20 Questions with Colin Ainsworth
Colin Ainsworth earned rave reviews when he sang Kristian in Lillian Alling. He's back on the VO stage for something a little different: the role of Tony in West Side Story, opening October 22.
Guilty musical pleasure?
Eminem
Where do you love to sing?
Hands down, Vancouver!
What is your idea of earthly happiness?
Playing with my son
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
The ability to eat a whole bag of chips in one sitting
Who are your favourite heroes/heroines of fiction?
Thor
Who are your favourite characters in history?
Jesus
Who are your favourite heroes/heroines in real life?
People who put their lives on the line for others
Who is your favourite author?
Rohinton Mistry
Your favourite musician?
Fritz Wunderlich
Your favourite composer?
Britten
What quality do you most admire in a person?
LoyaltyYour favourite virtue?
Honesty
Your favourite occupation?
I love being a singer but if I could be anything else, I’d be an architect
What did you want to be as a child?
Dentist
Your most marked characteristic?
Kindness
What do you most value in your friends?
Support
For what would you like to be remembered?
Being a great dad
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
Athleticism
What is your motto?
A fine balance
What non-opera song do you rock?
Single Ladies - Beyonce
