I tend to get younger roles at the moment, but in a few years I'll probably move on to other types of roles." Comparing her upcoming performance to playing Maria eight years ago, Fiona said: "It's a different society, a different director and a different character so there's a different shape to her since the last time I played her. And while she is conscious of playing the part of a 17-year-old, Fiona explains: "Maria is 17 and youthful, but she's also feisty and because she's a soprano you need an older singer. It's not the first time Fiona has taken on the role of Maria as she played the part eight years ago with Ballinasloe Musical Society. The bubbly 28-year-old from Coosan lights up as she talks about her new role, her third with Athlone Musical Society, and it's clear that she is relishing performing with the society in her native town. A passion for music and performing on the stage is highly evident when talking to Fiona McManus, who takes to the stage with Athlone Musical Society from March 5 to 12 to take on the role of Maria in West Side Story.
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