Deona Anderson grew up in Lubbock, Texas and moved to the Pecos Valley when she was in eighth grade. Living in Hagerman, Deona began working in theatre at Hagerman High School. She studied there under Denise Dawson. After graduating she joined the Roswell Community Little Theatre (RCLT) as a freshman in college.
Prioritizing her family, Deona took a 10-year sabbatical from theatre to home schooled her four children, before returning to RCLT.
Deona enjoys the chance to portray others and fully climb into a different life. As the Gardener in Spider’s Web, she remained in character at home, delighting in her own garden tending her snapdragons and hollyhocks.
Deona’s favorite memories stem from working with her children in the theatre. At one point she had two children on stage with her and the time was precious.
Deona’s experience and delight pay off on stage. In her role of the gardener in Spider’s Web, Deona’s timing and understanding of the character made for a fabulous performance.
Deona also has a great understanding of set and props. Just as she gets her lines down well in advance, she also gets her blocking and props managed for the greatest effect.
Directors are pleased to cast Deona in their plays, not only because she auditions well but she also rehearses well. She easily lends a hand to more novice actors, assisting with lines and catching the odd misstep in a way that doesn’t mock her fellow actors, but is corrective rather than critical.
Deona’s next performance is in Four Old Broads. She is cast as Eaddy Mae Clayton a former nurse who is a “religious lady” and one of the four old broads. Deona, Tricia Hart, and Louise Montague are the stars of the show. Deona and Tricia probably have the most stage time with Louise fast on their heels. Their combined experience and hard work will pay off with a must see performance.
Deona confesses to feeling “butterflies” in her stomach on opening night just before she steps on stage, but they don’t stop her and soon her characters shine for the audience to enjoy.
Catch Deona’s next performance in Four Old Broads which opens on Feb. 25 at 7:30p.m. in the Roswell Community Little Theatre.
For more information go to: https://roswelltheatre.com/events/four-old-broads/
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