Lauren's question:
HI Kerry!
My friends and I saw you in "Bat Boy" and thought that you were wonderful! What a great show. Anyway, I really enjoy your voice and I was wondering if you could reccomend a voice teacher in the city. I recently moved to NYC after graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Musical Theatre. So I am yet another struggling actress in NYC. I would love any advice that you may have!
Thank you!
Lauren

Dear Lauren,
I have a great voice teacher for you!!!
Liz Caplan! She has helped me so much-
I love her. She's really good for belting correctly. Good Luck!
              -Kerry

Christopher's question:
Dear Kerry,
I missed Bat Boy (love the recording), caught you putting the beauty into Beauty and the Beast (bet you've never heard that before) in Canada... So, what's next for the many of us Kerry fans? Are there any original works or replacement role projects in the wings?

I am going to do Prodigal at the York Theatre in March. After that I have a few options, and I'm in the process of deciding what to do. Check out the news section, as soon as I know anything it will be posted there. Thanks
                     -Kerry

Christine's question:
Dear Kerry,
Hi! My brother and I usually go to New York to visit our grandparents every summer and this summer our uncle took us in to the city. Before we went he said that we were going to see a musical. He told us that it was either going to be Bat Boy or The Lion King, but that he might not be able to get tickets for the Lion King. To tell you the truth I was more excited about seeing the Lion King than Bat Boy. But after I saw the show I thought it was so cool! My brother and I each have our own soundtrack for Bat Boy. My parents think all the songs are really neat and they both wanted to see the musical. I was really disapointed when I heard it would be closing soon. Will Bat Boy ever being playing again somewhere? I doubt it, but I might as well ask. Also, What was your favorite musical to perform in?

Hi Christine-
I'm glad you liked BatBoy!! I'm sure BatBoy will be in many other places! I don't know whether it will make it anywhere with the original cast though. There had been rumors about it moving to Broadway, but for now nothing is set. To answer your second question...I can't really say they are like my babies. I enjoyed them all for different reasons. If I had to pick, I'd probably say Eponine in Les Miz.
                     -Kerry

Dave's question:
Kerry -
I was lucky enough to catch Bat Boy this past Saturday night and though both the show and your performance was spectacular. One thing I was wondering - when you're in a show that has a long run, do you ever get bored performing the same material night after night? If so, how do you overcome that? Thanks and Good Luck, Dave

Hey Dave,
I get very bored sometimes. I try really hard not to, but after 6 months it's usually inevitable. Eventually I come up with new choices, which makes it fresh again. Also when new actors come in to a show it refreshes the show. When I start hating to go to work I know I have to leave the show. I have to give a 100 percent or else it is not fair to the audience. Good Question!
                 - Kerry

Elle's question:
Dear Kerry,
I am a big fan of you and loved your performance in Beauty and the Beast when you were in Toronto. I was wondering if you have stayed in touch with those cast members and if you got to keep your costumes that you wore in the play? Thanks.

Dear Elle,
Unfortunately I don't talk to many people from Toronto. I really miss them we were very close. Occasionally I'll hear from someone but I would love to go back and see them! I loved being in Toronto! I did not get to keep any of my costumes! They actually sent my costumes with me to Broadway. They are so expensive, they probably keep them in storage somewhere.
                       -Kerry

David's question:
Dear Kerry,
I just saw "Bat Boy," and WOW! I was skeptical about the show at first because the premise seemed just a little too odd, but somehow you all made it work so well. Surely you were skeptical about it at first too-- what made you realize that it had so much potential? By the way, I'm planning to see it again soon-- please tell me the cast will still be intact for another couple of months or so!
                   -David

Dear David,
I had no idea whether this would be a hit or not even when we were in previews. My agent had seen the workshop and told me it was great. It changed every day up until opening- major changes during previews! So it was really hard to tell. I just had to trust everyone and hope for the best. As for the cast, most people should be there still. We are just to take vacations though, so you may not se the whole cast. However the understudies are great!
               -Kerry

Kai's question:
Dear Kerry,
Hey! Look, I'm an actress in the making (aren't we all) and I've just started a lot of auditions. I don't really know any great songs to sing though. I was wondering (just to kind of get an idea) what are some songs that you sing at auditions. It can be for any voice part. I'd be so happy to know. Thanks so much,
                     **Kai

Dear Kai,
The songs a person sings for auditions are very personal. You should go to the lincoln center library, and just listen to random old records. Then maybe you'll find something. I currently do some songs that I did readings of- that way I know the person before me most likely did not sing the same song. Good luck!!!
                      - Kerry

Kohli's question:
Dear Kerry,
First, doing a great job in "Batboy" keep it up! Next, are you already scouting out your next Broadway or off BW role, or are you sitting pretty and just focusing on BB for now? I guess I don't really know how all that works? Just wondering,
              Thank you
                 ~Kohli

Kohli,
I am always auditioning for new stuff. Although I don't know whether I would take another show now. But I won't take anything out of town, so that limits my choices. I would love to get a TV show!
                    -Kerry

Brian's question:
Hi Kerry,
I was wonder what are your hobbies and interest and do you have any pets? Thanks!
                             -Brian

Hi Brian!
When I'm not working I go on bike rides, swim, do yoga. I love to make crafts, and paint when I have free time. I go in my parents canoe-love that!!! I read books- currently about the environment and health. I also enjoy cooking and gardening on my balcony. Someday I would love to have a big garden and grow my own vegetables! Unfortunately I do not have any pets.
                      -Kerry

Clark's question:
How tall are you?

Dear Clark,
I am 5'2 and 1/2 can't forget that- I need all the help I can get!
                     -Kerry

Amber's question:
Just a quick question! What is your natual hair color? I met you a few years ago and you had brown hair. Why the sudden change to a blonde?

Dear Amber,
I had to change my hair color for a play about 1 year ago, and then I did another play and they wanted it lighter, and then Batboy wanted it even more blonde. So the blonde thing seems to be working for me, I don't know if I'll stay this blonde, but it is fun to change up your look. I had never done anything to my hair before.
                       -Kerry

Lib's question:
I was just wondering how you got into drama and singing. Ihave been 'into' it so to speak from the age of 5. Yet due to bad knees, Igave up dance and juts stuck with drama. Can u give me any links? and advice? good luck for the future.
                              libs
                              xXx

Libs,
I have been acting since I was little too. I constantly take classes- voice and all different kinds of acting. I would say when you are still starting out, you should try to be in any show you can- just to get experience. And you never know who is in the audience!
                           - Kerry

Jeff's question:
Dear Kerry,
Do you currently work at any other jobs, other than Batboy? Is it difficult to support yourself on an actor's salary? What is the pay difference between Broadway and Off-Broadway? Do you plan on acting forever, or do you have any other interests?
                     -Jeff

Thanks for your letter Jeff! My "day job" is doing commercials. (mostly radio or voiceovers) You may have heard me in the ever popular Trojan commercials. The difference between Broadway and off- is a lot of money. Although, I have been very lucky and have been able to make my living as an actress without any other jobs. Whenever I get a Broadway show, I always invest my money, because I know there will be a time soon enough when I will be back on unemployment. As far as acting forever, I hope so. Occasionally I think about becoming a kindergarten teacher. Sometimes I get tired of auditioning all the time, and want to do something more meaningful. But I'll probably just act. I've been doing it since I was 5 years old, so it's all I really know.
                       -Kerry

Fay's question:
Kerry,
I am an aspiring singer, and will be moving to NYC in a week to go to Manhattan School of Music for vocal performance. Anyway, my best friend and I saw "Bat Boy" in the city a month ago, and you and the rest of the cast was absolutely brilliant. It was a great change from the typical shows you see in New York. I loved the smaller cast, and the fact that the actors portrayed more than one part. The performance was flawless, and the show is so clever. Is it just me that thinks that portions of "Bat Boy" are satires on other musicals? For example, how Dr. Parker, Meredith, and Bat Boy come back from the dead to sing the last number, ala Blood Brothers. Just wanted to congratulate the amazing cast. Keep it up!


Dear Fay,
You are right! The show satires lots of musicals! Children Children is a spoof on the Lion King for example. Well I wish you all the best while you are here. NY can be a tough place to move to. Thanks for your letter! Good Luck!!
                          -Kerry

Eileen's question:
Hey Kerry,
Cool site! Great audio clips! I read that you would like to work in TV. Do you think the character you played in "One Life To Live" will be making a reappearance anytime soon? Would you ever consider accepting a permanent roll in a "soap", if it didn't include singing? (Hope not)!
                       Eileen (OH)

Hi Eileen! I don't think Heather will be back on OLTL unfortunately- although at the time people were telling me I'd be back. I would LOVE to be on a soap that isn't a singing part. I actually tested for one this year. Soap work is really fun, and much easier than the 8 shows a week schedule- with one day off. Not that I'm complaining!
                            -Kerry

Buffy's question:
Dear Kerry,
I think that you and your website is amazing. I do think that that you should add some things to your site. Like a biography including when you were born, your family, brothers and or sisters, schools you attended and things like that! You should add what your favourite and least favourite job are that you have had are. Favourite and least favourite food. Places you like to shop and the type of make-up that you wear. I bet you think that I'm crazy but this is the type of things that fans like to know!
                    Sincerely,
                        Buffy

Hi Buffy! Thanks for your e-mail! I was born in Brooklyn. I went to an all-girls school there. I have one sister. My first musical was Annie in regional theatre, Ado Annie in a european tour-as my first professional job. My favorite food is mexican, eggplant parmigianna, or chocolate chip cookies! My least is Cous-cous- I took a trip to Morroco once, and since I'm a vegetarian,that was all I could eat for 8 days! My favorite store is Anthropology. I don't wear much makeup, usually just lipgloss and mascara. Although I really like benefit makeup-they have fun stuff like the bronzer. Hope I answered all your questions! Thanks for your letter!
                        - Kerry

Wayne's question:
Kerry -
I am visiting NYC and had the chance to see BatBoy this afternoon. I thought your performance was excellent. I was especially impressed with your singing ability. Have you ever given thought to recording an album? I know that most actors want to xoncentrate on acting, but I haven't heard anyone sing as well as you in a long time. I would wish you luck in your future career, but I am confident that you will go far, regardless of the inevitable minor setbacks that will occur in the interim. Break a leg!
             - Wayne

Dear Wayne,
Thank you so much for your letter! I'm glad you enjoyed the show! This show has actually opened up a lot of doors for me, and there should be a few albums with me on them soon. As long as everything goes well (keep your fingers crossed for me) There will be updates on the board. Thanks again!
                  - Kerry