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I came into my audition only auditioning for the ensemble, leaving the audition I ended up receiving the titular role of Pippin. There was also a dance audition, where we were asked to learn the choreography to All that Jazz from the musical Chicago, this was a challenging experience because I have had no professional dance training but I ended up doing very well and responding well to the choreographer and her teachings. This whole process helped me to develop my confidence and social skills. The auditions were the most like professional auditions I’ve ever attended, and therefore allowed me to better understand what the real musical theatre industry is like and give me a taste of what it would be like if I continued onto large productions. I was very lucky to receive the lead role, as I didn’t even audition for it, despite not seeing this at the time. There was a long break between auditions and the beginning of rehearsals, almost three weeks. This seemed like a very long period of time due to not being able to tell any of my fellow cast mates that I had received a

I would be the only fourth grader to attain a lead role featuring my own solo. It was an incredible feat because I never thought I could achieve the role against such tremendous competition. I was dedicated to performing perfectly spending hours rehearsing both in and out of school. From then on, I knew I could achieve anything as long as I had dedication and perseverance by my side. The following year, I went on to be Belle from Beauty and the Beast and when that spotlight was gleaming, I was at home. My directors, Ms. Qualshie and Mrs. Badillo, had been remarkable examples guiding me to be a cooperative team player. Every role had a purpose allowing us to work as a well-oiled

I participated in the Lion King Musical put on by D.C, Everest. My part was in the ensemble.

So in addition to directing, are you thinking one day you may do some writing?

I was also on Saving Hope. I did a little guest star role on that show. It was fun, but it was also very tiring because I had to pretend to be having seizures. They had a special person on set to coach you how it's supposed to look, but when you do it, it starts to cramp up your muscles like, "This really hurts!" But everything else was really fun, and everyone was super nice. The guy who directed my episode was the same guy who plays Charlie on the show. Since he was directing, I got to meet him, and we wouldn't have gotten to meet if he hadn't been

When I read the audition scene, I was immediately drawn to how amazing the script was! Also, in my audition scene, I had to play piano, which I have been doing since I was four, so I believe that was an advantage for me.

So I auditioned for the show and ended up becoming one of the designers on the show.

“Yea, I have the lead in “Oklahoma”. I am so excited! I’ve wanted to go into acting since I was a little girl.”

The summer into my Junior year, my friends recommended me to audition for Shrek the Musical.The

DC: I was fortunate to film my first project when I was eight, and I certainly wasn't chasing after this career. It just so happened that after I filmed my first film, Little Secrets, I was completely in love with everything about the process. So after getting my first taste, what inspired me to continue on was the love I developed during that shoot.   What was your first professional job and what are your memories of it? Little Secrets was my first film.

Even when I was young I loved Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie. I loved reading about the pioneers and settlers. It's always been a side interest of mine. So when I heard When Calls the Heart came to Vancouver, I remember putting that on my radar and thinking that's a show I would be interested in. I got asked to audition for the role of Julie Thatcher, and that went really well! It was looking like I would potentially be playing this role. I went to network for it. Then I was asked to dye my hair, so I kind of assumed "Great! I'll play Elizabeth's sister!" At the last minute it fell apart and someone else was cast. I guess they remember me though, and the role of Faith popped up towards the end of the second season and my name was thrown out for that. I was actually out of town, but they asked me to put some Faith scenes on tape, which I did. I shot them in terrible lighting with just my laptop camera. I actually found them a couple weeks ago, and I've considered releasing them, but they're just so bad! (Laughs) So I threw it together quickly and sent it to my agent. I sort of forgot about it, because as far as I was concerned, the better role was to play Elizabeth's sister. Then I found out I had

Yes, Terry Ingram was the director on that one, too. They called me up because they needed somebody to take over this role. It was one day of work, and it was fun. That's just usual when I'm working with Hallmark and

The role came to me through my agent. It was "Project X" of course. And it was a paragraph. It was an old-time radio announcer, and I do all those from different decades. I'm a big fan of those old radio shows. So I just sent it in and forgot all about it. And a few weeks later, the agent calls, "Haaay!" That's her voice when she's happy. So they flew me up to PIXAR, and I recorded up there and did a session here at Warner Bros. with Pete Docter and the crew on the line as well. And even then, it wasn't guaranteed that I was gonna make the cut 'cause it's PIXAR. Then we found out not too long before the opening that in fact I was a big part of the beginning of the film, and I was invited to the Hollywood premiere. {laughs} "Welcome to Hollywood!" That was really cool. Jon Voight sat right behind me in the premiere of the movie, and I could hear him crying, and I was like, "This movie is making Jon Voight cry." Very, very touching moment there. You could hear a pin drop in

I've learned a lot. I have a lot to learn as an exec producer and certainly as a writer. You know, my wife is always the main writer . I'm always learning from my wife. Ideally, if we get so lucky to get another one, I really would like to direct. Everyone always asks me, "When are you getting behind the camera?" Because I'm more of a technical actor. I've always studied the craft of filmmaking. I've always really paid attention to directors and directors of photgraphy. I've collected a number of letters over the years now in support from other directors and DP's saying that in their opinion, I'm ready. So that's sort of my next challenge--to direct one of these. If we don’t get another Gourmet, maybe I’ll get a chance to direct a one-off movie that I’ll sell and write for them. Who

I play a heroic young private who goes on a mission to take a bomb away from a city and attempts to take his own life to save thousands of others. All of my scenes were shot late at night , so I was nocturnal for a while--HeHe! So glad with how it turned out and I'm excited for the future of this show!