Joshua Henry is another one of our next generation actors on the rise! He is currently in Minneapolis making his Guthrie Theater debut, in the pre-Broadway run of The Scottsboro Boys through September 25, 2010.
The Scottsboro Boys will arrive on Broadway starting October 7,2010. Be sure to check out this amazing talent!
In this interview, Joshua answered my call to reveal:
- Who inspired him to become a performer
- Whom he would still like to work with
- What strange or unusual talents he has
- Best Advice
- So much more
1. Who inspired you to become a performer? It was just one person, but I remember being twelve years old watching Michael Jackson on TV and in awe at the power he had over an audience.
2. What is the highest and lowest note you can sing? Why? Is this the final callback? I fancy myself a tenor 2 range with a little extra on the bottom and a few surprises on top.
3. Who is the one person you haven't worked with that you would like to? Brian McKnight. Amazing musician and song writer. Brian, if you listening, let's jam together!
4. If you couldn't be doing what you are doing now, what career would you choose? Music Therapy.
Joshua Henry & the cast of
The Scottsboro Boys, Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik
5. Do you have any rituals that you must do before a performance? How do you decompress after a show? After shoulder rolls forward and back I like to have a moment of silence to remind myself how blessed I am to be doing what I love. Most nights after a show, I zone out to ESPN on the couch.
6. Do you have any strange or unusual talent that nobody knows about? Well, I can make my voice sound computerized/audio-tuned.
7. Favorite way to stay in shape? I'm all about supersets at the gym. Although I've recently discovered Sculpt Yoga.
8. Boxers or Briefs? Recently briefs.
9. Favorite website? Facebook. Sometimes it's annoying, but when it comes down to it, it's perfect for the NYC lifestyle.
10. Superman or Wonder Woman? Superman because he can fly and see through walls. I haven't done much research on Wonder Woman..I'm on it.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
11. What is the best advice you've ever received? Always do your best.
12. If you could dream about anyone while you sleep, who would it be? Beyonce. And I mean that in the most respectful, professional way.
Joshua Henry
More on Joshua Henry:
Joshua Henry won the Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Ensemble for In The Heights, which he also starred in on Broadway and he originated the role of the "Favorite Son" military hero in Broadway's American Idiot. His other theatrical credits include The Wiz (City Center), Godspell (Papermill Playhouse), and Being Alive (Westport Country Playhouse).
On television, Joshua has been seen in HBO's Sex and the City as well as NBC's Kings.
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