Tasks Requiring Follow-Up:
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to get more human and curious in every aspect of life, not just work.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to go wherever her heart, body, and imagination are brave enough to go with absolute respect when exploring profound emotions and experiences.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to trust her collaborators, especially directors like Chloe, and their instincts, even when a single take or setup is used.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to embrace being lost and allowing that to be seen on screen, recognizing it as a powerful tool for character portrayal.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to let the complexities and “too muchness” of women be seen as full and alive, rather than something to be suppressed.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to seek out and play honest women and characters with full-bodied, bold, and alive qualities.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to see acting as an invigorating process that massages out knots and provides catharsis, rather than a draining one.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to use the “messy truth” of being human as a source of life and newness in her work and life.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to gather images, inspirations, and ingredients (including dreams and observations from street life) for character development.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to approach roles with a desire to take her hands off the steering wheel and go on a roller coaster, rather than overthinking.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to stay in character, including accents and mannerisms, for extended periods during filming if it serves the role.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to work with movement and dialect coaches to find unique qualities for her characters.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to embrace being called a “wild animal” and acknowledge the life within her, especially after embodying many strong female characters.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to feel that she is becoming more like herself through her acting experiences.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to be proud of “punk” and bold projects like “The Bride” that push boundaries, especially for female characters and directors.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to embrace the raw, fierce intensity she brings to her roles, and acknowledge that motherhood has amplified her honesty and focus.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to embrace the vulnerability and humanity that comes with motherhood and express a desire to not wear any masks.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to live in an “unconscious place” when working, allowing inspiration to flow from various sources.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to engage in creative pursuits like writing music and collaborating with musicians in her downtime.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to be part of a community of artists and cherish the unexpected fulfillment it has brought.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to embrace the “magic” of storytelling and its power to make things feel real and transportive.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to see herself as a “new thing” with a renewed perspective on life, the world, and relationships after becoming a mother.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to sing and write music.
- SPEAKER_00: Continue to make things in between jobs.
Commitments:
- SPEAKER_00: Will continue to explore profound emotions and experiences with absolute respect and bravery.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to being more human and curious in all aspects of her life.
- SPEAKER_00: Trusts her director’s instincts, even when they differ from her own.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to letting her vulnerability and “lostness” be seen on screen when it serves the character.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to portraying the full and alive nature of women, embracing what might be deemed “too much.”
- SPEAKER_00: Will continue to seek out and play honest, full-bodied, and bold characters.
- SPEAKER_00: Views acting as an invigorating process that brings catharsis and relief.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to embracing the “messy truth” of being human in her work.
- SPEAKER_00: Will continue to gather diverse inspirations for her characters.
- SPEAKER_00: Aims to surrender to the creative process in her performances.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to staying in character, including accents, when it serves the role.
- SPEAKER_00: Actively works with movement and dialect coaches to develop unique characterizations.
- SPEAKER_00: Sees herself as having a lot of life within her, embracing the “wild animal” description.
- SPEAKER_00: Feels she is becoming more like herself through her acting journey.
- SPEAKER_00: Is proud of bold, “punk” projects that push creative boundaries, particularly for women.
- SPEAKER_00: Acknowledges that motherhood has amplified her honesty and focus.
- SPEAKER_00: Expresses a desire to live without masks and embrace vulnerability and humanity.
- SPEAKER_00: Aims to live in an “unconscious place” when acting, drawing from a wide range of experiences.
- SPEAKER_00: Enjoys and prioritizes creative endeavors like writing music and collaborating with musicians.
- SPEAKER_00: Values being an artist and being part of an artist community.
- SPEAKER_00: Believes in the magic of storytelling and its ability to create powerful experiences.
- SPEAKER_00: Sees motherhood as a transformative experience that brings a new perspective and appreciation for life.
- SPEAKER_00: Is committed to singing and writing music.
- SPEAKER_00: Enjoys making things in her spare time.
Decisions:
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to embrace being “lost” as an actor and let that be seen on screen as it aligned with her character’s journey.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to not shy away from portraying what might be considered “too much” in female characters, embracing their full and alive nature.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to focus on playing “honest women” rather than “appealing” ones, valuing truth and complexity.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that acting is invigorating and provides catharsis, rather than being draining.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that the “messy truth” of being human is where life and newness are found.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to gather images and diverse inspirations for character development, rather than relying on a single source.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to surrender to the creative process in her performances, taking her hands off the “steering wheel.”
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to stay in character, including accents, for extended periods during filming when it served the role.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that her artistic upbringing and emphasis on expression and experience have shaped her.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that the magic of theatre and storytelling is a powerful force.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that she was not meant for musical theatre and that her path led to acting.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to take a year off from school due to depression, which led her to explore musical theatre and eventually an audition for “I Do Anything.”
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to audition for “I Do Anything” even though she didn’t expect to make it on the show, using it as practice.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that raw passion and ignorance to the business were what carried her through her early career.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that she probably wasn’t ready for drama school when she was initially rejected.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided to seek help for her depression, including therapy and singing, which she believes saved her.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that expression has saved her.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that embracing the vulnerability of motherhood is essential and that she doesn’t want to wear a mask.
- SPEAKER_00: Decided that becoming a mother has woken her up to awe, life, and a new perspective.