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WITH YOUR GIG ON WFAA, IT MUST BE TOUGH TO MAKE TIME FOR THEATER, NO?

The director called me for the part because he remembered me from a role I auditioned for two years ago. During the audition, we talked about “The Drowsy Chaperone”, and he remembered that. Despite my busy schedule, when he called, I knew I would move heaven and earth to be able to do this.

HOWDID YOU WIND UP AS THE “GOOD MORNING TEXAS”CO-HOST?

About two years ago, they put out the call for auditions. In the beginning, we didn’t even know what it was for. As we got deeper into the audition process, I learned that the former co-host, Gary Cogill, was moving to another role at WFAA, and that I was trying out for GMT.

WHATDO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE JOB?

It is a great job, and I get to meet so many interesting people. Meeting Eddie Izzard, for me, was a huge thrill. I had a total nerd moment meeting C3PO.I’ve met wonderful authors like Daniel Silva and, recently, the two gentlemen from John F. Kennedy’s secret service team who wrote a book about the Kennedy assassination. Then there are all the local people doing great things with local businesses and nonprofits. I also like that the position has allowed me to get the word out about local theater. Since coming to GMT,I have tried to be a voice for the Dallas arts community. The quality of local productions and talent is amazing.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES

Babb

Theatre Three

is located at 2800 Routh Street, #168. 214.871. 3300. “The Drowsy Chaperone” runs through Jan. 8. Regular showtimes are Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.