Even with revivals, I dont really pay attention to previous incarnations. I always just go with the script and with the director and am willing to treat it as brand new.
I certainly have played women who have a pioneer spirit and longing for adventure.
Encores! is, to me, a wonderful, warm, welcoming place, and I hope it always will be.
If no ones doing the creative work that you want to do, do it yourself.
Fiorello LaGuardia saved City Center. The real man saved it, and he made this building into a performing arts venue.