For an actress trying to make it big in theater, New York City is the place where dreams come true.
But for Susan Cella, a New York City actor in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s “Noises Off,” working in Chapel Hill has been the dream.
“It’s been a love affair,” she said. “It’s like being on vacation except you’re working a few hours a day.”
Cella, along with Andrea Cirie and Matthew Schneck, joined the PlayMakers company from New York City for the April production of “Noises Off,” which runs until April 22, as guest actors.
Cella — who plays bumbling actress Dotty Otley — said she will miss the break from the chaos of New York City.
“(Chapel Hill) is mellow,” she said. “We’re not hearing honking horns and smelling garbage.”
The actors said the camaraderie and creativity PlayMakers provided was refreshing.
“There are no divas or egomaniacs,” she said. “In some instances an actor would offer another actor a solution to a problem, which would never, ever happen in New York or most places.”
Cella, who said she knew very little about PlayMakers before auditioning for “Noises Off,” said the kindness of her local co-stars eased her apprehension about performing with the already-established company.