Play Channel Magazine volume 4 | Page 53

NM: Ashley, how did you get involved with this film?

AB: I know Chelsea’s father, who teaches me bass guitar. It’s a wonderful family. Dave’s very supportive, and comes to all the shows I do. He brought Chelsea along, so she’d seen what I’ve done.

NM: So you’re an actor and a musician.

AB: A bad one, yes. Not very good yet.

NM: When did you first get involved in acting?

AB: Ooh, that’s an interesting story. I used to date someone who was in theatre…then we broke up. There was an audition at the theatre where we hung out, and I said I was interested in auditioning. He said something like, “Oh, there’s no way you’re going to get a part.” I got a part, he didn’t, so it was kind of a spiteful “hurrah” for me, and it turned out really well.

NM: So you’ve done mostly theatre work?

AB: This is my first film ever. I did work on a teaser trailer for City of the Blues, shot at University City in the Duck Room of Blueberry Hill (night club). I was an extra, but it was lots of fun. I got to dress up like I was in the 60’s, so that was actually my first film experience. I Miss Me has been way different.

NM: What do you think the audience will get from Ava’s character?

AB: Ava goes through a big journey, and I think she learns a lot about herself. It’s a lesson I had to learn, very hard. Your relationships, no matter with whom, shape you and make you stronger, and I believe that’s a big message. Coming from Ava! (laughs heartily)

NM: Chelsea, your thoughts?

CZ: I guess every indie’s goal is to get into Sundance, but that’s a long shot. I’d be happy with it being in Redbox, so I could say I did something that people could really see. I hope I’m sending a positive message that you can turn your life around, and it’s a matter of choices and decisions. To recognize your problem and go about correcting it, despite the hurdles. You can change at