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14 Jul 2025
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Spotlight On: Grace Gerard

 

Connecticut Theatre Company’s “Spotlight On…” series continues with a look into the cast of The Wedding Singer. Get to know Grace Gerard who is in the ensemble of our production!

 

 

Introduce yourself to our audience.

Hello! My name is Grace Gerard and I am 21 years old. I am apart of the ensemble and I am absolutely loving this show! Things I love to do when i’m not at rehearsal include reading, going to the beach, watching sunsets, going for a nice walk, and trying out new food spots!

 

What aspects of your character do you find most relatable or challenging to portray?

I think that just remembering what character to be channeling in that moment and understanding how each character should be feeling/reacting to what is unfolding in each scene is the challenging aspect, since in ensemble it’s going back and forth between characters.

 

How do you prepare for a performance, both physically and mentally? 

I make sure to drink plenty of water, electrolytes, and eat well. I also like to use my vocal steamer and do some vocal exercises to get warm. When it comes to the mental aspect, I just try to let any worries go and just focus on what I know I can control and that is giving a good performance!

 

What Is your favorite moment or song in “The Wedding Singer” and why?

My absolute favorite moment musically is during “Not That Kind Of Thing” where halfway through the song the instrumental we’ve been hearing suddenly changes to a slower, more emotional sound and you see the first break in Julia and Robbie’s characters about potential new feelings for it just just be dismissed and the song to pick up back to the first instrumental we’ve were hearing earlier, with a key change!  Though comedically, “Move That Thang” is hilarious!

 

When did you first start performing?

I first started performing when I was in the fifth grade and it was “High School Musical Jr.” as Skater #3. I just fell in love with the entire process of learning, creating, and putting on a show with a group of people just as happy to be there as you are! My favorite role I’ve done to date is either between Ariel Moore in “Footloose” or Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family”. Both roles are one’s that I have always wanted to play and they are connected to some of the happiest times of my life.

 

What’s the last thing you do before you step out on stage / the curtain goes up? 

I always take a moment to double check my appearance, make sure I’m not missing anything and then give myself a mini pep talk, and of course take a sip of water.

 

What’s your favorite 80’s song/band/performer and why?

I will never not love Michael Jackson. His music will always stand the test of time and I don’t think I go a day without listening to at least one of his songs. He has forever left his mark on music and I’d tell you my favorite song but that’s simply too hard to answer.

 

What do you hope audiences take away from this production of “The Wedding Singer”?

I hope that people walk away knowing that they should never settle for someone just because they’re perfect on paper. Finding someone who truly sees you and accepts you for who you are is so much more important.

 

 

 

“The Wedding Singer” opened on July 11th and runs through July 20th at Connecticut Theatre Company.  Tickets on sale now!

 

“A good-natured, harmless, high-energy knockoff of the 1998 Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore romantic comedy” — LINDA WINER of NEWSDAY

 

“The Wedding Singer has more heart and a better sense of humor about itself than some of its similarly wacky, winking peers.” — ELYSA GARDNER of USA TODAY

 

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