July 2008
Amy Crofoot behind the scenes
on Monk
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MFP
correspondent Agnieszka tracked
down Amy Crofoot, another guest
star from the upcoming seventh season
episode "Mr. Monk Gets Lotto
Fever". Amy has guest starred
in many television shows, including
a recurring role on Will and Grace.
She shared a few memories and insights
about shooting her Monk episode. |
I'm
thrilled to be a part of your
fun page and love that you
all enjoy the show so much.
Thanks for including me. Here
is a link to my website: www.amy-crofoot.com.
How
did you get your role in Monk?
My
agent submitted me for the
role, and I went in for an
audition with the casting
director. Shortly after I
left the office, I received
a message that I had a callback
to read for the producers
and director of the show.
During the producers' session,
they were so supportive and
I felt very comfortable in
the room. It turned out the
director of the episode, Michael
Zinberg, had directed me in
my very first television role
and he remembered me! I got
a call several days later
that the role was mine. |
Did
you work with Tony Shalhoub,
Traylor Howard or other main
cast?
Yep.
I had the privilege of working
with all of the main cast
members - Tony, Traylor, Ted
and Jason.
How was it to work with them?
All
of the actors were incredible!
It was such a fun set. You
can tell that the cast really
likes each other and have
been working together for
a long time. Tony came into
the make-up trailer first
thing in the morning with
doughnuts and greeted everyone
with a smile. |
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How
it was to work with the director
of this episode?
The
director, Michael Zinberg,
was fantastic! I just love
him. He's such a pro!
What can you tell me about
this episode?
Not
much until it airs. You can
tell by the title that it
has something to do with the
Lotto, but I can't reveal
any more!
Where was this episode filmed?
We
shot my scene at the Paramount
lot in Hollywood, CA.
How
long did you film?
I
worked on the show for one,
12-hour day, but the episode
shot over 5-7 days.
Before
you got this role, did you
watch Monk?
I
have been watching Monk since
the first season. I have to
say, that I loved Bitty Schram
as well and I really wish
she were still a part of the
series in some way. |
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Do
you know if this episode will
include Hector Elizondo?
Not
sure.
What are your favorite TV
shows, movies, music?
My
absolute favorite show is
the American version of The
Office. I am obsessed and
can't get enough of it! I'm
also a big fan of 30 Rock
and Pushing Daisies. I love
television, and try to watch
everything I can. My favorite
movie is The Princess Bride.
I dig all different types
of music, but, as a child
of the 80s, music of that
era will always hold a special
place in my heart.
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When
did you know that you wanted
to be an actress?
I've
always been an actor. As a
kid, I would put on plays
and musicals for my family
and their friends, dragging
my cousins in on the action.
Also, I would read books into
a tape recorder and create
my own personal books on tape.
I officially had my first
part in our third grade version
of The Wizard of Oz, as Glinda
the Good Witch of the North. |
If
you couldn't be an actress
what would you be?
I
can't imagine doing anything
else with my life. It's such
a tough business, that you
either have to love it, or
get out! :)
What is your favorite role
you've played?
My
favorite role was on Will
& Grace. I played a singing
nurse.
What role would you like to
play in future?
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I'd
love to have a series regular
part on The Office! However,
there are way too many fun
roles out there, so there
is no way for me to narrow
it down.
I
hope this helps you out. Have
fun watching the show! |
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