Can you briefly describe your journey to SDSU?
Honestly, I didn’t put much thought into
finding a good university to go to because I had thought it was off the table.
I was going to attend community college because it was cheaper, and comfortable
because it was close to home. However, my parents pushed me to apply places
anyways. At that point I hadn’t put any thought into what school I wanted to
attend, so I went to my best friend who had done all sorts of research on good
colleges. So I basically just applied to all the places she did because she knew
what she was doing. I almost didn’t apply to SDSU because I didn’t think I
wanted to be so far south since in my career path, I would most likely end up
in LA anyways, so I figured it would be best to build a basis closer to Los
Angeles. But last minute I had a change of heart, decided to apply, auditioned,
received my acceptance letter, and after touring all the other universities,
SDSU just felt right. The minute I started the tour around campus and around
the theatre department, with the one and only CJ Keith, I just knew it was
where I was meant to be, and that SDSU would be my future home.
Who are your acting heroes? Is there anyone you find yourself
channeling when you perform?
I am obsessed with Kristin Wiig, Amy
Poehler, Melissa McCarthy, and Steve Carell. Anything and everything they do
just kills me. They are all just so unique, talented, and hysterical that I
can’t stop watching them. Each of them seem to be such genuine people who work
incredibly hard at their craft that I can’t help but look up to them. I would
like to say I try and channel their humor and comedic genius, but there is just
no way to replicate their work.
Do you have a pet? If so, how did you get it and what do you like
most about it? If not, what would your ideal pet be?
I have had a plethora of pets in my life.
I have owned many types of fish, a rat, a hamster, a bunny, and two dogs.
Unfortunately, the only one who is still alive is one of my dogs, Layla, who is
my precious little gumdrop princess. She is basically me but in dog form. She
is a little turd and I love her. My other doggie, Snowy, recently passed away,
and I miss her terribly. She was a fantastic grumpy little thing, basically a
living breathing Eeyore, but with a tendency to catch rodents and bring them into
the house for us all to enjoy.
On the other hand, my ideal pet would
definitely be a dragon, or a hippogriff.
How do you go about finding a new character once you have been
cast?
I begin by reading the script several
times, and first seeing how the character naturally formed in my head, and then
how the character formed when I looked and accounted for how the author
intended the character to be, as well as how the script provides me with clues
and information on how to build this character. Then, I just offer my own
humanity to bring the character to life.
Do you have a favorite role from past shows? What would that
character say about this show? Would they be friends with your character?
I think my favorite role I have ever played was Elle Woods in
Legally Blonde. She was just so perky and sassy and a go-getter that I heavily
related to her, and it was just such a fun, kind of ridiculous over the top
role to play. I think Sylvia and Elle are a lot alike, so much even that I
could see them not liking each other because they are so alike in my eyes. But
they also could be BFFs, so who really knows. But I would like to think that
they would get along. I think Sylvia and Bruiser would make a good match.
If you could live in New York, what borough would you live
in?
I am actually not familiar with the east coast at all so I have
absolutely no idea where I would want to live. However, I’d rather live in a
suburb than a city because of those pesky one-way roads. They get me every
time. And because there are lots of
people in cities and on occasion I just need a little break from constant human
interaction.
What are some unique challenges of your character?
Having to be so high energy all the time
is extremely challenging. I’m not sure how those Disney Channel actors do it. I
am so incredibly exhausted after every rehearsal from smiling an insane amount,
and running around the set and jumping up and down…. It’s definitely a work
out. I see why dogs sleep so much.
What is Sylvia about, to
you?
I
think Sylvia is about the wonderful and strong relationship that people have
with their dogs, and even just their pets in general. This incredible
relationship can emerge in a matter of seconds, and then almost instantly,
these animals become your greatest companion. Pets can bring us a certain joy
and comfort that can’t be replicated or found anywhere else. To me, that’s pretty amazing that a
relationship as strong as one between man and animal can be created so quickly,
and held so tightly.
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