BWW Interviews: Tyce Green on Where He's Been and Where He's Headed

Tyce Green exudes charm as effortlessly as one squeezes out toothpaste. Mr. Green, whose favorite musical is Gypsy and favorite comedian is Johnny Carson, has been in the Metroplex only a few months; but has already appeared in two major productions here, and slated to be in a third. A pretty impressive accomplishment for a performer who has yet to reach his 21st birthday.

Tyce first became interested in theatre when he saw a high school production of Anything Goes. He then appeared in several high school productions as a character actor-for some reason, he was always cast in a role older than he. "I never got to play my own age," he confided, with a slight smile.

I then asked him about the two area productions he's been in thus far-Uptown Player's Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits (directed by B.J. Cleveland) and Casa Manana's The Sound of Music (directed by Alan Coats). How would you compare Mr. Cleveland's and Mr. Coats' techniques for direction? "B.J. let us explore the show," Mr. Green explained. "He asked us to find those moments in the show when you can mug-rim shots. On the other hand, this was the fourth production of The Sound of Music Alan had directed, so there was already a distinct style in place for the entire show." 

Like many other theatrical performers, Tyce has also made the transition to movies. He is featured in the internet film musical, Horrible Turn, (available for viewing at /horribleturn.com/). The film, which is a prequel to Dr. Horrible Sing-Along Blog, an online webseries, features Mr. Green as Billy, who devises a love potion in an attempt to defy the powers of evil. Tyce sings several numbers in the film, "And I got to play my own age!" he joyfully exclaims.

I asked Tyce what roles in musical theatre he was itching to play. He immediately responded with: Bobby Strong in Urinetown; Marius in Les Miserables; Henrik in A Little Night Music; Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie; and Bobby in Company (when he gets a little older, of course!)

Performing professionally is a tough racket-at best. What are Mr. Green's tactics for remaining a success in show business? The immediate response was: "Go to every audition; don't limit yourself-‘gotta go for it'; take it day by day; make good connections; respect everyone; and rely upon the advice of mentors."

When chatting with Tyce, I was highly impressed with his knowledge of both past and Contemporary Theatre. It is obvious that he is involved in a romance with the theatre that will continue for quite some time. It is this love that makes Mr. Green the remarkable performer that he is. Regarding his magnificent put-on of Patti LuPone in Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits, he comments, "It was simply a labor of love."

 

Photo Credits:  1-Robert Postotnik; 2-Tony Moles; 3-Mike Morgan

 

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