Jess Mallett is famous in the improvising world for her ability to say just the right thing at just the right time. She has a sharp expertise in loquacious characters (see the final question to discover why!). We welcome her into our cast, and look forward to her inventive contribution to the Pink Ladies.
What's your all time favourite improvised scene that you were in? why?
A simultaneously daunting and exhilarating scene that I played in Impromance with Bill Arnett from Chicago. Bill was a man oblivious to people with crushes on him, and I was the friend with a crush on him. I think it was the first time I truly understood the 'game of the scene' concept, with everything he did heightening the frustration of the situation. At one point he even patted me on the head. We played the scene for the reality, not for laughs, but the audience loved it. I had a great time in the scene, and learned a lot so it stands out in my memory.
What's your all time favourite you witnessed but weren't in, and why?
At a Cranston cup final Simon, Jordan, and some other people improvised a scene in a fridge. I remember that I found it hilarious because of their commitment and I was quoting it for days but I don't remember the specifics.
Why do you love improvising?
Because it allows you to exist in the moment, turn off your inner critic and just say yes to stuff.
What's your favourite colour (after pink)?
Purple, deep regal purple, none of this namby-pamby purple, but the pure purpliest of purples.
What's your favourite fruit and why?
What's your favourite fruit and why?
Tomatoes, because I hate most other fruit, but I eat these on at least a daily basis.What's your porn name? (first pet + first street you ever lived in)
Ripper East (which sounds more like a set of instructions than a name).What's your ambition for pink ladies?
To rule the world... and raise heaps of cash for the Breast Cancer Network Australia.Favourite word?
Loquacious.
Photo: Jane Simmons in a rare cranky character, being comforted by the amazing Jess Mallett.
