Lazy Actors Need Not Apply

I've had the opportunity to be a director this year on a few occasions and I'm noticing a common theme with actors: Laziness.  Maybe that's too harsh of a word, but actors are simply not putting in the work.  With being an actor myself, I'm trying to make sense of this.  I understand the hustle part of this business.  Especially in NY and if you don't have an agent. You're always running around looking for the next gig, months go by...no gig...submit like crazy...still no gigs.  Then all of a sudden you book multiple gigs and of course they all go up or shoot around the same time.  We wouldn't dare turn down any opportunity to work so we say yes to all the gigs that come our way, forgetting that each gig requires it's own 'time'.  You gotta prepare for these roles! Or at least you should.  As an actor I understand not wanting to turn down gigs, believing that I'll have the time to put in for each role, but as a director I could care less.  All I know is that you're showing up unprepared, constantly on your phone, not fully committed, haven't made not one solid choice for your character and/or you get a simple direction and you're completely thrown off.   I'm not thinking about all the other productions you have or how many "hats" you chose to wear.  All I know is that I most likely wouldn't have you on any production I'm a part of in which I have a say in who is cast. I now fully understand why directors work with the same people.  It's a trust factor.  I'm an actor first, so I know what it is to get a direction that may not resonate with me, but I respect the director and find a way to make it work.  Depending on the relationship I may respectfully explain where I was coming from in hopes of finding a common ground. If that's not an option, I suck it up and do everything I can to give the director what he/she wants.  Maybe I'm just making this a way bigger situation than what it really is.  Maybe the business has moved into fully accepting mediocrity (thank you reality tv).  Whatever the  case may be, I'm not going to accept that for my own work ethic. I will continue to treat every project like I'm getting paid the big bucks, so when I finally do get those dollars, I won't be thrown off by the work needed to be put in.  

Not really feeling you...

Man oh man! It's been an interesting couple of months. I've learned a lot.  I had an agent and a manager, dropped both and ended up with a new agency.  That whole process was such a learning experience.  It taught me about myself, what I want for me and my career.  I learned that it's imperative that I'm mindful about the team I'm building, even at this level.  The agent that I professionally parted ways with had no idea of my work, didn't ask for a monologue and refused to submit me for theater.  I said o.k., like 99.9% of actors would because we just want to say we have representation and hope by some miracle the auditions will start flooding in.  I'm glad it was just a verbal agreement to "test" the waters, so that's why I said yes, lets try this out. I mean no contract was signed.  But deep down down inside I knew he wasn't the kind of agent that screamed longevity.  I felt like I was there to just meet a quota.  I actually decided to part ways about 3 months in, when I actually forgot that I "had an agent".  That's never a good sign.  So I politely sent an email, he responded politely and that was that.  Now for the manager...we never met in person.  He was so busy with pilot season...I get it.  So we had a phone interview. He was very...what's the word...can't think of a single word so how about a phrase: He was very "you need me in order for your career to go anywhere".  That's never a good way to come at this actor.  I asked a simple question about my reel.  Sometimes as actors we think our package is awesome, and then someone else looks at it and gives up tips to make it better.  So I figured, why not ask someone who I might possibly work with what he thinks.  Because after all, I want to make sure I'm doing everything on my end to make sure I'm a bit easier to talk up to the CD's to give me a chance.  He proceeded to "lecture" me about how actors need to have more confidence in themselves and all this other crap.  Dude, I just asked for your opinion about my reel.  Whatever. I was ready to end the conversation with a thanks but no thanks when I was completely thrown when he asked us to freelance.  Am I bugging?  Were we on the same awkward phone call in which you talked and talked, asked me a question, cut me off and proceeded to talk some more?  You talked down to everything I was doing in my power to get ahead as an actor with no representation.  You were feeling yourself from beginning to end.  I think I said o.k. out of pure shock.  I remember ending the call thinking "WTF just happened".  But I never reached out again other than to tell him professionally that we need to part ways...a month after the phone interview.  I actually met my current agent at a seminar.  I know...I know.  Those pay-to-meets bring up all types of feelings.  But nevertheless, we met, had a meeting at her office a few weeks later, then we both agreed to work with each other.  It was very eye opening.  It let me know that there are agents who view actors as people.  Yes,  we are all out to make money, but freakin' treat me as a human being...please.  So there you have it folks.  Patience is key in this business.  Knowing what you want is key in this business.  Knowing your worth is key in this business! Until next time...stay focused and encouraged! 

Directing Actors Gym - Submissions Open through Nov. 12th

The Directing Actors Gym features New York's talented and emerging Actors and Writers for stage and screen in a scene performance workshop on the last Sunday of every month at the National Comedy Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. Each event is broadcast LIVE on the Internet and to mobile devices. For more information, including scripts and submission rules go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156277291081153

La Familia - CASTING NOTICE

La Familia – Things are not always what they seem. This short film explores what can happen when the trust in a relationship is put to the test. Written and directed by Harry B. Casting by Shashone Lambert

Auditions:
Sunday July 11^th 6pm – 9pm in Manhattan (Please do not respond if you can’t make this date/time). Sides and other info will be emailed if chosen.

Who we need:

Magz – (Latino 20 - 25. Boyfriend to the main character.) He has a cool, very confident demeanor. He loves his family and his girlfriend. He tries his best to do right by everybody in his life. He wants a lot out of life and works hard to get it.

Malissa – (Latina 18 -24. . Cousin to Magz.) She’s a fun loving girl and doesn’t like confrontation. She’s all about enjoying life and her family. However, she has that tough side and can throw down to protect herself if necessary.

Please send headshot & resume to: LaFamiliacasting@gmail.com

Love's Gonna Get Ya!! - Casting

Casting Director Tiandra Gayle seeks actors for the upcoming DPOH Entertainment
theater production, Love's Gonna Get Ya! By James and Michele Woodson.
Director: Dwight Ali Williams. Producer: Shawn Luckey. Auditions are scheduled for
June 6, 2010. Production slated for July 28 – August 1, 2010. There is Potential Pay.

Send pics/resumes to lovesgongetya@gmail.com

Jasmine Patterson: (African-American Mid 20’s) Recent college graduate. Sweet,
caring. Had relationship failures in the past.

Monique Dawson: (Any Ethnicity Mid 20’s to 30’s) Jasmine’s best friend. Married.
Down-to-earth, honest character. Acts as Jasmine’s confidante.

Jessie Long: (African-American Mid 20’s) Very flirtatious. Tries to fill a void in her life
by dating various men.

Nikki Pearson: (Any Ethnicity Mid 20’s to 30’s Young professional. Grad student.
Very picky when it comes to men. Looking for the PERFECT guy, but judge’s men
based on superficial standards.

Nate Crawford: (African-American Mid 20’s to 30’s) Young professional and current
grad student who is very ambitious and career-oriented. He’s a strong Christian, but
is so busy working to achieve his career goals that he fails to really enjoy life.

Joe Robinson: (Any Ethnicity Mid 20’s to 30’s) Nate’s best friend. Still trying to find
his place in the world.

Pablo Washington: (African-American Mid 20’s) The ultimate womanizer and player.
Has been damaged by love in the past. Determined not to get hurt again.

Pete Washington: (African-American Mid 20’s to 30’s) Pablo’s older brother. Very
competitive. Competes over everything. Has lost everything. Living with mother.

Mom: (African-American Late 40’s to Mid 50’s) Pablo and Pete’s mother. Strong
Christian. Voice of reason.

Angela Brown: (Any Ethnicity Mid 20’s to 30’s) Joe’s girlfriend. Waitress, singer. Very
sweet. Just wants to sing for the Lord. Very bright. Took a job as a waitress to free
herself up to pursue her singing career.
Must Sing Well!

Pastor/M.C. (Any Ethnicity Mid & Any Age).

Send pics/resumes to lovesgongetya@gmail.com

Mi Alma Films Casting

Calling all actors...

GUN HILL ROAD, Independent Feature, Union/Non-Union
Gun Hill Road LLC is casting an independent feature film about a Latino family in the Bronx whose father returns home from prison to find his son stumbling towards a transformation that will put the bonds of their embattled family to the test.

Rashaad Ernesto Green, dir.
Shoots July/August in NYC

Seeking –

MICHAEL/VANESSA: 18 to play 16, transgender, Latino, delicate, asexual nature, poet, flip flops between boy/girl, easily passes for female, strong sexual content, long hair a plus.

CHRIS: 18, Latino/Af-Am, Michael/Vanessa’s love interest, Bronxite, street-wise, attractive, smooth, sexual content.

Following Teens: (18 to play younger preferred) -
FERNANDO: 16, Latino, short, effeminate male, full of life, dances
JAI: 16, Latina/Af-Am, butch female
ANTOINE: 15, Af-Am, tall, femme male
SAMANTHA, 15, Af-Am, slightly overweight, funky hip

PETE: 35, Bronxite, Puerto Rican, smooth style, voice of reason
TICO: 34, Latino, tall, street, tough
DANNY: 32, Latino, short, youthful, funny, wears glasses
SUGAR: mid 30's, Latino, physical imposing, muscular, large

JEANETTE: 28-32, Latina, fast-talking, spicy, attitude
KARINA: 32, Latina, fiery, exhausted from life, mother of two
TATIANA: late-30’s voluptuous Latina transgender (m-f), cut and dry temperament.

Also seeking – high school students, traditional Bronxites of all ages, police officers, white and blue collar workers. Acting experience a plus but not necessary. SAG Modified Low Budget. Pay available.

Send pics/resumes to gunhillroad.casting@gmail.com

Or Gun Hill Road Casting, P.O. Box 734 New York, NY 10108.

(Please don't respond via Facebook - for tracking purposes)

Peace & Blessings!
-Rashaad

Casting for Angela's Glory

GoldenGirl FilmWorks Studios presents it's short film "Angela's Glory".

Filming will take place in New Jersey. Please have reliable transportation.

Currently we are accepting all inquiries (headshots & info) from those interested in the audition. The film is for film festivals & screenings.

What we are looking for:
GLORIA (Mom) 40-45 yrs old. African American female

Gloria is dying from cancer. She analyzes her life as a woman and a mother. Gloria never being afraid to live is now afraid to accept her fate and leave her only daughter Angela behind.

Facial expression is key!!! Must be able to draw emotion from eyes and facial expressions.

ANGELA (Daughter) 5 yrs old, African American female

Angela is your typical observant, wide-eyed, sweet little girl. Full of energy and adores her Mom.

DATE: Saturday MAY 8,2010

PLACE: THE PRODUCERS CLUB THEATERS STUDIO 5

358 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036-5426
(212) 315-4743

TIME: 11AM-2PM

SIDES CAN BE FOUND @ WWW.GOLDENGIRLSTUDIOS.COM/CASTING

Please bring headshots and resumes. No appointment needed.

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK FROM GOLDENGIRL STUDIOS CASTING!!!

Please send all inquiries to: casting@goldengirlstudios.com

There is NO PAY.. but food, credit, and copy will be provided.

Thank You!
GoldenGirl FilmWorks Studios

Casting for Webseries!!!!

I've put on the producer hat for this new webseries called "Dramasations". It explores the relationships between two people (mother/daughter, friends, lovers, etc.) Below you'll find the casting notice for our newest addition to our webseries! Can't wait to hear from you!!

Non-Union/No Pay

Please submit headshot/resume to: nakedsearch@gmail.com

*PLEASE NOTE* - Auditions will be held Sunday April 18th 4pm - 6pm

MALE / Any Ethnicity / 21-30 / Role Type Lead
Non Union Romantic Scene. Must be comfortable with the implication of nudity and sensual interaction with the opposite sex
An attractive male who has met his match physically, emotionally and mentally. He realizes within this scene what love is and how he connects with her and why. He see's life differently now that he has found someone he connects with although she is very different from him, he appreciates her curiosities and questioning characteristics because they offer him and his understandings an alternative for new experiences and growth.
Playful yet not immature and able to convey emotion in a subtle yet intense nature.

FEMALE / Any Ethnicity / 18-30 Role Type Lead
Non Union Romantic Scene. Must be comfortable with the implication of nudity and sensual interaction with the opposite sex
An attractive female. Questions the meaning of life, confused yet understands love but feels disconnected at times. She is searching for answers that are right in front of her. However she needs to hear the answers sometimes, learns from him that understanding one another simply means that they can grow together without necessarily agreeing at all times. She is an artist, a thinker and a free spirited

The Dating Game

Calling all Single Men & Women to audition for a spot on The Dating Game a pilot for a Major TV Network!!

Were looking for men & women who are outgoing, fun, energetic, spontaneous and up for meeting new people.

We are holding auditions this week in NYC!!!

To apply and be considered for an audition, email us at: TheDatingGame@embassyrow.com

Tell us a little about yourself and why you would make the PERFECT contestant and DONT FORGET to send us a photo."

Month to Month - Feature Film

Auditions will be held by appointment in NYC.
Email headshots and resumes to Wes Hopper - month2monthcasting@gmail.com.
Possible pay, plus copy, meals. SAG ultra low budget film agreement pending.
Visit www.month2monthmovie.com for more info

New Downtown Productions is casting "Month To Month," a feature-length independent film set in and around Brooklyn, NY.
M2M follows Seth, a recent NYC transplant, who depends on his roommate Nate for any semblance of a social life. When Nate's marriage-minded girlfriend moves in, Seth has to grow up or be left behind.
Seeking:

SETH: Male, 23-27. Skinny, nerdy, hipster, introverted. Not a lot of ambition, but is trying to figure it all out.

NATE: Male, 26-28, Seth's best friend/roommate. Handsome, athletic, bartender/actor combo. Likes to take control of the situation.

JARED: Male, 23-27, athletic, artsy. Gets sucked into a world of drugs and bisexuality. Full of bravado and self-deception.

BRIE: Female, 26-29, Nate's girlfriend. Pilates teacher, tall, all-American. Passive-aggressive, desperate to settle down.

MANNY: Male, 30-40, DJ. Hispanic, homosexual, into strange fetishes.

Just Wright - Queen Latifah Non-SAG Call

Open non-SAG Call
When: Friday, June 19, 2009
Where: Eleftherios Church located at 359 West 24th Street between 8th & 9th Avenue ( wheelchair accessible).

Time: Non-SAG Men and Women: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.

Everyone should come well dressed. Ladies, please have hair styled and be made up.
Please bring two headshots and resumes. Include sizes, any vehicles you work with, and uniforms and special skills. It is very important if you currently do not look like your headshot that you please attach a recent snapshot.
No calls to the office about this open call. More info at http://www.keecasting.biz

Kee Casting is holding a Non-SAG open call for the upcoming feature film, "Just Wright" starring Queen Latifah. It shoots in NYC mid July-late August. We would like to meet new SAG members, anyone interested in background work and the following specific types (even if already registered with us):

Seeking:

Queen Latifah stand in: African American 5’10"

Men: Caucasian and African American over 6’3" tall, who are fit and can be convincing as wealthy basketball player types. No ball playing involved, upscale party clothes.

Women: all races, who can play attractive, upscale model types 20-35 years of age.

Men and Women: all races who have experience as upscale restaurant wait staff (please note on resume).

Men and Women: all races who have upscale wardrobe, business and party.

Online Training Videos

We are seeking Actors for an online training video.
The pay is $ 100 cash per session (sessions may take up to 4 hours to film).
Professional dress if required for these shoots.
Send picture and resume to: info@illuminataglobal.com

Sketch Comedy Group

The Dancing Curtain LLC, a new sketch comedy group performing in Connecticut and New York City, is seeking new cast members.
Khristee Rich, director.
First performance August 20 in Norwalk, CT. Rehearsals begin early July.

We are seeking a diverse variety of strong comedic actors. Please note actors should feel comfortable dancing in public.

Auditions will be held by appointment only, Friday, June 26 from 6-9 pm at Shetler Studios in NYC and Saturday, June 27 from 12-5 pm in Redding, CT. Please prepare a short comedic monologue and come prepared to demonstrate your special skills.

To schedule an appointment, email pix and resumes to Khristee@TheDancingCurtain.com

Staged Reading/Workshop of Full Length Play

Project Title: Decadent Acts
Union Status: Non-Union
Audition Dates: Auditions will be scheduled by appointment in late June
Performance Dates: Reading will be one night in mid-July
Rehearsal Information: There will be 3-4 rehearsals prior to the workshop
Location: Manhattan/DowntownProduction
Information: Produced by Co-Op Theatre East (www.cooptheatreeast.org), Directed by Robert Gonyo, Written by Ashley Marinaccio.
About the Play: Decadent Acts, set in the late 1980s in New York City, chronicles the story of a prominent lesbian couple struggling against legislated discrimination. The story follows anthropologist Jolene Shatila and her partner, television personality Farah White as they deal with challenges stemming from Farah's terminal illness.We are especially looking for talent who could potentially be interested in being part of the full production in fall 2009. There is no pay for the reading but possible stipend for the future production.
Character Breakdowns:

JOLENE SHATILA: Female. 35 to 50. Anthropologist and professor at New York University. Farah White’s partner of 10 years, adoptive parent of Nicole White. Tough, passionate, proud yet stubborn. Also has a very sensitive side. Can be described as butch. Think “Rachel Maddow” type. LGBT talent strongly encouraged to submit.

FARAH WHITE: Female. Late 30’s- mid 40’s. Meteorologist and television personality for national morning news program. Farah is the biological parent of Nicole White. LGBT talent strongly encouraged to submit.

NICOLE WHITE: Female. 8-12 years old. Jolene and Farah’s daughter. Looking for teenagers that look/play young. ROGER WHITE: Male. 60’s. Farah’s father and Nicole’s biological grandfather.

MINDY WHITE: Female. 60’s. Farah’s mother and Nicole’s biological grandmother.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 (Mid 30’s – Late 40’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Nurse 1/ News Anchor 2/ Reporter 2/ Marin Shatila-Smith

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2 (20’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Nurse 2/ Receptionist/Eve Shaw

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3 (50’s to mid 60’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Yetta Sobol/Marilyn Shatila/ Producer/Anonymous Voice on Telephone

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 4 (20’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Nicole White (Adult)/ Gina Innocente/ Anonymous Female Student/ Charlotte Sims/ NYU Administrator 2

MALE ENSEMBLE 1 (20’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Alvin Innocente/News Anchor 1/Orderly/ Police Officer 1

MALE ENSEMBLE 2 (Late 40’s – Early 60’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Dr. Gray/ Mark McCalister/ TV Voice/ Judge Richter

MALE ENSEMBLE 3 (Mid 40’s – Late 50’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Dr. Landau/John Schechner/ NYU Administrator 1/ NYU Security Guard

MALE ENSEMBLE 4 (20’s): Plays various ensemble roles including: Evan McCullough/Anonymous Male Student/ Reporter 1/Police Officer 2

Submission Instructions: Please e-mail headshot/resume to cotecasting@gmail.com . You must indicate the character you're submitting for in the subject of your e-mail. We will be scheduling auditions mid-June. We will e-mail you with sides to prepare. Please feel free to visit our web site www.cooptheatreeast.org for more information about us.

MTV REAL WORLD IS CASTING IN NYC

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 24 may apply.
Please email casting@bunim-murray.com
Please send ONLY ONE EMAIL. Multiple submissions may disqualify you.

IMPORTANT: The total size of your email must not exceed 3mb!
Please attach a few PHOTOS of yourself as well as a brief BIO.
Also, include your full name and TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) in the body of your email.

The subject heading of your email should contain ONLY New York City

The Color Purple - Nat’l Tour, Open Auditions

Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting for season one (2010/2011) of the non-union National Tour of The Color Purple. Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel and housing. Contracts begin February 2010. Tour point of origin is NYC. Director: Gary Griffin. Choreographer: Donald Byrd. Book: Marsha Norman. Music and lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. Producers: Stephen B. Kane and Michael McFadden. Casting: Mark Minnick.

Seeking: Non-union performers over 18 years of age: African American talent of all types with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices, raw passion, power, range and personality.

When: Monday, June 29, 2009, 10 AM (actors/singers). Callbacks later in the week.

Where: Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, NYC.

For all talent attending open call days - please email a picture and resume to MinnickCasting@aol.com listing the city and date you are attending in the subject line and bring hard copies to the audition.

For audition, please bring your picture/resume stapled together and sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct key. Have other vocal selections prepared if asked. The director will be in attendance.

For detailed character breakdown and audition and submission information, please visit http://tcpontour.com.

Poke Until Wince - Open Auditions by Appt.

Saturday, June 13, 2009, 12 PM - 3 PM, and Sunday, June 14, 2009, 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor, NYC. For an appointment, contact Matthew Chesmore at: machesmore@gmail.com. Sides for the audition will be sent upon reply. Deadline to request an appointment: June 12. Bring picture and resume, stapled together to the audition.

Open auditions (Equity/non) are being held, by appointment only, for Poke Until Wince, part of the FringeNYC 2009 Festival. Equity showcase approval pending. 1st Rehearsal: June 27, 2009. Expected run: 5 performances during the festival, August 14 - 30. Poke Until Wince is a new play making its premiere at the Fringe and is a dark comedy about how people hurt each other in relationships. It’s made up of six scenes, each with a man and a woman in a single location. Each actor appears in two scenes. Producer/Writer: Matthew Chesmore.

Seeking:
Alice - Woman, 20s or 30s. Bill’s girlfriend. Makes jewelry as a hobby.
Bill - Man, 30s, athletic. Alice’s boyfriend. Massage therapist with his own practice.
Cara - White woman, 30s. Dan’s wife. Mother of a three-year-old daughter, TV producer in charge of post-production.
Dan - White man, 30s. Cara’s husband. Father of a three-year-old daughter.
Erika - Woman, 20s. Receptionist in an accountant’s office. Going to night school to finish her bachelor’s degree.
Philip - Man, 40s. Accountant. Married to his high school sweetheart.

Henry IV/Henry V (Theatre)

Looking for classically trained male actors.

Rebellious Subjects Theatre is currently producing a trilogy of Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 and Henry V in Prospect Park that opens August 22nd. We are auditioning 11am-3pm on Wednesday the 10th and Thursday the 11th, with callbacks the evening of the 11th from 5pm-8pm. Sides will be provided.

Rehearsals begin Monday, June 15th, and the rehearsal period run from June 15th-August 22nd. We are looking for an ensemble of actors interested in either carrying one role through all three shows, or playing multiple roles. We are primarily looking for male actors between 20-60; preferably non-union or EMC. Classical training is a requirement; classical experience, movement/combat training are a major plus.

If actors are interested, they should email rebellioussubjects@gmail.com with their headshot/resume to set up an audition appointment. For more information about our company's history, please visit www.rebellioussubjects.org or check out our Myspace page (myspace.com/rebellioussubjects).

Improv/Sketch Comedy group

The UrbanChase.com is entertainment based on relationships dating and love

We will be performing in NYC at various venues over the next several months.

Looking for Character based, imaginative, and hardworking actors/actresses to form an ensemble of multicultural improvers. Must be available Sunday eve for rehearsals beginning in Late June.

Shows are monthly. (1 Sunday a month)

Email your Head shot and resume for an appointment to datinggamecasting@gmail.com Please also send video performance links(if any).

Look Book - Short Film

AVANT GARDEN PRODUCTIONS is accepting photos and resumes for “Look Book,” a non-union digital short film shooting in Manhattan

Shoot dates: July 25-27 (will be catered & actors will get a DVD copy of film)

Audition will take place on June 7th

We're accepting headshots and photos in order to decide if your look is right for our auditions. Please submit to lookbookfilm@gmail.com no later than June 7.

We're shooting this short film with the purpose of submitting it to various international film festivals. We're a group of dedicated artists and technicians looking for others just as dedicated to help with this project.

Seeking:
MAYA - 18 - 30. A young woman who models, and has a quiet toughness about her. Is usually quiet, until someone crosses the line. Actress must look convincingly like someone who models in their spare time, but not necessarily someone who's focused on a modeling career. Improvisation skills a plus.
KARINA - 18 - 30. A young woman, who's well off, yet has a bohemian style and is the designer of the label. Very nonchalant, and calm. Is focused on getting her project finished, and diffusing any tense situations. An actress with an ability to have a strong presence through subtlety is required. Must look like someone who wears the trendy/hipsterish clothes she designs.