Kathy A Bates 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
Katy Fulkerson
ActressKathy, I really enjoyed this. You were very “zen.” Totally believable in this role. I loved:
1. “Let’s refocus our energy” how you used gestures w/your line
2. LOVED your reaction to her “not about me” such a clear beat-you’re pleased/relieved she’s applying your technique, & proud of yourself
3. “What if it’s not” your reaction is beautiful-confusion, disbelief, a little shocked that she’d question your expertise, like this is the first time anyone ever doubted you! GREAT CHOICE!
4.”You just told me I’m not crazy” Love your silent reaction, realizing your mistake saying that to her!
Wendy Cyr
ActressKathy,
Well done! I loved the calmness you had almost the whole way through. You just looked the part of this hippy type therapist! It was funny and well done.
Thank you!
Wendy
Mark Miertschin
ActorGood job! Technicals were good, light sound, framing. I really liked your frustration on the the "what if" at 2:17. Is more flabbergasted and not anger. Throwing a prop with all your equipment there is not easy. You did good with it.
