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Interview with Anna Grace

Anna Grace Barlow can be seen in the musical film, Relativity Media’s Summer Forever, where she takes on the starring lead role of Chloe alongside Megan Nicole and Alyson Stoner this month. The movie follows three long-time best friends that graduate high school and make a pact to make their final days the most epic of their lives before they begin their adult lives.  Anna Grace can also be seen in the highly-anticipated new FOX series, Scream Queens, which makes its debut on TV, September 22nd. Glitter sat down to ask Anna Grace about Summer Forever, Scream Queens, who has impacted her life the most, and her favorite outdoor activity. 2015_06_24_Anna_Grace_Barlow_0367

 

GLITTER: When did you first start acting?

ANNA  GRACE: I first got into acting when I was 9 years old. I lived in Jackson, MS and performed with a musical theatre group, Actor’s Playhouse. We sang mash-ups from Rent, Wicked, & Hairspray and it really made me fall in love with musical theatre. My family moved to Birmingham, AL a year after I started performing, and I began training at Red Mountain Theatre Company where I got really serious about pursuing it as a career.

 

GLITTER: Were you also on Broadway?

ANNA  GRACE: Eeeek! I wish. I have not yet made my Broadway debut. I’ve been working on a new musical for about a year directed by Casey Nicholaw (Aladdin, Book of Mormon, Something Rotten), so HOPEFULLY it’ll go all the way. I’d be honored to work on Broadway.

 

GLITTER: What’s it like working with Megan Nicole and Alyson Stoner on Summer Forever

ANNA  GRACE: Ohh my gosh. The coolest. Of course I knew who Alyson was (Mike’s Super Short Show, duh), but I didn’t actually hear any of Megan’s music until we started working together. I am now the HUGEST fan. Her music is SO GOOD. Have you heard “Electrified” ?!? Anyways, not only was it super inspiring to work with those two, it was genuinely fun. The three of us created a real bond. I think it really shows through in the film.

 

GLITTER: What is it about?

ANNA  GRACE: Summer Forever is about three best friends: Sydney (played by Megan Nicole), Liv (played by Alyson Stoner), & Chloe (played by me) who are about to embark on the next chapter of their lives. It’s the last weekend of summer. Chloe & Sydney are about to leave for college, and the three only have 2 days left together. They decide to make a bucket list for the weekend, and vow to complete the list by the end of the weekend. They each have to face a fear through the list. Chaos ensues. Haha I’m kidding. But my character Chloe DOES have to throw a “rager” party while her parents are away. So there is a little chaos.

It teaches a great lesson about the ups and downs of friendship and how important it is for girls to stick together. I think it’s extremely relevant. Plus it’s got incredible musical moments and it’s hilarious.

 

GLITTER: Who do you play? 

ANNA  GRACE:I play Chloe, who is sort of the quirky brain of the three girls. She is about to set off to Columbia University to become an Epidemiologist. She’s very smart and has a good head on her shoulders. But it is summer, so she’s letting loose a little bit. She was a BLAST to play.

 

GLITTER: What is it like to be on the new FOX original series, Scream Queens? Who do you play? 

ANNA  GRACE: OH my gosh it is an absolute dream. I still have no idea who said it was okay for me to be apart of it. It’s a huge honor. I play super-evil-mean-sorority-queen-Bethany-from-the-90’s. And honestly, that’s really all I can say. Hahaha!

 

GLITTER: Who is your favorite co-star?

ANNA  GRACE: On Scream Queens, I got to work with Chelsea Ricketts, Grace Phipps, McKaley Miller & Anna Margaret. They are all my favorites. We get along SO well. We are all from The South! Haha!

 

GLITTER: Are you and your co-stars friends off-screen as well?

ANNA  GRACE: Absolutely. We had a Bachelorette-watch group this season. They are seriously the coolest, kindest girls.

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GLITTER: What was it like to play Daisy in the MTV series-adaptation of Scream?

ANNA  GRACE: It was SO cool. I actually am terrified of scary movies/haunted houses/anything scary. I’m such a wimp. It’s ironic that I’ve done some horror work. Scream was actually my first EVER set experience, and it was a night shoot. I ran into some of the cast at the TCA’s a couple of weeks ago & we took a group picture! I have loved keeping up with the show, but I have NO CLUE who the killer is. No clue.

 

GLITTER: What other shows have you guest-starred on?

ANNA  GRACE: I did an episode of I Didn’t Do It on Disney Channel. “Lindy in the Middle.” Best week ever. I got to play Peyton Clark’s character, Garrett’s potential new girlfriend, Hayley. She’s a super awkward small town girl who’s new to Chicago. She is perpetually overwhelmed. Haha! I would love to go back again!

 

GLITTER: What do you love most about marathon-running?

ANNA  GRACE: I haven’t run a full marathon yet, although I’ve done a ton of 10K races. I love running every day. It’s so therapeutic. Plus, I love California and the outdoors, so I get some good fresh air.

 

GLITTER: What’s your favorite outdoor activity?

ANNA  GRACE: I love to run and hike!

 

GLITTER: What one thing can’t you live without?

ANNA  GRACE: Berries. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries… <3

 

GLITTER: Who has impacted your life?

ANNA  GRACE: I have an incredible support system in my awesome parents and three sisters. They keep me motivated, they encourage me every day, and they lift me up when I’m down. I’m extremely blessed. They are amazing.

 

GLITTER: What is your morning beauty regimen?

ANNA  GRACE: I ‘m big on moisturizer, chapstick, and a good mascara. That’s all you need most days. I also love surf spray. My hair is naturally sort of beachy-wavy, so a sea-salt spray sort of enhances the look & makes it look like I tried. Haha!

 

GLITTER: What projects are you working on next?

ANNA  GRACE: All I can say is I’m working really hard. There’s a few projects on the horizon that I can’t talk about yet, but I’m enjoying this moment for sure and I’m extremely excited for the future!

 

GLITTER: How can fans follow you?

ANNA  GRACE: I am @therealagbarlow on Twitter & Instagram, and I’m agbarlow on Snapchat. 🙂