Charlotte Blackledge on her role in Stephen Ward

Maria Friedman shares her experience of receiving a call to audition for the role of Mandy in Stephen Ward. She describes her initial surprise, the research she conducted, and the eventual offer to play the part, which left her in shock and slowly sinking in.

What was the initial reaction of the speaker when they received the phone call about the audition?

Who did the speaker mention they were auditioning for?

What actions did the speaker take to prepare for the audition?

What was the speaker's thought process after being asked to play the part of Mandy?

How did the speaker feel about the opportunity presented to them?