Crystal Coleman celebrates her birthday while performing in the ensemble of "The Producers"!GCP Girl: Tell me about some of your previous shows.
CC: At GCP, I was a Player in "Pippin," but usually you can find me in the back of the audience, where I've served as assistant director for "Leading Ladies" and director for "Nuncrackers."
GCP Girl: What is your actual "day job"?
CC: I'm a program assistant in the UF College of Medicine and a social media consultant/community manager for a company in Tampa.
GCP Girl: Why did you audition for this show?
CC: Because "The Producers" is a great, funny show and I'd heard Erin was a great director to work with.
GCP Girl: What has been your favorite part of this experience so far?
CC: Getting to know the great new people who have come out to be in the show!
GCP Girl: What is your favorite number in the show?
CC: To be in, "Along Came Bialy"; how can you not have fun when you're a dancing granny? To watch from the sidelines, "Keep It Gay"; the guys look like they are having so much fun out there! GCP Girl: What is your favorite Mel Brooks movie?
CC: A really narrow tie between "Young Frankenstein" and "Robin Hood: Men In Tights." (Lasting childhood crush on Cary Elwes.)
GCP Girl: What would you tell someone who is considering auditioning for a GCP show?
CC: Relax, do your best and have fun. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to people at auditions. If you don't get cast your first time out, don't get discouraged... it doesn't mean you're not talented, just that you're not what they're looking for in that particular show.
GCP Girl: What does community theatre mean to you?
CC: It's a place where people can experience the arts in whatever way they want, whether it's as an audience member, an actor, a designer, a director, a crew member or a board member. And the experience they gain through the arts can enrich their professional or academic lives in ways they may not even realize.
GCP Girl: Tell me something you'd like everyone to know!
CC: That "The Producers" is a one-of-a-kind show, and if they'd like to see more shows like it at GCP, they should come see it and encourage all their friends and family to do so as well! Oh, also, it's my birthday on July 20th! Yay!
Thanks, Crystal, and happy birthday! Everyone else, get over to Book Gallery West - tickets for this week's performances are selling fast!
xo xo GCP Girl
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