Interviews with Lucy Scherer

Interview with Lucy Scherer

 

With Rosalie & Co., Lucy talked about her role as Jenny, the “Jemma” hype, and the differences between a musical and a TV production.

 

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General

 

How would you describe yourself?

“Chaoskrawallhenne”(Pretty much untranslatable  but a literal “chaotic riot-chicken”)

 

What is the best thing in a day for you?

When I’m surrounded by good spirits and I have achieved and I´ve had a good chat

 

What makes you happy?

Sun, laugh, food, music, friends, animals, nature

 

What is one thing you cannot live without anymore?

My iPhone

 

Do you have a particular habit or quirk that you want to share with us?

In the supermarket I often need a lot of time to decide what goes into my basket

 

What is your wish for your future?

Health- people with whom I can grown

 

Your favorite color is: blue

Your favorite animal is: squirrels, butterflies, meerkats, elephants, dogs, cats

Your favorite type of clothing is: Carrie Bradshaw´s wardrobe

Your favorite music is: today “God  & me” by Kristin Chenoweth

Your favorite book at the moment is: The script of the day

Your favorite movie is: “Wie im Himmel” ( Like in heaven)

Your favorite Play and/or Musical is: „Sommernachtstraum“ (a midsummer night´s  dream), „Wicked“

 

Drama, education, etc

 

Why did you want to be a musical actress?  Were you inspired by a person or something else?

My love of dancing – singing +  acting did not allow for anything other than studying musical

 

What characteristics and skills should one have to become a musical actor/tress?

Spontaneity, discipline, love of performing, need to move, extrovert,  interest in various personalities

 

What is the most fascinating part of your job?

The moment everyone feels the “sparkle”

 

What role would you love to play?

Ophelia

 

What has been your best role so far?

Glinda

 

Rebecca

 

What is special about Rebecca to you?

To be on stage almost continuously whilst listening a lot

 

How many shows did you play per week?

6

 

If you have played a double show at the weekend, what did you do between the shows?

Eat – walked a around the theatre  –  put my feet up

 

Were there any mishaps during the show that you remember immediately and what were they?

I forgot my gloves ones + and left the scene briefly to get them. Jan was puzzled for a moment.

 

How often have you flown up the stairs? – Were you injured?

Hardly ever … but I had bruises most of the time

 

Meanwhile you have already played in some musicals. With Helena Blöcker for example you have jointly completed the degree at the Universität der Künste and then you played together in several productions. Did you stay in contakt between other engangements?

Yes – it is fantastic to work with so great individuals.

 

Hand aufs Herz

 

What do you think about your time on Hand aufs Herz now? 

Like a roller coaster

 

Were there any challenges which you were afraid or doubtful of at the beginning of shooting Hand aufs Herz?

All the time – yes – the whole day

 

If you could have envisioned a future for your former role of Jenny Hartmann, what would it have been like? 

.. Good question ..  to travel around the world with Emma and to play our own music??  For example

 

Is there any particular scene during your time with Hand aufs Herz that you’d like to tell us about? 

To feel like part of the team.  It was nice to have found my place

 

When you think back to those days, what do you think of first?

On the old barrack  ..  our place to shoot

 

Sonstiges

 

If you could have one wish, what would it be?

To never loose the love

 

If you could be a superhero, what would be your skill / s?

I could fly  +  I couldmake myself invisible +  I could breath bubbles 

 

In another interview, you said that you would choose to be a flamingo, if you were an animal. But you are known as a lively musical actress. How does that fit together?

The color pink

 

In almost every interview you mentioned that good food is very important for you. Therefore, we would like to know if you can cook and if you enjoy doing so. How would you describe your cooking?

Yes twice – it runs in the family. Good food is quality of live + Ihave to look after my health so that I stay fit

 

At the beginning of Rebecca the role of the “I” is very cautious and only at the end of the musical she grows into a confident young woman who fights for her love. If you had the opportunity to bring some skills or something else of “Glinda” from the musical “Wicked-Die Hexen von Oz” to “I”, what would it be?

I would like to do an “Catfight” with Mrs. Danvers

 

In another interview, you mentioned that you would like to play in an movie or something similar. What would you prefer? To play in a series or in a movie?

Anything that offers the chance to grow further