Actor Q&A: Elisabeth Johnson

Ok so in my last post about 10 minutes ago I said that I had some more Q&A things coming up next week. Then, I decided that since this is MY blog where I do WHATEVER I want, I'm posting some now. So there.

Anyways, Elisabeth Johnson, who just finished playing Sharpay Evans in PFT's High School Musical (rather fabulously, if I might add) sent her Q&A back to me after what I'm sure was a stressful final week. Happy Summer, Ms. Johnson. Without further chattering on my part:

Name: Elisabeth Haley Johnson

Age: Currently, I'm sixteen. Almost seventeen!

Most Recent Show: High School Musical at Phoenix Festival Theater playing Sharpay Evans.

Next Show: After taking the summer off, my next show will be Peter Pan at John Carroll.

Dream Roles: AH! Love this question. I have a few. First and foremost, Eva Peron in Evita. I watched the movie when I was six and started singing her songs then; She's such a strong character. Also, the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. When I was about thirteen, I had the opportunity to perform in the Children's Choir when it was touring in 07. That was a great experience. Lastly, Mimi in RENT. That musical holds a special spot in my heart.

Favorite Shows That You've Performed in: This is a really tough question to answer. I think it would have to be either Sharpay or Annie. You know, Annie's so sweet, and when I performed it at Tidewater Players in Havre de Grace, we had such an outstanding cast. That being said, shooting death stares and talking down to people can be just (if not more) fun! Playing the mean girl is fun. People tell me "You're really good at playing the (insert cuss word here)" It makes me laugh because I'm really not a mean person.

Worst onstage mishap: Oh, this wasn't funny then but now I think about it and I cannot help but laugh. During the final dress for High School Musical, there was a scene where I was in the Chemistry Lab. It was dark when we came on. I sat in the very back of the "classroom", flush up against the curtains. I had moved my chair because it was too close to my friend Conor's. I went to place my bag next to the chair and sit down, however I stepped back for some reason. I completely missed the platform and fell off the back of the set! Not only did I hit my head then, but when I fell the heel of my stiletto's hooked the strap of my bag, which pulled the chair on the platform along with it. Needless to say, the chair came out of nowhere and knocked me flat. Talk about pain. We had a preview audience; I was mortified! After that, I earned the nickname "Topples."

There you have it folks, an Eva Peron/Mimi in the making! Thanks again for filling this out Elisabeth! Best of luck with Peter Pan, and enjoy your summer off!

-OG