Meet Ernst: Gideon Glick

What are three words that describe your character in Spring Awakening?
Fragile. Nebbish. Sweet.

What are the top five most played tracks from any CD! on your iPod or CD player?
I've been listening to Regina Spektor's Begin to Hope a lot in the past couple months.

What do you always carry with you in your bag or pocket?
My wallet.

What's your favorite pig out food?
Chicken fingers.

Tell us a special talent you have besides singing, acting and dancing.
Risk strategist.

Name your greatest indulgence.
Bad television.

Do you have a pet? What kind and what's his/her name?
Two dogs: one cocker spaniel/golden retriever-mix named Jynx and another named Madison who is a Bernese Mountain dog.

Who inspires you? Is there an actor that you look up to?
Meryl Streep.

What dressing room item do you consider essential?
Jonny B Wright.

If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
I'd be any X-man, anytime…except Jubilee.

Which Hollywood star do you have a crush on?
Warwick Davis.

What's the most outrageous reaction you've had about the show?
It's nice when people are genuinely touched by the show.

Tell us your favorite…
Broadway show other than Spring Awakening!: Blood Brothers.
Broadway star: Stephen Sondheim.
Movie: Moulin Rouge.
TV show: Six Feet Under.
Musician or band: Radiohead.
Celebrity: Al Gore

What's the best part about being in Spring Awakening?
It's an exciting time where I can do what I love every day.

How has being in Spring Awakening changed you?
I've met and am now working with wonderful people that have made an impact on my life.