Sophie Rogers
Arts North West
Sophie Rogers is from Pallamallawa a small regional village in North West NSW. Currently studying for HSC Drama, Sophie is an emerging actor. She has experience across musical theatre, melodrama and physical theatre. What inspires Sophie’s work is the ability to transform characters to tell a story that offers a new perspective.
High-school and community productions include; ‘Grease’ – The Armidale School (TAS) 2025, ‘Chicago’ – TAS (2024), ‘Legally Blonde’ – TAS (2023), Assistant Director for ‘Fight With All Your Might The Zombies Of Tonight’ – TAS (2023), ‘Rhinoceros’ – TAS (2022), Theatresports Championships – TAS (2022), ‘Revolting Rhymes’ – TAS (2021), ‘James and the Giant Peach’ – TAS (2020), and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ – (TAS) (2020).
More of Sophie’s performing skills include; Guitar, singing, school spectacular choir, modeling, dancer, and public speaking. Achievements include public speaking competition champion, successes at Narrabri Drama Eisteddfod, and TAS bronze medallion for Theatre.
The Right Sort of Love character Jo March performed by Sophie Rogers
Artwork description
The Right Sort of Love, character Jo March performed by Sophie Rogers 2024, adapted by D. M. Larson from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Images from The Armidale School production of Chicago, 2024
Artist Statement
‘The Right Sort of Love’ (Adapted by D. M. Larson and Sophie Rogers), is a monologue inspired by Greta Gerwig’s screenplay ‘Little Women’. The monologue explores the themes of women’s independence and personal growth conveyed through the character of Jo March. I wanted to highlight to the audience Jo’s feminist role and character and how her desire for freedom motivates her to rebel against the expectations of women during the 1860s and in today’s modern day society.
My costume design consisted of a 1890’s inspired outfit, consisting of a blouse and full length skirt which was then removed to reveal a contemporary costume of a singlet with a drawn ‘equal’ sign and tights. Through the manipulation of the costume design and my directorial decisions I was able to emphasis and advocate to the audience that even after 100 years women still face inequality.
I initially chose the character of Jo because for me she was in her own way different from the others and was a character I felt I had resonated with. Also being of similar age to Jo, I felt I was able to relate to her experiences of growing up as a teenage girl. Jo’s drive to follow her passion and her dream of being a writer resonates with my drive to be an actor, so having that ability to convey Jo’s drive and how much humans dedicate their lives to achieving their dreams was easy for me.
I chose to submit this piece for the Horizon’s project because this monologue helped me discover my true passion for acting and made me realise how much I enjoy acting and how important it is for me to continue to follow my acting dreams.