Amanda Jayne Jensen as Jessa
Character Description
Jessa left her troubled home at 16, winging it to the coast to pursue her dreams of acting. After years of working in less-than-stellar projects, she's finally hit her stride, owing perhaps to being half of Hollywood's new power couple. But when her star boyfriend dumps her just before her big premiere, she can think of no one better to escort her on the red carpet than John, her first love. The problem is he knows the real Jessa, and no one else in this town does. He's not afraid to call her out, but she's also one to dish it right back to him.
Scene Description
Struggling pastor John (20s/30s) has just run into his childhood sweetheart Jessa (20s/30s) who followed her dreams of becoming an actress and is now rocketing to stardom. She gives him a tour of her upscale L.A. apartment as they get reacquainted... bringing up the recollection they didn't part ways on the best of terms.
Written by Shelly Paino
Benjamin Dane
ActorEnjoyed your read. It had some nice levels, and I really like the pause before you answered at one point. You are believable as an actress who has made it, but at what cost? The only note is at the end, I would have liked to see you stand in place when you say, "Tell me about it". And let casting see the wash over your face; maybe she is interested in him, or he makes her think more deeply about her trajectory. But turning away from the camera seems less strong. The end could be more powerful in this respect, as we want to see what's next for the character.
Mark Miertschin
ActorGood job! Nice lights, sound, and framing. I liked the small turn at the end. I would probably like to end on your face.
