INVOLVEMENT: WHAT WE CAN'T DO WITHOUT

Alica Moukhamedina, 15, from Hamburg

The actressWhen did you get up on a real stage for the first time, Alica?

I'm from Russia, and there I started modelling at a very early age. I was also a member of a children's dance ensemble. The first time I had a speaking part was for a school play.

Why do like acting so much?

On stage you can say things which you normally would never say out loud. You dress differently, behave in a different way and you are a totally different person. I enjoy slipping into different roles.

Would you be able to do things as an actress which you would not do normally?

One actress I know stood up on the stage half-naked and sang totally out of tune. I would like to do something crazy like that.

Do extraordinary parts particularly tempt you?

No, but I want to convey a message with my roles. Parts in which you can do everything you want appeal to me. In theater there are parts in which you can be moody, tired, loud and joyful.

How do you devote your time to your interest?

I read a lot of plays and take part in our school's theatre. But I don't really like it there.

What are your plans for the future?

I want to study in St. Petersburg and then I would like to work at the Kirov Theater, where I have a lot of friends. At least I'm sure that I will do something related to theater, because it is a friendly and fun atmosphere there.

Malin Elsen