Laurel Ring hits the right notes in the ensemble of "The Producers"!GCP Girl: Tell me about some of your previous shows.
LR: I played Olivia Darnell in "Shakespeare in Hollywood" last fall, and have also appeared in "The Music Man," "Hot Mikado," and "Hello, Dolly!" at the GCP. I was also Rapunzel in "Into the Woods" at the Star Center. Before that, I was in productions of "Annie Get Your Gun" and "L'il Abner."
GCP Girl: What is your actual "day job"?
LR: I am the public relations specialist for the Florida High School Athletic Association.
GCP Girl: Why did you audition for this show?
LR: "The Producers" is such a great show all the way around, and the ensemble parts are a lot more interesting than in some other shows. That, and I have always wanted to be in "Springtime for Hitler" since I saw the original movie, long before there was a musical!
GCP Girl: What has been your favorite part of the experience so far?
LR: The actual performances. It's always nice when you finally know what you're doing and can relax and enjoy performing on stage. Rehearsals are too hectic for me.
GCP Girl: What is your favorite number in the show?
LR: "Keep It Gay"! That is an amazing piece. But, to be fair, every number is great in its own way. "Springtime for Hitler" and "Along Came Bialy" are a lot of fun to do.
GCP Girl: What is your favorite Mel Brooks movie?
LR: The original "Producers" has always been my favorite, but I also enjoy "High Anxiety" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." "Robin Hood" should be his next Broadway show.
GCP Girl: What would you tell someone who is considering auditioning for a GCP show?
LR: Try it. If you're nervous, remember that even people who have been here for years still get nervous for auditions, and it's okay. Practice with the sheet music you're going to sing and show them what you have!
GCP Girl: What does community theatre mean to you?
LR: Community theatre helped me reconnect with a part of myself I had lost for a few years. I'm so thankful for the friends and opportunities that have come my way over the past four years due to my involvement with GCP.
GCP Girl: Tell me something you'd like everyone to know!
LR: It hurts my soul that Thomas is not wearing a dress or girly wig in this show.
Thanks, Laurel! Tickets to "The Producers" are selling fast – get yours today!
xo xo GCP Girl
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