Justin Wooten as August Langley
Character Description
Langley is a good ole boy. Attractive and fit, he's the kind of guy that owns a ridiculous amounts of businesses in town but you would never know it. You might find him on the ranch mending a fence or at a fancy Gala donating excessively to local non-profits. He is sly, smooth, and hiding something. He's the kind of guy that will wink at you before he pulls the trigger that takes your life, and think nothing more of it. Business is business, and that's all there is to it. And for Langley, sometimes business is a little more esoteric than one might think.
Scene Description
Michael has spent the previous night enduring some mysterious, dark encounters at his property. Something strange is going on, and it has to do with a dangerous "creature in the woods" that Michael is warring with, whether he wants to believe it or not.
Michael's friend Jerome has recently suggested that he join the local Freemason brotherhood, but Michael is hesitant. In an unusual move, Grandmaster Langley of that lodge stops by to talk with Michael, knowing Michael's family ties and history in the area. Langley knows more than he lets on, and has a threatening demeanor.
Written by Douglas Smith
Susan Willis
ActressHi Justin, bear with me I'm an acting/ auditioning coach so my notes are specific. Eye line seemed too low - looked like you were addressing a child. I'd suggest bring your camera up a little higher too it seemed a bit low for your height. With both adjustments when you leaned in it wouldn't look like you are bending down to a child's height. Otherwise nice delivery
Rachel Dee
ActressYou have a very natural delivery! And I enjoyed the pacing of your scene. It could easily drag on and your didn’t. With your natural delivery I would just remember to keep in mind what you actually believe as the character. Do you really believe in the blessings and the higher power? Make sure to make those choices. And I know your reader was probably on a computer low on a table. Prop them up so they are about the same height as the camera so it doesn’t look like you’re looking so far down. Again, great job!
Tania Joy
ActressNice job! Loved the outfit and the hand gesture you used when commenting on the bible verse - that symbol is very much connected to the freemasons. Also like your background and lighting - they are a good balance.
My encouragement would be to raise your eye line a little bit when looking at the other character so that we as the viewer can still see your eyes. I could tell you placed him seated which is a great option but for camera purposes - it helps to keep your eyeline a bit higher so that it captures your facial emotions.
Keep going for your dreams!
Jake Wayne Hastings
ActorGood job Justin! A suggestion that might help improve your self tapes is to get an external mic, whether a shotgun mic or a wireless LAV to improve the audio quality and cut down on the echo in the room.
