Mason Frost is making his Beaumaris Theatre debut in The Three Musketeers this month. We put Mason under the spotlight to get to know him better.
What do you love about your character(s)?
D’artagnan is the main character I portray, he’s much more serious among most of the characters in general, and has an overconfidence and charming way about him. Which is all a great mix to play as he interacts with many different characters, allowing different sides of him to show and how he handles situations throughout. However my remaining characters allow me to venture into more silliness and fun in general.
What are you most looking forward to with this production?
I can’t wait to perform it! You know when you’ve worked so hard with an amazing cast and crew, the journey is fun and the performing is fulfilling.
Without giving anything away, what’s your favourite line of dialogue from the show?
I have a few lines I love to say… unfortunately would give too much away… so I’ll leave you with this one: “Porthos, it may be 1625 but it is possible to spend more than 5 minutes with a woman without trying to cop off!”
Who in the show is most like their character(s)?
That’s a hard one… I have seen my fellow cast mates become these amazing characters, with varying accents, tones and energy, so if anything a little bit of who they all are is shown through the various characters.
What will the audience be talking about in the car home from this show?
Oh-Ho the laughs. I think there’s a lot to love from the melodramatic characters to the use of the space on stage, but most of all the physical and verbal comedy sprinkled throughout. Sword fights might get a mention too!
When you are not on stage, where can you be found?
I can be found in front of the camera on other acting projects- I’ve just finished filming a short film as Ned Kelly! Otherwise, I’ll be watching my favourite film series, or getting lost in a board game.
What was your most memorable theatrical experience?
I have so many! For lots of different reasons… “YVR Ghost Train” gave me the opportunity to perform on a moving train, in a semi-improv, horror, interactive experience with the audience, there’s nothing cooler than jumping off a moving train! And it was an absolute honour to perform in “Armistice: the Yarra Valley Remembers” recalling many diary entries of the real life solider, Ralph Goode throughout the Second World War. The praise from that show was unlike any other, and meeting his actual descendants is an experience I’ll always treasure. I’ve had so much fun in many shows portraying many characters.
What was your first ever role on stage?
My first ever role on stage, I played a character called Shane, in a multi monologue piece called “Dear Diary” in 2018.
What is your dream role?
Dream role? I’m such a fan of many movies/franchises/shows that I would love to be involved in. I’d love to play the Doctor (Doctor Who), someone cool in Star Wars, James Bond, a superhero, and I am very inspired by the Rocky movies. Any of these would be amazing to portray.