Full given name: |
Carlena Yvonne Jibson |
Hometown: |
Muskegon, MI |
Zodiac sign: |
Leo |
Audition song: |
Depends — most of the time I sing "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin. |
First Broadway show ever saw: |
Dance of the Vampires, seriously! |
If you could go back in time and catch any show, what would it be? |
Well, I would have liked to see Songs for a New World and Last Five Years. |
Current show you have been recommending to friends: |
August: Osage County |
Favorite show tune: |
I could no sooner pick a favorite star in the sky. |
Most played song on your iPod: |
"Into the Mystic," Van Morrison and "Damaged," Danity Kane |
One CD you couldn't live without: |
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers |
Last book you read: |
"Eat, Pray, Love" |
Must-see TV show: |
"Rock of Love 2" and "The Hills" |
Last good movie you saw: |
"La Vie En Rose" |
Favorite card game: |
Euchre |
Performer you would drop everything to go see: |
Bob Dylan or Margaret Cho |
First stage kiss: |
Joseph… Dreamcoat |
Favorite post-show meal: |
Salty peanuts and M&M's |
How you got your Equity card: |
Hairspray tour |
Worst flubbed line: |
I blanked out in the middle of "I Can Hear The Bells" once; I literally just went to la la land and when I came back I heard myself singing but could not remember where, so I started making things up that rhymed with the last thing I said which I thought was bells....so I said.....bla bla bla....smells........ |
Who have you played on "Law & Order"? Which edition? |
HAHAHAHAHA. I have been in for them like six times, all different editions and they never hire me. I mean I'm not sure what that says about me, but that question made me laugh. |
Worst costume ever: |
Oh, I have had lots — mostly in community theatre as a kid. |
Cats or dogs? |
I have a silky terrier named "Chloe" after my fave designer |
Favorite cereal: |
Fruit Loops |
Worst job you ever had: |
I trained to work at a posh downtown restaurant for one day as a waitress. The owner was a nightmare and was very rude and degrading so I quit before I began! |
What leading-lady role have you been dying to play? |
Wow, I mean I thought Hairspray would be it for me as far as dream roles go, but I am open to anything. My dream would be a role that was written for me that features a comedic and improvisational side. |