My Acting Coach Nightmare 2024
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00:00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:00:03 Mom?
00:00:17 Hey, sweetheart.
00:00:18 Hey, Mom.
00:00:19 Guess what?
00:00:21 What's all this?
00:00:22 Oh, well, I was working on some reports
00:00:25 to more efficiently run our servers at work,
00:00:27 and then I had an idea, and I just wanted to get into it.
00:00:30 I still am deeply fascinated that you're
00:00:32 essentially the numbers person who helps the numbers people
00:00:34 do the numbers better.
00:00:35 That's some next level nerdity, I swear.
00:00:37 I'm such a nerd.
00:00:38 I know.
00:00:39 I realize that it's not as flashy as the arts,
00:00:41 but tech and numbers are like puzzles,
00:00:44 and I get a thrill out of solving it.
00:00:46 What were you saying?
00:00:47 OK, so you know how I was worried
00:00:49 that one school play a year might not
00:00:50 be enough for some college acting programs
00:00:52 to consider my application?
00:00:54 Sure, I recall.
00:00:55 So Amy, you know, from the drama club,
00:00:57 well, she found out that they're offering acting workshops
00:01:00 at the arts center across town.
00:01:01 Who's they?
00:01:02 And the guy that got to run the workshop
00:01:04 is an industry veteran with actual film and TV credits.
00:01:07 They're offering character study, scene breakdown,
00:01:09 headshots.
00:01:11 I think you can agree that's definitely
00:01:13 a step above a high school play directed by a geometry teacher.
00:01:17 Say hi to her.
00:01:18 You printed the paperwork for the classes
00:01:24 out because--
00:01:26 Come on, Mom.
00:01:28 You know why.
00:01:30 Yeah, I mean, I know why.
00:01:33 I just-- I don't understand, Sienna.
00:01:36 It's your senior year.
00:01:38 Why not just take your time and enjoy your freedom and be a kid?
00:01:42 What I enjoy is acting.
00:01:45 A workshop like this could really give me a leg up.
00:01:49 It would look great on college applications.
00:01:52 A little extracurricular dedication
00:01:54 can sometimes make all the difference for getting
00:01:56 into a better school.
00:01:57 I'll think about it.
00:02:04 Thanks, Mom.
00:02:07 I said I-- I said I'll think about it.
00:02:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:02:13 View never gets old, does it?
00:02:25 No.
00:02:27 Sienna was telling me about an acting class they're
00:02:29 offering at the art center.
00:02:31 She's trying to convince me to let her go.
00:02:33 And is there a reason she shouldn't?
00:02:37 Guess not.
00:02:39 But she's already decided to take an acting
00:02:42 program at a college for the next four years.
00:02:44 It's going to consume her life.
00:02:47 I'm just worried that maybe she'll regret not taking
00:02:53 the next few months to just be a kid.
00:02:55 Oh, I doubt Sienna would view it as consuming her life.
00:02:58 She loves this stuff.
00:02:59 It's her outlet.
00:03:00 It's her passion.
00:03:02 Yeah.
00:03:04 I guess I just struggle with the fact
00:03:06 that she started acting after--
00:03:10 After her dad died.
00:03:12 You don't have to tiptoe around the subject of Steven with me,
00:03:15 Lisa. I live here.
00:03:16 I know you were married before.
00:03:20 You're right.
00:03:22 I guess it worries me that she started acting after he died
00:03:26 because she needed to pretend like she couldn't face reality.
00:03:34 Or by channeling it into a performance.
00:03:37 That's how she dealt with things, right?
00:03:39 You know, lots of artists, they use their craft
00:03:41 to explore their feelings.
00:03:43 Look, it's your decision.
00:03:44 But I don't see how it can hurt.
00:03:47 Well, she did say it would be good on a college application.
00:03:51 There you go.
00:03:51 Sweetheart.
00:03:59 Hey, what's up?
00:04:01 Well, I gave the acting class some thought.
00:04:06 And?
00:04:07 And as long as you keep your schoolwork in order--
00:04:11 Oh my god.
00:04:12 I hate you.
00:04:13 Oh my god.
00:04:14 Oh.
00:04:15 [GIGGLING]
00:04:16 I didn't even say yes yet.
00:04:18 Yeah, but you were gonna.
00:04:19 Well, you have Mark to thank for that.
00:04:21 He was in your corner on this one.
00:04:23 How about I make sure to mention you both in my speech
00:04:25 when I win my first Oscar?
00:04:29 First things first, let's just make
00:04:30 sure you don't get distracted on your applications
00:04:32 and make sure that this is all worth it.
00:04:34 It will be worth it.
00:04:37 All right, we'll see.
00:04:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:04:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:04:50 Santa.
00:05:01 Amy.
00:05:02 Oh, I am so glad you're here.
00:05:05 I wasn't sure if we'd be in the same class,
00:05:07 and I was worried I wasn't going to know anyone.
00:05:09 In the suburbs?
00:05:10 Not likely.
00:05:11 Come on, let me show you the stage.
00:05:13 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:05:16 Wow.
00:05:21 This is awesome.
00:05:23 Oh yeah.
00:05:24 You're going to love it.
00:05:26 Everybody brings their A game.
00:05:29 And what about the classes themselves?
00:05:31 Do you feel like you're learning good technique?
00:05:33 I should certainly hope so.
00:05:35 Max.
00:05:36 Sienna meets Max Frost.
00:05:38 This is his class.
00:05:39 Please, Amy.
00:05:41 Acting is a shared experience.
00:05:43 This is our class.
00:05:45 I'm just here to impart a little knowledge.
00:05:47 Right.
00:05:48 And Max, this is--
00:05:49 Sienna Morgan.
00:05:51 I know.
00:05:52 Pleasure.
00:05:55 Thank you.
00:05:56 Likewise.
00:05:57 Amy said she had a friend that might be joining,
00:06:00 but she failed to mention what presence you have.
00:06:04 I look forward to seeing what you can do.
00:06:06 Thank you.
00:06:10 Let's grab a seat.
00:06:11 All right.
00:06:17 Good afternoon.
00:06:21 Good afternoon, Max.
00:06:24 I want to keep tugging on that thread
00:06:26 of acting versus reacting.
00:06:29 We started talking about this last week.
00:06:30 And Sienna, we're just going to dive right in.
00:06:33 So if you're having a hard time keeping up,
00:06:35 just find me when we break out into groups, OK?
00:06:39 Remember, sharing a scene is all about an exchange of energy.
00:06:45 So if you're not giving your partner something to work with,
00:06:47 I don't care how good you are, the entire thing
00:06:50 is going to suffer.
00:06:53 Haley, join me for a mirroring exercise.
00:06:57 Who's that?
00:07:02 That's Haley.
00:07:03 She's the shining star in protΓ©gΓ©.
00:07:06 Just watch.
00:07:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:07:10 Ready?
00:07:11 We did not rehearse this.
00:07:29 And I gave no prior info to Haley.
00:07:35 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:07:38 I'm acting.
00:07:40 And she's reacting.
00:07:42 She's anticipating me.
00:07:47 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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00:07:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:08:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:08:04 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:08:06 This is what I want you to work on with your partners.
00:08:10 Now, come on, let's go.
00:08:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:08:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:08:16 Come on, let's go.
00:08:19 Let's go.
00:08:19 Put a pep in that step.
00:08:22 Hey, Haley, right?
00:08:25 Yeah.
00:08:26 I just wanted to say that was amazing.
00:08:29 Like, so good.
00:08:31 Thank you.
00:08:32 That's really kind.
00:08:33 How did you even know what to do?
00:08:35 You can't think about it.
00:08:36 You have to just react.
00:08:39 All right, good.
00:08:41 I like these pairings.
00:08:42 You two, let's come in a little closer over here.
00:08:44 Awesome.
00:08:45 You guys are each unique energies.
00:08:47 Give some of that energy to your partner.
00:08:49 Partners, match that energy.
00:08:51 You may begin.
00:08:53 Start small, work your way up.
00:08:55 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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00:09:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:09:02 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:09:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:09:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:09:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:09:11 Oh, thank you.
00:09:13 Hey, I told you that you didn't have to pick me up.
00:09:16 Well, this is your first day, and it's so exciting.
00:09:18 I want to hear everything.
00:09:19 Still, thank you.
00:09:21 It was so amazing.
00:09:23 I don't even have the words to describe it.
00:09:25 Wow, speechless, impressive.
00:09:28 Max, he's our coach.
00:09:29 He's just so knowledgeable.
00:09:33 He has to do these exercises today
00:09:34 that really made me think about things in a different way.
00:09:37 I really feel like these sessions
00:09:38 are going to be good for me.
00:09:40 I'm excited.
00:09:41 You're so excited.
00:09:42 Excited barely scratches the surface.
00:09:44 It was eye-opening.
00:09:47 For example, he did this exercise with Haley today.
00:09:50 Who's Haley?
00:09:51 She's practically the star of the class.
00:09:54 To be honest, I'm a little jealous.
00:09:56 She just gets it.
00:09:59 I'm sure soon enough, you two will just get it.
00:10:02 I hope so.
00:10:04 Hey, do we have a copy of Romeo and Juliet at home?
00:10:07 With Leonardo DiCaprio?
00:10:09 No, Mom, as in Shakespeare.
00:10:12 Oh.
00:10:12 For the next few classes, Max wants us to start
00:10:14 studying classic theater.
00:10:16 He says it will create a good foundation
00:10:18 from which we can be inspired.
00:10:20 I think Leonardo DiCaprio is fairly inspiring, actually.
00:10:24 But that's--
00:10:24 Mom!
00:10:25 What?
00:10:25 I'm kidding.
00:10:26 It's a joke.
00:10:27 Come on, let's go.
00:10:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:10:31 What's with her?
00:10:51 I have no idea.
00:10:53 She's been like that since she got here.
00:10:54 Maybe it's some sort of actor headspace thing.
00:10:59 All right, everyone, I hope you've been doing your reading.
00:11:02 Because today, we are really going for it.
00:11:06 I chose Romeo and Juliet for this exercise
00:11:08 not only because it's a story I knew you'd be familiar with,
00:11:12 but to highlight that Shakespeare's words endure
00:11:16 because of emotion.
00:11:18 And that's conveyed in the performance of the material.
00:11:22 So why don't we start with a reading of the balcony scene?
00:11:28 Alex, come on down and read for Romeo.
00:11:31 [SIGHS]
00:11:34 And Hailey, please, be Juliet.
00:11:41 Of course.
00:11:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:11:44 Where exactly are we starting?
00:11:50 Well, let's just get past the big monologue that opens
00:11:52 the scene and start here.
00:11:54 That way, we can get a bit of the exchange between you two.
00:11:56 Now, remember what we've been working on--
00:11:59 acting and reacting.
00:12:00 Whenever you're ready.
00:12:06 [CLEARS THROAT]
00:12:08 [EXHALES]
00:12:10 She speaks.
00:12:15 Oh, speak again, bright angel.
00:12:18 For thou art as glorious to this night
00:12:20 being over my head as a winged messenger to heaven.
00:12:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:12:25 Hailey?
00:12:34 It's you.
00:12:35 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:12:38 [SIGHS]
00:12:43 Oh, Romeo, Romeo.
00:12:47 Wherefore-- wherefore art thou, Romeo?
00:12:53 Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
00:12:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:12:58 Uh--
00:13:00 Hailey?
00:13:01 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:13:03 Why don't we start again?
00:13:11 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:13:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:13:17 Oh, Romeo, Romeo.
00:13:21 Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
00:13:23 Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
00:13:29 Or if thou wilt not, be sworn my--
00:13:36 my love.
00:13:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:13:43 You know what?
00:13:45 Why don't we break up into groups?
00:13:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:13:50 I am o' weary.
00:14:05 Give me leave awhile.
00:14:07 Fie on my bones, apes.
00:14:09 What use have I?
00:14:10 I would thou have my bones.
00:14:12 And I thy news.
00:14:14 Nay, come, I pray thee, speak, good, good nurse, speak.
00:14:18 Cheesu, what haste!
00:14:19 Can you not--
00:14:20 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:14:22 Please, finish.
00:14:25 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:14:28 Can you not stay awhile?
00:14:30 Do you not see I am out of breath?
00:14:34 Very good.
00:14:36 Really strong delivery.
00:14:39 The only thing I don't buy is that such a gorgeous young
00:14:42 woman would be playing the nurse.
00:14:46 Great work today, Sienna.
00:14:49 You too, Amy.
00:14:50 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:14:52 You are alone in a country where you have never been before.
00:14:58 Yes.
00:14:59 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:15:01 It's definitely cool he singled out your work.
00:15:05 He complimented you too.
00:15:07 Please, he was being polite.
00:15:09 I don't think that's true.
00:15:11 It's whatever.
00:15:12 It just means I'll have to knock his socks off
00:15:13 during the read-through.
00:15:15 Speaking of, how are you doing with the prep?
00:15:16 I barely understand what anyone's saying.
00:15:19 Yeah, it's definitely tricky.
00:15:22 But I'm just trying to take Max's advice
00:15:24 and feel the words as opposed to getting
00:15:26 hung up on what they mean.
00:15:28 You know, like, what's happening in the scene
00:15:31 is more important than the words we're saying.
00:15:34 OK, teacher's pet.
00:15:36 I am not.
00:15:37 Max barely notices me.
00:15:39 Ah, well, when he sees how good my Rosalyn is,
00:15:43 he'll have a new favorite.
00:15:45 Tianda?
00:15:47 I got to go.
00:15:49 Wow, someone's afraid of a little competition.
00:15:52 Actually, my mom's calling.
00:15:54 That likely story.
00:15:56 Good night, Amy.
00:15:57 Night.
00:15:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:16:00 [PHONE RINGING]
00:16:03 Wherefore art thou Romeo?
00:16:08 So what were you doing up there?
00:16:14 I called you a few times.
00:16:16 Oh, I was on the phone with Amy.
00:16:18 Remember how I said we were doing
00:16:19 the scenes from "Romeo and Juliet"?
00:16:21 Well, Max decided we should do a full read-through.
00:16:25 He assigned us all parts and everything.
00:16:28 It's like we're doing a mini play right in class.
00:16:30 "Romeo and Juliet," huh?
00:16:32 I like that movie.
00:16:33 How fun.
00:16:35 Have you guys even read the play?
00:16:36 Um, no.
00:16:39 What part did he assign you?
00:16:41 Um, nothing major.
00:16:42 Lady Capulet.
00:16:44 Hey, at least she has a name.
00:16:46 You know, I think it's great.
00:16:47 The bigger parts are something that you can work towards.
00:16:49 In the meantime, you have a lot of experience.
00:16:53 Thanks, Mom.
00:16:54 Are you sure you got extra dumplings?
00:16:56 [CLICK]
00:16:57 You sneak.
00:17:00 Would you bite if I said it was for character preparation?
00:17:03 Oh, God.
00:17:05 Adverse.
00:17:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:17:09 Should I do my performance with an English accent?
00:17:18 Is that your English accent?
00:17:22 All right, folks.
00:17:23 I thought we have an entire play to get through today.
00:17:26 So let's skip the pleasantries and just jump right in.
00:17:29 Even though this is a read-through,
00:17:31 I do expect you did some preparation.
00:17:34 Hayley is not here.
00:17:36 No, she's not.
00:17:37 I wasn't exactly sure how to bring this up,
00:17:42 but I spoke with Hayley earlier today,
00:17:45 and she's had a personal matter come up,
00:17:48 and she can no longer join us.
00:17:51 What, like forever?
00:17:52 I'm afraid so.
00:17:55 I mean, she was definitely off last class.
00:17:58 Yes, she was.
00:17:59 Oh, OK, great.
00:18:01 I mean, she was our Juliet.
00:18:03 So what are we supposed to do now?
00:18:05 I was getting to that.
00:18:08 Sadly, things like this do happen
00:18:10 in our world of performance.
00:18:12 And while unfortunate, the show, as they say, must go on.
00:18:21 So Sienna, please be Juliet.
00:18:27 Me?
00:18:33 Yes, you.
00:18:35 I've seen your work the last few classes,
00:18:37 and I think you can handle it, if you want.
00:18:40 Yeah, sure, yes, I do.
00:18:45 I would love to.
00:18:46 Thank you.
00:18:47 Great.
00:18:47 Take a few moments.
00:18:48 Think about how you want to present the character.
00:18:51 And then let's get moving.
00:18:52 Like I said, we've got an entire play to get through.
00:18:55 OK, I will.
00:18:57 You've got this.
00:18:58 Don't think.
00:19:00 Oh, and Amy.
00:19:00 Yes?
00:19:01 No accents.
00:19:02 Can you believe that just happened?
00:19:06 You should probably prepare your character.
00:19:08 I'm going to go over there and use the quiet
00:19:10 to get in the proper headspace.
00:19:11 Let's do this.
00:19:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:19:21 All right, Juliet.
00:19:22 You ready?
00:19:24 Yeah.
00:19:26 Let's, uh, let's hope we first meet.
00:19:27 Shh.
00:19:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:19:34 And what about the way the scene flowed today?
00:19:36 Couldn't you just feel the energy?
00:19:38 Jerome will come back to school.
00:19:40 Never, you know?
00:19:40 Is everything OK?
00:19:46 You seem kind of off.
00:19:47 Is that Haley?
00:19:48 What?
00:19:53 Should we do something?
00:19:55 No, it's none of our business.
00:19:57 Let's just go.
00:19:58 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:20:02 [HORN HONKING]
00:20:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:20:09 Hi.
00:20:24 I was driving and I saw you guys.
00:20:25 Do you want a lift home?
00:20:26 Uh, sure.
00:20:28 Want a lift?
00:20:29 I can walk.
00:20:31 Are you sure, Amy?
00:20:31 It's no big deal.
00:20:32 I'm good.
00:20:33 I just kind of need some fresh air.
00:20:35 Thanks, though.
00:20:36 OK.
00:20:37 I'll see you later.
00:20:39 See you.
00:20:39 Is everything OK with Amy?
00:20:45 She seems a little distracted.
00:20:47 Yeah, everything's fine.
00:20:50 It's just weird.
00:20:52 We saw Max arguing with Haley across the street.
00:20:55 Wait, isn't Haley the star pupil?
00:20:59 Wasn't she?
00:20:59 She is.
00:21:01 Was.
00:21:03 I don't know.
00:21:04 It's just weird.
00:21:06 They seemed really bad at each other.
00:21:09 Is Max always so expressive with you kids?
00:21:13 OK, first off, we're not kids.
00:21:16 And second, no.
00:21:19 And not like that.
00:21:21 I think Haley had to drop out of the class,
00:21:24 so he was disappointed.
00:21:26 He really believed in her potential.
00:21:29 Seems like an odd way of showing it, though.
00:21:32 Well, actors are passionate people, Mom.
00:21:36 Anyways, I have news.
00:21:37 You know how I said we had that read-through?
00:21:39 Yeah, how did it go?
00:21:40 It went amazing.
00:21:42 More than amazing, even.
00:21:43 Oh, that's wonderful.
00:21:44 Wait, Mom, don't even get excited yet,
00:21:46 because I haven't even told you the best part.
00:21:48 OK.
00:21:48 Well, how I mentioned, Haley dropped out of the class.
00:21:52 Well, she was supposed to be Juliet.
00:21:54 And you can't have Romeo and Juliet without Juliet.
00:21:56 So guess who Max asked to play the part?
00:21:59 Who?
00:22:00 Me.
00:22:01 Oh, wow.
00:22:06 Well, don't be all excited or anything.
00:22:09 No, no, I'm not.
00:22:11 I'm just surprised.
00:22:13 Why is that so surprising?
00:22:15 Do you not think I could handle the part?
00:22:16 No, just-- you just started taking the classes, so I--
00:22:20 And?
00:22:21 And it just seems kind of fast.
00:22:23 Well, that's just how things happen sometimes.
00:22:26 Yeah, he picked me.
00:22:28 OK, yes, yes.
00:22:30 He knows what he's talking about.
00:22:31 Absolutely, I'm sure he does.
00:22:33 I tried calling you last night.
00:22:49 Yeah, sorry.
00:22:50 My mom needed me to watch my brother.
00:22:52 I couldn't really be on my phone.
00:22:54 Bomer, do you maybe want to hang out later this weekend?
00:23:00 We could practice lines.
00:23:02 Yeah, maybe.
00:23:05 You know, I've been thinking about how we
00:23:08 saw Hayley in the parking lot.
00:23:10 Sorry I'm late.
00:23:11 I thought I escaped traffic when I left LA, but no such luck.
00:23:16 I'd like to keep working on Romeo and Juliet.
00:23:18 What do you say?
00:23:19 Let's go to act one, scene five, the masquerade.
00:23:24 Where Romeo meets Juliet for the first time.
00:23:28 Alex, Chiana, you're up.
00:23:30 Whenever you're ready.
00:23:40 If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine,
00:23:48 the gentle sin is this.
00:23:52 My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready
00:23:56 stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.
00:24:00 No, no, no, no, no.
00:24:01 It says right on the page that you
00:24:06 are supposed to take her hand.
00:24:08 What are you doing still clutching your book?
00:24:10 Well, I--
00:24:12 You are meeting the love of your life for the first time.
00:24:16 A beautiful woman is standing right in front of you.
00:24:18 You have to make us believe that you are
00:24:21 surrendering to the moment.
00:24:22 Let me show you what I mean.
00:24:28 Here, step back.
00:24:29 Come on, step over here.
00:24:31 Stay close.
00:24:33 You're going to read the scene with me?
00:24:35 No.
00:24:36 We are going to perform the scene together.
00:24:41 Ready?
00:24:47 If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine,
00:24:54 the gentle sin is this.
00:24:55 My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready
00:25:01 stand to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.
00:25:08 Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,
00:25:12 which manly devotion shows in this.
00:25:15 For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch,
00:25:19 and palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss.
00:25:22 Have not saints lips?
00:25:25 And holy palmers too?
00:25:28 Aye, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer.
00:25:31 Yes!
00:25:39 That's the stuff!
00:25:40 That's it!
00:25:41 Hm.
00:25:42 [music playing]
00:25:46 This season on "Married at First Sight."
00:25:48 What did I get myself into?
00:25:49 If you don't want to do this, we'll get you out of here.
00:25:51 Make your commitment--
00:25:52 I'll keep him.
00:25:53 --to the most shocking--
00:25:54 You didn't have my back?
00:25:56 --scandalous.
00:25:57 This might be about to get--
00:25:58 Mm.
00:25:59 --spectacular season ever.
00:26:00 I'm a little heated.
00:26:02 Tell me if you're physically attracted to me or not.
00:26:04 I just can't do it.
00:26:05 It does feel a little scary.
00:26:06 What happens now?
00:26:07 Hey.
00:26:13 [sighs]
00:26:15 Great work today.
00:26:18 Oh, thank you.
00:26:20 To be honest, I was a little nervous.
00:26:22 No, I know.
00:26:24 Was it that noticeable?
00:26:26 No, not at all.
00:26:28 The role was thrust upon you last minute.
00:26:30 It's to be expected.
00:26:31 I'd be a little worried if you weren't nervous.
00:26:33 I thought you handled it really well.
00:26:36 Oh, well, thanks.
00:26:37 Still, now that you've had a chance
00:26:40 to read through the role and push
00:26:42 through some of those nerves, I think
00:26:45 you can take the role farther.
00:26:48 Yeah.
00:26:49 It's a shame class is over.
00:26:52 Well, I don't have anywhere to be.
00:26:55 I'd be happy to stay a little longer
00:26:56 and work on it with you if you want.
00:27:00 Just us?
00:27:01 Yeah.
00:27:02 [music playing]
00:27:06 [knife slicing]
00:27:08 Where have you been?
00:27:19 Have you been sitting there waiting for me?
00:27:23 And you guys say I'm the dramatic one?
00:27:24 I'm not kidding, Sienna.
00:27:26 You were supposed to be home over an hour ago.
00:27:28 If you're going to be late, you need
00:27:29 to use the phone to call me.
00:27:30 That's what it's for.
00:27:32 I'm sorry.
00:27:33 It just slipped my mind.
00:27:36 You could have called.
00:27:37 I did, several times.
00:27:39 Is your ringer off?
00:27:42 Oops.
00:27:44 It's no big deal.
00:27:46 I was just at my acting class.
00:27:48 I'm sorry.
00:27:49 Don't let it happen again.
00:27:54 [music playing]
00:27:57 [water running]
00:28:00 Ah.
00:28:03 So what were you and your class working on today?
00:28:06 I actually stayed later to work with Max for some scenes
00:28:10 and technique with him.
00:28:11 Alone?
00:28:12 Unsupervised?
00:28:14 I wasn't unsupervised.
00:28:16 Max was there.
00:28:17 He's the instructor.
00:28:18 You know what I mean.
00:28:20 I don't see the problem.
00:28:22 He just wanted to give me some one-on-one pointers.
00:28:25 You should be glad.
00:28:26 That's exactly the kind of attention that can
00:28:27 help me prepare for college.
00:28:29 You're intentionally misunderstanding
00:28:30 what I'm saying.
00:28:33 Mark, back me up on this.
00:28:35 Anna, look, your mom is right.
00:28:37 We don't really know this guy.
00:28:38 And--
00:28:39 You're not my dad, Mark.
00:28:41 Sienna, I thought we were over that phase.
00:28:44 We were, until you both decided to gang up on me when I was
00:28:47 just trying to better my craft.
00:28:49 We are not ganging up on you.
00:28:50 We just want to make sure that you're safe.
00:28:53 Well, I am, OK?
00:28:55 You just don't get it.
00:29:02 You know, her next class is tomorrow.
00:29:04 Will you just go there and meet the guy?
00:29:07 Me?
00:29:08 Well, I would go myself, but I have to work
00:29:09 every night this week.
00:29:12 Please.
00:29:13 Of course.
00:29:13 Hi, Sienna.
00:29:21 Excuse me.
00:29:23 Hi, I'm Mark.
00:29:24 I'm with Sienna's mom.
00:29:25 And she asked me to speak with you
00:29:27 because she was concerned about the fact that you two--
00:29:30 I see.
00:29:30 Well, let me assure you that individualized rehearsal
00:29:33 is very common in the study of acting.
00:29:35 It is.
00:29:36 Of course.
00:29:37 It's such a personalized craft.
00:29:39 The exploration and expression of emotion and what have you
00:29:42 is sometimes the only way to truly hone an actor's skills,
00:29:45 is to just take a little extra time.
00:29:49 But I totally understand your concern.
00:29:50 And normally, I would have sent home a notice in advance
00:29:52 of the individualized session.
00:29:53 But yesterday was-- was just such a matter of circumstances.
00:30:00 Sienna, why don't you go wait for me in class?
00:30:02 I'm really glad you came to see me.
00:30:07 Please know that I believe in transparency
00:30:10 with the students and their families.
00:30:12 Well, that's very appreciated.
00:30:14 And you know what?
00:30:14 If it were up to me, I would have you stay
00:30:16 and watch today's class.
00:30:18 Really get a feel for how we handle things here.
00:30:20 But having a stranger watch the process
00:30:23 can make some of the students very uncomfortable.
00:30:25 No, no.
00:30:26 That's fine.
00:30:27 And by the way, I appreciate you taking a second to talk.
00:30:30 You know, today's world, you can never be too sure.
00:30:32 Believe me, I get it.
00:30:36 Try not to worry too much.
00:30:38 Sienna is a smart, talented young woman.
00:30:41 And she's in good hands.
00:30:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:30:46 [TRAFFIC]
00:30:50 It's embarrassing.
00:31:00 I'm sorry, Sienna.
00:31:01 But knowing who you're spending so much time with
00:31:03 is pretty much parenting 101.
00:31:05 OK, well, Mark met him.
00:31:06 Everything was fine.
00:31:07 Are you satisfied?
00:31:08 I will be after I talk to Mark.
00:31:12 Why can't you just trust me?
00:31:14 It's not you that I need to trust, sweetheart.
00:31:17 Goodnight, Mom.
00:31:23 Oh.
00:31:26 Well, sounds like she's reacting
00:31:28 in a normal teenage fashion.
00:31:30 Yeah.
00:31:31 Because, you know, there's nothing more mortifying than two
00:31:35 adults having a conversation.
00:31:37 [LAUGHS]
00:31:40 So how was he?
00:31:42 He seemed nice, even a little apologetic for causing
00:31:49 concern.
00:31:50 I honestly don't think there's anything to be worried about.
00:31:54 Really?
00:31:56 I don't know.
00:31:57 Something's just not computing.
00:32:02 Mm, that's the problem.
00:32:04 You are so used to dealing with the hard facts
00:32:07 and figures at work, you forget people can sometimes be
00:32:11 a little bit more complicated.
00:32:13 You're self-included.
00:32:14 You're processing the fact that Sienna taking a bigger
00:32:17 step into that world means that she's not
00:32:20 going to be at home forever.
00:32:22 That's a lot.
00:32:24 Hmm.
00:32:25 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:32:37 [DOOR OPENS]
00:32:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:32:41 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:32:59 You are alone in a country where you have never been before.
00:33:03 Yes.
00:33:05 I'm married to an inmate living--
00:33:07 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:33:10 [LAUGHS]
00:33:12 Did someone burn something?
00:33:14 Mm-hmm.
00:33:15 Tell her I like my toast, OK?
00:33:18 Do you want me to make you something?
00:33:19 Uh, no, I'll just grab something on my way to school.
00:33:22 And unless you want to come with me,
00:33:25 you haven't interrogated my algebra teacher yet.
00:33:28 Very funny, Sienna.
00:33:30 I thought so.
00:33:31 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:33:35 [LAUGHS]
00:33:37 I'm sorry about being so stubborn about it last night.
00:33:41 I know you were just looking out for me.
00:33:43 Well, it is my job as your mom to look out for you.
00:33:49 How is schoolwork going, by the way?
00:33:52 Great, like I promised you it would.
00:33:54 Good, that's great.
00:33:56 I was wondering if I were to tell you in advance
00:33:58 that I might stay later today.
00:34:02 Because I'd be OK with that.
00:34:06 Yeah?
00:34:07 Yeah, you asked.
00:34:08 It's the right thing to do.
00:34:10 Thanks.
00:34:12 Well, I better get going.
00:34:14 See you tonight?
00:34:15 Yeah, love you, sweetie.
00:34:16 Love you, Mom.
00:34:17 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:34:20 [BIRDS CHIRPING]
00:34:23 [DOOR OPENS]
00:34:26 [DOOR CLOSES]
00:34:27 [DOG BARKING]
00:34:29 [WHISPERING]
00:34:33 I'm glad you could stay.
00:34:36 Me too.
00:34:37 I'm sorry again about yesterday.
00:34:39 You have nothing to apologize about.
00:34:42 I'm used to fielding questions from people who can't quite
00:34:44 wrap their heads around what we do.
00:34:47 Do you have to explain yourself to people often?
00:34:50 Yes and no.
00:34:51 You know, crafting stories and emotions is our job.
00:34:54 And you can't quite leave emotions at the office
00:34:57 at the end of the day.
00:34:59 And some people just don't get that.
00:35:02 That's why creatives tend to be drawn to each other.
00:35:05 Like in Hollywood.
00:35:07 Yeah, exactly.
00:35:09 What's it like?
00:35:10 What, Hollywood?
00:35:11 Yeah.
00:35:14 Oh, it is everything you would want
00:35:18 and nothing like you'd expect.
00:35:21 I'd love to work there someday.
00:35:23 You will.
00:35:25 Maybe sooner rather than later.
00:35:27 You think so?
00:35:28 I do.
00:35:29 You are extremely talented and exceptionally good looking.
00:35:32 I have no reason to think otherwise.
00:35:36 Thank you.
00:35:38 Is it hard to get a break?
00:35:41 In Hollywood, I mean.
00:35:43 It all seems so far away and impossible.
00:35:48 It can certainly be an uphill climb.
00:35:52 And it's definitely a lot of hard work.
00:35:54 You have to believe in yourself.
00:35:57 And maybe find a few other people
00:35:59 to believe in you as well.
00:36:02 How do you mean?
00:36:03 There are groups you can join.
00:36:09 But if you invest in them, they will invest in you
00:36:13 and help push your career forward.
00:36:17 What, like the Actors Guild?
00:36:21 Not exactly.
00:36:23 Look, I'd be happy to explain more sometime if you want.
00:36:26 Sure.
00:36:27 Oh, OK.
00:36:28 So I was looking over these scenes we worked on yesterday.
00:36:31 And I think I got a new approach to the character.
00:36:33 That's great.
00:36:34 And I look forward to seeing what you've prepared.
00:36:36 But for tonight, I was thinking something a little different.
00:36:42 Oh.
00:36:43 Yeah.
00:36:43 Come with me.
00:36:45 Where are we going?
00:36:46 Don't worry.
00:36:47 We're staying in the building.
00:36:54 What's this?
00:36:56 I had the Art Center set up a photo studio for you.
00:37:00 You did?
00:37:01 Why?
00:37:02 Because you're going to have a photo shoot.
00:37:04 I am?
00:37:06 Yes.
00:37:06 This class isn't just about scene study and character
00:37:09 breakdown.
00:37:10 It's about getting you ready for the business and to audition.
00:37:14 And if you want to audition, you have to have good headshots.
00:37:20 You're going to take my headshots?
00:37:21 I am.
00:37:22 We've got to get you comfortable in front of the camera.
00:37:24 Look, in the real world, these things cost a lot of money.
00:37:27 So the last thing you want to do is go in there and let
00:37:29 somebody take advantage of you.
00:37:31 Oh.
00:37:32 Well, that makes sense.
00:37:34 And look, you and I have read the material a thousand times.
00:37:37 You know your stuff.
00:37:38 That's why I wanted to do something
00:37:40 like this tonight instead.
00:37:42 I believe in you.
00:37:43 So I wanted to help you get a little push on some other areas.
00:37:47 I really appreciate that.
00:37:50 Come on.
00:37:50 Let's get snapping.
00:37:53 Let's get to work, huh?
00:37:55 Yeah, right in the center there.
00:37:56 Perfect.
00:37:57 All right, this is your first headshot session.
00:37:59 You're excited.
00:38:00 Let's see some of that energy.
00:38:02 Great.
00:38:03 Great.
00:38:04 Chin down just a little bit for me, OK?
00:38:05 Awesome.
00:38:07 Great stuff.
00:38:07 A little less smile.
00:38:08 That's so good.
00:38:10 We're having a lot of fun.
00:38:12 Oh, amazing.
00:38:13 Just give me a 3/4 turn to your left.
00:38:15 Perfect.
00:38:16 Chin down just a little bit.
00:38:17 Good.
00:38:18 A little less smile.
00:38:19 You know what?
00:38:20 A little more smile.
00:38:21 Yeah.
00:38:23 Oh, that's great.
00:38:25 You're a natural.
00:38:27 You know what?
00:38:28 Let's unbutton the sweater.
00:38:30 Show a little more skin.
00:38:33 More skin?
00:38:36 Isn't that a bit weird?
00:38:39 You know what?
00:38:40 That probably did sound a little weird.
00:38:43 But photos with a little bit of sex appeal
00:38:47 are essentially industry standard.
00:38:50 And they certainly help get roles.
00:38:53 Oh, I guess that makes sense.
00:38:58 You know what?
00:38:59 We've got a lot of good stuff.
00:39:01 We've got some great stuff.
00:39:02 I thought you were ready for a little bit
00:39:04 more professional push.
00:39:05 It's totally OK.
00:39:06 But this is--
00:39:07 No, no, no.
00:39:08 We've done it.
00:39:08 It's all right.
00:39:09 It's OK.
00:39:10 I'm a professional.
00:39:11 And I want to learn everything.
00:39:13 So--
00:39:15 You sure?
00:39:17 I'm sure.
00:39:19 All right.
00:39:20 Why don't we lose the sweater all together?
00:39:23 Oh, OK.
00:39:25 Perfect.
00:39:31 Cheat that shoulder a little bit towards me.
00:39:34 Tilt down just a little bit.
00:39:36 Yes.
00:39:37 That is great.
00:39:39 Get me real serious.
00:39:40 Good.
00:39:44 Good.
00:39:45 Little flirtatious with the eyes.
00:39:47 Mm-hmm.
00:39:48 Mm-hmm.
00:39:50 Amazing.
00:39:50 Boy, you are cute when you blush.
00:39:58 Wow.
00:40:01 They are going to love you.
00:40:03 OK, give me something different now, something exciting.
00:40:07 Hey.
00:40:10 Hey.
00:40:11 How was class?
00:40:13 It was good.
00:40:14 Good?
00:40:15 How was your individual session with Max?
00:40:19 Great.
00:40:19 Just-- I ran some lines.
00:40:22 Nothing major.
00:40:23 Cool.
00:40:24 Well, dinner's ready when you are.
00:40:26 Great.
00:40:27 I'll be down in a sec.
00:40:29 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:40:32, [PHONE RINGING]
00:41:02 Hello?
00:41:04 Oh, yeah.
00:41:07 Uh, I'm not doing anything right now.
00:41:09 Oh my god, no way.
00:41:14 Sienna, I got your laundry.
00:41:23 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:41:44 Aw.
00:41:45 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:41:57 Uh, yeah, let me just--
00:41:59 Shh.
00:42:02 Hang up now.
00:42:05 I gotta go.
00:42:06 Where are you going, young lady?
00:42:13 You're blowing this out of proportion.
00:42:15 I most certainly am not.
00:42:16 I saw the photos.
00:42:18 And so what?
00:42:19 It's not a big deal.
00:42:20 It's absolutely a big deal.
00:42:22 You're the one choosing to make it like that.
00:42:25 Look, I get it.
00:42:26 You're used to computer problems with clear cut solutions,
00:42:29 but that's not how entertainment works.
00:42:31 It's not direct.
00:42:32 You have to take chances.
00:42:34 This isn't me being confused over professions.
00:42:36 I know the difference.
00:42:38 Do you?
00:42:39 Photos with a little sex appeal is just part of the business.
00:42:43 You have to be noticed.
00:42:44 Sex appeal?
00:42:45 You're a teenager.
00:42:46 Correction.
00:42:47 I'm a teenager heading into college
00:42:49 with a plan of entering the professional world of acting.
00:42:52 These classes are supposed to help me prepare for that.
00:42:55 It's part of the reason you agreed to let me take them.
00:42:57 You and I both know that I did not agree to this.
00:43:00 Furthermore, if you didn't think that there was something
00:43:02 wrong with the photos, you wouldn't
00:43:04 have lied about taking them.
00:43:05 Because I knew you were going to overreact and take
00:43:08 it the wrong way.
00:43:09 And you did.
00:43:10 It's not me being stubborn or ignorant about the acting world.
00:43:14 It's simply unacceptable.
00:43:17 You have no idea what you're talking about.
00:43:21 Sienna.
00:43:22 Sienna!
00:43:23 What did I miss?
00:43:32 There's something I have to show you.
00:43:35 This season on "Married at First Sight."
00:43:37 What did I get myself into?
00:43:39 I feel good.
00:43:40 No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:43:42 So good!
00:43:43 I got you!
00:43:44 Hello, Dad.
00:43:45 You know, just getting back in my routine.
00:43:47 [music playing]
00:43:50 Sienna.
00:44:10 My mom and I, we got in a fight.
00:44:15 And I had to get out of the house.
00:44:18 I didn't know where to go until I came here.
00:44:21 I'm sorry.
00:44:22 I didn't even know you would be here.
00:44:24 You want to talk about it?
00:44:26 Yeah.
00:44:29 It just doesn't get it.
00:44:31 And-- and I feel like I have no one to talk to.
00:44:36 That's not true.
00:44:38 It's all right.
00:44:39 It's OK.
00:44:40 It's OK.
00:44:41 It's OK.
00:44:42 You can always talk to me, OK?
00:44:44 [sniffles]
00:44:45 [sobbing]
00:44:47 This is a safe space for you, OK?
00:44:50 Thank you.
00:44:51 [music playing]
00:44:54 Hey, you, get away from her!
00:45:02 This is unbelievable.
00:45:03 Yeah, well, we can discuss your feelings in the matter later.
00:45:05 But right now, I need you to come home with me.
00:45:07 OK, look, I-- I understand that emotions
00:45:09 are a little high right now.
00:45:10 But let's-- maybe I think we should--
00:45:11 Oh, I am not interested at all in what you think.
00:45:14 Look, there's got to be a misunderstanding here.
00:45:16 Your conduct has been inappropriate.
00:45:19 That's quite an accusation, especially since the only one
00:45:22 behaving appropriately here is you.
00:45:24 Excuse me?
00:45:26 This is twice now you've shown up under the pretense of concern,
00:45:28 when it's you who's causing a scene.
00:45:29 And it's you who's making our students and their families
00:45:32 uncomfortable.
00:45:33 That's ridiculous.
00:45:34 Is it?
00:45:35 Or are you just here to shift the blame?
00:45:38 What are you talking about?
00:45:40 Sienna, I am so sorry I did not want to do this in front of you.
00:45:43 But since your friend here wants to publicly
00:45:45 question my reputation, I have to speak the truth.
00:45:49 You want to make accusations of-- of-- of inappropriate
00:45:51 behavior in photos?
00:45:53 Maybe you should look in the mirror.
00:45:55 We've received complaints that you've
00:45:56 been watching some of our students from across the street
00:45:58 and even taking pictures.
00:46:00 You cannot be serious.
00:46:01 I'm afraid I am.
00:46:02 And I'm going to have to ask you to leave the Arts Center
00:46:05 property before this becomes a greater safety
00:46:06 hazard for our students.
00:46:08 OK, you know, I don't know what kind of game you're trying--
00:46:10 I assure you, this is no game.
00:46:12 And if you continue to make a scene,
00:46:13 I will be forced to call the authorities.
00:46:17 I've had enough of this.
00:46:19 Sienna, let's go.
00:46:21 You cannot make me go with you.
00:46:23 Sienna?
00:46:24 You are not my dad, Mark.
00:46:25 Yes, as you've mentioned.
00:46:27 But I'm asking you to come home because this
00:46:28 is what your mother wants.
00:46:31 Hey, go.
00:46:34 Call me if you need me.
00:46:36 [music playing]
00:46:39 All right.
00:46:44 Let's go inside.
00:46:45 [music playing]
00:47:02 Founder at the Arts Center.
00:47:06 Yeah, exactly where I want to be.
00:47:08 I think you know that's not where I want you to be,
00:47:10 at least until we find out what's going on there, Sienna.
00:47:13 What's going on is Max gets me.
00:47:16 You don't.
00:47:17 And you're not even trying.
00:47:18 Instead, you're overreacting and ruining my life.
00:47:21 I don't consider it an overreaction when
00:47:23 my daughter is the subject of inappropriate behavior.
00:47:27 Want to talk inappropriate?
00:47:29 Maybe you should look inside your own house first.
00:47:31 Here we go.
00:47:32 What?
00:47:33 What is she talking about?
00:47:35 Apparently, Mark has been showing up
00:47:37 and taking pictures of the girls coming from my classes.
00:47:40 What?
00:47:41 Oh, come on, Lisa.
00:47:42 That's absolutely insane.
00:47:44 It's obviously not true.
00:47:45 That's not what Max said.
00:47:47 He said that some people have even complained.
00:47:49 There's been complaints.
00:47:50 Yeah, which you might know about if you actually
00:47:52 came to the Arts Center yourself instead of sending him.
00:47:55 I don't even own a camera.
00:47:56 You know that.
00:48:00 He's right.
00:48:02 We don't even have a camera in the house, Sienna.
00:48:04 Well, he wasn't taking pictures from the house, was he?
00:48:07 Sienna.
00:48:08 Look, Mom.
00:48:09 While you were accusing Max of terrible things
00:48:12 when he was just trying to help, your boyfriend
00:48:14 was the one doing the things you were afraid of the most.
00:48:17 You don't believe this, do you?
00:48:21 No.
00:48:22 Fine.
00:48:27 Believe whatever you want.
00:48:29 But stop trying to get in the way of my dreams.
00:48:31 I'm going to make a drink.
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00:49:39 [music playing]
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00:49:43 [music playing]
00:49:45 Your boyfriend was the one doing the things
00:49:47 you were afraid of the most.
00:49:48 [music playing]
00:49:51 [thud]
00:49:52 [music playing]
00:49:54 [thud]
00:49:55 [music playing]
00:49:57 [thud]
00:49:58 [music playing]
00:50:00 [thud]
00:50:01 [music playing]
00:50:04 [birds chirping]
00:50:06 [music playing]
00:50:09 [thud]
00:50:10 [music playing]
00:50:13 [thud]
00:50:14 Get up.
00:50:15 Lisa, what's up?
00:50:16 Get out!
00:50:17 [music playing]
00:50:20 [thud]
00:50:21 [birds chirping]
00:50:24 [birds chirping]
00:50:27 [knocking]
00:50:28 Where are you going?
00:50:31 I have acting class today.
00:50:33 You know that.
00:50:34 I really don't think you should be going back there.
00:50:37 Why shouldn't I?
00:50:38 It was Mark who turned out to be the problem,
00:50:40 not my classes with Max.
00:50:42 It's not that simple, Sienna.
00:50:44 It's a little bit more complicated than that.
00:50:47 I really think that we just need--
00:50:49 Need what?
00:50:50 More time to sit here and realize
00:50:51 how much we don't get each other?
00:50:53 This isn't like when Dad died and it was
00:50:55 the two of us against the world.
00:50:58 Then you believed in my dream, supported me doing
00:51:01 whatever it took to achieve it.
00:51:03 I think we can both be honest and agree
00:51:05 that this is not adding up to be something positive right now.
00:51:08 Because they don't need to add up.
00:51:11 This is not some tech issue.
00:51:13 It's life.
00:51:14 You didn't even want me to take this class to begin with.
00:51:17 You questioned every part of it every single day.
00:51:20 I had good reason to be concerned, didn't I?
00:51:22 I am not your little girl anymore.
00:51:25 Maybe you're just jealous because I have
00:51:27 something I'm passionate about.
00:51:29 I'm not jealous, Sienna.
00:51:30 This has nothing to do with acting.
00:51:32 Then how come when Max picked me to read the lead in "Romeo
00:51:35 and Juliet," you were so surprised I was able to get
00:51:38 a part like that so quickly?
00:51:39 Or when he tried to help me prepare my professional
00:51:42 portfolio by taking my head shots, you flipped out.
00:51:45 OK, you claim to not trust him.
00:51:47 But the truth is, you don't believe in me or my talent.
00:51:51 I am just asking you to take a step back and look at it
00:51:54 from your mother's perspective.
00:51:56 I have, which is how I know that you just don't get it.
00:52:00 This isn't my dream, Mom.
00:52:02 And I'm going to do whatever it takes to make it come true.
00:52:05 Sienna.
00:52:06 You know, Max believes in me.
00:52:09 It would be nice if you did, too.
00:52:11 [knocking]
00:52:13 [sighs]
00:52:15 You are alone in a country where you have never been before.
00:52:19 Yes.
00:52:20 [music playing]
00:52:23 I'm surprised you're here.
00:52:29 Why wouldn't I be?
00:52:31 I don't know.
00:52:32 I guess I just thought after your mom's boyfriend
00:52:34 got busted gawking at everyone, you'd be too
00:52:36 embarrassed to show your face.
00:52:39 What's your problem, Amy?
00:52:41 I thought that we were friends.
00:52:43 I thought so, too.
00:52:45 But I don't even think I recognize you anymore.
00:52:47 What's that supposed to mean?
00:52:50 You got handed the lead role on the same day
00:52:54 that you and I saw Haley and our teacher having
00:52:57 a fight in the parking lot.
00:52:59 And you never even stopped to consider how weird that was
00:53:02 because you got to be the star.
00:53:05 But it is weird, Sienna.
00:53:07 That doesn't just happen.
00:53:08 I'm sorry that you can't deal with the fact
00:53:10 that I'm getting a chance to shine.
00:53:12 But that's a you problem.
00:53:14 No.
00:53:15 No, that's an everyone problem.
00:53:17 This class used to be about the group.
00:53:21 And now it's just about you.
00:53:23 And the only attention the rest of us get
00:53:25 is from the creep you brought to our door.
00:53:27 If you don't feel like you're getting enough attention
00:53:29 in acting class, well, maybe you just need to be better.
00:53:32 You are such--
00:53:34 Enough!
00:53:36 This kind of petty behavior is for gymnasts and ballerinas,
00:53:41 not actors.
00:53:43 I don't care what beef you have.
00:53:45 When you're in my class, you leave it outside.
00:53:49 Is that clear?
00:53:50 Look, Max--
00:53:51 Is that clear?
00:53:53 Yes.
00:53:55 Good.
00:53:57 Now, I'd like to continue our exploration
00:54:01 of the Meissner technique.
00:54:03 So if you could all please circle up.
00:54:05 Can you stay after?
00:54:11 Shake that off, right?
00:54:21 Shake that off, right?
00:54:22 Deep breath.
00:54:31 Exhale with voice.
00:54:32 [exhaling]
00:54:35 Good.
00:54:36 Lisa, can we talk?
00:54:55 I don't have anything to say to you.
00:54:57 Just-- just hear me out, please.
00:55:01 You know how hard it was for me after Steven died,
00:55:05 how difficult it was to open my heart up again.
00:55:07 I trusted you, Mark.
00:55:09 Come on, Lisa.
00:55:10 There's a part of you that knows this is not true.
00:55:13 The evidence is pretty clear.
00:55:15 When have you ever known me to take pictures?
00:55:17 How did the photos get in your car?
00:55:19 Who put them there?
00:55:20 I don't know.
00:55:21 But-- and look, I can't prove it, but all signs point to Max.
00:55:26 And why would I do it?
00:55:27 Why would I jeopardize everything that I built with you?
00:55:31 Why would I throw away all I did to establish a relationship with Sienna?
00:55:35 You two are my everything.
00:55:37 I would never do anything to endanger that--
00:55:40 I can't. I can't.
00:55:41 I cannot do this right now.
00:55:45 You need to leave.
00:55:47 Lisa.
00:55:49 [door slams]
00:55:51 [sighs]
00:55:53 You OK?
00:56:02 Whatever was happening with Amy earlier wasn't too nice.
00:56:06 It wasn't.
00:56:09 But it's whatever.
00:56:11 She's clearly dealing with her own issues.
00:56:15 Boy, has it been a day.
00:56:18 Where's my mom?
00:56:20 Now her.
00:56:21 You got in another fight with your mom?
00:56:28 Yep.
00:56:29 Same thing, different day.
00:56:31 You know what?
00:56:35 You have had a lot on your plate lately.
00:56:39 We should just go someplace and talk.
00:56:44 Yeah?
00:56:45 Yeah, if that's something you think would be helpful.
00:56:49 Yeah.
00:56:50 I think it would.
00:56:51 Hey.
00:57:04 Hey.
00:57:05 Hey.
00:57:06 Can we talk?
00:57:08 Yeah.
00:57:09 Sure.
00:57:10 What's up?
00:57:12 Mark came by today.
00:57:15 What happened?
00:57:16 Is everything OK?
00:57:17 Are you OK?
00:57:18 Yeah, I'm OK, considering the circumstance.
00:57:22 He came to plead his case.
00:57:26 What did you do?
00:57:28 I listened.
00:57:30 And then I sent him on his way.
00:57:38 You know, the last few weeks, it's just been awful.
00:57:44 This isn't who we are.
00:57:50 It's never been like this, and I don't--
00:57:52 I don't like it.
00:57:55 Me either.
00:58:03 When your dad died, I think part of what got us through
00:58:08 was knowing that we had each other.
00:58:10 I don't want to lose that.
00:58:16 Oh, Mom.
00:58:17 And I am sorry that I haven't been so easy.
00:58:29 Me too.
00:58:31 And, you know, I know that I don't really understand
00:58:34 your whole acting world, but please know that I'm trying.
00:58:41 To be fair, it is a strange thing
00:58:44 to wrap your head around.
00:58:45 I mean, there's no straight path to pretending
00:58:48 to be other people for a living.
00:58:51 Yeah.
00:58:53 But when you go to college, you'll
00:58:55 have plenty of instructors that can show you
00:58:57 all the paths so that you can find the right one
00:59:00 to let you shine.
00:59:02 I'm learning a lot of techniques from Max now.
00:59:06 No, that's-- I didn't--
00:59:07 I didn't mean that as a slight.
00:59:08 I just meant that you'll have professors
00:59:10 who have experience with a dynamic group of people.
00:59:15 We're back to this again?
00:59:17 Is it so unbelievable that Max would pick me
00:59:21 because of my talent?
00:59:22 No.
00:59:23 Does it have to be because of my talent?
00:59:25 No.
00:59:27 Does it have to be because it's a small town
00:59:29 and there's no one else or that he has ulterior motives?
00:59:31 I'm not saying that.
00:59:32 I'm not saying that.
00:59:33 Can't you just believe I have what it takes?
00:59:35 I do believe.
00:59:36 I absolutely believe that you have what it takes.
00:59:39 That's not what I'm saying at all.
00:59:41 Yes, it is.
00:59:43 Sam.
00:59:45 Appreciate the talk, Mom.
00:59:46 But all it did was prove that to reach my potential,
00:59:49 I have to rely on me.
00:59:52 [music playing]
00:59:55 You are alone in a country where you have never been before.
01:00:02 Yes.
01:00:05 I'm married to him.
01:00:08 Just those two red wines, thank you.
01:00:11 Thanks, Gigi.
01:00:12 All right.
01:00:19 [music playing]
01:00:22 You want to tell me what happened with your mom?
01:00:25 [sighs]
01:00:27 Well, she's been kind of a wreck since everything
01:00:30 happened with Mark.
01:00:32 Which I get, but she's clearly projecting.
01:00:36 She associates his thing with class
01:00:38 and keeps trying to make me quit.
01:00:41 You know, I can kind of understand that.
01:00:43 But surely she knows how much these classes mean to you.
01:00:48 You would think so.
01:00:51 Is-- is this for me?
01:00:54 Yeah.
01:00:55 You have had a day.
01:00:57 You deserve to relax.
01:00:59 It's wine.
01:01:00 Yeah.
01:01:01 I know.
01:01:02 I bought it.
01:01:04 Isn't that illegal?
01:01:06 Rules.
01:01:08 Rules are there to inhibit our experiences.
01:01:11 Actors shouldn't be afraid to break them sometimes.
01:01:14 It helps us grow.
01:01:17 Come on.
01:01:18 It can be our secret if you want.
01:01:20 It's actually really good.
01:01:28 I'm glad you like it.
01:01:30 [laughs]
01:01:31 You're still tense.
01:01:39 I am.
01:01:41 Look, if it's the wine, it's not a big deal.
01:01:44 You don't have to drink--
01:01:45 No, it's not about the wine.
01:01:47 I'm just still processing everything that's been going on.
01:01:53 Amy, Mark, my mom.
01:01:57 All right.
01:02:03 Turn around.
01:02:04 What?
01:02:06 I said turn around.
01:02:08 [glasses clink]
01:02:09 Relax.
01:02:17 What are you--
01:02:19 Does it feel good?
01:02:21 It does.
01:02:25 Then just go with it.
01:02:27 Now, about your mom.
01:02:36 I don't know.
01:02:38 I mean, part of me gets it.
01:02:43 Everything has been different lately.
01:02:47 Everything at home is a wreck, and look
01:02:50 at my friendship with Amy.
01:02:53 Amy is no friend.
01:02:55 She's jealous.
01:02:58 I don't know.
01:03:00 It's true.
01:03:02 She sees what you bring to the table,
01:03:04 and it reminds her that she does not have what it takes.
01:03:07 Isn't that a bit harsh?
01:03:12 It is the truth.
01:03:14 There is a part of them that sees that your talent is
01:03:17 bigger than them.
01:03:19 It makes them recognize that their lives are limited,
01:03:21 and you can go wherever and do whatever you want.
01:03:26 People resent that.
01:03:27 And how do you deal with something like that?
01:03:30 You are bigger than this town.
01:03:34 You are bigger than these people,
01:03:37 and your talent far exceeds anything I could
01:03:41 teach you in that class.
01:03:43 You really think that?
01:03:45 I do.
01:03:46 That's why I think you're ready to take the next step.
01:03:49 Sticking around here, it's a waste of your time.
01:03:53 I don't understand.
01:03:55 I have to go back to Hollywood for a couple of days.
01:03:59 I think you should come with me.
01:04:03 You want me to go to Hollywood with you?
01:04:07 I do.
01:04:08 In fact, I'd love it if you joined me.
01:04:10 I could introduce you to that group I was telling you about.
01:04:13 Unlike the people here, they would understand you.
01:04:19 They would help you.
01:04:22 But why would they want to help me?
01:04:24 I mean, I'm nobody.
01:04:26 You are not nobody.
01:04:28 You have what it takes to get their attention.
01:04:31 I'm not going to lie to you.
01:04:32 It doesn't come without some personal investment.
01:04:35 But if you're willing to learn from these people,
01:04:39 you will be awakened to an entirely new world
01:04:42 of possibilities.
01:04:44 Awakened?
01:04:46 Is this like some religion?
01:04:48 Oh, God, no, no.
01:04:49 Not exactly.
01:04:50 No, it's a system of belief.
01:04:52 I like to think of it as an ideology of betterment.
01:04:56 Each person that joins the group commits to a set
01:04:59 of principles and goals.
01:05:01 And part of the bond is that we all
01:05:03 help each other achieve them.
01:05:06 I only want to introduce you to people
01:05:08 who are going to help you achieve your goals, Sienna.
01:05:11 You deserve to be a star.
01:05:13 You are a star.
01:05:14 Come with me.
01:05:19 I don't know what to say.
01:05:25 I mean, I love the idea, but Hollywood.
01:05:30 Are you sure I'm ready?
01:05:35 I wouldn't have asked you if I didn't.
01:05:36 My mom would never let me.
01:05:43 Stars do not ask for permission.
01:05:46 What do you say?
01:05:51 [music playing]
01:05:54 [music playing]
01:05:57 Sienna?
01:06:22 [music playing]
01:06:25 Sienna?
01:06:48 [music playing]
01:06:52 [door opening]
01:06:53 [panting]
01:07:03 I'm going home.
01:07:08 I'm going home.
01:07:10 [music playing]
01:07:13 [music playing]
01:07:16 I don't know what to tell you, Mrs. Morgan.
01:07:31 The last time we spoke, we kind of had a fight.
01:07:34 Was it about Max?
01:07:36 Yeah.
01:07:37 You don't know where in Hollywood they might be?
01:07:42 Not really.
01:07:43 All most of us know is that's where
01:07:44 he lives when he's not here.
01:07:46 And maybe you could ask the police for help.
01:07:49 I did.
01:07:50 They said that they couldn't do anything because she's 18.
01:07:52 And that she herself said that he wasn't a threat.
01:07:55 They would notify the authorities there.
01:07:57 But the city cops can't do much because they
01:08:00 have bigger issues than checking up
01:08:02 on everyone who comes to town with stars in their eyes.
01:08:05 Will you just let me know if you hear from the police?
01:08:07 I will.
01:08:09 [music playing]
01:08:12 [phone ringing]
01:08:21 Hello?
01:08:22 Amy, Sienna said that Max had got in a fight
01:08:25 with a girl in a parking lot, the one who's spot she took.
01:08:28 -Haley? -Yes?
01:08:29 Do you have her phone number?
01:08:30 Yes.
01:08:31 I'll send you her number right now.
01:08:33 [music playing]
01:08:37 This season on "Married at First Sight."
01:08:39 What did I get myself into?
01:08:41 [music playing]
01:08:44 Wow.
01:08:53 What did I tell you?
01:08:55 It's beautiful.
01:08:57 It's like a dream.
01:09:00 Well, beautiful girls deserve to be in beautiful places.
01:09:05 [laughing]
01:09:07 Want to see your room?
01:09:09 I'd love to.
01:09:10 Right this way.
01:09:11 [music playing]
01:09:14 It's not much, but I think it'll do the trick.
01:09:19 Ah, it came.
01:09:21 What's that?
01:09:27 Consider it a welcome to Hollywood gift from me to you.
01:09:31 You got me a gift?
01:09:32 Mm-hmm.
01:09:33 [music playing]
01:09:36 Is that a dress?
01:09:38 It is.
01:09:39 A very fashionable one, too, if I do say so myself.
01:09:43 Take it out.
01:09:44 Hold it up.
01:09:45 Let's see it.
01:09:46 [music playing]
01:09:49 It's kind of--
01:09:53 Sexy?
01:09:55 Yeah.
01:09:57 And you're going to look sexy in it.
01:10:00 It is beautiful, but I don't know
01:10:03 if I can accept such a gift.
01:10:04 Well, of course you can.
01:10:06 You don't like it?
01:10:07 I do.
01:10:08 I love it.
01:10:09 But it's sort of an intimate gift, and--
01:10:13 I have some very important people coming over tonight.
01:10:18 They see a lot of actors, so I wanted
01:10:21 to get you something that would make you stand out.
01:10:25 I just think--
01:10:26 Look, Sienna.
01:10:28 It's like the head shots.
01:10:30 It might seem kind of weird at first,
01:10:32 but these are the things that you have to do to get noticed.
01:10:36 And you're willing to do whatever it takes, right?
01:10:39 [music playing]
01:10:42 Yes.
01:10:45 I am.
01:10:48 Thank you for the dress.
01:10:49 You're very welcome.
01:10:51 Go put it on.
01:10:52 I'll open us up a bottle of wine,
01:10:55 and you'll meet me by the pool.
01:10:58 [music playing]
01:11:02 [door slams]
01:11:05 [music playing]
01:11:08 [music playing]
01:11:11 [car beeps]
01:11:35 [car door slams]
01:11:37 [music playing]
01:11:40 [phone rings]
01:11:42 Haley?
01:11:43 Yeah.
01:11:44 Hi.
01:11:45 I'm Sienna's mom.
01:11:46 We spoke on the phone.
01:11:49 You-- you work here?
01:11:52 Yeah.
01:11:53 I kind of live here, too.
01:11:55 Oh.
01:11:56 My family and I aren't really talking right now.
01:12:00 I'm so sorry.
01:12:02 I appreciate you coming all the way across town.
01:12:04 I just-- I don't know how much help I'll be.
01:12:06 I'll take any information you can provide.
01:12:08 Please.
01:12:14 Let's go to the hall.
01:12:21 OK.
01:12:22 [music playing]
01:12:25 [music playing]
01:12:28 I'm going to be honest with you, Haley.
01:12:50 Ever since Max has come into our lives,
01:12:53 things have really fallen apart.
01:12:56 And I feel like there's a giant wedge in between Sienna and I.
01:13:01 And I feel like he put it there.
01:13:04 Sounds like that's between you and your daughter.
01:13:08 I just need to know more about Max
01:13:11 and his role in all of this.
01:13:14 Why would I know about that?
01:13:18 Because she said that you and him got in a terrible fight
01:13:23 and that you used to be his favorite before her.
01:13:29 So Haley, if there's anyone who knows anything
01:13:32 about what's going on, it would be you.
01:13:34 Well, I'm sorry.
01:13:35 I don't.
01:13:37 And you can try calling the art center.
01:13:39 Maybe they can help you.
01:13:40 I just-- I just need anything.
01:13:42 Anything that you can provide me with at all.
01:13:44 He's convinced her to go to Los Angeles with him.
01:13:47 He took her to LA?
01:13:48 Yeah.
01:13:50 Does that mean something to you?
01:13:51 You're right to be concerned about Max.
01:13:59 He's not who he says.
01:14:00 Who is he?
01:14:06 Max is a good actor.
01:14:08 And that is his greatest weapon.
01:14:10 He's charming and manipulative and says exactly what you need
01:14:14 to hear for you to trust him.
01:14:16 And he plays the part perfectly.
01:14:19 But it's all just another role for him to get what he wants.
01:14:24 What does he want?
01:14:25 Max is part of this circle of people
01:14:32 in the industry who have created their own system of influence.
01:14:39 They thrive off power and get it by making sure people owe them.
01:14:44 Owe them what?
01:14:45 They find up and coming actors, promise them
01:14:52 their wildest dreams, a career.
01:14:54 But in actuality, they're grooming
01:14:58 them to be disposable distractions for the men who
01:15:01 run everything, men who are happy to keep you down
01:15:05 and at their mercy.
01:15:06 And Max is the worst one.
01:15:13 He works extra hard to gain your confidence because he
01:15:15 knows what he wants in return.
01:15:18 He did this to you.
01:15:20 Why didn't you say anything?
01:15:28 I wanted to.
01:15:30 But Max, he-- he took photos.
01:15:36 Compromising photos.
01:15:42 That's how they control you.
01:15:44 And when I wanted out, he said if I told anyone,
01:15:47 he would leak the photos.
01:15:49 And my career would be over before it started.
01:15:53 It's what Sienna saw us fighting about.
01:15:55 So when he takes him to LA, that's when I have to go.
01:16:07 I have to go get her before it's too late.
01:16:10 What's his address?
01:16:11 I-- I can text it to you.
01:16:13 Thank you.
01:16:14 Miss Morgan?
01:16:19 Yeah.
01:16:20 Hurry.
01:16:21 You are alone in a country where you have never been before.
01:16:31 Yes.
01:16:33 I'm married to an inmate living in the US.
01:16:37 What's this?
01:16:39 You look amazing.
01:16:40 Oh, they're going to love you.
01:16:45 T--
01:16:54 [phone ringing]
01:16:57 Two seconds.
01:16:58 I'll be right back.
01:16:59 [music playing]
01:17:03 [sighing]
01:17:06 [sighing]
01:17:17 [sighing]
01:17:31 [sighing]
01:17:34 I'm telling you, this one is going to work.
01:17:38 I know I said that about the last girl,
01:17:45 but this one is all sorted out.
01:17:47 No, I promised you I would bring you somebody
01:17:49 to settle my debt with the group, and I have.
01:17:51 And I think you're going to be pleased.
01:17:53 [beeping]
01:18:20 You weren't supposed to see those.
01:18:23 I got my camera out because I was
01:18:26 hoping we could take some pictures in your new dress,
01:18:30 which you look great in.
01:18:32 I'm sorry, babe.
01:18:43 Hollywood's not done with you yet.
01:18:46 [music playing]
01:18:49 [sighing]
01:18:52 [music playing]
01:18:56 [music playing]
01:19:24 Good.
01:19:25 You're awake.
01:19:26 [music playing]
01:19:29 You did this to yourself, you know?
01:19:45 Had your entire career in the palm of your hands.
01:19:48 You just had to get nosy.
01:19:51 Still, when my guests arrive, maybe we
01:19:56 can still work something out.
01:19:58 [music playing]
01:20:01 These people will get what they want.
01:20:12 Hollywood is all about second chances, after all.
01:20:15 [music playing]
01:20:19 [music playing]
01:20:22 [whispering]
01:20:31 I remember inviting you.
01:20:40 [grunting]
01:20:43 Max!
01:20:44 Stop it!
01:20:45 [grunting]
01:20:47 [screaming]
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01:21:17 [crashing]
01:21:20 [gasping]
01:21:23 Are you OK?
01:21:24 [gasping]
01:21:26 Are you OK?
01:21:27 Yes, yes.
01:21:28 Are you--
01:21:29 Thank you.
01:21:30 Thank you.
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01:21:46 When the police arrived, they had enough compelling evidence
01:21:51 to haul Max away.
01:21:53 I just hope the police can make this stick.
01:21:55 Well, not only do they have our testimony,
01:21:57 but Hayley has agreed to come forward with her story.
01:22:00 Yeah, they'll be able to put away his little cult as well,
01:22:04 so they won't be able to hurt anyone ever again.
01:22:07 Speaking of, I know that this whole thing
01:22:09 has very unceremoniously thrown a wrench
01:22:12 into your acting classes.
01:22:13 And if you were interested, I'd be happy to--
01:22:15 Well, thanks, Mom, but I think I'm good for a bit.
01:22:20 Really?
01:22:21 Don't get me wrong.
01:22:22 Acting is still my passion.
01:22:23 But I think it's better I take a break,
01:22:26 enjoy the rest of my senior year, and be a kid.
01:22:31 I love that idea.
01:22:34 One thing Max was right about is that everything
01:22:36 in an actor's life helps them form their craft.
01:22:39 Just so happens I have plenty to study right here.
01:22:41 I think that she means we are like Romeo and Juliet.
01:22:45 Our love story ends way better.
01:22:47 Aw.
01:22:48 You fought for me even when I was unwilling to see the truth,
01:22:52 acting selfish and unable to protect myself.
01:22:55 And that, to me, is true star quality.
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01:25:06 the like. Teek Hai.