Meet Georg: Skylar Astin
Character: Georg/Dieter
What are three words that describe your character in Spring Awakening?
Curls. Charisma. Quirky.
What are the top five most played tracks from any CD! on your iPod or CD player?
"Our House," Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," Michael Jackson.
"Don't Stop Me Now," Queen.
"I've Seen All Good People," Yes.
"Jeremy," Pearl Jam.
What do you always carry with you in your bag or pocket?
Phone, wallet, keys, and iPod.
What's your favorite pig out food?
Brian Charles Johnson's famous Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Tell us a special talent you have besides singing, acting and dancing.
I've played the piano since age five.
Lauren Nicole Pritchard.
Do you have a pet? What kind and what's his/her name?
Dog/Havanese/Angel.
Who inspires you? Is there an actor that you look up to?
My parents inspire me every day, and as an actor I look up to Edward Norton.
What dressing room item do you consider essential?
Arnica for bruises and muscle aches and salt for gargling.
If you were a super hero, what would your super power be?
The ability to steal other people's powers.
Which Hollywood star do you have a crush on?
Lauren Nicole Pritchard.
What's the most outrageous reaction you've had about the show?
When Michael Mayer told me about my haircut and showed me the sketch. I kept thinking he was joking.
Tell us your favorite…
Broadway show other than Spring Awakening!: Sunday in the Park With George.
Broadway star: Robert Cuccioli and Mandy Patinkin.
Movie: Goodfellas.
TV show: Arrested Development.
Musician or band: Billy Joel.
Celebrity: Jace Lipstein my brother.
What's the best part about being in Spring Awakening?
Being able to perform like a rock star.
How has being in Spring Awakening changed you?
I've been privileged to meet and work with incredibly talented people, and I fell in love with Lauren Pritchard.