Check out this new video featuring Sarah Kleeman(Adult Woman) from the tour! Sarah discusses her audition experience for Spring Awakening and what the show has meant to her!!
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Q&A with Emily Mest
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
“My Junk” is my favorite! It is so much fun to dance around and be able to sing and interact with the other cast members and the audience. “My Junk” is such a playful song we can really just be ourselves!
What inspires you to play the role?
How much this musical means to the audiences. Hearing people’s appreciation and stories after the show is what drives me to want to tell the story every night. The story is relevant and universal to any time period. This show brings up issues, starts a discussion, and needs to be seen by audiences everywhere.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
It exciting! No show is ever the same. It’s fun to see how certain audiences in certain states react to the show. I think having the audience onstage makes it so much more personal that we feel like we've really connected with every audience. And they love to dance and rock out with us too, which is fun!
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
The Guilty Ones are awesome! They are so supportive and bake us nice things! I love looking out into the audience and seeing the Guilty Ones rocking out and singing along with all of the words.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
Well, one time during the final scene in the graveyard, as soon as I sat down in my chair the guy next to me loudly said that the cast was great in my ear and stared, waiting for me to respond! So I just kept a straight face and was laughing to myself until I could whisper thank you at the end of the show. I saw him after the show and he said he understood why we couldn't talk to him onstage!
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member at the stage door?
Well, at the stage door it's all about the boys! Everyone at the stage door only wants to know about which boy is single! HAH! So, sometimes we end up giving information about the boys more than ourselves at the stage door! My favorite thing that happened was that one time the stage door was so packed and crazy with people that when I came out of the door I almost immediately got lost in the crowd and was being pushed around by everyone and almost sunk to the floor. It was hilarious and scary because I don't think anyone saw me nearly collapsing to the floor!
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
I was very sick in October and I sat out and got to see Erin in the show as Thea. She was wonderful!!!!!! It was so strange to see the show from a whole new perspective and as an audience member. I found myself really wanting to get up on stage with everyone and do the show! It reminded me of how I felt seeing the show before I was cast, so passionate and wanting to be in Spring Awakening more than anything.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
It was amazing, but so nerve-wracking. I am such a huge fan of the show I couldn't dream of meeting them and performing for them. It was unreal having them there at rehearsals and it helped the process because we really felt the support for our tour from the original creative team. Also, hearing them react and laugh at parts of the show that they wrote was wonderful.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
Natalie in Next to Normal. But, in a straight play I really want to play Abigail in The Crucible.
Jeff Ostermueller: Q&A
CHAIR OF ROCK!!
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
When the music returns after the acapella section of “The Song of Purple Summer.”
What inspires you to play the role?
I think the simple truths that the play tells so effortlessly is sufficient inspiration for anybody to play any role in this show.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
Exciting—there's a completely different vibe in every theater that's fun to play off of. It helps keep the show fresh as well because if you're really listening everything sounds/reacts differently every night.
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
Not one in particular, but my mother keeps me updated and she probably wishes she could respond to every post but has somehow controlled herself.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
I've had a bunch of people try to talk to me during the show...one guy didn't know I was a part of the cast and so after “Touch Me” when we're revealed he kept saying, "You got me good. You f-ing got me so good," while a scene was going on. We also have trouble entering through the theater sometimes because some venues give us fake tickets that don't work and we have to convince the ushers we know what we're doing, even though we've never been to that theater before, have no idea where we're going, and have no forms of identification on us. It gets interesting.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage/at the stage door?
In Lexington, KY and Dayton, OH we kept getting all of these baked goods as presents pre-show! It was really cool but we had to have our company manager test them to make sure they were ok because we have to be cautious when two people show up with dozens of cupcakes and personalized letters for a cast they've never met in a show they haven't seen yet.
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
It's amazing and the best part about it is that the rest of the cast loves it more than the understudy performing. There is an enormous amount of respect and love for the understudies in the cast so when one goes on everybody tries to make it as fun as possible for the person and we all end up having a lot of fun ourselves in the process.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
Amazing. Nerve-racking at first but they love this show and you can tell they were really rooting for us, so the energy was so positive and exciting.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
Although I'm not the slightest bit Jewish I would love to play Jamie in The Last 5 Years. Jason Robert Brown's story-telling is quite possibly unmatched and the character's journey through some extraordinary times in their lives. Plus Jamie is so likable yet certainly doesn't choose the righteous path... It would be an honor to explore a character with so much depth and humanity as Jamie.
Q&A with Jamie Rea Billings
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
There are so many magical parts in the show that I love watching and performing. It is an absolute dream doing this show every night. If I had to choose one special moment, though, it would definitely be "Song of Purple Summer." This song really captures the heart of our story. We have the opportunity to reflect on the message we want the audience to walk away with, and we are given the chance to truly connect with the world beyond the show. Every night we perform this song, I feel an incredible connection with everyone in the theatre. I feel honored to be a member of this amazing ensemble, I feel inspired to be telling this timeless story, and I feel humbled to be a part of such a beautiful collaboration. "Song of Purple Summer" breathes life into the hope of Spring Awakening.
What inspires you to play the role?
I am inspired by the many different people who are affected and moved by Spring Awakening. Knowing that our show has the ability to change someone or make a difference in their life, truly motivates me to tell this story every night. I am so lucky to be a part of a collaboration that holds such an important and eternal message for people of all walks of life.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
Playing a new venue almost every night is truly a whirlwind experience. To make sure I don't blend all of the venues into one, I try to remember something specific about each venue so I can have a special memory for each of our performances. Whether that means relating to a specific audience member, exploring the backstage wall of fame, or encountering some of the theatres’ ghosts--I try to keep each venue separate in my memory. Although we often wish we can stay in a venue more than one night, it is very rewarding to look back and see just how many theatres we have visited.
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
I am not quite sure if any “Guilty Ones” were in the audience in Minneapolis, but we had the most enthusiastic fans at the stage door outside of the Orpheum. They cheered for everyone! I thought I had no luck after walking out behind Chris (Melchior), but they recognized me (and everyone who came out after me) with an amazing amount of excitement! It was the first time we had a line of screaming fans waiting to greet us! It reminded me of how excited I was the first time I saw Spring Awakening.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
As a Chair of Rock, it is a quite the experience trying to fool the people sitting next to you--it's a very exciting part of our job that we take very seriously. I always feel like it's a good night when I can fool at least one person onstage! At one of our shows, I talked to some very friendly women who were sitting next to me before the show started. As the show began, they thought of me as a local college student who came to see Spring Awakening for the second time. Everything changed after I stood up for the first time. I heard one of the women turn to the other one and say, "She's dead to us! She's a liar!" It took everything in to me to contain my composure for the rest of the song. They, of course, were joking, but I thought it was so funny they decided to talk to me in the middle of a song.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage/at the stage door?
One of the weirdest things that ever happened onstage was when George's (Otto) glasses were suddenly knocked off in the middle of a scene. Chris somehow hit George's glasses right before he hugs Coby (Moritz) and freezes in the schoolyard scene. He hit George square in the glasses and they went flying into the band. We all saw it happen, and we were all in shock. The moment became much more comedic since the boys had to freeze for the rest of the scene. Once the scene ended, George retreated to the band to find his glasses. Try as we might, I don't think we will ever be able to recreate that moment. Needless to say, it was very weird, very memorable, and quite funny all at the same time.
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
Some of the swings have gone on a few times thus far, and it has been so exciting every time someone has gotten to do the show! There is a completely different energy with someone new onstage, which is so wonderful for everyone to experience. As a fellow understudy, I have been so proud and excited when any of us have had the opportunity to step into a part. It gives all of us an amazing amount of courage for when we might have to go on!
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
There was an incredible energy in the room when Steven Sater and Michael Mayer sat in on two of our rehearsals. I had to keep pinching myself to make sure it was real; I couldn't believe the creators of this beautiful piece of theatre were watching us rehearse. Our director, Lucy, set a very nice tone to ensure we wouldn't be too nervous. She reminded all of us this was still a rehearsal, and if we needed to stop we could. I felt so proud of our cast and I felt extremely inspired to be among two incredibly talented artists. We got to speak with them briefly after our rehearsal, and they shared with us some of the backstory in writing and creating the show. I realized there was a much deeper meaning and heart that lived within Spring Awakening. I also realized just how relevant Spring Awakening is to today. There is such a genuine message that can apply to many different people of all ages. Having the original creators in the rehearsal studio, reminded us of the importance and significance of this story and it empowered us to find our own collective heart within the show.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
There are so many parts I would love to play at some point in my life. If I had to choose one that I have wanted to play since I was a little girl, it would be Belle in Beauty in the Beast. Belle was my hero when I was growing up, and I think it would be a wonderful experience to be in that show. I think it has a great message about accepting someone beyond their appearance. This show may seem like it is just a fairytale, but I think it has a genuine depth and life to it that I would love to find.
Spring Awakening's Christopher Wood
Actor Christopher Wood, who plays the role of Melchior in the 2nd national tour of Spring Awakening, shares some fun facts about himself in this video, provided by fellow cast member, Rachel Geisler. Check it out below!
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
Q&A with Daniel Plimpton
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
I love every moment, but the first one that comes to mind is the moment when the music to “B***h of Living” starts. We have been sitting in the most uncomfortable positions, and that’s the moment when our characters finally have their first chance to break out of this repressive world and say what they are really feeling.
What inspires you to play the role?
In light of the recent suicides, I find it an honor to play Ernst, a homosexual who is finding his way in a society that will not accept who he is. I am happy to say that modern day society is more and more tolerant every day, especially in comparison to our 1891 German world. However, as proven this fall, we have a long way to go, and if I can touch someone in the audience who hasn’t been accepted and can relate to what Ernst is coping with, I know I’ve done something meaningful and special.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
I always look forward to that first moment when we step onstage and get to see the new house. It’s always awesome to play in any theatre so to play in so many is truly an honor. I take a picture of every theatre so that I don’t forget it.
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
I was speaking to one guy after the show whose girlfriend was a Guilty One, and he had never seen the show, only heard the music. He told me that in the past two hours, he had gotten more chills than he had ever gotten in his entire life. It never gets old to hear that you have reached someone in a new way and touched them.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
I was blessed one night to have my parents sitting onstage. In a show that is much about parents and children, it was so inspiring to have them there. I cannot be more grateful for the way I was raised and for them to be there with me as I performed this amazing show was truly touching.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage/at the stage door?
We all had a cool experience in Memphis when we walked into the Orpheum, and read a posting about the ghost that lived in the theatre. We were told that she loved to play with buttons and mess with things onstage. That night was the first night that any microphone had ever come unplugged, our assistant stage manager felt something over his shoulder and kept turning around to find no one there, and multiple cast members came offstage with buttons to redo. It was kind of spooky but I loved every minute of it.
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
I did get the chance to watch the show in Wisconsin, and I got to see it once from the house and once from onstage. It was amazing to be able to feel the audience energy and how glued they were to the events onstage. It was also really inspiring to watch my fellow cast mates and the heart and soul that they put into the show night after night.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
It was amazing to hear what they said about the origins of the show, and to see how much this piece means to them. I remember when Michael Mayer was there, he started crying during “Purple Summer.” Being able to look at this man who has created a piece that means so much to me and to so many people was truly an unforgettable moment. I will be forever grateful to Steven Sater and Michael Mayer for their work and to be able to perform for them was truly unbelievable.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
I would kill to play Huck Finn in Big River - it has been my dream role since I first heard the music when I was 13. Big River is another show that has such an important message. Huck has a rebellious, fun side to him while still caring greatly about humanity and morality. I really do hope to play that part in the next few years.
Spring Awakening's Billy Lewis
Spring Awakening's Billy Lewis, who is a Chair of Rock on tour, shares some fun facts about himself in this video, provided by fellow cast member, Rachel Geisler. Check it out below!
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
Travis Stroessenreuther - Q&A
Adult Male (Understudy)
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
It's hard not to be jazzed by ”Totally F***ed.” The energy that pours off that stage is just incredible. I find, though, that there are smaller, more intimate moments that sometimes just catch me off guard and really affect me on different nights. The scene between Moritz and Ilse, for example, gets me nearly every night.
What inspires you to play the role?
As the adult male, I really enjoy the challenge of making each character genuine and human. I think the trap can be to play stereotypes of the characters rather than the characters themselves. There HAS to be something to grab on to for the audience. If every character in the “Adult World' is just awful and there is no redeeming quality, who cares? There has to be something tangible and sympathetic about each and every one of those characters.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
The theatres have been beautiful and the energy from each new audience has been tremendous. You really remember that it's their first time.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
I'm sure it's been mentioned already, but we had a fellow onstage in Wichita that got a little too, what's the word, exuberant? He began to stand and sway and, during “Totally F***ed,” began dancing and banging on the chairs. As he began to step into the playing area, our head carpenter smoothly went onto the stage and escorted him off. He was probably harmless, but you just can't take that chance.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage?
Please see above!
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
The understudies that have gone on have been tremendous! They've really come through wonderfully and it's been a joy to see. Also, it really makes the rest of the cast step up their game as well because of that new energy that is onstage. Really amazing. As the Adult Male understudy, I haven't had the opportunity to go on yet. I hope to in the Spring.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
It's interesting. I'm not generally a musical theatre guy, but here I am on a national tour of a musical. I'm trained as an improv comedian and a classical actor. I would absolutely LOVE to be in a production of The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged!
Spring Awakening's Aliya Bowles
Aliya Bowles, who plays the role of Martha in the national tour of Spring Awakening shares some fun facts about herself in this video. Click below to watch it now!
Video courtesy of Rachel Geisler.
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
Video courtesy of Rachel Geisler.
For more information about Spring Awakening, visit www.springawakening.com.
Blah, Blah, Blah Wednesday #6 Recap
Spring Awakening on Tour's final Blah, Blah, Blah Wednesday live text chat took place on Facebook with Courtney Markowitz (Ilse), Daniel Plimpton (Ernst), and Jeff Ostermueller. Check out some highlights from the chat below!
Q: Did you study theater in college?
Courtney: Jeff and I went to school together at Elon.
Daniel: I'm going to Boston Conservatory.
Q: If your character was around today, what do you think they would be doing?
Courtney: Ilse would definitely be a Steelers fan.
Daniel: Ernst would be a gay rights activist.
Q: What is the best advice you would give to someone if they want to be on Broadway or on a National Tour?
Jeff: The best advice is that you should always keep training. If someone really wants to be successful in our business, you have to keep training.
Q: What's your favorite song to perform in the chairs and what is your favorite role in the show?
Jeff: Good questions. My favorite song to perform is "Totally F***ed" because we're on the stage and on the chair, and we get to move around a lot. My favorite character would be Melchior because his story is so unique and yet full, and there's a lot to discover in that role.
Q: What is the hardest part of being on tour and what is the best part of being on tour?
Daniel: The long bus rides is the hardest part, and the best part is performing the show every night for new audiences.
Q: What's the most challenging thing about portraying your role in the show?
Courtney: We're older than the characters we're playing, so it's been interesting to back to the innocence of being 14 or 15 now that we're older.
Jeff: The hardest part of being a swing is remembering who the characters are, as they are similar.
Daniel: Ernst is more naive than I was when I was 15, so channeling that "ignorance is bliss" attitude is kind of fun.
Q: What is/was your approach to figuring out how to play your character?
Courtney: We did a research project and looked at the type of people we would have been in the society we would have lived in at the time.
Daniel: For me, finding the relationship between the boys was really telling for the character.
Q: Ilse is the last person Moritz talks to. How does this motivate you in Purple Summer?? (You do it beautifully, by the way; everyone on stage when I was there was holding back tears- you rock!)
Courtney: Thank you so much! I think that verse is written so well because you see throughout the show the way that different characters fail because of the lack of communication and attention from those that are older than them. And Purple Summer is filled with so much hope with the intent that things will change and will continue to change.
Q: What are your favorite specific lyrics in the show, and why?
Courtney: I really love the color imagery throughout the show, and there's broad symbolism that everyone in the audience can relate to it on a personal level.
Jeff: I really like the lyrics in "Blue Wind" because they're not so specific in telling a story, but you can feel the words. The words are so powerful.
Daniel: The first one that came to mind is: "I'm calling and one day all will know." That could mean anything for anyone.
Q: What's your most favorite/memorable fan reaction to the show. Any interesting stage dooring incidents?
Daniel: A boy told me that he had gotten more chills in the past two and a half hours than he had ever gotten in his whole life.
Courtney: A few people have told me they've remembered me from Elon, where I went to school.
Q: What's your favorite musical? And also, what's your favorite book? I need some new reading material. Haha.
Courtney: My favorite is Sunday in the Park with George. I just finished reading Eat Pray Love.
Daniel: I don't have a favorite musical, but I think West Side Story is the best written musical. Read On the Road by Jack Kerouac.
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| Courtney Markowitz |
Courtney: Jeff and I went to school together at Elon.
Daniel: I'm going to Boston Conservatory.
Q: If your character was around today, what do you think they would be doing?
Courtney: Ilse would definitely be a Steelers fan.
Daniel: Ernst would be a gay rights activist.
Q: What is the best advice you would give to someone if they want to be on Broadway or on a National Tour?
Jeff: The best advice is that you should always keep training. If someone really wants to be successful in our business, you have to keep training.
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| Jeff Ostermueller |
Jeff: Good questions. My favorite song to perform is "Totally F***ed" because we're on the stage and on the chair, and we get to move around a lot. My favorite character would be Melchior because his story is so unique and yet full, and there's a lot to discover in that role.
Q: What is the hardest part of being on tour and what is the best part of being on tour?
Daniel: The long bus rides is the hardest part, and the best part is performing the show every night for new audiences.
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| Daniel Plimpton |
Courtney: We're older than the characters we're playing, so it's been interesting to back to the innocence of being 14 or 15 now that we're older.
Jeff: The hardest part of being a swing is remembering who the characters are, as they are similar.
Daniel: Ernst is more naive than I was when I was 15, so channeling that "ignorance is bliss" attitude is kind of fun.
Q: What is/was your approach to figuring out how to play your character?
Courtney: We did a research project and looked at the type of people we would have been in the society we would have lived in at the time.
Daniel: For me, finding the relationship between the boys was really telling for the character.
Q: Ilse is the last person Moritz talks to. How does this motivate you in Purple Summer?? (You do it beautifully, by the way; everyone on stage when I was there was holding back tears- you rock!)
Courtney: Thank you so much! I think that verse is written so well because you see throughout the show the way that different characters fail because of the lack of communication and attention from those that are older than them. And Purple Summer is filled with so much hope with the intent that things will change and will continue to change.
Q: What are your favorite specific lyrics in the show, and why?
Courtney: I really love the color imagery throughout the show, and there's broad symbolism that everyone in the audience can relate to it on a personal level.
Jeff: I really like the lyrics in "Blue Wind" because they're not so specific in telling a story, but you can feel the words. The words are so powerful.
Daniel: The first one that came to mind is: "I'm calling and one day all will know." That could mean anything for anyone.
Q: What's your most favorite/memorable fan reaction to the show. Any interesting stage dooring incidents?
Daniel: A boy told me that he had gotten more chills in the past two and a half hours than he had ever gotten in his whole life.
Courtney: A few people have told me they've remembered me from Elon, where I went to school.
Q: What's your favorite musical? And also, what's your favorite book? I need some new reading material. Haha.
Courtney: My favorite is Sunday in the Park with George. I just finished reading Eat Pray Love.
Daniel: I don't have a favorite musical, but I think West Side Story is the best written musical. Read On the Road by Jack Kerouac.
Q&A with Mark Poppleton
Adult Male
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
“Totally F***ed,” and it was amazing at one venue we received three waves of applause for it. Totally gratifying!
What inspires you to play the role?
The chance to touch a new audience every night with this incredible show.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
Having a fixed set that travels with us means that no matter how different the venue is, it always feels like home.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member at the stage door?
It's fun that sometimes I walk out of the stage door and the crowd parts like the Red Sea because they are afraid of my characters. Then usually someone breaks the ice, and they realize I'm really a nice person.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
I had so much going on in my mind; I didn't really worry about who was out there. BUT afterwards...it was really cool!
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
I was already lucky enough to play one of my favorite roles, Sweeney Todd. I would love to play that again and again. One of my favorites I have not yet gotten a chance to play is Javert in Les Misérables.
Blah, Blah, Blah Wednesday #6
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| Cast of the national tour of Spring Awakening (C)2010 Andy Snow |
Blah, Blah, Blah Wednesday #6 will feature cast members Courtney Markowitz (Ilse), Daniel Plimpton (Ernst), and Jeff Ostermueller (Ensemble).
Submit your questions NOW for Courtney, Daniel, and Jeff by posting them to our main Facebook wall.
Remember, if you can't be here for the chat on Wednesday at 3 PM, you can submit your question in advance and then check out the cast's answers on Facebook after the chat! Please note: Cast participation is subject to change. Due to the limited time we have with the cast, we may not be able to answer all fan questions, but we will try to get to as many as possible. Thanks!
Sarah Kleeman - Q&A
What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
I love “B***h of Living.” The guys have so much energy. It’s amazing to see every night.
What inspires you to play the role?
Well, in my case I play several roles, which is challenging. Each time I enter the playing space I am a different person. Sometimes I don’t even leave the playing space and I turn into another character. It took some time to find the nuance of each woman. They vary greatly in their outlook, demeanor, background and speaking patterns. It has been fun to continue to find more depth in each of them as time goes on. What inspires me in each role is the belief that each of these women feels that what they are doing is for the best. Some act more hastily than others, but each is just trying to survive in their worlds during a very conservative time.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
Challenging but exciting. Each venue has a different stage area that poses different benefits/obstacles. It definitely keeps us on our toes. What has been most interesting is the vibe of each audience. Sometimes the difference between them is startling. One day we’ll play for a very young, enthusiastic audience and another day it will be a more conservative, quiet audience.
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
I’m not sure if this guy was a guilty one but it took me by surprise when I got a Facebook friend request by someone with me pictured in his profile pic.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
I have a feeling I will not be the only one sharing this story! In one of our final performances before the holiday lay off there was an audience member sitting next to me that seemed to be pretty odd. By the second half he was doing the dance moves and mouthing the words in his seat. When he decided to get up and dance during “Totally F***ed”, it was the last straw and the crew had to remove him from the stage.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage?
I think the previous story takes the cake for me. :)
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
I’ve never been in the audience but as a cast member on stage what is cool when an understudy goes on is the shift that takes place within the cast. Everyone’s focus is heightened. I know for myself, that being jarred out of normalcy has resulted in fun discoveries.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
It was both exciting and scary to perform for them. I have such huge respect for both of them. It was such an honor to have them there. I wanted make sure that I was doing the piece justice and that my work honored the story.
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
This is a tough one! It is hard to pick just one. I’d like to play Dot in Sunday in the Park with George. I love the music, I love the dimension in her character, her humor and her grief. The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods is a great role, I love her strength and her humor. And, I would love to play Margaret in The Light in the Piazza someday. I love the depth, insight, and the struggle she has. I also think it would be fulfilling to sing because of my classical background.
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