Hey Stephen! How is all going at Kinky Boots? Were you a fan of the film? It's INCREDIBLE! The best job on broadway. I did love the film, and I think this is one of the best film to stage adaptations in a long time
When did you realise you wanted to be a performer? High School. I did this summer pre-college program at Carnegie Mellon University. That sealed the deal. I was hooked. What are some of the pros and cons of being a swing in a Broadway musical? Do you have a favorite track? The biggest pro is getting to do different things week to week on stage. You don't have to sit in any single track for a long time. There are cons, but I don't really think about them. I really love being a swing. Some nights I get to be in a broadway show, and some nights I get to play candy crush in my dressing room... And get paid for it. And in terms of a favorite track, definitely being an angel. It's a pain putting on all that make-up (and I'm terrible at it), but it's so much fun to play around when u step out on that stage as something completely separate from your day to day self. Can you tell us a little about your angel persona, Dinah Bottom? My angel is a sweet GURL. I've always loved the body lines of being a showgirl. Standing in bevel, kicking your face, and looking gorgeous no matter what pose they're in. So every night Dynah pretends she's onstage in Vegas, serving her best long legged beauty. She lives for it. We ask all the angels so.. do you watch RuPaul's Drag Race? Any favorite queens? YAAAAASSSSS HUNTY! #TeamBianca What has been your career highlight so far? The tony awards opening number this year. It was by sheer luck I even ended up getting to be a part of it, and the theater superfan inside me was QUEENING OUT the whole time. It was amazing. 5 quick questions: Favorite movie: Favorite performer (Broadway or otherwise): Favorite food: Favorite musical: Favorite t.v show: Drop Dead Gorgeous. Ruthie Henshall. Cheese Fries W/Ranch #fatty. Crazy For You. Scandal. What is something people may be surprised to learn about you? I LOVE VIDEO GAMES. Especially role playing games. I'm a huge (and proud) nerd in that way. What has been your favorite moment you've witnessed in a theatre as an audience member? It can be a particular performer..a show..a dance break..anything! Watching Bring It On. I thought that show was FANTASTIC. It had all the elements I want as an audience member. The singing was INCREDIBLE, the dancing was sick, it was funny, and it was heartfelt. LOVED IT. Thank you so much for your time, Stephen! How would you sell Kinky Boots to someone who knew nothing about the show? How would I sell it?! It's a piece of theater that will make you laugh, cry, cheer, and teach you a few things along the way. What more can you ask for when choosing a show? |