Esteban Alvarez III is big, blond(ish) and beautiful as Edna Turnblad in "Hairspray"!
GCP Girl: Tell me a bit about your character.
EA: I play Edna Turnblad. Edna is Tracy's mother and
is both strong and insecure at the same time. The outside world scares
her. She's afraid of being hurt and Tracy getting hurt. Yet, by the end
of the show she is stronger, braver, and proud of her daughter and of
herself.
GCP Girl: Tell me about some of your
previous shows.
EA: My
last show was "The Murder Room," and before that I was Max Bialystock opposite
Thomas Sanders in "The Producers"...which we are both waiting and
willing to start performing the show again.
GCP Girl: Why did you audition for "Hairspray"?
EA: I
auditioned for "Hairspray" because I wanted to play Edna. I've done a lot
of things on stage but I have never had to convincingly play a woman. I
love the character, the music, and the show in general. Plus, I knew
some friends were going to audition for the show.
GCP Girl: What is your favorite musical
number in the show, and why?
EA: I
really like "Big, Blond, and Beautiful." Not only does Kathy do an
amazing job with it, but I get to make faces at her while she sings. And
it is a pivotal point for Edna's character...so, it's a win-win
situation.
GCP Girl: Why should people see "Hairspray"?
EA: Because the cast is great, the music is fun, and the show is really really funny.
GCP Girl: What plays or musicals would
you like to see GCP produce in an upcoming season?
EA: "Noises Off," "Sweeney Todd," and "Company."
GCP Girl: What is your dream role?
EA: I once said Max Bialystock, Cogsworth, and Edna Turnblad. I need to branch out and think of more dream roles!
GCP Girl: What does community theatre mean to
you?
EA: Community
theatre means ... community. A place where people from different
aspects of life can come together and work towards a common goal.
GCP Girl: Tell me something you'd like everyone to know!
EA: A) Being a woman is tough. B) I still have never seen the Godfather movies.
Thanks, Esteban! The countdown continues...only three more shows!
xo xo GCP Girl
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