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Meet the Company of BLUE MAN GROUP – Adam Zuick

August 29, 2022 by Josh Inmon

The BLUE MAN GROUP national tour is now playing a three performance run at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. We asked some of the company members about their experience touring with the show – meet Adam Zuick.

ADAM ZUICK (Blue Man Captain) has been living the dream of being a Blue Man since 2013 and couldn’t be more excited to be back on the road! Previous BLUE MAN GROUP companies include Orlando, Chicago, New York and multiple North American Tours. A special shout out to Adam Berger and lots of love to my supportive family and friends.

Adam Zuick is an actor/musician in the BLUE MAN GROUP national tour.

What was your path to becoming a professional actor/musician?

All of my experience with the performing arts started in high school. I took piano class, was in the concert choir, and started performing in the stage productions. I did mostly musical theater up until I started with Blue Man. I didn’t have any experience drumming prior to Blue Man so they gave me drum lessons so I could play the show.

What was the audition process like for this show?

The audition was definitely the strangest audition I have ever been to. The first steps involve looking into people’s eyes and expressing certain emotions. From there, it builds into having some kind of scenario that requires expressing multiple different emotions. Of course, all of this is done solely through the eyes. After that, you are usually given group exercises to see how you are able to communicate and express yourself silently with two other auditionees. This is where you truly get to dive into the blue man idea of three-as-one 

What’s your favorite part about touring the country with BLUE MAN GROUP?

My favorite part of touring is experiencing the different cities. Interacting with people from different backgrounds that are all unique and creating a space where everyone feels connected and closer to each other. It is truly a different experience every night on the road, and that just adds to the magic of Blue Man.

What has the audience reaction been to this show?

The audience response has been amazing. There are so many moments that we get to directly interact with the audience in this show. This creates so many unplanned and unique moments and the audiences are really enjoying that.

What’s the process like to turn into a Blue Man every night? How long does it take you to transform?

The process starts when we arrive at the venue. After exploring the venue, we have 45 minutes to sound check the instruments and jam with the band. This is when we really get to vibe with each other and set the tone for the entire night. Once the sound check is over, we have 45 minutes to transform into Blue Men. This process involves a lot of custom products made specifically for Blue Man. Although we are putting products on, we really are using this time to take off layers to embrace our inner innocent, playful, child-like selves.

What item can’t you live without while on tour?

This is a tough one. There are a lot of items I have found to be integral to touring life. The most recent addition is a gallon sized insulated water bottle. Sometimes good, filtered water is hard to find while on the road. Having a heavy duty, gallon sized jug means I always have a reserve of good drinking water.

If you weren’t an actor/musician, what profession would you pursue? 

If I weren’t in the performing arts, I am not sure what I would transition to. Prior to getting into the arts, I always wanted to be a professional baseball player. Unfortunately, that wouldn’t be an option anymore. I did recently get back into woodworking and would love for that to be at least an ongoing hobby. 

Describe your experience with BLUE MAN GROUP in three words.

Dream-like, energizing, unforgettable 

 

BLUE MAN GROUP is currently playing at Juanita K. Hammons Hall as part of the 2022-2023 Great Southern Bank Broadway Season. Tickets are available online, at the Hammons Hall box office, or by calling 417-836-7678.

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