Lilah Mursau - The Next Gen in Theater

Lilah Mursau - Seymour Middle School

Area of Interest: Theater
Parents: Melanie Mursau and Timothy Mursau

When did you first get involved in theater?
I first got involved in theater this year! Both of my brothers Lance and Lincoln were in theater and got me interested.

What do you like most about theater?
I really like dancing and singing, because I in general really like dancing and singing.

What has been your favorite experience related to theater so far?
My favorite experience is when we took a Saturday and worked on a dance for our upcoming show. I really enjoyed that because I got to hang out with my friends.

What’s something you hope to do/accomplish as a performer in the future?
I would eventually want to be a lead character.

What advice would you give to someone looking to get into theater?
I would say don’t be afraid to shine! Do what you love!

What six words would you use to describe yourself?
Silly, humble, loud, talented, courageous and passionate.

Do you have any hidden talents?
I really like to water ski.

What subject do you enjoy most in school?
I would say science because we get to do a lot of different experiments.

What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people burp.

Where do you hope to travel one day?
I would like to go somewhere warm like Hawaii.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Be yourself and take your time.

Who is your role model?
I would say my older brothers because they have shown me a bunch of different things.

What plans do you have for after you’ve finished school?
I want to go to a beauty school to be a hairdresser.

If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would you choose?
If I could switch lives with anyone I would switch with my aunt so I could do her hairstyling job.

Do you have any pets?
I have 3 pets, an Australian labradoodle named Leo, and two cats — not sure about their breed but their names are Sophie and Siri.

What’s one skill you think everyone should have?
I think a skill everybody should have is to be able to sing, because you sing a lot in your life.

Are you a Green Bay Packers fan?
I am not a big fan of sports but I will support them.

FAVORITES
Song: “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
Book: The Selection series by Keira Cass
Show: Outer Banks
Movie: Top Gun
Color: Yellow
Season: Spring
Time of day: Around 12
Local restaurant: Dairy Queen
Snack: Goldfish
Candy: Strawberries and cream Lindors