Danielle Pagliara plays Susan, the incredibly ditzy daughter of the house, who returns home from college to find all is not as it seems...GCP Girl: Tell me about your character.
DP: Susan is a blast to play! Susan is ditzy and sweet and head over heels for her fiance, and though she's by far the stupidest person ever, she has the best possible intentions. Being as empty-headed but lovable is the hardest thing ever!
GCP Girl: Why did you audition for "The Murder Room"?
DP: I auditioned for "The Murder Room" because it had just been too long. I needed my onstage fix. I hadn't performed with a character and lines for almost three years, though I've been lurking backstage since "See How They Run." I also love working with Pat Thompson and I knew that anyone cast in the show would be amazing to work with, and they all are!
GCP Girl: What is your favorite scene in the show?
DP: My favorite scene in the show is a Act 2, Scene 1 for two reasons. One, I get some one-on-one quality time with stepmommy. Kristin Mercer is a phenomenal actress and I have learned so much just from watching her. The other reason is Susan and Barry show some affection, and have you seen Robert T. Alldrink? :)
GCP Girl: What do you hope audiences take away from "The Murder Room"?
DP: I hope audiences all leave laughing. That's what the whole show is about. Farces are hilarious and spoofs are ridiculous, and this is a farce of a spoof; it really doesn't get better. Between the characters, the set, and the sound effects, I want the audiences laughing on the way home.
GCP Girl: What does community theatre mean to you?
DP: To me, community theatre is a place to belong. There are working professionals, college students, high schoolers, children, and everyone in between that take part in GCP, and everyone belongs. Everyone at this theater is so talented and so welcoming and it is a joy to come to the GCP every day and watch those inspirational people work, be it onstage, backstage, or yelling from the house. And when those people stop what they're doing to laugh at a stupid joke with you, take you under their wing, or make silly faces for the camera with you... it blows my mind.
GCP Girl: What would you tell someone who is thinking about auditioning for a GCP show?
DP: This is so cliche, and I promised I wouldn't say it if I ever got to write one of these things, but here it goes anyway: DO IT! There is nothing stopping you! The worst that could possibly happen is you is you conquer a fear, have fun, and meet amazing people. From there, you can work on run crew, front of house, costumes, onstage, lights, sound, and hang out with some of the most incredibly rockin' people on the planet. You'll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the people and build life-long friendships. It's the best idea ever.
GCP Girl: Tell me something you'd like everyone to know!
DP: Between running my own camp program and working toward my teaching degree, perparing for this show was intense for me. But with the support of the cast, crew, and Pat, and my friends and family, I think I've been pushed to do my best and contribute to this all-star cast. We have all put a lot of hard work into the show and I know it's going to be amazing. Castmates: break a leg. Audiences: laugh your ass off. Love you!
Thanks, Danielle! Tonight is the preview performance - tickets are $5 at the door for general seating. Don't miss it!
xo xo GCP Girl
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