Bianca Amato

"In my teens, I was a member of a left-wing organization called Pupils Awareness and Action Group,"

"It was wonderful to be part of the slow but healthy process that shifted people's attitudes"

"I wanted to challenge myself and work in a place where classical theater is a viable option"

"My first year in New York was unbelievably tough, with lots of waitressing, after having been a successful actor in South Africa"

"It was a humbling experience, but a good one because it makes all the lovely things I'm doing now that much sweeter"

"It's such a different articulation from South Africa, and the placement of words in my mouth felt alien. But now I feel completely comfortable, and I'm looking forward to getting my teeth into something contemporary"