Leikfélag Vestmannaeyja premieres on Saturday at 16:00 the play Áfram Latibær, directed by Sigurgeir Scheving. The main role is in the hands of the director’s grandchild, Hrund Scheving. Although young, she has considerable experience on stage and it is her highest dream to become an actor in the future. Here she answers some questions as the Islander of the Week.
Full name? Hrund Scheving Sigurðardóttir.
Date of birth and year? February 12, 1978.
Place of birth? Reykjavík.
Family? Mom and Dad live in Garðabær but I currently live with my grandparents on Fjólugata.
Education and work? Is a student in the sociology program at FÍV and in between works at Klettur.
Salary? A little pocket money.
The main bad thing about you? I’m told I’m loud, but I still do not agree.
The main good thing about you? I let others judge it.
Favourite food? Some meat with Axels’ sauce.
Worst food? Liver.
Favorite music? I listen to most things except symphony and opera.
Where would you be if you could fly away for a day? I do not want to miss anything, so I would rather be everywhere.
Favorite politician? Pass.
Which presidential candidate do you like best? Guðrún Pétursdóttir.
Favorite athlete? Bjarnólfur Lárusson and Magnús Scheving.
What’s your favorite TV show? I watch little TV.
Which TV channel do you watch the most? State television, grandma and grandpa have nothing else. I’m just taking a tape on Klettur if I want to watch a proper movie.
Favorite actor? Tom Hanks.
Favorite movie? Shawshank.
Favorite book? Angels of the Universe.
What are your main interests? Drama and sports.
What do you value most about others? Honesty.
What gets on your nerves the most about others? To have a passenger in the front seat who always interferes with my driving.
The most beautiful place you have ever been to? Up in the countryside with grandma and grandpa.
You have considerable experience as an actor, in what plays have you participated in? Santa Claus who got lost, By surf-cliffs, Bugsy Malone (in Hafnarfjörður), Mómó (in Hafnarfjörður), Hárinu (in Laugar) and Áfram Latibær.
What role will you play in Áfram Latibær? I’m the sports elf. He tries to get everyone in Latabær to exercise and uses various tricks to do so.
What is the message of Áfram Latibær? Getting people to exercise and and see how much it is important for people to take care of their health.
To whom does Latibær appeal? Mostly the youngest generation but everyone enjoys it.
What comes to mind when you hear those words?
– Latibaer? When should I attend training?
– Scheving? Hyperactive people.
– Theater play? The future.
Anything in the end? I encourage everyone to come to Latibær. You will definitely not be disappointed.
Fréttir – April 15, 1996
Leikfélag Vestmannaeyja premiered Áfram Latibær on Saturday, April 13, 1996, with great support from the audience. There is a lot of singing in Áfram Latibær and Guðrún Jónsdóttir, a social worker at Vestmannaeyjar, had the honor of writing lyrics to the songs. Guðrún has taken part in theatrical productions at LV before, but the play of Áfram Latibær is different. The lyrics are fast-paced and appeal well to the younger generation. Guðrún shows the Islanders the other side this time.
Full name? Guðrún Jónsdóttir.
Date of birth and year? April 1, 1967.
Place of birth? Hvammstangi.
Family? cohabiting with Agusti Hreggviðsson.
Education and employment? BA in psychology and social counseling, University of Iceland, as well as vocational training in social counseling at the same school.
How did you like the premiere of “Afram Latibær”? It was wonderful. It all came together and I’m very proud of “my people”.
Why did you try to compose the lyrics? This was an original and exciting project and Sigurgeir trusted me for it.
Have you ever done such writing before? Only for friends and colleagues in a closed group.
What comes to mind when you hear those words?
– Latibær? A great play that will hopefully get the attendance it deserves.
– The sports elf? A fun character that Hrund Scheving plays with incredible genius.
– Leikfélag Vestmannaeyja (Theater)? A company I should have started working with much earlier.
Anything in the end? Best thanks to the people from the city for a great reception at the premiere and hopefully the sequel will be good. AFRAM LATIBAR!
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