On February 20th, “The Confession Musical” arrives in theaters for a limited engagement.
Actors John Michael McDonald and Caroline Clay
“The Confession Musical” opens in theaters for a limited engagement on February 20th! Before you head to the movies, BTSCelebs is giving you the golden opportunity to learn more about the leading actress Caroline Clay, who plays character Katie Lapp. In our exclusive interview, you’ll learn more about this talented actress’ journey to “The Confession Musical,” interesting behind the scenes info about the production and more.
Let’s meet Caroline Clay now.
BTSCelebs: Who is Caroline Clay professionally?
Caroline Clay: Caroline Clay is an actress, singer, and visual artist from Greenbo Lake, Kentucky. After graduating from Morehead State University with a degree in Theatre and Communications, she has gone onto act and perform in theatres and films across the country. Off the stage and screen, Caroline is a Theme Park Scenic Artist for Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, where she lives with her fiancé, Jordan.
What piqued your interest in performing arts?
When I was a child I really loved Halloween. Not necessarily because it was scary or involved candy, but I loved the idea of putting on costumes and makeup and getting to ‘play a character.’ When I was 7 years old, my dad took my sister and I to audition for a local play. We were cast and instantly fell in love with acting as an art form. The community and support that comes with it, the responsibility that you feel to your fellow actors, and the way it helps you overcome shyness we’re all incredible building blocks for me at that age.
What was your knowledge of Beverly Lewis and her novels before auditioning for “The Confession Musical?”
I have to admit, my knowledge of Beverly Lewis and her novels was very limited before this project. Now, I am so honored to have the privilege of bringing her character to life, and I feel very lucky to be able to tell this story.
How did you secure the leading role of Katie Lapp?
There is a song in The Confession, ‘I’m Lost,’ that Katie sings in her attic after she finds out she is adopted. It just so happens that the producers of Blue Gate Musicals, Dan Posthuma and Wally Nason, have heard me sing that song before for various projects I have collaborated with them on in the past. Not to toot my own horn, but that was a song I was born to sing. It’s right in my range, I love the emotion behind it.. it’s just perfect for me. So, when the auditions were announced for The Confession, I spoke to Wally, and he suggested that I audition with that song, since it’s part of the show. I sent in a video of me singing it, and the rest is history.
Please tell us about some memorable moments you shared with your co-stars. What is your favorite scene in the musical?
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Becca Kinzer: No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t talk my character out of it. She wanted to go to South Africa. “Wouldn’t you rather go to Kenya?” I kept asking her. “I at least have some connections in Kenya.”
No. It has to be South Africa.
“But I don’t know much about South Africa,” I reminded her. To which my character simply shrugged and pointed out that was my problem, not hers. (Characters can be so unsympathetic to their writers at times, can’t they?)
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First the first time since 2019, Yuri Possokhov’s blockbuster Anna Karenina returns to Chicago’s Lyric Opera House from February 15th – February 26th, 2023, according to an official press release from The Silverman Group. This production is based on the classic novel by Leo Tolstoy and it’s award winning!
What is the dance all about?
On February 20th, best-selling author Beverly Lewis’ book series “The Heritage of Lancaster County” comes to life in the form of a a movie titled “The Confession Musical,” according to an official press release from Biscuit Media Group and Fathom Events. (“The Confession Musical” was a successful stage play with hundreds of thousands of tickets sold.) It will run for one-day-only in theaters.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast including: John Schneider, Chonda Pierce, Caroline Clay, Colin Alexander, Kristina Miranda Stone, Geoffrey Davin and Caitlin Borek. Music geniuses Dan Posthuma and Wally Nason were in charge of the film’s soundtrack.
What is this new production about? Biscuit Media Group and Fathom Events :”THE CONFESSION MUSICAL was adapted for the stage by Emmy-Nominated screenwriter Martha Bolton. The musical follows the story of Katie Lapp, a young Amish girl who discovers that her parents have been keeping a deep secret…that she is adopted. Katie decides to find her birth mother, defying the rules of her Amish village and risking a shunning. Meanwhile, Laura Mayfield, her wealthy birth mother who is battling an illness that might take her life, began searching for her long-lost daughter. Secretly plotting against Laura is her gold-digging husband Dylan (John Schneider). Dylan knows that if Katie is found, he will no longer inherit Laura’s fortune. With the help and prayers of her Christian housekeeper (Chonda Pierce), Laura hopes to foil Dylan’s plan and be reunited with her daughter.”
“The Confession Musical” is a creation of Blue Gate Musicals, UpTV Entertainment, and Fathom Events.
A Special Thanks to Biscuit Media Group and Fathom Events for the press release.
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