I’m not saying like ‘Ah, I’m capable of so much more’ and then going to bed and not doing anything. Everybody is different when I am on stage, I can see it come out. The beast is your hulk, what you’d look like. But we have to obey the rules, going to work and so on. So, the idea is that we all have this beast, this pure power glowing inside of us. I was more into doing TV and film I still am, but I saw my dad’s fans wanting to escape politics, and escape everyday life and it really hit me.
It’s not something I thought I’d ever wanna do. And everyone has their favourite beast, it’s really cool. What is special about our mix of guys is because they all have the X factor, and I jump around like a Rock ‘n’ Roll Spice Girl. We do theatrical Rock ‘n’ Roll, it’s so fun. So, when I decided to do Beasto Blanco, with one of my dad’s bass players – we wanted all our talents to blend and shine. I learned from the lighting guys, from the dancers, everyone. It’s that these people want to be part of his world and he showed me how it’s done. He knows how to make an audience lean in, and it’s not about shock. I was basically his student for 11 years. But then I met his fans and started seeing the level of dedication from his fans, I didn’t think it was possible. And obviously he is a legend and I don’t think I was as aware of it until I started touring with him. When you were only 18, you were hired by your dad to do the choreography and bring the tour to life basically – what was that experience like? Do you think that was your big break, considering you gained a major fanbase through that? And then I knew that this is exactly what I wanted to do. I then came to LA and went to the Stella Adler Academy where I learned stage design and direction and that all culminated into my band Beasto Blanco.
Wow, how long did it take you to learn it all?įor me, it’s about exposure and I toured the world and acted on stage with my dad for many years, and I’m classically trained in ballet, professionally! I was in class for 10 hours a day. Because then I could do a big production – all by myself. So, I started learning how to use a camera, how to do makeup, how to do hair, lighting, etc. When I think about wanting to direct a video or stage a show or whatever, I want to do it on a big level. Necessity is the mother of invention, you know, and I had always dreamed on a big scale.
Is it all self-taught or how did you gain the talents for those skills? You’re an all-round talent – from directing to styling to makeup, you do it all. We speak to Calico about all things Beasto Blanco, characters on stage and how to break into the world of film and TV. Eventually, she started her own band Beasto Blanco, a rock band that makes you forget all your troubles through their lively, theatrical and energetic live performances and records that truly portray their passion for music. This experience gave her huge credibility and respect through her incredible talent, she gained a loyal fanbase. Growing up as the daughter of ultimate rock legend Alice Cooper, she was surrounded by the showbiz lifestyle from quite early on already, and ultimately got hired by her dad to design his stage and perform alongside him during his shows.
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