i. My name: Kamyar Pazandeh

ii. I am an: Actor and Singer

iii. Other ways I would describe myself:
I am someone who enjoys a good challenge, whether it’s diagnosing why a pc keeps restarting, building a driftwood fence, or learning a new nocturne on the piano.

iv. Some career highlights for me so far:
Playing the titular character in Pericles, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and this role in Something Rotten! (I seem to play characters who are obsessed with eggs!)

v. Childhood city/town + hobbies:
Born and raised in Vancouver.  Love to cycle, lift weights, compose on the piano, and build computers.

vi. Featured Show Name (at TUTS):
Something Rotten!

vii. A few sentences to describe the show:
In an attempt to write a hit bigger than Shakespeare, the Bottom brothers create the world’s first musical: Omelette.

viii. My role in the show:
Nick Bottom

ix. Why this role?
I love how much of a fighter Nick is. He’s overshadowed by Shakespeare but is constantly trying to raise his status and change his circumstances. He’s just so determined, which is something I admire.  Besides, he also gets to sing about eggs and has a tap dance battle with Shakespeare which is reason enough to love this role.

x. Three adjectives to describe my ‘Something Rotten!’ character’s personality:
Resilient, Insecure, Hardworking.

xi. How I’m preparing for the role/show:
Tap dancing in the grocery aisles. Singing in the car. Muttering my lines while I bike.

xii. What I’m most looking forward to when the show starts:
Can I say everything? I think I’ll love everything! From the book, the score, this amazing team, the beautiful stage in Stanley park, the band, and of course, the eggs.

xiii. Anything to add:
So excited to share this goofy show full of heart.

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