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BFA Acting
Adriana is a UBC BFA student double-majoring in Acting and Film Studies. Adriana has been a published author since 2015. With UBC, Adriana performed in Coriolanus (Virgilia), The Parliament of the Birds (Sparrow), The Wolves (#46), The Festivities(Merchutkina), and Barstool (Brielle).
What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?
Performing as Virgilia in Shakespeare’s Coriolanus was an absolutely magical experience. Getting to play one of Shakespeare’s strong female characters was not only the highlight of my UBC experience, but also the highlight of my life.
What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?
I see myself stepping into the worlds of a variety of characters. Living in the world of a character is one of my favourite things about acting, and it’s something I look forward to with each role I play.
What is your dream role?
My dream role is to play Elphaba in the musical Wicked. As the Wicked Witch of the West, she is an often-misunderstood character, and I would enjoy telling the story of Oz from her perspective. Plus, I would love to get to sing Defying Gravity!
Your favourite playwright?
I can’t name just one favourite! Every playwright tells their stories in their own unique way, and I think that is incredibly special.
Your special skills?
I have several years of professional singing training. I also have fourteen years of dance training in the styles of ballet (including pointe work), musical theatre, variety stage, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop.
Who would you most like to have dinner with?
My mother when she was my age
Adriana McKinnon
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