"Catherine LeFrere plays Isabella Blow in the inventive Off-Broadway production House of McQueen at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City. The play depicts the life of the brilliant fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who was discovered by Blow. On this episode, LeFrere takes us on a deep dive into the creation of her version of Isabella. She talks about starting with the voice, why she doesn't want to be off-book in first rehearsals, the importance of playing off the audience, and much more."
"House of McQueen has been extending into November. Back To One can be found wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify. And if you're enjoying what you are hearing, please subscribe and rate us! Follow Back To One on Instagram."
Catherine LeFrere portrays Isabella Blow in the Off-Broadway production House of McQueen at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City. The play follows the life of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, whom Blow discovered. LeFrere describes creating Isabella by beginning with the character's voice and choosing not to be off-book during initial rehearsals. She stresses the importance of playing off the audience and responding in performance. Her process emphasizes live responsiveness, character specificity, and collaboration within rehearsals to shape a distinct stage presence. House of McQueen has been extended into November, sustaining its run and audience engagement.
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