Meet Thea: Remy Zaken
Character: Thea
What are three words that describe your character in Spring Awakening?
Young. Fun. Gossipy.
What are the top five most played tracks from any CD! on your iPod or CD player?
"I've Just Begun Having My Fun," by Britney Spears.
"What I've Been Looking For," from High School Musical.
"Fastlane," by Lindsay Lohan.
"The Only Difference Between Suicide and Martyrdom Is Press Coverage," by Panic! at the Disco.
"Crush," by Gavin DeGraw.
What do you always carry with you in your bag or pocket?
My RAZR cell phone I can't live without it!; eye liner, mascara, and lip gloss; and a digital camera for taking pictures with the celebs that come to the show!.
What's your favorite pig out food?
Definitely popcorn. I have it after almost every show.
Tell us a special talent you have besides singing, acting and dancing.
My other "talent" is that I give really good relationship advice even though I hadn't had a boyfriend until August.
Do you have a pet? What kind and what's his/her name?
What dressing room item do you consider essential?
If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
What's the most outrageous reaction you've had about the show?
What's the best part about being in Spring Awakening?
How has being in Spring Awakening changed you?
Shopping. Sometimes I can spend crazy amounts of money on shoes I mean I do have abnormally small feet or clothes. I also like to splurge on US Weekly.
I have a dog named Lucy and she's a fluffy, white bichon frise. She's the cutest little dog ever and I love her so much.
Who inspires you? Is there an actor that you look up to?
My lovely parents inspire me because of their strong, clear minds, and their ability to put up with me! Ha ha! I look up to Rachel McAdams. I think she gave such a beautiful performance in The Notebook that moved me greatly. I also think that Meryl Streep is amazing.
I think every dressing room should have dry-erase markers to draw on the mirrors without being permanent. I write little notes to myself on my mirrors.
Wow, this is a really tough question. I think my super power would be flight. I know that sounds cliché, but my dreams have no limits, so why should I have physical ones? 
Which Hollywood star do you have a crush on?
Drake Bell. I have to admit that I watch the Drake and Josh Show, and it's really well done. He cracks me up! If I were to meet him ever, I'd probably get a little tongue-tied.
There's a funny story about an old man who sat onstage at the Atlantic Theater. The way the theater was created, on each side of the stage there are ramps to get to the bathrooms, which happen to be right by the backstage area. The theater used to be a church. Anyway, this old man had a bunch of noisy, crinkly bags, which he kept in his lap and under his seat. There's a scene with homosexuality, where two boys have to kiss. He found this so disgusting that as soon as the one boy leaned in to kiss the other, he got up, gathered his crinkly bags, and walked VERY SLOWLY off the stage, down the ramp, and out the door of the theater. I'm pretty sure that everyone in the theater was staring at this man taking the "walk of shame" out of the theater. 
Tell us your favorite…
Broadway show other than Spring Awakening!: Jersey Boys! It's fantastic. I know Dan Reichard. He's so sweet and totally deserves everything he's gotten.
Broadway star: Kristin Chenoweth. Goodness that lady can SING! And she's my height! I'd really like to meet her someday.
Movie: Waiting for Guffman.
TV show: Lost! And anything on the Disney Channel because I'm obsessed.
Musician or band: Justin Timberlake.
Celebrity: Reese Witherspoon. She's so classy.
The best part about being in Spring Awakening is being able to do this wonderful show in front of 1100 people every night. It's a really fun although emotionally draining show to do, so I enjoy it. Also, meeting all the celebrities that gush to you about your work isn't that bad either.
I think Spring Awakening has made me a more open, extroverted, fun person. When I started the show, I was 16 and had just started to get a little confidence, but I was still insecure. Through Spring Awakening I became more comfortable with my body and being around older people. It also caused me to have a better relationship with my parents-I can tell them anything and know that they won't judge because they're on my side. I think it also made me confident enough to snag my wonderful boyfriend Alex.