SRO PRODUCTIONS III
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Anna Simek
Full given name: Anna Theresa Simek
Where were you born? Apalachin, New York
Zodiac Sign: Pieces
First Broadway show you ever saw? Shrek the Musical
When did you first get involved in theatre? My 6th grade school musical. It was Alice in Wonderland and I was hooked.
When did you first start performing with SRO? All Shook Up!
If you had to pick which show would you say has been your favorite you've done with SRO? Definitely this one I'm in currently. Now that I think about it, Godspell might actually be my favorite show I've done ever!
If you could go back in time and catch any Broadway show, what would it be? Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom. He's so beautiful, but so Canadian.
Some favorite modern musicals: Legally Blonde: The Musical
Some favorite classic musicals: West Side Story
Favorite showtune(s) of all time: I'm not trying to be a generic 16 year old girl here or anything but if I'm being honest it's On My Own from Les Miserables
First stage kiss: Nate Westover in All Shook Up! No one could resist the power of my beard. Something you're REALLY bad at: Apparently, interviews.
Most visited websites: Facebook, Word Reference
Last book you read: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Must see TV shows: Breaking Bad, Weeds, Dexter, Workaholics, Game of Thrones
Last good movie you saw? Les Miserables
Some films you consider classics: The Breakfast Club or 16 Candles.... 1980's Molly Ringwald holds a special place in my heart.
Do you have Pre-show rituals or warm-ups? It ends up being just a lot of jumping in circles... my excitement usually gets the better of me.
Pop culture guilty pleasure: Pokémon Diamond. All day long.
What song is the most played on your iPod? DARE by the Gorillaz
Three things you can't live without: Bagels, Love, Music in all forms
What are some of your dream roles? Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Natalie in Next to Normal and I've already had the great honor of playing my #1 dream role as Eponine in Les Miserables
What are some shows you'd love to see SRO to do? I'd say Les Miserables or Next to Normal but they've got that covered! Maybe Beauty and the Beast orLegally Blonde: The Musical