F & F Magazine: Without forcing you to become too philosophical, why do you think this show has had such a profound effect on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community?

Ingersoll: I think many in the LGBT community can identify with that child who feels no one at home understands them and must forge out into the world to find their own identity. And once they get out into the world, realizing they can’t use the tools they were given growing up, must now utilize new tools as they’re discovered. Even the ‘home’ everyone is looking for is simply the realization that you must be comfortable with yourself.

I’m Angela Groeschen, No. 621

One part of her audition was risky, the bit of a bad actress acting badly. “If they didn’t laugh, I’d fall flat on my face. But they did.” Angela has put in long hours on stage in a variety of roles and knows what works. “You want, in 90 seconds, to fulfill their expectations about you. You can show versatility later.”

She is up for this. Enthusiastic and focused. Still a bit nervous. Talks a mile a minute.