Editor’s note: The Capital City Weekly is featuring two divas a week leading up to Juneau Lyric Opera’s Sept. 24 “Who’s Your Diva” competition and fundraiser. This is the fifth and final week of Q&As. For profiles of all the divas, see www.capitalcityweekly.com; more information also available at www.juneauopera.com. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m., and the mistress of ceremonies is Juneau’s own Gigi Monroe.
LB: Last year’s JLO Divas Event!
JLO: Who are three singers who have influenced you throughout your singing career?
LB: Axl Rose, the Indigo Girls, and my husband/hype man, Geoff Kirsch.
JLO: Who are local performers who inspire you?
LB: Shona Osterhaut, Collette Costa, and Christina Apathy.
JLO: What are three songs you absolutely love to sing?
LB: Sweet Baby James, Closer to Fine, and Patience.
JLO: What is your favorite local role or performance?
LB: That’s a toss-up between Divas 2015 and several iterations of Mudrooms.
JLO: What is your favorite place to sing (besides the stage)?
LB: The shower and my kids’ bedrooms!
JLO: What is a famous movie or theatre role you would love the chance to play?
LB: Rizzo in Grease. I played her in a camp play when I was 11, but I’d love to do it again at 40.
JLO: What are some of your other interests besides singing?
LB: Skiing, hiking, blogging at One Hot Mess, and talking.
To vote for Libby Bakalar, text DivaLibby to 71777 or visit her campaign page at http://igfn.us/vf/DivaLibby.
