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Your new movie Children of
Sin - in a few words, what is it about, and what can you tell us about
your character in it?
Children of
Sin
is about two coming-of-age siblings that get sent to a conversion camp
by their violent soon to be stepfather. They pretty much immediately
realize something is wrong with this camp! Emma is a strong-willed sarcastic
bad ass, who is just honestly done with life in general. She doesn’t think
she deserves to be at the camp, and has no problem making that clear! She has
more fight in her than you think!
What did you draw upon to bring your character to life, and how
much Meredith Mohler can we find in Emma? You can find a lot of Meredith in Emma! I
mean a lot! From her snarky sarcastic remarks to a lot of the trauma that she
goes through with her her soon to be stepdad (I won’t say more on what that
trauma is). It was really easy to relate to her, and what she was going
through. To get into character I just tried to remember what it was like when
I was in a similar situation, and let it flow through me. When I first read the
script I knew I was meant to play Emma because I am Emma. How did you
get involved with the project in the first place, and what drew you to the
movie's subject matter? Writer/director Chris Moore [Chris
Moore interview - click here] actually
sent me the script, and said he wanted me for Emma. I read the script, and
loved it! I told Chris after Triggered I would work with him on anything, so
there was no hesitation on accepting the part! What drew me in about the story
was how real yet not too serious it was! I mean it deals with some serious
subject matter, but still manages to make you laugh occasionally! Of course
the idea of a conversion camp intrigued me, being from the Deep South
they’re something that’s always terrified me. I mean we forget those
places are real!! What can you tell us about Children
of Sin's director Chris Moore, and what was your collaboration
like?
I can’t say enough good things about Chris Moore!
He’s an extremely talented man, and a sweetheart! He’s not an overbearing
director at all. He lets the actors feel it out themselves, and if he
doesn’t like it he fixes it. Chris and I have been working together for a
long time now! He and I are comfortable with each other, so it’s super easy
to work with him! He’s just super laid back, but also super professional at
the same time! Children
of Sin isn't the first time you've worked with Chris Moore - so
what can you tell us about your previous movies together, and how did the
two of you first meet even? Chris and I first met when I was 16 and I played Dainty June
in a production of Gypsy that he was starring in/producing! We got along
famously, and got to be somewhat friends! At that time, unknown to me he was
writing a movie called Triggered
about an over the top SJW. A little while
after Gypsy he sent me the script, and asked me if I liked any of the parts.
Of course I loved Callee! The attention seeking nutjob that just wants to be
noticed. What actress couldn’t relate to that a little?? Long story short I
got the part, and had a blast working with Chris! Triggered
was such a success
for both of us that I knew I would work with him on anything. He even wrote me
a little cameo in A Stranger Among The Living just to include me! Back to Children
of Sin: What can you tell us about the shoot as such, and the
on-set atmosphere? That was
the most laid back fun set I’ve ever been on! From the moment I walk in it
was all hugs, and jokes! My castmates and I all got super close! We even have
a group chat, and still talk regularly! Any future projects you'd like to
share? I have actually been doing more
modeling than acting lately, but I’m dying to to something soon! I am in
three shows with The Detectives dinner theater, and that has been a blast! Go
check out their Facebook page to see about shows!
What got you into acting in the first place, and
did you receive any formal training on the subject? I saw my mom in a show
when I was 6, and that was that! I knew what I wanted to do with my life! I
have been acting in anything I can ever since! My all time favorite role is
Kendra in Gloria - talk about an emotionally complex show! As far as formal
training goes I have taken many an acting class, but my mother taught me
pretty much everything I know! She has a theater teaching degree, and has
taught me so much! I wouldn’t be doing this without her! According
to my information, before breaking into the filmworld, you've done lots of
theatre work - so what can you tell us about Meredith Mohler the stage
actress, and how does performing in front of a live audience compare to
acting in front of a camera? And which do you prefer, really? Like I said
earlier I’ve been acting since I was 6, so I’ve been at it a while!I
played everything from Annie in Annie to Rizzo in Grease to Helena in
A
Midsummer Night’s Dream! One of my favorite roles was Josie in Elf the
Musical. Performing for a live audience is a whole different beast than
performing for a camera. There’s a lot more pressure, and fear of something
going wrong. It’s a lot different on a set when you can do retakes. There is
something about an audience that a camera will never give you! There’s a
whole energy that’s intoxicating! I love doing film, but my heart will
always belong to the stage!
What
can you tell us about your filmwork prior to Children
of Sin? I’ve done a lot of indie and student films
that you probably haven’t heard of, but they were a great experience! I love
doing that kind of work! Have I mentioned Triggered
enough yet?? How would you describe yourself as an
actress? Well I’m
definitely method, but not so method I have to stay in character backstage,
or between takes. I try to draw from my own experiences and try to be as
empathic to my character as possible. If I can’t understand what they’re
going through no one will. Actresses (and indeed actors) who inspire you? Ever since I was little I’ve always loved
Audrey Hepburn. I mean of course she’s stunning, but she’s so much more
than that! She was a humanitarian, and one of the most talented actresses
ever! She always had class about her. I would love to be half the woman she
was one day! Your
favourite movies?
My all-time favorite movies are tied and completely
different! They are Breakfast at Tiffany’s and A Clockwork
Orange. Like I
said totally different. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is obviously because of
Audrey, but I also always loved how free Holly was! She was a woman who did
whatever she wanted, and I loved it!! As for A Clockwork Orange, what can I
say? I do enjoy a bit of the old ultra-violence. ... and of course, films you really
deplore?
Look I’m just gonna say
it. I hate Ladybird. I mean hate. There is nothing good in that movie. It’s
all flat. That’s all I’m going to say!
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