2008 Woodie Awards
Humor, music motivates 'Fantasticks' juggler
Jessica Garcia
Issue date: 10/2/03 Section: Lifestyles
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Not only did Snyder take on a role in the musical's circus troupe as a juggler, he also will be a part of the orchestra scheduled to accompany the show. Doing both parts means the audience will only see Snyder during the opening of the musical because he will then proceed to the pit to play the trumpet.
After nine years of juggling with devil sticks, Snyder said he still hurts himself on occasion, recalling a time when he burned his hand with flaming devil sticks and another incident when he bruised his jaw while doing a trick.
" I was spinning the stick up my arm," Snyder said, "and I wasn't really thinking what would happen when I got to my shoulder."
"That seems to be my forte," Snyder said, pausing momentarily, "stupidity not juggling," he continued, laughing at himself.
Snyder said humor is an important part of his life. Snyder said he enjoys making people laugh with jokes, but has recently turned to making puns because in his opinion they take more thought.
Although this is Snyder's first year at GCCC, this music major has a rich background.
A demonstration speech in the fifth grade sparked Snyder's interest in the trumpet, which he has played for seven years. He has also played bass for five years and was a member of the local band "91 cents" for more than two years until the band's split almost a year ago.
Away from school, Snyder dedicates most of his time to working as a disc jockey at the Skate Zone, and at the family business, Snyder Radio Service.
"It's fun because you get to work with your family," Snyder said, "which in a lot of situations is harder, but if you keep your ass in gear it's OK ."
This past summer, Snyder took time away from work and his other commitments to enjoy a trip to Europe. Snyder toured seven countries in Europe for 16 days with a concert band made up of students from across Kansas.