The actress who played Caroline Kraft inMean Girlsis nothing like her on-screen persona.

But that’s not all.

Preuss is equally passionate about directing, as well as about teaching and mentoring future generations of artists.

Clare Preuss as Caroline Kraft in Mean Girls

And her interests go beyond the stage and screen.

Here’s the surprising truth about the woman behind the role of Caroline Kraft.

Just some of her credits includeThe Collected Works of Billy the Kid, Andrew’s Tree,andWorking Girls.

Clare Preuss as Caroline Kraft in Mean Girls

That’s not her most surprising teaching gig, however.

Get this: She’s also a certifiedyogainstructor!

Her students can’t stop gushing about her

Preuss seems to have quite the knack for teaching.

Clare Preuss

Kennedy added, “She’s been really good about meeting us all where we are at.”

Even so, Preuss has alsoreceived plenty of praisefor her work.

We look forward to welcoming her to our wonderful city and Downstage community in the fall."

Clare Preuss

Clare Preuss has certainly come a long way from her days asMean Girls' Caroline Kraft!

Clare Preuss

Clare Preuss

Clare Preuss