Kyle Scatliffe
Currently bringing you the Music of the Night in Masquerade, Kyle Scatliffe joins us On the Couch this week. Scatliffe is one of six phantoms in the immersive Phantom of the Opera off-Broadway production, and his other Broadway credits include Hamilton, Les Miserables, and The Color Purple. Read our interview below.
What do you consider to be your best asset?
My ability to see all sides of a conflict
What was your proudest moment?
The day my son was born
What is your favorite drink?
Hot Chocolate
What is your favorite food?
Pizza. Pizza. And Pizza.
What is your favorite condiment?
Ranch
What is your current obsession?
Catching up on all the tv shows I’ve missed. Currently Severance. And always horror movies. Always.
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
Junk Food
What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
A series regular.
What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
*Sigh* Takeout
What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
…Gaming
What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
Social Media
What’s the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
I can be too nice sometimes so my mother’s stubbornness and my father’s levelheaded demeanor.
What’s the single worst trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Also, the stubbornness. Whoops.
What in the world most thrills you?
New experiences, whatever they may be.
What current trend in popular culture most irritates you?
Artificial Intelligence
What was the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever experienced on the job?
In the middle of being on the barricade in Les Miz in 2014, I lost my voice. That stuck with me for a while.
What is your favorite place in the world?
Anywhere that my favorite bands are playing.
What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
Kindness and immeasurable curiosity
Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
Both. I grew up a cat person and now I have dogs.
What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
Universal Health Care for the entire country.
What is your personal motto?
Not all those who wander are lost.