4/17/09

Next Profile of the Month: Gabrielle Garza!

Hi guys,

Steffi is still busy putting together her Profile of the Month video. I know most of you have said you like the video format better, but it does take a lot of editing.

Gabby is our next Profile of the Month! We wanted her answers to be ready while we were in Boston, where Gabbby went to Emerson College, so we're not waiting.

If you've got a question for the wonderful Ms. Garza, please leave a comment below. Questions are due by end of day Tue, April 21st. That gives you a little less than five days. Thanks!

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

YAY I GET TO BE THE FIRST!

Hola Gabby! if I can call you that.

Here are two questions:

1) What song do you sing embarrassingly loud and/or dance to when your by yourself?

and

2) If you were to be on America's Next Top Model, what would be your signature walk (you totally have to show it though - lol).

I know they're silly - have fun! and LA miss you and the cast.

Meg said...

Gabby, if you couldn't be a singer/actor on Broadway, what would you want to be and why?

Anonymous said...

If you were cast as a male role in Spring Awakening, what would it be?

Em said...

Hi Gabby!

Love you in the show...you have a beautfiul voice!

My questions for you is: Have you made any really strong friendship bonds with anyone in the cast?

Toronto will miss you all!

Best of luck in the future!

Mel said...

Hey Gabby! You are amazing in the show! I love your singing voice, and your so sweet at the stage door! Questions:

1. what was your first impression of everyone when you first started rehersals? where they true to their personalities?

2. What was your audition experience for Spring Awakening like? What did you sing for them?

3. What is your craziest (or one of the casts) stagedoor experience?

4. if you could have someone elses's solo (or full song) in the show what would it be?

Thanks, sorry for all of the questions hah, keep being amazing in spring awakening :)

David from Harlingen, TX said...

Hello Gabby, i had just one quick question. I know that Phoebe Strole was an understudy on Broadway while also originating the role of Anna. Is there some reason that you - as Anna on tour - did not understudy another role?

Jessica said...

Hey Gabby, In the video "Hairspray Danger Zone" did you know you were spraying Matt in the face?

Symantha said...

Hey Gabby,

If you could meet any person in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?

Can't wait to see you & the cast on tour soon!

Love Always,
Symantha

Anonymous said...

'sup Gabby? :) That's not my question, haha.

1) You're known as quite the fashionista among your fellow cast members. What are you favorite brands/designers? I'm curious.

2) If you could travel back in time for whatever reason, what time period would you want to visit? Who would you want to spend the day with and why?

Laura said...

GABBY :)

- hablas espaƱol?
- if you had to pick someone from the cast as your roomate for a year, who would it be? why?

Unknown said...

Love me some Gabby Garza!

What is a typical day in the life of a Spring Awakening Company Member?

What are some of the craziest gifts fans have sent you or other cast members?

Can't wait to see you all again in Pittsburgh!

Anonymous said...

Hi Gabby! Or Gabrielle...lol.

Wwere you in shows growing up, and if so, which ones? :)

Mia said...

If you could change anything about touring, what would it be? =)

Irene (from Guam) said...

if you could relive one part of your live (either to re-enjoy the moment or change it) what would it be?

what did you want to be when you were little? and did that dream change as you got older?

what's your lifelong dream?

this may be a weird question..but if you were a boy, what would your name be? (feel free to be creative) :P

Rozzie said...

How does the tour differ from the broadway show?

have you seen the broadway or london productions?

Rozzie said...

one more question-sorry

when is the tour coming back to san francisco or phoenix? those are the only places i could see it and i realllly want to!

Pun said...

Hi Rozzie,

These aren't really questions for Gabby...the tour is scheduled to come to Costa Mesa, CA in November, not too far from SF...and closest that's been announced to Phoenix is Tucson.

We havn't updated all the tour stops that have been announced by the venues in our calendar yet. We'll put them all in an upcoming blog post.

PS. Yes, Gabby saw the show on Broadway while they were rehearsing in NYC, and no, she really hasn't had time to go to London!

Megan said...

Hi Gabrielle (or Gabby whichever your prefer).
The tour is pretty much centered in the United States and Canada. If you could take the tour to any city or country, where would you go? See you on one of the tour dates in June!

Dylan said...

Hey Gabby!

Waht were you favorite cities you have traveled to so far on tour? Top 5, with 1 being the best.

Anonymous said...

Hi Gabby !
who is your favorite broadway star/ someone you look up to in your major?

Evangeline in ENGLAND, UK :) said...

Hey from ENGLAND
just seen SA in the west end (4 days ago) and am considering flying out to see you guys :D i love all the youtube vids- obsessed here!

here's my qquueusstions for Gabby-

1) If you could be best friends with any of the SA characters, who would it be and why?

2) What's your favourite SA song and why?

LOVE to the whole company and crew :) break a leg each guys!!

Anonymous said...

-from my reading other blogs and stuff rumor has it you've never called out, how do you stay so healthy and energized for each show?

-what is something an actor does not or does want to heart at the stagedor?

-can you share some of your funniest and entertaining experiences of the tour?

-who do you room with most on the tour?

-what song in the show gets you the most emotional?

sorry i got carried away with all my questions, i hope you answer them!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Gabby & co!

What's the story behind "BELLY MAMBA" & is it improv?

LOVE THE SHOW AND LOVE YOU GUYS MORE..

your great friend.. anonymous...

Meranda M. said...

Hey Gabby.

I was just wondering what is it like for you (personally) to have the audience sit on stage with you? Would it change your performance in any way if the audience was not on stage with you?

Thanks for your time.
<3.
Meranda

Anonymous said...

If you could anywhere in the world, where would your top 3 places to live be and why?

P.S. my name is Alex LOL

Cameron (from near Ottawa, Ontario) said...

Hey GabbyGarza! You are amazing (I saw you in T.O) but I'm sure you already know that and get that ALL the time. Anyways, my question for you is:

" If you could go SEE ANY OTHER production of Spring Awakening RIGHT NOW (ie: in Sweden, London, Japan or wherever else it is playing, or GOING to play) where would go?"

Thanks :) and good luck with the rest of the tour.

PS: I think you guys should all get together and make a "How to: 'Belly Mamba'" video! Just a thought ;)

Anonymous said...

What's your heritage and/or ethnic background?

May said...

What performance have you been the most nervous for so far? Why? How did it go? (haha fine, I hope!)

If you know that friends or family are in the audience on any given night do you do anything special/different during the show?

What is your favorite line..or the one that speaks to you the most (from a song or dialogue) in the show and why?

Thanks for being amazing!

Antonio said...

Hello Gabby, just wanted to say I saw the show way back in November in LA and I hope to see you guys soon again in November in Costa Mesa. Okay so I have a few questions:
1) As seen in the Totally Trucked vids you read Kurt Vonnegut books, what is your favorite book by Kurt Vonnegut? What is your favorite book overall?
2) If you could go back to a city where the tour has been and perform again, which city would you choose?
3) Have you ever autographed anything weird at stage door?
4) If you could speak any language in the world, which language would you speak and why?
5) And finally, Mac or PC?
Thanks, again can't wait till November!

Anonymous said...

Did you take Nodesy?

Anonymous said...

If you were a superhero and had 3 superpowers, what would they be?

do you have a celebrity crush? if so, who is it?

would you rather the on-stage audience know you're in the cast or be completely oblivious and surprised?

Irene (from Guam) said...

Hey Gabby,
I have another question:

I'm looking at Emerson as a college to apply to.
What would you say are the benefits or selling points for Emerson? What do you love about the college?

Rozzie said...

If you could be an animal for a day what would you be?

Angelo (from Guam) said...

Hey Gabby!
First of all I just want to say you're awesome :)

My questions are:

If you were any other character in any other musical, which character would you be and why?

What were your expectations when you were still in Emerson College?

How does it feel like to be the nicest person in the tour? (according to your generosity in Perry's Extended Run, doing Blake's laundry and all that :)

Thank you :)

Anonymous said...

when you meet fans at the stage door, do you sometimes get annoyed with signing autographs over and over?
do you want to be treated like a normal person instead of as a celebrity?

Caitlin D said...

Hey Gabby!
Toronto misses you already. :(

My questions are: What is your favourite candy?

and

White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate?

Anonymous said...

Which disney princess would you be?

What is your favorite snack/junk food?

Anonymous said...

Hey Gabby!!
You and your Spring Awakening cast members inspired me to pursue my dreams of being on broadway! I saw your show in february (columbus,oh) and since then have been a huge FAN!!
Questions:
1)do you guys have fun making the extended run videos? Any funny moments/memories while filming?

2)If you had to date any boy member of your cast who would it be and why?

3) you guys seem like such a close group of friends offstage. Was everyone really nice when you first all met each other?

4)what advice would you have for someone who wants to be on broadway?

Thanks:)PS: My name is Taylor! say hi to kyle for me!

Anonymous said...

heyy Gabs!!!!

1) what are some mistakes you have made during the show?

2)do you ever get sick of being with the cast?

3)who or what do you miss most about home?

4)what did your parents first think of the show? did they have an affect on your choice to audition?

5)How did you hear about the audtion for SA?

6)How did you find out you were casted? What was your reaction and the reaction of your friends and family?

7)which cast members did you meet during your audtion?

Nicole said...

What is the one song that you can never get sick of no matter how many times you listen to it?

If you were Queen for the day, what rules would you enforce and what would you make everyone do?

And I asked Kyle this question but it would be interesting to see what your answers would be so...

If the Spring Awakening tour cast was back in High School, who would be voted...

1. Class clown
2. Biggest flirt
3. Most athletic
4. Best dressed
5. Best smile
6. Most intellectual

Irene said...

Performing 8 times a week is very demanding. How do you stay healthy and prevent yourself from losing your voice during a show?
is it a big battle to stay consistently healthy?

I'd love to perform in a professional show too, and I am so curious about how you all do it.

Anonymous said...

(Meli from T.O)
Hey, i know how much you hate "anonymus" so here's my name... Hi Gabby!!! i was just wondering what really got you into musical theater and how you got about to finding a place to audition?
Love,
Meli!!!

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MILWAUKEE, WI
10/06/09 - 10/11/09
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