You voted our sad, soulful sleepy head for your final Profile of the Month. A few days before the end of the tour, Taylor Trensch sits down with official Guilty One interviewer Steffi D and answers many of your questions. Listen as he gives us the 411 on his dream role, breaking the rules at his SA audition, and gives advice for gay teens coming out of the closet. Also don't miss a show and tell of a special fan gift cherished by the entire cast (thanks Randy!). Enjoy both Part 1 and Part 2 segments!
Video Part 1
Video Part 2
Here are the Q's asked in the videos. Thanks to all for submitting your questions!
1) Reneé said: Hi Taylor! I saw you multiple times in Cincinnati and fell absolutely in love with you. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
2) Shannon and Chris asked: When did you decide acting was what you wanted to do? Who or what inspired you?
3) Mariah, Sarah, Joanna, Elaine, Rozzie, and Michael want to know: What is your dream role (even if it hasn’t been written yet)?
4) Nicole, Annabel, Elaine: You freakin’ rock that mike. Ever consider a music career? I’d buy your album.
5) Jordan from Kentucky and Anonymous:
Straight away, I wanna say that you are amazing, by far my favorite Moritz. I am also proud to hear that you are gay because you inspire me (a gay man) so much. Do you have any advice for other gay actors or gay teens in terms of coming out of the closet? Also, does it bother you to be considered a role model? Keep up the awesomeness!
6) Zac, Chris, Annabel asked: Can you describe your Spring Awakening audition experience?
a) What did you sing?
b) Did you know from the start that you wanted Moritz?
c) Had you seen the show before?
7) Many people asked: Where do you find your inspiration to play such an intense and tortured character like Moritz?
8) Scotty, Meranda, Sydney, Sarah and Rochelle asked:
a) Were you nervous at how fans would accept or not accept your portrayal of Moritz?
b) Have the other Moritz's influenced how you played the role or were you able to completely re-imagine it?
9) Many fans asked: What is the most memorable thing a fan has said, done or given you to show appreciation for the show?
10) Maria and Anonymous asks: Back when you were still updating your blog and Twitter, you showed a picture of your Moritz shoes and you said they were from Broadway. Who did they originally belong to, Gallagher? Did you all really wear the same size, or did you just have to make do?
11) Irene asked: What's the funniest/craziest thing that has happened to you while on tour?
12) From Rozzie: If you could go anywhere in the world for ONE day, with an unlimited budget, where would you go, and what would you do there?
13) Madelyn and Nicole said: Hi Taylor! You're so, so talented! You have a such a long, successful career ahead of you! What are three things you absolutely can't live without?
**The drawing above is the picture Taylor references in Part II, drawn by Sara Parten.
