Nevermore Actor Profile: Megan DeLay! — Black Button Eyes Productions

Where you were born/where were you raised? Born in Wisconsin, but mostly lived in Minnesota growing up.
Zodiac sign? Scorpio
What are/were the careers of your parents? Mom is an Accountant (just starting her own firm!), Dad works at Malt-O-Meal (yes, the place where almost all cereals are made)
Do you have any Siblings? 2 younger sisters, and 2 step-brothers and 1 step-sister (her name is also Megan)
Where were you trained?: Undergrad was at Millikin University and Grad School at FSU- Asolo Conservatory
Current favorite audition song or monologue to use: A song I love using for auditions is “Mira” from CARNIVAL, a show I think needs a revival.
Why did you want to be a part of Nevermore? I loved working with Ed on THE LIAR and got the chance to see SHOCKHEADED PETER. After the great experience I had and the fantastic show I saw, I knew that NEVERMORE was going to be something very special! I am so thrilled to be a part of this production!
Recent show in Chicago (other than Nevermore) that you think is must-see: MARIE CHRISTINE, J.B., TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and IN THE NEXT ROOM is a favorite show of mine.
Favorite Edgar Allan Poe poem or story? I’ve always loved “The Tell-Tale Heart” and now being familiar with more of his work, I really like “The Black Cat” and “Lenore”.
What's your favorite non-Poe scary art? (can be a movie, book, painting, song, etc.) Edward Gorey!
Most played song in your music collection: My “bedtime” playlist of ambient sounds.
Favorite or most memorable onstage role as a child/teenager: During a community theatre production of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON, the boy playing “Peter" got sick and I went on last minute as “Petra”.
Worst onstage mishap: During a production of GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE, I was about to make an exit when a piece of the door frame above me fell off and hit me on the head. I was fine, just a little bruise on my head and the show went on!
Worst costume ever: I played a raccoon in a children’s production and the worst thing was that the costume was a onesie and a quick change but the zipper was always malfunctioning. More than once I had hold my onesie closed with my paw while dancing around to holiday music.
Worst job you ever had: I’ve had so many jobs, but the most stressful was as a bike tour guide through Central Park in New York. I was terrified that I would lose tourists along the way.
Craziest audition story: I don’t know if I have a “craziest”, I’ve just had so many that felt awkward or I was just out-of-my mind nervous.
Role(s) you’ve been dying to play: There are so many I’d love to tackle, you could pretty much name a show and there would be a role I’d love to explore.
What were you afraid of as a child? Dogs. Absolutely terrified. Not any more. I’ve love to adopt a dog, but instead I have a cat that acts like a dog.