For women who grew up in the ’90s,The Baby-Sitters Clubwas a rite of passage.

Shay Rudolph, who plays Stacey McGill, however, got her first big break a while back.

Prior to landing the show, Rudolph had just short filmMaeto her name.

Shay Rudolph, who plays Stacey from Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club

She toldFlauntthat performing has always been a passion for her.

“I got into acting when I was 10 by starting to take local acting classes.

Research was key, and she devoured Martin’s source material to prepare herself.

Shay Rudolph, who plays Stacey from Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club

Rudolph relished playing such a meaty role.

I’ve been super creative for my entire life.

I’ve always loved painting, and I’m always doing arts and crafts.

Shay Rudolph, who plays Stacey from Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club

I’m a Dawn because I’m a vegetarian.

I’m from California and I’m like a super eco-activist.”