By Reilly Hungerford – Entertainment Editor

Many Jonathan Law seniors recently completed their internships and Drama Club President Sofia Mazzella is no exception. Entertainment Editor Reilly Hungerford interviewed Mazzella about her internship at the Bridgeport Cabaret.

Reilly Hungerford: What was the subject of your intership?

Sofia Mazzella: My lovely internship is at the Downtown Cabaret Theater in Bridgeport Connecticut. The downtown cabaret, theater horse, Broadway, musicals, as well as children’s musicals, and other fun events that are theater related. It’s truly is a great place to go with your family to watch a professional show and hang out.

RH: What did you do on a daily basis on your internship?

SM: At my internship, I mainly observe the interactions that the actors have with the directors during rehearsal. I also get to work hands-on with the director to help give the actors notes at the end of their run-through rehearsals! I also discuss the plan for the day with the stage manager, Director, and choreographer.

RH: Did you enjoy your internship?

SM: I adored my internship. After working in a high school theater setting for the past four years, being able to observe in a more professional setting is absolutely fascinating to me. I love being able to see a professional show come together, and see how the actors adapt into their character. it truly makes me so excited for my future theater career. 

RH: What were some of the favorite things about your internship?

SM: One of my favorite things about my internship is the fact that I get to see how a show comes together from the outside. My whole life, I’ve been on the inside, helping the show come together, and being part of the show. But, being able to sit back and watch all the pieces get put together is something that has been very fun for me! I also love the fact that everybody there is kind and respectful to me. I’ve also loved getting to know the actors and their true personalities. Not to mention that the location of the internship is in the city. The city of Bridgeport is beautiful at night time, so I love seeing that.

RH: Would you recommend other seniors interning there?

SM: For anyone who is interested in a theater related career, I would 100% recommend interning here. I definitely feel it is one of the many great theaters in Connecticut that hosts fun and exciting shows that are affordable to go and watch. Being able to go behind the scenes and see how everything comes together is definitely a skill that any theater professional would be lucky to have, and get exposed to at a young age.