Q&A with Shelley Little (Edna in 'The Mistakes Madeline Made')

Over the coming weeks, we're featuring interviews with artists in our spring productions.

Our main stage show, The Mistakes Madeline Made by Elizabeth Meriwether, opens Thursday, April 4 and runs for 7 performance, April 4-6 and 10-13 at 8 pm at The Bridge Theatre @ Shetler Studios (244 West 54 Street, 12th floor, NYC). Tickets are $18 online or by calling 212-868-4444.

Shelley seeks Fresh Naps.

Fresh off of rave reviews for her "sensational" Emily in Our Town (TIC's fall 2012 production), we asked actress Shelley Little for her two cents on our spring production, in which she also stars.

Tell me about your role in The Mistakes Madeline Made.
I play Edna, a recent college grad trying to find her place in the world.  She's funny, smart and a little psychotic.  I'm loving it.

Nearly all the characters in the show are writers. What's your favorite book?
The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson.  It's a novel about a North Korean Everyman.  Get it.  But if you aren't in love in ten pages, ditch it.  It's not for you.

The Mistakes Madeline Made involves a handiwipe caper. Which of the following terms is your favorite, and why? Handiwipe, wet nap or moist towelette?
At my current bartending gig, we have "Fresh Naps."  I just love that.  It might be because whenever I'm there, I'd rather be taking a nap.  Hmn.