The following Q&A was done this week with questions from our forum for Scott J. Campbell. A huge thanks to 'plaid ducky' for organizing the Q&A and writing this post for us.
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[img=112411_scott_tunny.jpg]Soon, the long awaited tour of the musical "American Idiot" will begin in Utica and Toronto at the end of next month. The tour currently has planned stops in 16 cities in the US and Canada. There will be some familiar faces from the Broadway production in the 20 member cast: Van Hughes reprises his role as Johnny, Leslie McDonel and Joshua Kobak are promoted to the roles of Heather and St. Jimmy, which they understudied, respectively, on Broadway, and Krystina Alabado continues in her ensemble track as well as understudy for Whatsername and Extraordinary Girl.
However, most of the cast are new. Some have been on Broadway or on tour before while others will be earning their Equity membership. One of the new cast members is Scott J. Campbell, who takes over the role of Tunny. Scott was kind enough to answer some questions from myself and from GDC members.
Scott J. Campbell: I'm originally from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I'm one of 4 Canadians on tour with the show. I'm really excited about Toronto and LA! I haven't been to Toronto for more than around 3 days in over a couple of years; it'll be a great opportunity to see friends and family. And LA: I'd love to live out there and not have to deal with the harsh winters. One season - summer - would be enough for me all year long.
SCJ: I am, actually. I remember when I was younger having those companies that offered you 12 CDs for $1. You had to choose them all and they'd arrive by mail. I had Green Day on there for sure: one of my first music purchases.
I was so stoked when they offered me the gig. The whole thing has been a huge challenge for me, which is always rewarding. I didn't know how to play any guitar when I booked the job; I'm getting pretty good at it. By the end of the tour; I'll be able to add it to my list of skills.
click here to read the full Q&A with Scott
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[img=112411_scott_tunny.jpg]Soon, the long awaited tour of the musical "American Idiot" will begin in Utica and Toronto at the end of next month. The tour currently has planned stops in 16 cities in the US and Canada. There will be some familiar faces from the Broadway production in the 20 member cast: Van Hughes reprises his role as Johnny, Leslie McDonel and Joshua Kobak are promoted to the roles of Heather and St. Jimmy, which they understudied, respectively, on Broadway, and Krystina Alabado continues in her ensemble track as well as understudy for Whatsername and Extraordinary Girl.
However, most of the cast are new. Some have been on Broadway or on tour before while others will be earning their Equity membership. One of the new cast members is Scott J. Campbell, who takes over the role of Tunny. Scott was kind enough to answer some questions from myself and from GDC members.
Green Day Authority: Where are you originally from? Any tour stops that you're looking forward to?
Scott J. Campbell: I'm originally from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I'm one of 4 Canadians on tour with the show. I'm really excited about Toronto and LA! I haven't been to Toronto for more than around 3 days in over a couple of years; it'll be a great opportunity to see friends and family. And LA: I'd love to live out there and not have to deal with the harsh winters. One season - summer - would be enough for me all year long.
GDA: Are you a big fan of Green Day? If so, what was your reaction when you found out that you were selected to be part of the tour cast?
SCJ: I am, actually. I remember when I was younger having those companies that offered you 12 CDs for $1. You had to choose them all and they'd arrive by mail. I had Green Day on there for sure: one of my first music purchases.
I was so stoked when they offered me the gig. The whole thing has been a huge challenge for me, which is always rewarding. I didn't know how to play any guitar when I booked the job; I'm getting pretty good at it. By the end of the tour; I'll be able to add it to my list of skills.
click here to read the full Q&A with Scott