Meet the Actors: Lisa Ives

We are excited to have Lisa Ives return for another Mythology Project! She was last seen playing the Baba Yaga (and many other roles!) in Mythology Project III.

Lisa Ives returns to the Mythology Project 2023!
Photo credit: Mason Media Photography

How did you get started in theatre/acting?  

It was a bucket list thing.

Favorite theatre/acting memory (if you care to share!):

Playing multiple characters in Myth Project #3, especially Baba Yaga.

Number of years acting/in theatre: 8

Number of Mythology Projects you’ve participated in: 3

(For returnees) How is this project different from past projects?

More singing!

Favorite myth or fairytale (of all time):

Hansel and Gretel

Favorite mythological creature/character of all time:

The phoenix rising from the ashes.

Favorite myth/story in Mythology Project 2023 and why: 

Giant’s Causeway myth with Finn Mac Cumhaill.

What’s your superpower? 

My willingness to be ridiculous.

Why should audiences come to see the show?  

To learn some interesting things about Celtic myths and have some laughs, and a song or two…

Thank you, Lisa!

The Mythology Project 2023 will premiere at the Windsor Art Center September 28, 29, and 30th at 7 pm. There will be a free talkback discussion following the September 29 performance. Suggested donation is $15.00. For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mythology-project-tickets-698478507017 

The Mythology Project 2023 is hosted at the Windsor Art Center, directed by Amanda Pawlik, and made possible through the support of the NewAlliance Foundation and the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.

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