Collection:LSA

Genre: Panel

Place Covered: New Orleans Region, Louisiana, 1990, 1990s

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Department of State

Date Issued: 2024-07-23

Duration: 00:23:06

Subjects: The Angela Show | Hill, Angela (WWL-TV) | New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana | Actresses | Gymnastics | Interview

Contributors:

• Angela Hill Interviewer
• Cathy Rigby Interviewee

Angela Hill interviews world-renowned gymnast Cathy Rigby, who stars in Peter Pan the musical as the title character. They talk about her experience playing Peter Pan, her background as a gymnast, and how gymnastics and the dramatic arts are similar. Cathy describes what it is like travelling with her family for the show, what her life will be like after she is finished with the musical, and the physically-demanding nature of performing. She takes questions from the audience, including from young gymnasts, and discusses whether she regrets leaving gymnastics, what she likes most about performing as Peter Pan, and how she balanced her education and gymnastics while in grade school. Airdate: January 17, 1990.