We get a lot of questions and comments from our fan mail. I thought I would meet up with one of our actors from Bananas, Andy Jean-Gilles, and see if he could answer any of your awesome questions.
Dudley: Hey Andy!
Andy: Hey Dudley! What’s up?
Dudley: As you know we get a lot of letters at FTF from students about the show Bananas, Books, and Pancakes. Some of them have asked some questions. Do you think you could answer some of them for us?
Andy: Sure! It would be my pleasure.
Dudley: Ok, our first question comes from Soha S. who asks: “How long have you been doing this?”
Andy: That’s a great question, Dudley! We have been performing the show Bananas, Books, and Pancakes since November 5, 2008. To date we have performed this show 34 times. But we have been acting and performing well before that. I have been acting since I was in elementary school, just like you guys at Home/ School. So if you add it all together… around 13 years.
Dudley: Wow! That is a lot of shows and a long time. And you guys are not even close to being done yet, are you?
Andy: No, you are right there. We will take a break for Thanksgiving and then its back to performing everyday till the 19th of December.
Dudley: Needless to say you guys work hard and that actually brings us to our next letter from Michelle Z. who writes: “It looks like you guys work really hard on acting.”
Andy: Yes, we do. We, as actors, have to first memorize lines, and block the scene. Then we have to perform every morning with lots of energy to help inspire you guys to read. But they say when you love doing something, you don’t mind the hard work, and I don’t mind the hard work.
Dudley: And we are glad that you don’t mind working hard to inspire these students to read. Actually, Alison R. responded to your READ, READ, READ chant at the end of the show with: “Ok I’ll read more books. I’m reading and trying to get my AR (Accelerated Reader program) goal. Last time I didn’t. I’m really trying to get the Silver Award this time.”
Andy: That’s great that you’re reading more! Good luck on achieving your AR goal. I know some times it may seem hard but it is definitely something within your reach. Keep going for it! Let us know when you do!
Dudley: Yeah, we wish you the best of success on getting the silver Alison. Hey Andy! Younique has a really interesting question for you: “Have you ever tried banana pancakes before?
Andy: (laughs) No, I have to say I have not tried banana pancakes. But I am sure Billy Botter the cafeteria cook would not have a problem whipping up a few hundred banana pancakes. Oh, Dudley we have to find a banana pancake recipe to share with our friends here.
Dudley: Leave it to me. I will be sure to find a yummy one that will make Billy Botter proud! And now for our last comment, Jordan B. writes: “Thanks for the Bunnicula book. I will keep reading but you will have to make me a promise that you will rock on to every show!”
Andy: Well, we need to send a big thank you to the Jim Moran Foundation for the Bunnicula books. Because of their donation you and 11,999 other students in Broward Co will be reading more. And (laughs) It’s a promise! You keep reading Jordan and we’ll keep rocking every show. Cool Man!
Dudley: Yes, you are right there Andy. The Jim Moran Foundation deserves a big thank you for donating all of these books! Well, thanks Andy for taking the time to answer some of our questions. It is always a pleasure to have you around.
Andy: Thanks for having me. And keep reading everyone! Later.
If you have any questions to our actors or about our shows – send them to me and I’ll ask them. You can mail your questions or letters to:
Fantasy Theatre Factory
Attn: Dudley R Spoonbill
7069 SW 47th Street, Miami FL 33155
Dudley: Hey Andy!
Andy: Hey Dudley! What’s up?
Dudley: As you know we get a lot of letters at FTF from students about the show Bananas, Books, and Pancakes. Some of them have asked some questions. Do you think you could answer some of them for us?
Andy: Sure! It would be my pleasure.
Dudley: Ok, our first question comes from Soha S. who asks: “How long have you been doing this?”
Andy: That’s a great question, Dudley! We have been performing the show Bananas, Books, and Pancakes since November 5, 2008. To date we have performed this show 34 times. But we have been acting and performing well before that. I have been acting since I was in elementary school, just like you guys at Home/ School. So if you add it all together… around 13 years.
Dudley: Wow! That is a lot of shows and a long time. And you guys are not even close to being done yet, are you?
Andy: No, you are right there. We will take a break for Thanksgiving and then its back to performing everyday till the 19th of December.
Dudley: Needless to say you guys work hard and that actually brings us to our next letter from Michelle Z. who writes: “It looks like you guys work really hard on acting.”
Andy: Yes, we do. We, as actors, have to first memorize lines, and block the scene. Then we have to perform every morning with lots of energy to help inspire you guys to read. But they say when you love doing something, you don’t mind the hard work, and I don’t mind the hard work.
Dudley: And we are glad that you don’t mind working hard to inspire these students to read. Actually, Alison R. responded to your READ, READ, READ chant at the end of the show with: “Ok I’ll read more books. I’m reading and trying to get my AR (Accelerated Reader program) goal. Last time I didn’t. I’m really trying to get the Silver Award this time.”
Andy: That’s great that you’re reading more! Good luck on achieving your AR goal. I know some times it may seem hard but it is definitely something within your reach. Keep going for it! Let us know when you do!
Dudley: Yeah, we wish you the best of success on getting the silver Alison. Hey Andy! Younique has a really interesting question for you: “Have you ever tried banana pancakes before?
Andy: (laughs) No, I have to say I have not tried banana pancakes. But I am sure Billy Botter the cafeteria cook would not have a problem whipping up a few hundred banana pancakes. Oh, Dudley we have to find a banana pancake recipe to share with our friends here.
Dudley: Leave it to me. I will be sure to find a yummy one that will make Billy Botter proud! And now for our last comment, Jordan B. writes: “Thanks for the Bunnicula book. I will keep reading but you will have to make me a promise that you will rock on to every show!”
Andy: Well, we need to send a big thank you to the Jim Moran Foundation for the Bunnicula books. Because of their donation you and 11,999 other students in Broward Co will be reading more. And (laughs) It’s a promise! You keep reading Jordan and we’ll keep rocking every show. Cool Man!
Dudley: Yes, you are right there Andy. The Jim Moran Foundation deserves a big thank you for donating all of these books! Well, thanks Andy for taking the time to answer some of our questions. It is always a pleasure to have you around.
Andy: Thanks for having me. And keep reading everyone! Later.
If you have any questions to our actors or about our shows – send them to me and I’ll ask them. You can mail your questions or letters to:
Fantasy Theatre Factory
Attn: Dudley R Spoonbill
7069 SW 47th Street, Miami FL 33155
* The mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community.
