Caitlin Anderson is a Scottish theatre actress and dancer. She plays the the character of Tiffani in the new Edinburgh Fringe show, I Was a Teenage She-Devil. We caught up with the to find out more.
How would you pitch I was a Teenage She-Devil to someone who really liked supernatural romance?
Ever wanted to see the story of queer love, so powerful and pure it defeats not only gender norms, societal expectations, and social pressures, but also literally Satan? We’ve got what you’re looking for.
And how would you pitch it to someone who isn’t into teen drama?
Do you like irreverent comedy, a crazy 80’s rock score, and high energy, over the top vocals, hair, and plots? I Was A Teenage She-Devil hits every mark, and still manages to do it with a whole lotta heart.
Why do teens and supernatural stories work so well?
Adolescence is such a crazy time in our lives, we suddenly are handed all of these new responsibilities, are placed on the precipice of beginning our independent lives, but still have so little control over ourselves and our surroundings, all while trying to figure out who we really are, and who we are becoming. In those highs, everything can feel like magic, and in the lows, we really can feel like we’re in our own personal hell – when things get that out of control, it only makes sense to think, what if this actually is all as mad, scary, or dramatic as it feels?
How is this different from your work in Wicked?
There is nothing quite like the excitement of working on a brand new piece of theatre, and being able to put your own mark onto your character. Fringe is such an incredible opportunity to take creative risks, and make really authentic, zany, and downright fun decisions about your work, while being in such close quarters with an audience excited for something new – it’s such a brilliant chance for artist magic to take place.
What’s your favourite moment of the show?
My favourite moments of the show are the ones where you really get to see the heart of this incredible story Sean Matthew Whiteford has created – I just love the vulnerable emotion of the song “All I’ve Ever Wanted”.
Could the show be any more camp? If so, how?
We’ve definitely gone to great lengths to make sure we left no camp stone unturned!
What’s the most exciting moment you’ve had so far in the build up to the show?
The first time we sang through the whole score together – we knew in that moment how much magic this little show really had to give.
Monsters or Mazes?
Will have to be Monsters, I hate getting lost!
Fire or Ice?
Fire – I love to watch it.
Truth or Beauty?
Ever wanted to see the story of queer love, so powerful and pure it defeats not only gender norms, societal expectations, and social pressures, but also literally Satan? We’ve got what you’re looking for.
You can book tickets for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe run here, and find more about future shows here.
