Sarah Rodgers Interview
Sarah Rodgers is an Austin performer known by most as Miss Conduct of the TXRD – Lonestar Rollergirls. As Miss Conduct, Sarah Rodgers has graced the pages of The RollingStone, and was featured in a 2006 A&E television series “Rollergirls.” Most recently Sarah Rodgers can be found on the big screen sharing her experience on the track in the fast paced documentary, Hell on Wheels, produced by Austin filmmakers Bob Ray and Werner Campbell. “Sarah was the first actor we cast for The Spider Babies,” said director Christopher Sharpe. “I knew she had a great look, but once I met with her in person, she was so in sync with the character and the project that there was never really a “plan B” for Greta. Sarah was it.”
Rockhouse Pictures: When did you first start acting?
Sarah: I’ve been performing since I was a kid. I got my start in my grandparent’s kitchen. My brother and I would come up with comedy sketches and entertain the family when we could get them all together. I pictured myself acting in front of the camera as a kid, but really aside from a bit of theater growing up and being a feature in both the “Hell On Wheels” documentary and the A&E TV series “Rollergirls”, I’ve waited till 2008 to finally pursue a roll in film. Since then I was cast in a Dos Equis commercial and have been featured in three full length films, “The Spider Babies” being my third role and by far the film I am most excited about!
RHP: Who would you say inspires you most?
S: In addition to my Austin friends of course, the late Carl Sandburg is a huge source of inspiration in my life right now. I suggest you Google him. In film however, my inspirations are Zoe Bell, Uma Thurman, and Steve Carrell.
RHP: How much do you identify with your character?
S: Greta is awesome. I identify with her a great deal and it’s not just because we share a love for bangin’ on the drums. Greta’s a super resourceful gal and she sees potential in every scenario, fun or life threatening. When you have those abilities you can handle the toughest and most challenging obstacles life can present. It’s those same qualities that got me this far in life.
Sarah Rodgers
Sarah Rodgers
Sarah Rodgers is an Austin performer known by most as Miss Conduct of the TXRD – Lonestar Rollergirls. As Miss Conduct, Sarah Rodgers has graced the pages of The RollingStone, and was featured in a 2006 A&E television series “Rollergirls.” Most recently Sarah Rodgers can be found on the big screen sharing her experience on the track in the fast paced documentary, Hell on Wheels, produced by Austin filmmakers Bob Ray and Werner Campbell. Since retiring from her long run on the banked track with TXRD, Sarah is taking her creative impulses, love of scars and thirst for blood on the road with Rockhouse Pictures as the tough as nails, red-headed drummer, Greta in The Spider Babies!
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