
The Australian Open runs from January 8th to 18th, 2025. There are 7:30 p.m. shows from Wednesday to Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee shows each Saturday.
To book tickets, please visit:- https://piptheatre.org/australian-open/
Other interviews can be viewed in our Meet The Performer Series.
