Renee Michaels as Kayla
Character Description
Mother of a teenage daughter who is very much like her. Kayla is a tightly wound woman who sometimes lets her temper get the better of her. She tends to overreact. She's usually much better after venting to her husband and drinking some coffee. He keeps her sane.
Scene Description
Marvin is just sipping his coffee and reading the newspaper when his wife Kayla comes storming in, still upset about something their teenage daughter did.
Written by Ashlyn Edwards
Melissa Goad
ActressYou actions, reactions, beats, timing, all felt really natural, I think the best I've seen for this audition. Really loved the way you portrayed her. It felt genuine, sincere and believable. You used your space well and it never felt like you were off camera too long. I also love the way you threw the towel at the camera at the end. Great job!
-Melissa
Kip Yates
ActorThere are a couple of things that stood out in your performance that made it the stronger submission. First, your movement at the beginning was spot on- not overdone, but purposeful. Also, covering the camera (husband's viewpoint) with the cup towel thrown at the end- chef's kiss!
Clint Hankinson
ActorMasterclass! Great job Renee! Strong emotional life and use of space. Fun to watch! And loved the towel throw at the camera.
Mark Miertschin
ActorGood job Renee! I loved how you used the frame to go in and out like between the kitchen and the living room. As well as the towel throw at the camera. Nice timing and/or good editing with the reader. Nice work
Mark
Wendy Cyr
ActressRenee,
Really well done! I liked your entrance pass through and return. That was realistic and well handled. You had good energy and drive. The hardest part of this role (for me) was how to handle the coffee and towel and you did it well. Though, to get the coffee I would have liked to see you maybe step to the side so you would have had to 'go' to the kitchen and it wouldn't have been right within arm's reach. You're such a great actress (as was your competition) that I had to watch both of you do this 4 times before I could make a decision. As always, you did a great job!
Wendy
Donna Gafford
ActressNice take Renee! Love the movement across screen! Thought, wait, where ya going?! Certainly felt your frustration! 1 thought, my thought: you were told “coffee’s ready”. Rather than abruptly pick it up, give it a glance or just eyes in that direction for a second. Gives an extra layer of depth and movement. Only spot that felt contrived. Again, nice work!
Cari Riley
ActressLOVED IT! You did an amazing job, especially considering you couldn't hear the other actor's lines clearly—which I found myself struggling but not enough to miss your performance because it didn't miss a beat! Your entrances were strong, and while I liked them I found myself wanting the time off camera to be way shorter. You have such a compelling screen presence that I just wanted the camera to stay on you even longer so I could see what else you would do.
Marlee Michelle
ActressWhat a captivating performance! This felt so natural and I loved the pacing of the scene. Your choices were solid and the ending by throwing a towel at the camera was perfection! I loved every second of this!
Elizabeth Higbe Crouch
ActressBravo! This was so good, I especially like the part where your husband asked if you really wanna hear and you just totally ignore whatever he’s saying because you are in your own zone trying to figure out how to deal with your daughter! Great job bravo!
September 2026Loved how you used the entire space. Got my attention the first second of the audition . Very solid performance!
