For our series "Know Your Varsity Show," Spectrum will be interviewing cast members from this year's much-anticipated Varsity Show. To kick it off, we sat down with Ben Russell, CC '12, to discuss just how much commitment these cast members have to the production. Be prepared—it's a lot.

Spectrum: Why did you decide to be a part of the show? Could you describe the experience of trying out?

Spectrum: What can you tell me about your character?

Spectrum: What have you found to be the greatest challenge of the experience?

Spectrum: Are you considering a career in theater?

Spectrum: The Varsity Show has helped you to consider what it means to be alive?

Spectrum: What was one of the most memorable moments of this experience?