Q&A with Mark Poppleton

Role:
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.

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