Wendy Cyr as Principal Kelly Weaver
Character Description
Kelly is a quirky woman that is a little too trusting of other people. She was a shy nerdy girl growing up that did not get a lot of attention from boys when she was in High School as a student. Similar to a Drew Barrymore in “Never Been Kissed”
She is having to exercise patience with a difficult student while trying to put a stop to his escapades on campus.
Scene Description
A cocky high school senior (Andrew Chapman) has just been sent into the Principal's office again but this time things get a little more heated.
Written by Nathan O'Flaherty
Mark Miertschin
ActorGood job! I really enjoyed your use of the glasses. One small note, you corrected a line about "on campus... on school grounds". To me these are pretty interchangeable. If you hit one just run with it.
Jamie Joan Dugger
ActressYour read was very natural, but you had too much business with your glasses. It made it obvious that you were not memorized. Know your script. Be memorized. Then trust yourself. It was very good. I would have liked to see you more affected by his charm (however inappropriate) in that last bit. On a technical note, a small shotgun mic or lapel mic would eliminate that echoey sound.
Marquita Hefflin-Tullis
ActressAwesome work Wendy! I really enjoyed watching the levels of this character; being stern, annoyed, embarrassed, fed up; and having an underlying comedic tone as well! You did a great job showing diversity. I really like how you included the glasses as a prop. There were at times where I felt like the handling of them was a bit distracting as they moved around a lot; more so the taking on and off. I do like how you had held them for some time as it gave rest from seeing them and being able to focus on you; and overall, this could make the scene even stronger. Great work!
Tiffany Underwood
ActressWendy- this may be an actor choice, and that’s valid, but usually the shot is usually about mid range, so chest up. I liked your choices, but maybe if you had other emotions mixed in, it would have given the piece more levels. Just my two cents.
Wouldn’t want to be in your principal’s office!
John Goad
ActorGood job. Less fidgeting with the glasses and more time with the internal thoughts. Let the camera "see" your thoughts...
Susan Willis
ActressJust a few notes - Careful on referring to your script so much. I know you were probably "looking at his write up report" but in reality it seemed excessive (almost a crutch for something to do) If this kid has been in your office a bunch you probably didn't really NEED to refer to the report so much. Same with the glasses - on and off. Fiddling with props a lot can pull focus from your acting and start to look "too planned". AUDIO -was a bit echo-y in that room. try putting a rug down or something to absorb sound if you can. Overall, nice job. could totally see you in this role!
Tim Randle
ActorEnjoyed it. Very believable character for you with lots of good moments and movement. Only suggestion I would have to consider would be perhaps a bit less action with the glasses - got a bit distracting for me and took my focus away from your reactions on occasion. Great work!
Clint Hankinson
ActorGreat work Wendy! Loved the pacing and could easily see you as a principal.
Some thoughts - I loved your initial looking at the paper, though once the conversation started, you might put that down sooner and focus on the student. The audio was a little imbalanced. You were echo-y and your scene partner was clear and louder. Just my 2 cents! Nice job!
