The Voices in Their Heads: Meet John Marshall Jr.

What is your role in They're Playing Our Song? 
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What is your favorite part of the 1970's? 

- The dance! There's a freedom about dance in the 70's that doesn't really exist in other eras. There wasn't the "I can't dance" mentality then. Everyone, "good" or "bad," got on the floor and went for it. People were allowed to make up their own wild moves and do what the music made them feel. 

 If (we) really knew (you), we would know that your favorite place to eat in Chicago is... 

- I love First Slice in Andersonville. It's an ideal lunch spot. You can have a delicious sandwich on fresh bread and then finish with some fantastic pie. Also, their cheesecake is undeniable. I have to mention The Purple Pig and DMK too. 

- Speaking of They're Playing Our Song... what is YOUR song, or the song that describes you best? 

Oh, that's hard to say. I go through phases of obsessing about songs but not that necessarily describe me. I love Tori Kelly's last album. She's very positive and fun. Other than that I'm listening to sad Adele/Emile Sande/Judy Garland stuff. Haha. 

- What about this production is special to you? 

Working with Danny. One of the special things about being an actor is being able to work with your friends. When we're all working 12 hour days and we're in a tiny room dripping sweat, it's really satisfying to feed off the passion Danny is bringing into the room for this show. 

They're Playing Our Song runs from July 28 - August 20 at Rivendell Theatre (5779 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660).  

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