'Into The Woods' cast profile: Laurel Ring

Laurel Ring is the wickedest of wicked stepsisters in 'Into The Woods'!

Character:  Lucinda

GCP Girl: Tell me a little about yourself, such as your past shows here or elsewhere, a particular area of study, occupation, hobby, etc. 

Laurel: This is my seventh GCP show; I was last seen as Mother in "A Christmas Story" in 2011. I played Annelle in "Steel Magnolias" at the Actors' Warehouse in 2012.

GCP Girl: Tell me about your character: 

Laurel: I play Lucinda, one of Cinderella's stepsisters. This role is fun because I rarely get to play a "mean girl," and because my costume is awesome and takes up half the stage.

GCP Girl: What is your favorite piece of music to sing in 'Into The Woods'?

Laurel: "Ever After" is the most fun to sing, but everyone joining in on "Children Will Listen" at the end of the show is beautiful.

GCP Girl: What is your favorite moment in the show? 

Laurel: The princes always steal the show. My favorite line is "dwarfs are very upsetting." It gets a laugh every time.

GCP Girl: Why did you decide to audition for 'Into The Woods'? 

Laurel: I auditioned because I had done the show six years ago at the Star Center, and there is so much to discover each time you do it. It had been a while since my last musical (The Producers, 2010), and this show suited me the best this season.

GCP Girl: What do you hope audience members take away from this show and why? 

Laurel: I hope they have a great time, laugh, and hear something in the lyrics from one of the characters that resonates with them.

GCP Girl: If you had to pick another classic Fairytale to incorporate into Sondheim's story, which would you pick and why? 

Laurel: Snow White and Sleeping Beauty are referred to in the show, but they're not really part of it. Either one would be an interesting addition.

GCP Girl: Talk about one of your most memorable theatrical experiences ever, either as a performer or audience member. 

Laurel: I saw Into the Woods for the first time at UF in 1998. I didn't know it then, but Leannis (Maxwell) Crutchfield played the Baker's Wife. I didn't pick up performing for another eight years. Now, in 2014, we're doing the show together! Life is funny.

Thanks, Laurel! You're right, life is funny. And so are you as Lucinda!

'Into The Woods' runs until June 15. Please visit the GCP Website or the Facebook Event Page for ticket and show information.

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