The Backstage 30

17. Rebecca Faulkenberry

Twitter:@beccafaulken
Hometown: Bermuda
Representation: Paradigm Agency; Jeff Berger Management
Credits: “Rock of Ages” (stage); “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” (stage)
Most important lesson learned during training: I trained at Indiana University and then went on to do my masters in musical theater at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In my training I learned to not be judgmental and try everything. Some ridiculous classes I took are still just that; however, others I thought were silly have proved to be incredibly beneficial. Just do what your teachers tell you, and decide later whether or not it’s for you.
Most exciting moment as an actor: When I booked the “Rock of Ages” tour I was standing alone in my studio apartment getting ready to go to my shift at Grey Dog Café—I bought a pair of cheap $20 earrings to mark the day ’cause there was literally no one about to celebrate with.