Fun Facts about Ariel!

Where are you from?

I was born in New Jersey, but grew up on Long Island.

What is your spirit animal?

My spirit animal(s) are either a small Lion (my name means Lioness of God in Hebrew) or a dolphin!

Who is your celebrity crush?

My celeb crushes are Cory Monteith, Nick Jonas, Zac Efron and Zachary Levi!

This week I got to chat with performer and writer Ariel Kurtz! Her positivity, excitement and zest for all things performing are apparent throughout her responses and her Instagram feed (don't forget to check it out!!)

What is your favorite role you've ever played?

“My favorite role I ever played was Agnes in Gypsy. She was funny and spunky and I got to wear a blonde wig!” 

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What do you think is the most rewarding part about being an actor?

“The most rewarding aspect of being an actor is the collaborative aspect of it and getting to put yourself into other people's shoes.”

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How do you pump yourself up for auditions?

“I'm a huge fan of pre-audition dance parties, alone in my bedroom or just anywhere really. I also have a preset Playlist for auditions I always listen to, which are filled with  jams to remind myself why I wake up and go to auditions in the first place! I also warmup my voice and stretch.”