Meet Ilse: Lauren Pritchard

What are three words that describe your character in Spring Awakening?
Free-spirited. Soulful. Energetic.

What are the top five most played tracks from any CD! on your iPod or CD player?
"My Oh My," by David Gray.
"A Horse With No Name," by America.
"Dreams," by Fleetwood Mac.
"Our House," by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
"Baby I Love You," by Aretha Franklin.

What do you always carry with you in your bag or pocket?
Lip balm.

What's your favorite pig out food?
Tasti D-Lite.

Tell us a special talent you have besides singing, acting and dancing.
I like to make jewelry in my spare time.

Name your greatest indulgence.
Skylar Astin Lipstein.

Do you have a pet? What kind and what's his/her name?
No pet.

Who inspires you? Is there an actor that you look up to?
Mariska Hargitay.

What dressing room item do you consider essential?
Electric tea kettle and throat coat.

If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
To fly.

Which Hollywood star do you have a crush on?
Skylar Astin.

What's the most outrageous reaction you've had about the show?
I had a woman send me a message through MySpace that told me that I was going straight to hell and that I was worshipping the devil for doing the show.

Tell us your favorite…
Broadway show other than Spring Awakening!: Into the Woods.
Broadway star: Bette Midler.
Movie: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
TV show: Arrested Development.
Musician or band: David Gray/The Rolling Stones.
Celebrity: Tinkerbell Paris Hilton's dog.

What's the best part about being in Spring Awakening?
The best part about being in Spring Awakening is not being "the norm." It's been such a valuable experience to be a part of something that is changing Broadway. I feel so lucky to work with this creative team and this cast and crew. Everyone really believes in what we're doing on the stage every night and it makes everything worth it.

How has being in Spring Awakening changed you?
Spring Awakening has changed my life in many ways. It changed my life because I moved here from Los Angeles last March to do the show. It changed my life because it has taught me a lot about life, love and experience. It's also changed my life because I've found love by meeting Skylar Astin. The show brought us together. Spring Awakening has helped me mature and grow. It has softened my heart but hardened it as well. I know that it is so special and I am thankful everyday for it.