Rosaruby
When asked how long she’s been interested in acting, Rosaruby Glaberman laughs and replies,
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“Since birth!” The twenty-four year old stage actress works in the challenging field of action-based theater, an art form that does not begin with a pre-written script. While writers may be involved, the final production is the result of a collaborative effort of all individuals participating in it. When work started on the latest project in early March, the story was not yet created but the theater dates were already booked. Confident in the outcome, Rosaruby describes the process as both frightening and exciting. Rosaruby was born and raised in the Mimbres Hotsprings Ranch community. She is the daughter of noted area potter Kate Brown, who established one of the first art galleries in Silver City. When Rosaruby was 14, Kate drove her to California where she auditioned for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Accepted with a scholarship, she graduated three years later and went to New York where she earned her bachelor’s degree in theater at Eugene Lang College, part of the New School University. While in New York she was involved with the North American Cultural Laboratory (NaCl) and underwent several months of intense physical and voice training, eventually touring Eastern Europe with the production company. These days Rosaruby lives in Austin, Texas where she works with the Ariel Dance Theater. An experienced director and stage manager, she recently created her own solo show called “Eleven Minutes,” which she performed at the Frontera Fest in Austin. Rosaruby has also done some film work and is interested in doing more, but remains committed to the unique struggle and creative spontaneity of live theater.
Glaberman
Photocourtesy Kate Brown
PHOTOGRAPHY © BEVERLY BARRETT
When did you first become interested in your field? – At birth! At what age did you decide to pursue this professionally? – When I was in boarding school in California. Do you feel growing up in a small town was an advantage or a disadvantage to your career? – I grew up in an artistic community, and the people were creative and very supportive. Many performers and artists never receive widespread recognition. Did that bother you, starting out? – It still concerns me; I feel I’m still struggling. But even if there was nobody watching, I’m still doing what I want to do. What or who have been sources of encouragement as you’ve pursued your career? – The artists that I know, people who are doing the same things I am. Is there someone in your field who you particularly admire? – Any ensemblebased theater group. What do you hope to accomplish from this point forward? – I want to travel more, and I’m interested in drama therapy. Acting has helped me to learn to express myself, and I think it helps others too. I’ll probably pursue a graduate school degree in that. What do you like most about what you do? – I like the feeling of working with other artists; the close community of it, and the ‘rock star’ feeling you get on stage. What do you like the least? – You have to deal with a lot of rejection. You can’t be thin-skinned and take up acting, because people are going to tell you exactly what they think. Auditions are always hard. How long do you plan to continue your career? – Until I don’t want to do it any more. Has it been worth the dedication and hard work so far? – Definitely. If you could do life over again, what would you do differently? – (Laughing) Hey, my life’s not half over yet! I just hope I don’t make any big mistakes. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? – Travel is my favorite thing. I enjoy hiking, meeting new people, eating good food and drinking good wine. Are there any words of experience you’d like to pass along to young people who might dream of doing what you are doing? – Go out and create it for yourself if it’s not there. Don’t get breast implants just because some director tells you to. Being unique is the best thing to do. 32 – SILVER CITY LIFE