David Appleford is a member of the Phoenix Film Critics Society and the American Theatre Critics Association
The question I am asked the most is, "Are you Australian or English?"
For the record, it's English. I was born in Tilbury, Essex, made temporarily famous by the film 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' with Cate Blanchett. Tilbury is the town where Elizabeth 1st gave her infamous speech where she rallied the troops in preparation for the oncoming, though disastrous, attack from Spain. Look on a map of Britain, go to London, then slowly run your finger to the right along the River Thames. There's Tilbury.
The second question that I'm usually asked is, "Are you thinking of becoming an
American citizen?"
Actually, I became a citizen in 2001, exactly one week after 9/11 when government offices around the country re-opened for the first time after the attack. Taking your citizenship and pledging allegiance to your adopted country is always an emotional moment, but the significance of the timing in September of 2001 made this ceremony all the more poignant.
The Arizona Theatre Company is currently presenting The Great Gatsby at the Herberger Main Stage downtown and will continue until April 8th.
Cast member Sofia Jean Gomez, who plays the part of 
Interview with Sofia Jean Gomez
To find out more about ATC’s presentation of The Great Gatsby including times, dates and tickets, CLICK HERE to go directly to the Arizona Theatre Company website.
To read our full review of The Great Gatsby either scroll down this page or CLICK HERE.
