The MST Q&A: Light Floods in Stage Left

Say hello to Carrie Cavins! Newly transplanted to the Houston area, lighting designer Carrie Cavins makes her Main Street Theater debut with our MainStage production of THE HEIDI CHRONICLES.

Let's learn a bit more about Carrie (and take a look at previous work) as she fills out the MST Q&A...


Full given name: Carrie D. Cavins

Hometown: Fort Worth and many others

What inspired you while preparing for this production?
The complex issues that Heidi has to move through to get to a place that she feels she has a place in a world full of one-sided thinking. The courage she has to be able to stand up in what she believes in and the ability to help make a change in a world that is resistant to change.

First Houston show ever saw: An India Festival

Current show you have been recommending to friends: The Heidi Chronicles

Favorite post-show meal: Anything that sets right.

Favorite show tune: Master of the House - Les Miserable’s

MAC or PC? PC

Last book you read: The Colorado Kid

Must-see TV show: HBO - True Blood

Last good movie you saw: Red

Favorite board game: Monopoly – Trivia Pursuit

Favorite cereal: Most any that isn't good for you.

Special skills: Can out talk most anyone and annoy them.

Carrie also tried to introduce us to the greatness she knows as Grippos Potato Chips. I got Cheddar with a touch of jalapeno. A touch? I think I am still feeling the heat! Ooooo-Weeeee!

And that's the word on the street