Lauren thrilled to be a part of the local family

‘‘My character is a Chinese dancer, which is pretty cool because I myself am Chinese and have been a dancer,’’ she said.

‘‘I think this helps me conceptualise who my character is and how she would act, especially when moving and reacting to things.

‘‘I like to think that my character is similar to me; kind and creative, as well as graceful and elegant in her physical characteristics from a lifetime of dancing.’’

Lauren started dancing at the age of seven, before picking up drama in high school at Hervey Bay as well as her local theatre company.

‘‘I guess that was one of the first things I looked for when I came here — a place where I could share my love of performing with other people,’’ she said.

‘‘Musical theatre combines the three best parts of performance, in my opinion; singing, dancing, and acting.

‘‘It’s a wonderful and unique way to tell a story and it has something that everyone can enjoy, whether they’re watching or participating in the show.’’

And The Addams Family sounded ‘‘super quirky and fun’’, Lauren said.

‘‘I just had to get involved, not just with the show but with EMTC as well,’’ she said.

And she is glad she did.

‘‘The thing I’m enjoying the most is meeting so many like-minded and talented people, being able to work with them and create such a fun show while making new friends and learning new things,’’ she said.

Although it is Lauren’s first time performing in an EMTC show, the beautician helped the make-up team with Madagascar Jnr last year.

‘‘I hope to gain more experience in performing in a theatrical setting, as well as make new friends and cultivate new skills,’’ she said.

‘‘One of my dream careers would be to work on famous theatrical stages and shows around the world doing make-up and prosthetics, and doing these shows with EMTC is a fantastic way to gain these skills.’’

The Addams Family will be held at the Paramount from May 24 to June 1.

Tickets are on sale at the Paramount.