Adrienne Wilkinson

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CAN YOU GIVE IT UP FOR MEMPHIS, MISSOURI ONE TIME?
I haven't been there since I was about five years old. It is a tiny town, but what I remember was very sweet. I remember an enormous tree in the back yard, the neighbor kid being my best friend, and selling lemonade with my friend Jennifer in the town square.

WHAT’S YOUR SIX DEGREES OF SEPERATION FROM BRAD PITT AND WHAT MOVIE OF HIS DO YOU RANK AS YOUR FAVOURITE?
We went to the same high school, but at different times. I love so much of his work, “A River Runs Through” is a great one.

WHEN AND WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME AN ACTOR?
When I was 17. I had always been on stage as a dancer. Then at 17, I was introduced to acting and fell in love with it.

WHAT'S YOUR TRAINING?
I have a variety of training in different styles from various classes, teachers, books, and on set experience. A mix that I draw from depending on what is needed for each role.

WHAT’S THE HARDEST ROLE YOU’VE EVER PLAYED AND WHY?
More than roles being difficult, I find the settings can be stressful - if you're filming in extreme cold or have tension amongst the crew, things breaking or circumstances working against you. That's when it becomes a stressful mess. Luckily that is rare. Most of the time it magically comes tougher at the last second.

WHAT’S THE MOST FUN ROLE YOU’VE EVER PLAYED AND WHY?
I've had a great time on nearly every role. It is a fun collaborative process and I dig being in the trenches with others, making a scene come to life. That said, “Xena” was probably the biggest adventure I've had and although it was hard work, it was also great fun.

WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ACTORS?
Work work work. Do as much as you can. Theater, reading plays, learning monologues, studying other performances and of course actively working in whatever ways present themselves to you. It all helps to discover exactly what material you love and where your strengths are.

HOW DO YOU TURN UP OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I love to travel. Love a good concert, a great meal and dancing with friends.

HOW DO YOU STAY FIT?
Hiking and ballet based workout classes.

WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU THAT KNOW ONE ELSE KNOWS?
At this point it feels like everyone must surely know everything about me...I'm not sure - that I love mint chip ice cream?