Wendy Cyr as Jessica
Character Description
Jessica is nothing if not totally serene and put-together. She abides by the platitudes she sells her patients and the readers of her new self-help book. No one can make her lose her cool- or so she thought.
Scene Description
Jessica Brown is a renowned new age therapist, complete with her photo on the cover of her own book and ready to go on her book tour. So the last thing she expected was for Nona, her biggest train wreck patient, to quit, rejecting all Jessica stands for.
Written by Shelly Paino
Rachael Brown
ActressI liked the way you stepped up into frame when you started the tape, that's a unique choice and you hit your mark perfectly. I think you could've even paused /composed your character after Nona barged in for a moment.
You kind of have an Ally Sheedy vibe (I mean that as a compliment) and your look was great.
I also really liked your gesturing for her to leave, it made me giggle.
Keep it up!
Susan Willis
ActressI encourage you to choose to stand OR sit for auditions- no need to do both-that way you can set your framing. Once you stood it was a bit too tight of frame . Camera seemed a tad too high - looking down on you. If framed with you sitting could block out the light switch and other chair. Looks like you are in a waiting room instead of an office. The lines were said clearly but didn't quite land with the energy that helps me believe you as this character. I could see the anticipation of you 'waiting' for the next line. I wouldn't have minded if you dressed down (more hippie-like) .
Elisa Collins
ActressThe moment before was a really nice choice! Love the resting with the eye pillows.
Mark Miertschin
ActorGood job! I really appreciate how you stood up and was perfectly framed. Also on your framing. Great use of the golden third. Leaving space in front of your face. Many times you see tapes where the actor is talking right into the side of the frame. Sound and lights were good. I liked your transition when Nona decided to quit therapy.
Clint Hankinson
ActorNice job Wendy! Loved how you were listening and responding to your patient.
I thought the objective could be a little clearer. You're trying to convince your patient to stay in therapy and I didn't really feel that. The transition after "what if" felt forced.
Just my 2 cents. Nice work!
