A.J. Harkness, 11, talks about his role in the upcoming Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society production of Teddy The Lost Dog.

Tell us a bit about Teddy The Lost Dog

The musical is about a dog named Teddy — it is his story and his life.

Tell us about your character and role as Teddy in the musical

I’m a puppy. I sing the first solo in A dog is for life and we are in the pound eager to be adopted because the owner of the pound is really mean and he wants to get rid of the puppies.

How long have you been in rehearsals?

I’ve been in rehearsals for three weeks now.

How long have you been singing?

I haven’t been singing for too long, so this is a new hobby. But I think I might be singing for a long time now.

Do you aspire to be a singer/ performer when you are older?

No. I don’t want to be a singer or performer when I’m older because I like football.

Is this your first public appearance?

Yes, this is my first time in a performance like this, but people say that I should do this more often.