Film Wrap

Just wrapped a film called The Shopkeeper, written and directed by Rachel Lambert.

I played a woman named Vicki (the shopkeeper), who had an intense, rich, and untamed inner life, which included dealing with uncomfortable angst and OCD. Her love of loud music resided in her backstory. Listening to it liberated her--so I created a few playlists for Vicki and listened to them in prep and during filming. 

I loved this character and her music. I felt protective of her. Her exterior was solid and tough; while her interior was child-like, sensitive, and vulnerable. 

Each character I play teaches me something; and while I say goodbye to Vicki, I'm thankful for all the incredible experiences and feelings I've gained from playing her. 

Here we are after filming the final scene in Times Square. From left to right, it's me as Vicki, Mikayla as Quinn, and Peter as James, my nephew.

...and here we are with writer and director, Rachel.