Rodney Whatley walks the plank by answering the 20 Corsair questions. If you really like his answers leave a comment, and his answers may end up in the next issue of the newspaper.
Q: What do you teach?
A: Introduction to Theatre, Acting I & II, Directing I, Rehearsal and Performance, Introduction to Acting, and Dramatic Literature
Q: How long have you been a teacher?
A: I taught my first class in 1994.
Q: What job did you want to have when you were little?
A: Writer of science fiction, fantasy and comic books.
Q: What was your first job?
A: Stock clerk at Winn-Dixie when I was 16. First professional theatre job was as a director for Calera Community Theatre, directing their production of “Dracula – The Musical?”
Q: Where were you born?
A: Mobile, AL
Q: What was your major in college?
A: Theatre, emphasis Acting
Q: Where do you want to retire?
A: Right here at PJC and Pensacola
Q: Describe any hobbies that you have.
A: I like to read, write, watch movies, play with my kids, and give young people a hard time. My favorite phrase is “Get the heck off my lawn!”
Q: Do you know a second language? If not, what language would you want to learn?
A: I barely speak American, but would love to learn Spanish.
Q: What did you have for breakfast?
A: Sausage egg McMuffin from Mickey Dee’s
Q: Describe your dream vacation.
A: Montana and/or Wyoming – vast rolling landscapes and mountains devoid of people.
Q: If you could have any super power what would it be?
A: Invulnerability
Q: What was the last concert you attended?
A: George Thoroughgood & the Destroyers
Q: Who is the most famous person you have met?
A: Diane Keaton & Al Pacino
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: Alabama Crimson Tide
Q: What was your favorite childhood television show?
A: Thundercats!
Q: What is your favorite music?
A: Alternative garage
Q: What’s your favorite quote?
A: With great power comes great responsibility
Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
A: Michael Chikless
Q: Any last words?
A: You kids get off my lawn!
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