An Actor Prepares
Posted by David New on 11/20/2006
Often actors are called upon to learn new skills for a production. Juan Villa, who plays the title role in Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue, recently visited the Great Lakes Naval Station in preparation for his role. There he was trained by weapon instructor (GM2-select-Carman) in how to hold and use an M-16 in order to be able to realistically enact a scene in which Elliot, stationed in Iraq, is encountering hostiles. The visit was arranged by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ruiz who is serving as military consultant to the show.