b"THE BACKSTORY WITH DARA CAMERON American Blues Theater Ensemble member Dara Cameron plays Violet in Its a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! We asked Dara to share some lesser-known facts about herself in The BackStory.If I didn't work in theater: I would be a teacher both of my parents are retired high school history teachers.Childhood nickname: Deedee Best career advice Ive received: Always keep a pair of nice shoes and an extra headshot and resume in your car, just in case! Favorite part of the job: I love the Chicago theatre community. Sharing a dressing room with pals is just the best.Worst part of the job: Not being home for bedtime for my son, Ezra, is tough, but its nice being homeduring the normal work day.How I made my first dollar: Babysitting! And I scooped ice cream for five hours and quit after one shift. Last meal youd want: French fries and a fountain Diet Coke.Favorite item of clothing: Comfy, stretchy yoga pants. All day, everyday.I have a toddlerits my uniform! If you could invent one thing: A device that would keep me at the perfect temperature at all times. I hate being too hot or too cold.Dara Cameron in the 2018 production of Its a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!One of my hidden talents: I have very dexterous toes! Photo by Michael Brosilow.HOLIDAY LIGHTNING ROUND What do you think of when you hear George & Mary Bailey:Warmth Holiday treats: NecessaryCarols: My job!Traditions: ImportantSnow: Oy Ian Paul Custer, Dara Cameron, and John Mohrlein in the 2018 production of American Blues: Family Its aWonderful Life: Live in Chicago!Photo by Michael Brosilow. ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!BACKSTAGE GUIDE 7"