Em Phoomipat Takes On Major Theater Challenge! Praises Perth Verinratsara as Exceptionally Talented
Actor Em Phoomipat tackles his first large-scale theater production at Bangkok's 1,500-seat Rachadalai Theatre, praising co-star Perth Verinratsara's exceptional talent while adjusting to the vastly different demands of performing for a mas
Skilled young actor Em Phoomipat has opened up about his major challenge performing in the large-scale theater production "Once Again... The More It Hurts, The More I Remember, The More I Love" at Rachadalai Theatre, which seats 1,500 people. He admits feeling both excited and pressured, as he must ensure audiences even in the back rows connect with his character's emotions.
EmPraise his chemistry with co-star Perth Verinratsara, saying that despite never working together before, he's impressed by her exceptional talent as a new-generation actress who deeply understands performance and can access emotions with remarkable precision.
Explaining the challenge of performing in such a large venue compared to smaller intimate theaters seating under 200, Em notes that the acting style, direction, and techniques must be completely different. "This is my first large-scale theater production," he explains. "With 1,500 seats at Rachadalai, it's difficult because it's a completely different format. The way we perform, the directing approach, the tricks—everything differs from smaller theaters. That's why I said yes to this project. I want to explore this format and discover how to perform so that someone sitting in the very back row can feel what the character is experiencing."
Regarding his preparation time with only 20 days remaining, Em expressed feeling pressure due to other commitments and the need to deliver a polished performance given ticket prices aren't cheap. He compared the situation to MasterChef, saying the pastry shell is done, the filling is prepared, it's in the oven, but they're watching to ensure it cooks in time.
On working with Perth, Em revealed they've never met before, though he's seen her performances, including the film "Mae Sueai." He praised her as an exceptionally skilled new-generation actress with sophisticated character interpretation. He noted that Perth has far more experience with series and drama formats, giving her sharp instincts for entering and exiting scenes with precise emotions. He compared himself to a diesel engine that starts slowly, while Perth is like an electric vehicle that immediately reaches full speed.
Describing their on-screen couple as the youngest pair in the story, Em explained that the challenges they face at their age might seem trivial to adults, but to those who've been young, these issues represent their entire world.
