Over the past few days, we’ve been highlighting some of the crazy characters who are appearing in this summer’s production of SPAMALOT! Go back a few entries to learn more about some of the different actors in the cast!
Today, we feature our very own leading lady: Claire Wilcher!
Q: What role(s) do you have in SPAMALOT?
A: I’m playing the Lady of the Lake. She’s a divine diva from the swamp who turns boys into men and helps them on their quest.
Q: When you aren’t onstage, what do you do?
A: I work as the Assistant Artistic Director and Marketing Manager at ComedySportz Indianapolis, an improv club on Mass Ave. I also teach classes with Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. And I ride my bike a lot.
Q: Tell me about your experiences working with Bob Harbin.
A: Bob Harbin is the ultimate in generosity and big ideas. He’s also brutally honest, but his kind heart makes you not hate him. 🙂 He’s one of my best friends.
Q: To date, what do you think are your best Indianapolis theatre roles?
A: I was just recognized at Lockerbie Pub last night for my role as a giant train puppet in The Velveteen Rabbit at the Children’s Museum maybe six years ago. Apparently, that was memorable. And I loved being in Avenue Q for two runs. Puppets are fantastic.
Q: What brought you into the theatre/performing arts scene here in Indianapolis?
A: After graduation from IU, I moved to Indy and got two jobs: one at the Lafayette Square Old Navy, and one at The Children’s Museum as an interpreter. Guess which one stuck. From there, I made friends and formed working relationships with lots of artsy folk.
Q: Now, just for fun, who is your biggest celebrity crush?
A: Mindy Kaling. She writes smart stuff, is super confident, and has crazy comedic chops.
There you have it, folks! Thanks for joining us for our Actor Q&A!
