{"id":64940,"date":"2015-03-16T09:35:19","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T13:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=64940"},"modified":"2022-11-15T18:59:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T23:59:48","slug":"strumming-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/strumming-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Strumming in the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While it may appear he\u2019s having an identity crisis during his 90 minutes on stage, Chase Padgett, \u201907, is actually just doing what he loves: performing.<\/p>\n<p>For more than five years, from Orlando to British Columbia, and Scotland to South Korea, he\u2019s been bringing six distinct characters to life in his one-man show, titled \u201c6 Guitars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each of his six characters play songs from their genres \u2014 blues, jazz, rock, classical, folk and country \u2014 while telling the stories of how they fell in love with their music, what they think of other styles of music and what music means to us all. Padgett also incorporates his improv comedy background into the act.<\/p>\n<p>The show premiered in 2010 at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, where it became a breakout hit, winning multiple awards including Best in Venue, Best Musician and Best Solo Show, among several others. It also won awards at fringe festivals in Canada and Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Before his successful solo career, he performed various roles at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and the SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando, as an actor, improviser and musician.<\/p>\n<p>Padgett says his UCF degree gives him authority when he speaks about music, and sharpened his musicianship, which is a key component of his livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, Padgett became the artist-in-residence at the Curious Comedy Theatre in Portland, Ore., which is now the place he calls home \u2014 that is, when he\u2019s not on the road, which is where he\u2019ll remain for at least the next couple of years, as he\u2019s touring Canada for \u201c6 Guitars\u201d through 2016. While that will take up much of his next two years, he\u2019s already preparing for his next career move.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[I want to] develop more material that would make sense as a TV special,\u201d he says. \u201cAlso, [I want to have] a legitimate run with one of my solo shows. Over time, I want to transition into more film and television. I just wrapped my first role in a feature film and I\u2019d love to keep doing that. It was a blast!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hitting the Notes Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Why do you do what you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Doing anything else would not nearly be as fulfilling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Favorite UCF memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. I think the choir performances I did were my favorite memory. Singing in a group like that is a truly intoxicating experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What advice would you give to current UCF music majors?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Being able to promote yourself in the artistic marketplace is crucial. Putting together a good online resume with videos and graphic design is so important. It could be the difference between really making it in your field and just scraping by. Also, talent has never been, nor will ever be, a substitute for character.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Most memorable work experience so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Lots of highlights to choose from. I got to workshop a new musical improv show for Wayne Brady recently. Last fall, I did a sketch comedy showcase for the executives of NBC. But, honestly, the feeling I get during the final blackout of one of my live shows is probably the best thing. It\u2019s the moment right after the performance and right before the audience\u2019s applause. Therein lays an accomplished stillness that I still chase to this day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Who\/what inspires your music?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Ray Charles is my single greatest inspiration both musically and entrepreneurially. Also, the guitar player Tommy Emmanuel is an enormous inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. First concert you attended?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. B.B. King at the Naples Philharmonic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Do you play any other instruments besides guitar?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Piano. I also beatbox a fair bit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What instrument do you wish you could play?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Chapman Stick!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Who\/what inspires your comedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. There\u2019s no better source for comedy than the truth in one\u2019s own life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Best piece of advice you\u2019ve ever received?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. \u201cIt\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint,\u201d in terms of a career in entertainment. Also, \u201cComparison is the thief of joy.\u201d It\u2019s easy to get down on one\u2019s self for not being where you\u2019d like to be, but you\u2019ve got to combat that with gratitude. 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That\u2019s certainly good enough to be grateful for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE INFO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"&quot;Six Guitars&quot;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chasepadgett.com\/shows\/6-guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Six Guitars&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Read more stories about alumni at <a title=\"UCF Alumni Today\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/alumni-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ucfalumnitoday.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alumnus brings six characters to life with just his voice and a 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