Dark Classics

Dawna Lee Heising, my newest interview subject, is a busy and versatile performer who has been acting since the 1980s. Starting with small roles in 80s cult classics like Blade Runner and My Science Project, Dawna, who is also a trained dancer, really came into her own in the 00s and has continued making a wide variety of films from comedies and dramas to action movies and horror films. We spoke about the many facets of her diverse career on Monday, October 7th. I hope you all enjoy getting to know her. Say hello to Dawna Lee Heising! Johnny: Hello, Dawna. I thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to do this, and I have my questions ready to go… Dawna: Okay. I am ready! Johnny: …Starting with this: Was being in the entertainment industry your childhood dream, or had you initially planned on doing something else? Dawna: You know, it’s hard to say. I’d been a cheerleader and on the dance team from the ninth grade