The Parchment

by Todd Veneman / Kenneth Requa

Photo By Chris Hall

Today we bring you the third in a four-part series of posts that will help you get to know the beautiful and talented cast members of DITCH.

Todd Veneman is making his MTC stage debut, although he had a role in the audio play THE MILLER’S GHOST last fall, and he’s also developing an original play with MTC. Currently he is entertaining audiences as the hilarious and cynical Bill in DITCH.

Without giving too much away, what is your favorite aspect of the character you are portraying in DITCH?

I think Bill makes a special connection with everyone who likes to rush home and watch TV.

If you could play any role written for the opposite sex, what role would that be?

This is a tough one, but I think I’d like to play Laura in THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams. In most of the performances I’ve seen, the actresses never really found the funny.

What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not working/rehearsing?

I like to rush home and watch TV.

What was the first play you remember seeing?

The first play I remember seeing was BILLY BART, SCOURGE OF THE WEST. I was also in the play. In fact, that’s how I see most plays; by being cast in them.

Do you have any upcoming projects you’d like to share?

When not rushing home to watch TV, I’m writing furiously on what I hope to be Mutineer Theater’s next show.

What is your dream project?

Any show that includes my current cast mates. To Alex, thank you for your wit and camaraderie. To Nina, thank you for your strength and confidence. To Amber, thank you for not freaking out when I spilled a bottle of water on your pristine, color coded script, and also, thanks for just being you. All of you have made this a memory I won’t forget for at least a couple of years.

DITCH runs through February 28^th. Come on out and see how much fun Todd and the rest of the cast are having!