What is your favorite song/scene/moment in Spring Awakening?
I NEVER get tired of watching the girls rock out during “Mama Who Bore Me Reprise.” There’s so much incredible energy. If the show were two hours of that song, I wouldn’t mind watching it over and over again.
What inspires you to play the role?
I love the fact that the chairs of rock are so connected to the audience because we are literally a part of it. I always get excited right before we stand for “Touch Me,” because I feel as though the “audience becoming part of the show” dynamic is something that no other show has.
What is it like playing in a new venue almost every night?
Fantastic! It keeps it fresh and we get to play in some beautiful venues. I do get lost backstage a lot, but it’s because of my lack of an internal compass.
Do you have a great Guilty Ones moment/story you can share?
The Guilty Ones constantly surprise me with their support, knowledge, and plethora of treats. When it came around to Halloween, we had more candy than we knew what to do with. Well…I knew what to do with it. Especially the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Do you have a great Chair of Rock/Stage Seating experience you can share?
I love going out before intermission ends and asking the people sitting next to me, “So….Did you figure me out before the show?” Oftentimes the answer is yes, because they’ve seen the show but when someone is experiencing the show for the first time, it’s amazing to be such a tangible part of their experience and scare them for a few minutes.
What is the weirdest/coolest thing that happened to you or another cast member on stage/at the stage door?
I was signing a girl’s poster in Minneapolis and she involuntarily yelled out “I follow you on Twitter!” Cool.--We’ve never met but you know what I do on a daily basis!
Have you been able to watch the show when an understudy was on? What did you think? What was it like?
The Chairs of Rock have SO much pride when we get to watch one of our brethren go on. I know that it’s the most nerve-wracking experience in the world, but the support that happens on that stage when someone is going on for a role is one of the most beautiful things I have ever been a part of.
What was it like when you performed in front of Steven Sater/Michael Mayer during the rehearsals?
They are amazing and so grateful that we could share in this beautiful story they have created. I also loved watching Michael Mayer rock out on the air drums during “Purple Summer.”
What musical theater role/character outside of the one you are playing now would you most like to play? Why?
I had the privilege to play Bat Boy in Bat Boy: The Musical in college, and I’m dying to do it again. Not only is it one of the most fun roles I’ve ever played, but I think there’s a really strong message in the show wrapped up with hysterical characters and circumstances. I’d also love to play Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. I like to sing high!
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