Name: Sam Garber
Hometown: San Francisco
Education: BFA from NYU and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Who do you play in The Mysteries?: James the Great, Yenta
Tell us about The Mysteries: It is a modern adaptation of the medieval York Mystery Cycle beginning with Creation and ending with the Last Judgement.
Describe The Mysteries in three words: Big, Human Fun
What's the wildest costume you wear in The Mysteries?: Probably my false D-cup sized boobs for Yenta the Matchmaker.
If you could be anyone from The Bible, who would you be?: Aaron, Moses’ brother. He is the greatest spokesperson the world has ever known.
Which company member is most likely to actually have lived during Biblical times?: Matt Cox?
Which company member is most likely to be the Messiah?: Most likely Kara our stage manager. At the very least she has a messianic work load
Most likely to become an angel?: Everyone
Most likely to hear voices in their head?: Me I think
Who's the most spiritual?: I wish I knew
On the 8th day god said_____: Oo I need your love babe
Are you going to heaven or hell?: I’d like the think I could split time between both
Which of the Seven Deadly Sins are you?: Definitely Gluttony
What's the biggest inside joke at The Mysteries?: Colin (Jesus) comes on with a different edible item in the last play for every show. His choice of food makes me giggle everytime.
What's your favorite moment from The Mysteries?: Difficult to choose just one, but I am a big fan of the last moments of the Doubting Thomas play by Jordan Seavey.
What is the most rewarding part about being a member of The Mysteries?: Being able to come in every day for a show and feel so at home being with 53 of the most talented and sweetest people I’ve ever worked with.
Why should we come see The Mysteries?: I can guarantee that for five and half hours not a single person in the room will be bored.