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| Elizabeth Judd |
Q: Have you watched any other Wendlas perform and have you applied any aspects from their performances to your Wendla? Or is your Wendla completely new and fresh?
Elizabeth: I had the honor of watching the original cast on Broadway, so I got to see Lea Michele, who is absolutely brilliant. I am not sure I borrowed anything, but I took things from my personal life and the research we did on the period, so I would say it's pretty fresh.
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| Michael Linden |
Michael: To perform would definitely be "Totally F***ed." As the Chair of Rock, it's cool to interact with people face to face, and we're like rock stars. There is such a cool vibe going on in the theatre. To watch, I could watch "Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)" and never get tired of it ever.
Paris: I love watching "Totally F***ed" myself, every chance I can get because there's so much energy on stage, everyone's so committed. I'm usually watching from the wings, I get to see the people's reactions onstage.
Q: Do you have conversations with the people you sit around onstage during intermission? If so, what do you talk about with them?
Michael: Yes! It's one of my favorite parts of the show. Sometimes I can tell whether they've seen the show or not before. It's always interesting to get their take on it during intermission. I think the Chairs of Rock are really unique, and it's really cool to scare people. People ask me things during intermission, and it's great to be a part of their experience that way.
Q: What scene or song do you think is most important to Wendla, and which do you enjoy performing the most?
Elizabeth: I would say the most important for Wendla is "Whispering". She goes through all those different stages of growing up after she's been hit with news. The song goes through so many emotions of confusion and deep sadness and betrayal, and in the end, ends up really hopeful. It's so beautiful for that character. The most fun for me to do is "Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)" which is so empowering for me to sing with all the girls. It's so fun to do that number.
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| Emily Mest |
Emily: We're not allowed to, but you do get emotional during the scenes. We all feel it during the show, but we can't cry.
Michael: I get emotional during "Left Behind."
Elizabeth: I always cry -- off stage though -- after "And Then There Were None." I tell myself I can't watch that part or else I'll cry.
Paris: One of the advantages of being an understudy is I can cry in the wings!
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| Paris Bradstreet |
Elizabeth: "Imagine" by John Lennon two years ago and then "Your Song" by Elton John.
Emily: "Anything But Ordinary" by Avril Lavigne
Michael: "Left Behind"
Paris: I didn't have to sing for my audition!
Q: Were you all fans of the show before you auditioned?
Emily: I was a fan of the show when it was on Broadway, and I loved it and hoped to get in the show for the longest time.
Q: What is the most interesting city you've been to so far and to what upcoming city are you most looking forward?
Michael: Minneapolis because the food was awesome. I'm most looking forward to LA because I've never been.
Emily: I love Tennessee and Texas. They were so fun. I'm really excited for LA and I'm excited for my hometown which is Bethlehem, PA.
Michael: Oh yeah! My hometown. I'm from Long Island.
Q: What is the best advice you would give to someone if they want to be on Broadway or on a National Tour?
Michael: Keep working! Never ever stop. If you've think you've reached perfection, just keep going.
Elizabeth: Perseverance. Always put yourself out there. Be kind and be genuine.
Emily: Always keep learning and be positive. Never be negative.
Paris: Be patient.
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