Derrick: Hello, friends of Halcyon. I am back, once again, with a new Halcyon Artist of the Month. For January I am joined by Christine Lin. Christine is a wonderfully talented woman, who I have had the pleasure to work with on a number of occasions. Christine, I’m glad you could join me today.
Christine: It’s a pleasure to be here.
Derrick: So, let’s get down to it then. Tell me about yourself. Who are you?
Christine: Well as far as my profession goes, I am a Actor and a Quality Engineer.
Derrick: What is a Quality Engineer?
Christine: What I do involves writing and executing test documents to make sure equipment, facilities and other validated mechanical systems are working correctly. Basically, I’m a checker. I check to make sure stuff works the way it should.
Derrick: Sounds fun. So tell me, why Halcyon?
Christine: Well, they were the first company I worked with in Chicago, so they have a special place in my heart. I also really love Halcyon’s Mission Statement - the commitment to diversity - and the willingness to take risks. Oh, Tony and Jenn are great, too.
Derrick: They are indeed. What are you working on at the moment?
Christine: I am currently in Halcyon’s Trickster, where I play a graceful and powerful Swan Woman goddess. I am also going to be performing in Halcyon’s next show, Iphigenia (a rave fable).
Derrick: You are playing the titular character in Iphigenia, correct?
Christine: I am. After Iphigenia, I am going to be working on InFusion Theatre’s Soul Samurai.
Derrick: That sounds like a lot of fun. So, what’s next? Where are you going from here?
Christine: In addition to these shows, I hope to do some improv with Stir-Friday Night! - the sketch comedy group I play with. Also, I am making preparations to move to L.A. later this year - go out to Hollywood and see what kind of trouble I can get into.
Derrick: You can probably get into quite a bit of trouble in L.A. So what are your goals and dreams, for yourself and the company?
Christine: I want to help the company continue to grow and develop. I’d love to see a wider audience base. More working capital would be great, too, so we can pay the actors more and even hire permanent staff for the company. I’m already really excited about currently working at the Greenhouse and for receiving the Alphawood Grant; I think we’ll keep heading in this direction.
Derrick: What about goals for yourself?
Christine: Well, I’m really excited about L.A. I’d like to get on TV; maybe become a regular on a series. Maybe I can get into film. I could see myself as an action hero...
Derrick: Well, I think all I can say to that is “L.A., look out.” Sadly, that is all that we have time for. Christine, as always, it has been a pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me.
For you, friends of Halcyon, you can see Christine in her role as Swan Woman in Trickster at the Greenhouse Theatre Complex. The show runs through Feb 6th. You can also catch her in Iphigenia, also at the Greenhouse, Feb 17th through March 27th. More information, as well as tickets, can be found on Halcyontheatre.org.
As for me, I am off to prepare for February’s Artist of the Month. Who will it be? Read and find out.
-Derrick York
