Wednesday, October 29, 2014

The Princess Diaries with...Kristin Kelleher

Name: Kristin Kelleher

Education: BFA Syracuse University

Hometown: Katonah, NY

Tell us about Royal Fables: Royal Fables revisits many of the well known princesses and takes a closer look at their stories by revealing their inner monologues.

Describe Royal Fables in three words: You go, girl.

Who do you play in Royal Fables?: I play the Traveling Princess. - from every young American girl's favorite fairytale, the Norwegian "East of the Sun and West of the Moon". In all seriousness- it is a lovely story in which I make a mistake that costs me the love of my life, and I decide to go on an epic journey to find him and win back his love.

Describe your character in three words: Inquisitive, humble, determined

True love is______?: Something that can only be found once you find love for yourself.

The best thing about playing a princess is_____?: Getting to live out my 4-year-old dream- my mom loves to tell the story of when I came home from preschool frustrated that everyone was calling me Kristin.. Because clearly I was Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Who is your celebrity Prince Charming?: My celebrity Prince Charming would have to be Ewan McGregor circa Moulin Rouge..

If you could be any fairy tale princess who would you be?: My previous story probably gave it away, but I have to go with Belle. She is intelligent, kind, devoted, and sees beyond the surface into the cores of people.

Which company member is most likely to be an actual princess?: Lizzy- maybe it's those luscious blonde locks and how great she looks in a tiara.

What would be the most played song on your princess’ iPod?: I'm thinking she's a Crosby Stills Nash and Young girl. She gets down with "Suite Judy Blue Eyes".

What is your favorite moment of Royal Fables?: My favorite moment occurs at the end of the show- not to give anything away, but my character shares a moment with a fellow princess and inspires her to take a risk.