Message Board Celebrity Of The Day 11/16/07 - Jilani- Page 48

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 5:47pm

Sorry it's taken me so long! I've been out all day, and now I'm really pressing for time, I have a voice lesson in half an hour...anyway, thanks for your questions!

So do tell us, what's the reason behind your username?
You're the first person to ever ask this question. It's a homage to ALW's The Phantom of the Opera because 12 years ago, it was the first musical I saw. I was 5 years old, and my grandparents for no reason that they can recollect, took me to see the 3rd national tour of the show. I was in the second row, and was completely mesmerized by the whole thing. Because of that performance, I decided to become an actor at age 5, and I'm still pursuing a career in acting 12 years later! (Also, I've now seen the show 7 times over the years...I need to make to 10!)

What are your top three ALW shows?
I don't love ALL of Webber's work, I find him a bit lacking in his current years, however, I admire what he's done for musical theatre. My top three (out of 6 shows of his I love)

1)The Woman in White ---I love this show because it's so different from anything else I've seen, including non-Webber. It tells its story in a very interesting and unique way, which gives actors a lot of room to really explore their characters, because their interactions are so real.
2)The Phantom of the Opera ---my first, and probably all time favorite show. It's so beautifully staged. I haven't seen many GOOD Phantoms the past few years, but when he's played right, damn, is he an amazing character (which I'd love to play)
3)Evita ---it's an emotional journey with an historic figure.

What is your perfect day?
My perfect day is, and this is very simplistic, being with my friends anywhere. Whether it be in NY, London, or at one's house, we always have a good sober time, and laugh about those memories later on. My friends are so important to me, and to spend any time with them is always a joy.

Favorite theatrical experience?
I have a few, is that alright?
Seeing The Woman in White was an exhilarating dream come true for me.

Whenever I see a friend in a show. It's wonderful because I feel a connection with this person while on stage, because I know how much joy they feel from conversations prior.

Seeing a regional production of Metamorphoses...such an emotional show.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla.

Coke or Pepsi?
Pepsi.

Cats or Dogs?
Well...I love cats, but I like cute little dogs like Yorkies. So I'll go with dogs, as long as people take care of them!

Least favorite ALW show?
By Jeaves. 'Nuff said!

Is Clay cheap?
He should have tipped him...it's only right.

Who would win in a fight: ALW or Sondheim?
Sondheim all the way! ALW is like a little nymph in the basement, he'd burrow his way back in if Sondheim came after him with his fighting words!

Which Clayhead would you like to hold down, so that Patti Lupone can sock them in the gut?
Hmmmm....any Clayhead who says he should be People's Sexiest Man Alive.

Are you going to do anything to celebrate?
Just answering everyone's questions tonight will be my celebration. I love reading others', and I feel honored to be sharing these answers with all of you.

I may come back later and expand more on some of my answers, especially the favorite theatrical experiences...but I'm pressing for time.

Until later on! And, thank you! :)

Updated On: 6/26/07 at 05:47 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 6:02pm

What are some of the biggest mistakes the Tony Voters or Nominators have made?

[scott68]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 6:29pm

What is/are...

your three favorite plays?

your favorite playwright?

your favorite leading lady currently on Broadway? Leading man?

your four favorite ALW songs NOT from Phantom?

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 7:03pm

What is Scott1AwayFrom69 smoking in his av?

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 7:29pm

Congrats!

5 shows you love/5 you hate?

What cast of WIW did you see? Were you upset it closed after only 3 months on Broadway? Were you mad at the Broadway fans for not going to see it?

Am I wrong, or you posted a thread saying you were giving up your BWW account about a month ago?

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 7:39pm

Thanks so much for sharing the experience behind your username. That sounds quite touching.

-What roles that you could NEVER play (whether based on race, age, gender, vocal range, etc) would you kill for being able to play?

-What roles do you feel you are more than ready to play and hope to be getting in the next few years?

-Showtune that you feel you could sing like no one else.

-Who would you love to see playing the title role in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA?

-Who would you love to see playing the title role in EVITA?

[scott68]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 7:41pm

TheatreDiva, it's a hookah, of course! Nothing illegal at all... in that picture, anyway.

Updated On: 6/25/07 at 07:41 PM

[justagirl2]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 7:45pm

Congratulations, ThankstoPhantom!

What's the strangest dream you've ever had?

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 8:20pm

Who are your top five theater performers?

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 10:31pm

What are some of the biggest mistakes the Tony Voters or Nominators have made?
Oh, in recent years: Chita Rivera getting a nomination over Maria Friedman during the 05/06 season. Also, Spamalot winning over The Light in the Piazza.

your three favorite plays?
Doubt, Proof, The Merchant of Venice.

your favorite playwright?
I haven't read enough plays to really make my opinion entirely valid, however, I'd have to say Stoppard, at least for his subject matter.

your favorite leading lady currently on Broadway? Leading man?
My favorite leading lady currently on Broadway is Christine Ebersole. Leading man is Raul Esparza. (How original!)

your four favorite ALW songs NOT from Phantom?
The Broadway version "I Believe my Heart" from The Woman in White. Extremely passionate and emotional! (I love emotional theatre)

What is Scott1AwayFrom69 smoking in his av?
He¡¦s smoking an herb to make it look like a drug¡Kit¡¦s all part of the theatre!

5 shows you love/5 you hate?
Five I LOVE:
The Woman in White
The Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserables
My Fair Lady
The King and I

Five I HATE:
High School Musical
Joseph...
Thoroughly Modern Millie
West Side Story
By Jeeves

What cast of WIW did you see? Were you upset it closed after only 3 months on Broadway? Were you mad at the Broadway fans for not going to see it?
I saw the Original Broadway Cast (minus Ball) a month before closing. I was very upset about the closure, and was actually a bit discouraged for a short time. I was not mad at Broadway fans for not going. If they didn't like, I totally respect that. However, I was mad at the marketing for the show (utterly atrocious) and I felt that the show could have lasted at the very least through Tony time had it been marketed better. I mean, hardly any average joe knew what the show was about.

Am I wrong, or you posted a thread saying you were giving up your BWW account about a month ago?
No, you are right. However, I came back because the reason I was leaving was no longer an issue, so I didn¡¦t make an issue out of it when I could post again.

-What roles that you could NEVER play (whether based on race, age, gender, vocal range, etc) would you kill for being able to play?
Marian Halcombe in The Woman in White.
Sr. Aloysius in Doubt
Christine in POTO
The Witch in Into the Woods

-What roles do you feel you are more than ready to play and hope to be getting in the next few years?
4 or 5 years from now, depending on where I go to school, when I graduate college, I see myself probably getting a mixture of character roles and leading roles, appearing in character driven shows. I have a strong developing baritone range, and I feel comfortable in both comedy and drama. It'll depend on how I develop as an actor over the next few years. I see myself in straight plays and traditional musical theatre. I probably won't go to LA to work in TV or film, maybe occasionally, but theatre will be where my heart lies.

-Showtune that you feel you could sing like no one else.
Stars from Les Mis. Javert is a role I want to play 20 years from now. It's a role that I think I could really sink my teeth into...effectively? We'll have to see. I hope so!

-Who would you love to see playing the title role in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA?
I'd love to see fresh blood play this role. They haven't had anyone new in nearly a decade. I'd actually love to see someone like Michael Ball play the role.

-Who would you love to see playing the title role in EVITA?
Ann Van der Pol of Beauty and the Beast.

What's the strangest dream you've ever had?
I vividly remember dreams from early childhood. I'll tell you one of the short ones (I have three or four distinct ones)

I was 2, standing outside of a large garage door in the middle of the poor city I live near on a hot day. The garage door began to open slowly, and there were birds and bunnies everywhere. However, when the door fully opened, there stood a giant tyrannosaurus, who bent down and picked me up. I screamed "Are you gonna eat me?!" And he replied, "Yes!" And then he ate me.

Who are your top five theater performers?
Maria Friedman, Alexandra Silber, Raul Esparza, Norbert Leo Butz, and Pia Douwes.

Thanks for your questions!

Updated On: 6/25/07 at 10:31 PM

[shameless]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 11:15pm

What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?

What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?

If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?

If we asked an important person in your life to describe you, what would he or she say? How accurate would it be?

What’s something that you’ve never done, but have always wanted to try?

What’s the last great gift that you gave someone? And, that you were given?

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 11:25pm

What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?
Being in NY with good friends.

What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?
I don't know if it's surprising, but I am pretty active, and spend most of my time socializing and going out. I spend a lot of time on the boards at night before I go to bed, because I think life is, ultimately, more interesting than the Internet.

If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?
My playbills because they archive my experiences. And my theatre scrapbook, which has pictures from all the shows I've seen and been in.

If we asked an important person in your life to describe you, what would he or she say? How accurate would it be?
They'd probably describe me as sociable, happy go lucky, and caring, yet a bit too wise beyond my years. This is mostly true, however, I do have little spirts of depression (not chronic or anything) very often because of home situations.

What’s something that you’ve never done, but have always wanted to try?
Sky diving.

What’s the last great gift that you gave someone? And, that you were given?
The last great gift I gave someone was to my brother. We've had a tough relationship, and I took him out for the day, and he enjoyed himself. The last great gift I had was when he said he loved me for the first time in years.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 11:54pm

Well...I have a lot going on tomorrow, errands et cetera, so I am not too sure if I'll be on to choose a new celebrity by 10am, so here is the new celebrity:

Congratulations to Becoz_i_knew_you21, a fabulous poster who is great fun and is always well versed and well-spoken in her posts!

I've had fun answering everyone's questions, and am really honored to have been able to share the day with you. :)

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 12:05am

So what was the reason why you announced you were leaving the board?

Did you see ALW's production of Bombay Dreams?

I saw Ball and the guy who replaced him(I forgot his name), they were both fantastic! A real pitty that that brilliant show closed, and the theatre was occupied by a tacky show.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 1:05am

Thanks, ThanksToPhantom!

I am honored.


Updated On: 6/26/07 at 01:05 AM

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 7:52am

Congrats!

5 shows you love/5 you hate?

Don't you think its time to change your avatar pic?

How about a pic of yourself?

How old are you?

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 8:55am

You truly are a celeb in my book. Congrats!

[shameless]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 9:58am

Congrats, Becoz!


What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?

What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?

If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?

If we asked an important person in your life to describe you, what would he or she say? How accurate would it be?

What’s something that you’ve never done, but have always wanted to try?

What’s the last great gift that you gave someone? And, that you were given?

[RockabyeHamlet]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 10:02am

Congrats!

What showtune has been most influential to you in your life?

Where is your avatar pic from? The Last 5 Year?

White or red wine?

[scott68]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 10:04am

Congrats!

What is your favorite song in your least-favorite (or most-hated, I guess) show?

Your favorite role Sherie Rene Scott has played?

Crunchy peanut butter or smooth?

Would you rather be blind or deaf?

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

Your three biggest celebrity crushes?

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 1:14pm

"5 shows you love/5 you hate?"
Top 5 I love:
Follies
Ragtime
The Last 5 Years
Passion
Aida

The only show I can think of that I really despise is Cats.

"Don't you think its time to change your avatar pic?"
Nope.

How old are you?
I am 14.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 1:40pm

What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?
This is the first thing that popped into my head.Spamming a message board on two separate occasions. I realize that is pretty sad.

What's something that we would be surprised to learn about you?
I can sound like a huge bitch online but am very nice in person.

If your house were on fire, what material possessions would you grab on the way out?
I would probably grab all my cast recordings.

If we asked an important person in your life to describe you, what would he or she say? How accurate would it be?
They would say I am am good listener, always there when people need me, and am a good friend to describe me overall. I would say that is pretty accurate.

What’s something that you’ve never done, but have always wanted to try?
I would like to bungee jump sometime in my life.

What’s the last great gift that you gave someone? And, that you were given?
The greatest gift I think I gave someone was a scrapbook I made for my best friend for her birthday. She in return made me as scrapbook as well.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 1:44pm

"What showtune has been most influential to you in your life?"
Losing My Mind from Follies.

"Where is your avatar pic from? The Last 5 Year?"
Yes it is from The Last 5 Years

White or red wine?
Red.

[tazber]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 1:48pm

YAY for B_i_k_y!!

What character from a play (musical or straight) do you most identify with? Why?

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/26/07 at 2:08pm

"What is your favorite song in your least-favorite (or most-hated, I guess) show?"
This is generic but, Memory from Cats.

"Your favorite role Sherie Rene Scott has played?"
That's a tie bewteen Kathy in L5Y and Amneris in Aida.

"Crunchy peanut butter or smooth?"
Smooth, hand down

"Would you rather be blind or deaf?"
Deaf. It would be scary not to see anything.

"If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?"
I would choose to be able to fly.

"Your three biggest celebrity crushes?"
Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colin Farrell.

"What character from a play (musical or straight) do you most identify with? Why?"
Sally from Follies. I know how it feels to feel like you are losing your mind over someone.