I’m a trained Opera singer with 25 years stage experience. About 10 years ago, I started pursuing screen acting and have been able to be in a couple of feature length films, regional commercials, and shorts/student films.
To advance my film career, about 10 years ago, I began working on skills outside of acting that helped to build character (ironically). One of them was baking. Subsequently, I found a love for it, and in times of hardship for some many, mainly entertainment industry workers, I’ve fallen back to the baking! Working on starting a bakery that’s still to be named…
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family is certainly not a traditional one. My husband, Tony, and I live in our small little Westwood home where we raise our two dogs, Lincoln and Gracie, and have a little garden and “city chickens.”
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love most being an entertainer. In my life, I’ve had the opportunity to perform and teach for a living. In the pandemic, there is absolutely NO work. I understand, but it doesn’t mean that there becomes work because I understand! LOL I started selling baked goods out of my kitchen. I’m not making a ton of money, but it’s a way to move forward with something for which I have a talent.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We try to shop/support local when we can. We like Christine’s Casual Dining and a new favorite is Ivory House.
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We’ve lived in Westwood for 7 years this December.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I think our neighbor Linda is very interesting, unique and diverse.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would want to travel to London. I’ve never been, but mostly to explore the foods!
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Love Actually (is everywhere). I know, I know, there are plot holes…
What advice would you give to people?
Be kind.
What is something on your bucket list?
Be in a TV series
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Not a band, but Joni Mitchell.
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The current business that represents this would have to be the little pizza joint across the street, Scarlatos.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would love to take Paul Hollywood to lunch in Findlay market to explore and talk about the breads!
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I think our community is rather diverse in religion, political belief, and age.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
With the pandemic, that has changed pretty drastically. I had dreams that changed drastically in March 2020. Who knows now?
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m pretty much an open book… LOL.
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Saugatuck Michigan in the summer.
What is your favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is October because of autumn. holiday: thanksgiving (I know, “how American”) single day: feb 29. Anniversary to my husband.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Golden Girls.
Who inspires you to be better?
My mom and my husband.
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Bread baking and rain.
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Table, Community, Party.
Check out Will’s goodies at English Woods Bakery!
