Fairfield, Idaho: Maddie

I will be playing the role of Maddie in the HD feature Fairfield, Idaho. This role excites me because the character has a lot of depth and conflicting emotions. She is in the difficult position of supporting a man who is depressed and seemingly going nowhere with his life. But she still sees the man she fell in love with, the charming father of her child, and she hopes to help bring him out of his rut and back to the person he once was.

I am also excited to work on this because the team I met at the audition were wonderful people. The director is very receptive to input and feedback, and we have already begun exchanging ideas about my character and the production. I feel like this is already a nurturing and creative environment and I only met him 3 days ago. Working relationships like this one help remind me how grateful I am to be in this business and to have the chance to connect with some creative and like-minded people. My time is valuable, so I have high expectations when joining a production. I want to enjoy every minute of it, to feel like I am creatively contributing, to challenge myself, and in the process to grow as a person and as a performer. It is always a delightful experience to encounter others who are making films for the same reason.

We will be rehearsing in March and shooting in April, primarily in the Santa Rosa area.