In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. From how their castmates would describe them and alternative careers, to their Theatreland idols, we want to know it all!
This week, we hear from Ryan Calais Cameron, who is the Writer / Director of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, currently playing at the Apollo theatre.
Find out more about Ryan and his career so far below:
1) My route into theatre was…
2) The thing I love most about my job is…
Getting to see my dreams become a reality. I am very fortunate to work with wonderful people!
3) My favourite show from present or past (that isn’t one I have worked on) is…
Misty.
4) A misconception about my job is…
That I am rich! That it’s glamorous.
5) The hardest part about my job is…
There is a misconception about how easy it is, and about the time it takes. It often takes far longer to grow your work than people think.
6) The career moment I’m most proud of is…
Winning the Untapped Award for Queens of Sheba in 2018. it was absolutely out of nowhere when Nouveau Riche had just started as a company.
7) On my days off I like to…
Rest, spend time with my family.
8) My daily work rituals include…
Praying in the morning, switching technology and social media off and meditating.
9) My inspiration is…
Ntozake Shange.
10) The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Getting For Black Boys to the west end would be impossible.
