Amy Schafnitz

Photos by A & J Photography

Amy Schafnitz is an actor who is a one to watch. With a few things behind her it won’t take long before people will want to work with this talented beautiful lady so read on.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5263049/

 

1. How are you finding acting?

Acting has been great, I’m really loving it! I never anticipated that I’d be starting a true career in acting, especially not in my late 20’s, but its a new and fun world and I’m so excited to be a part of it.

2. What buzz do you get out of it?

Learning that I’ve been asked to come in for an audition is an automatic high. Its so fun to get the sides (the script) and start learning a new part, then to go in front of the casting directors and show them what I can do. Even if I don’t get the part, the whole audition process is very exciting to me.

3. Are you happy with what you have done so far with it?

Yes I am! Considering I have been doing this for less than six months, I already have at least 1 audition a week (which, I’ve been told is very good for those just starting out) and feel like my acting skills have improved quite a bit.

4. How do you prepare for a role?

I memorize the script and then go over lines with my husband for 1-2 days before the audition. For me, practice is everything!

5. How do you memorize lines?

Well first I start by memorizing what the storyline or theme of the script is. I read it over and over again until I am able to improve the lines if I had to, then I start memorizing by diving the text up into smaller parts. And again, I make sure to get in lots of practice!

6. Is there a role you wouldn’t want to play?

I am open to most everything except roles that would require nudity or sex scenes. I want to be viewed as a professional, not just someone that would do anything for a paycheck. I also don’t want to set myself up to be typecast for only those types of roles.

7. What does the rest of 2014 have in store for you?

I feel like the rest of 2014 is going to be pretty unpredictable, so its hard for me to answer that question. I’m just taking things day by day, but hopefully lots of success in my career is in store!

8. What have you seen recently that has inspired you?

The movie “Jersey Boys” that came out recently. I’m a huge fan of both the movie and the musical, but watching the movie inspired me so much to one day land a role in a movie like that one, where I might be able to do some singing and dancing.

9. What would we find you listening to at the moment?

I can’t stop listening to throw-backs from my high school days! I have no idea where this came from, but all my favorite tunes from the early 2000’s is what I’m most interested in lately.

10. If you could be in any video clip who’s would it be?

Gavin DeGraw! I’ve been a big fan of his for about 10 years now and I love all his music videos.