SHAWNA
O'Connor Armstrong

Roughly, when did you work/study/perform with Tina? (years?)

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1995-1998

 

Did you take voice lessons with Tina?

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Yes

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Did you take acting lessons with Tina?

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Yes

 

What is your favorite memory of your time with Tina?

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Watching Tina sing off the side stage during Gypsy.

 

Did you perform in any community theater musicals with Tina? If so, which ones?

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Best of Broadway, Gypsy, Bye Bye Birdie, Amongst others

 

At which theaters did you perform for Tina?

 

Playhouse 1960

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What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Tina?

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How to properly breathe when speaking and singing.

 

What did you go on to do in life/career?

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I'm a full time mom to a seven year old, 21 year old, and 22 year old.

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What is your favorite memory of Manny?

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I have such a terrible memory, but I do remember Manny running around Playhouse 1960 with their little white dog in his arms yelling "No No No, from the top!"

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Is there anything you'd like to say to Tina on the occasion of her retirement?

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Tina, even though you're retired, you'll always be the shining STAR you are!

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Is there anything else you'd like to say?

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Find me on Facebook! Shawna O'Connor Armstrong

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