WELL... let me say that I am immensely honored. Man, I'm glad I have a 10 am deadline, because at least now I have
some time to enjoy my celebrity status! I've been busy all day, and not to mention we had some pretty bad thunderstorms, so I was trying to stay away from the computer as much as I could.
Now, about those questions...
1) What did you do when they announced Cabaret was being revived?
To be honest, as much as I love the show, I'm not too sure about a "new" revival. Although, I think it would be stellar for Alan to come back, because, let's be honest, the man can pull off those tight pants rather well.
2) If you could spend one day with an "Emcee" who would it be and what would you do???
Ahhh, this is a tough one! I would probably have to go with Jon Peterson [he's my favorite!] Runner-up would be Raul Esparza [there's two for one!

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I'm not sure what we'd be doing exactly, but it would incorporate a camera and possibly some really bad 80's power ballads.
What is your favorite scene in Cabaret?
Oooh another tough one! I have so many favorites, to be honest. I would probably say that the scene between Cliff and Sally, at the end, when he's telling her he's going off to Paris, and that she can meet him..."The truth is, Cliff, I've always rather hated Paris." It's one of those moments where you want to laugh, but it hurts when you do. However, the scene that really gets to me is the one at the fruit shop when Fraulein Kost has everyone singing "Tomorrow Belongs to Me". Every time I hear that song, or see that scene [on film or on stage] it sends chills down my spine.
But as far as musical numbers go, WILLKOMMEN, DON'T TELL MAMA, TOMORROW BELONGS TO ME, IF YOU COULD SEE HER, I DON'T CARE MUCH and CABARET are my definite favorites.
1) What Inspires You?
Everything. Honestly, I can't tell you how many sheets of paper I've gone through solely based on ideas that come into my head. My biggest inspiration has been Kander & Ebb's
Chicago, and as lame as that sounds, it was the first time I had been influenced by a musical of any kind. Jim Morrison is also an inspiration for me. When I was in high school, I went through a time of feeling misunderstood, and while I could have donned black and listened to Dashboard Confessional, I decided to read Jim's poetry. His words are very deep, and sometimes hard to understand, but it's the feeling behind them that got me going on poetry.
2) If you can spend 1 day with 1 person (dead or alive) who would it be and what would you talk about?
3)
John Lennon. I think we'd have a grand old time talking about
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
4) If you were putting together a scapebook of your life..what would be in it?
Pictures from my 15th birthday [the best day in the world]. I spent the entire day in New York City with my family, and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. I would also include some of the poetry I wrote while I was going through "the dark period" of my existence, to remind myself that I can get through whatever sh!t is thrown my way. And I would most definitely have some programs from Ogunquit Playhouse, along with the photo taken of Jon and me from
Cabaret.
What is your dream role in a musical (male or female) barring Cabaret.
For the longest time, I wanted to be Eliza Doolittle in
My Fair Lady. And in a way, I still do.
[Although, if I were a guy, I would kill to play the Emcee. That would be amazing... and I already know all his lines!]
What is the show you would most like to design?
The Threepenny Opera. I'm fascinated by Brecht.
How old are you?
Celebrating two decades.
What's your favorite book?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
[I know, not very exciting!]
What's your favorite movie?
At the moment, it's
Reefer Madness.
What's your favorite song?
For some very odd reason, I have taken quite a fancy to Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife". As far musicals are concerned, "Being Alive" from
Company is one of my definite favorites. I associate a lot of what I¡¦m going through right now with that song.
Where do you intend to be in 5 years?
On American Idol, singing my little heart out.
Realistically, I would more than likely be doing the same thing I am now, except that I would NOT be working in retail. I would like to think that I'd be designing costumes, performing on and off, and finally, getting a chance to play Fraulein Kost.
If you were recuperating in a hospital, who would you want in the bed next to you, excluding relatives?
Johnny Depp. I don't know why, but Johnny Depp would seem to be a reasonable answer. Seriously, wouldn't it be awesome if you were recovering from surgery and there's Captain Jack Sparrow lying in the next bed over, completely drunk out of his mind? I would have myself a nice giggle.
What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?
What kind of pleasure are we talking about?
I would say my job at Ogunquit [last summer] gave me a lot of pleasure. At times, I wanted to quit and go jump off a cliff, but it was the most rewarding experience I've had to date. Being able to work with such fabulous talent gave me a lot of insight. I also have made some great friends because of it, and that's more important than any paycheck or tip.
What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?
I used to be a RENT-head. "Just kidding!"
I think most people are surprised when I tell them I wanted to commit suicide when I was in tenth grade. Most people don't associate depression with me. [I know that's more of a shocking surprise, but it's true].
Also, I don't think people realize how much I love to swing dance. It's a little passion of mine ever since eighth grade.
If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?
I probably wouldn't grab any, because they're just material. I could always start anew.
Of course, if I had to try and grab anything, it would probably be the drawings my grandmother did when she was taking art classes in the 40's. She wanted to be a design student, but never got the chance, and her drawings are one of the few remaining things I have left of hers. I would also try to salvage her M*A*S*H book [that was her favorite show].
"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who
"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables
Updated On: 5/17/07 at 12:49 AM