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Welcome to “8 Questions with…..”

It was the last week of January and someone mentioned that it was almost time for “Women In Horror Month” which happens in February. Feel a bit inspired I quickly tossed out a “interviews wanted” in my faithful casting group and got a very nice group of talented actresses who have worked in horror films who agreed to answer some questions. Its time to meet our next guest,the very spirited young actress Chelsea Jurkiewicz who is based in Salt Lake City,Utah. Chelsea has been performing for almost half of her life and she is just getting started. I got a chance to watch her work in the short film “Angie Bleeds” and I can assure you,she has some serious skills for someone so young. It takes a mature actor to handle sensitive issues in a film,most younger actors tend to go big but I was very impressed with mature Chelsea handled herself. Now she is having a bit of fun by starring in a new indie horror film,which is my cue to shut up and get out of the way of Chelsea answering her 8 Questions…..

Please introduce yourself and tell us about your latest project.

Hi! I’m Chelsea Jurkiewicz. I’m 21 years old, and I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. One of my latest projects is a horror movie called Abigail Haunting, where I play the lead role of Katie. We filmed it in Las Vegas. I got to work with an amazing team of multi-Emmy award winning filmmakers. It’s coming out this Summer, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!

What was growing up in your house like? Is your family naturally artistic?

My family is artistic, but not in the entertainment industry. My mom and grandparents are all great painters. That’s cool, but I was never really interested in that sort of thing. I kind of broke the chain of visual artists when I started acting, singing, and dancing.

While being only 21 years old,you have been acting for 10 years,how did you get your start?

Acting is something I’ve always loved doing, even before I knew what it was. As a kid, I was always acting out stories and making up movie titles. When I was 11, I heard about auditions for a live musical. I ended up getting cast in that, and really fell in love with every aspect of performing. I continued doing theatre for a few years. When I was 15, I decided to try film acting. I guess that was always my dream, but I didn’t feel like I was ready to jump into it until then. It was hard to get an agent and all that at first, so I started by doing a lot of background extra work. That worked out really well, because it got me used to being on a film set. Within a year or two, I was able to land an agent and start getting lead roles in short films and small speaking parts in features. In 2018, I got my first leading role in a feature film, playing Renee in The 13th Cross. (That’s coming out soon, folks.) The next year, I landed the role of Victoria Crumb in the movie, The Crumbs, out in California (that’s also coming out soon, folks), and Katie Fredrick in Abigail Haunting (that’s also also coming out soon, folks). Since then, I’ve acted in a few amazing shorts and things. One of my upcoming shorts that really stands out to me is a fantasy drama called Lumeria. For the past several months I’ve been taking a break from acting, which I think has been really good for me. It kind of feels like taking a gap year from college to find yourself. (Not that I would know what that feels like. I’m not very school-y. Hence my use of the term “school-y”.) But anyway, it’s been a wild journey, and I’m excited to get back on set fairly soon. Wow, that answer was way longer than you bargained for. And I’m glad of it. I’m not ashamed of being a long-winded person, guys.

What three things about horror films appeal to you the most?

I love being dramatic. And name one time you can be more dramatic than when you’re starring in a horror movie. Also, I think fear is the most intense emotion, and I like to see what I can do with it. My third reason is that I have fun knowing that I can keep the audience on their seat when I’m performing. I feel like I’ve got them in the palm of my hand. When I began my acting career as a child, I just wanted to act – I didn’t like all the power and attention that came with it. But that power and attention has grown on me as my confidence has grown. I love the power I have over the audience when I’m doing horror. Boo. Just kidding. I guess I’m a little hammy. Which makes sense, because ham is pretty much the only meat that I think is yummy.

What three films have scared you the most and what scared you about them?

I think I’m kind of desensitized to horror films because I’m around the genre so much. I see it from a behind-the-scenes perspective, you know? But I think one of the greatest horror films ever made is The Conjuring. It’s so well-shot and well-acted, and shows that you don’t need a ton of blood and profanity to scare people. Fun fact: I actually auditioned for The Conjuring 2, and had never seen the first one. I watched it before I auditioned for pre-text, and was like, “Oh my gosh!” Totally amazed. Still amazed. Anyway, we aren’t here to promote that movie. (but it had Ocean Master in it! -Editor) Another one of my favorite horror movies is Crimson Peak, because I love period pieces. And that cast is super dang good. I also love The Witch. One of my big wishes is to work with A24. I can’t give you an answer for what scared me about them. I’m just not easily freaked out by the obviously scary stuff. I’m literally more afraid of broken dolls or something. There’s a drawer in the house I grew up in that me and my mom call the “Scary Drawer” that has broken dolls from my childhood in it. I don’t throw them away because randomly I have an urge to scare myself. Is that weird? I don’t care.

Do you have a different approach in your preperations depending on the script? What has been the three best pieces of advice given to you acting wise?

Yes, I do prepare differently based on each particular production. That being said, though, I don’t have any conscious strategy to prepare for a role. If there’s any research I need to do, I do it. I write notes in the script sometimes. I rehearse. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have to try. It just comes. Trying too hard can corrupt that. I sound like a granola, but it’s true. That’s why I don’t take acting classes. I’m not sure if I believe in strategy. As for the second part of your question, here are 3 great pieces of advice given to me (in no particular order). One is from a great friend of mine who told me that it’s not about the dialog, but what happens underneath. I am definitely a dialog person, so I don’t even 100% agree with that, but I still consider it one of the best pieces of advice because it reminds me to pay attention to my facial expressions. Facial expressions can get you cast. Seriously. Another piece of advice is from my mom. It wasn’t meant to be advice for acting, but I use it in my career as much as I do in my personal life. And it is simply to be confident in yourself and don’t care what others think of you. My third piece of advice was from a very established director that I was doing a callback for once. Because of my extensive horror background, I kind of got to the point where I thought every scene needed the intensity that a scary scene does. This movie I had been called back for wasn’t a horror film, but I did the scene with so much intensity and drama. It was literally so dramatic. The director told me to do the scene again, and he had one note for me. “Less.” That one word made me realize that I can save my energy for the scenes that need it. I didn’t book that role, but I auditioned for The 13th Cross like 2 days later, used that advice, and landed my first lead in a feature.

Which do you perfer,film or live theater and why?

I think I’ll always appreciate both…I did start in theatre after all…but I’m going to have to say film. I’m a very subtle actor, and film is the medium that lets me use that talent. Also, I’ve gotten to play much more dramatic and juicy roles in movies than I ever did in plays. And probably most important of all, I just feel like film peeps are more my species of peep.

Which three people inspire you the most and why?

That’s a tough one – so many people inspire me! If we’re talking celebrity-wise, I’d say Kate Winslet. She’s kind of the reason I got into film acting. I always wanted to be like her. You should read my 15-year-old self’s journal entries. I talk about Kate Winslet so much, it’s not even funny. Another one is Emily Blunt because she is so freaking versatile. That’s how I want to be. Oh and Toni Collette. I’m not even going to give you a reason for that other than she’s just super cool and talented and dramatic as heck. If we’re talking someone I personally know, I’d say my friend Dennis. He is just beyond amazing and interesting. And as mysterious as a treasure chest. He has so much love for literally everybody.

What do you like to do for fun when you’re not working?

Ice-skating, making jewelry, walking/hiking, anything involving a tape recorder, photography, and most of all, any type of adventure with my friends or family.

What are three things people would be surprised to know about you?

I love this question! Can I tell you more than 3? Well, I’m gonna.

-1. I’m also a singer and dancer.

-2. I am related to Scottish royalty.

-3. I have a severe mental disorder called Psychasthenia.

-4. I have been onstage with David Copperfield.

-5. I am ambidextrous.

-6. I have never been swimming, and I used to think that was a deep dark secret.

-7. I am related to Elizabeth Montgomery.

-8. My favorite food is cheese.

Okay, I’ll stop boring you. Not that it’s boring, hee hee.

The cheetah and I are flying over to watch your latest film but we are a day early and now you are playing tour guide,what are we doing?

Hmmm…well you really SHOULD visit Salt Lake sometime, it’s a beautiful city. One of my favorite attractions in Utah is an amusement park called Lagoon. I can’t ride all the rides because I get motion sick really easily, but I still love that place. Besides fun rides, they have little shops, and an arcade, and an old-fashioned museum thingy-jingy. Another one of my favorite places near my hometown is the Grand America Hotel. It’s kind of like a mall in there, and it’s the fanciest place I’ve ever seen. I also might take you to a cute little place called Gardner Village.

I like to thank Chelsea for doing such an fun and interesting interview. Of course the cheetah and I looking at each and going “A24????” knowing full well a certain film buff we know will be getting a HUGE kick out of that…..yeah,Danny,we are talking about you! The thing is,I believe Chelsea will indeed work on a A24 film in the near future,she has the drive and the skills to make it happen for herself. Hopefully soon we’ll be reviewing “Angie Bleeds” here on the blog and you’ll see why we are excited to see where Chelsea goes next. For now,you can click on any of her social media platforms below and follow Chelsea’s rising star…..

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseajurkiewiczactress/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseaamberjurkiewicz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelseaJActress

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6922643/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRKkRcWhcZOuqv36lV_oPcA

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Character questions:

What is your full name? Benjamin Arthur Jacobs.

Do I have a pet or nickname? No.

What do I like about my name? I like the warmth of it. I enjoy writing it down on paper; there’s a lovely combination of letters.

What history does it have? I was named Benjamin after my grandfather. A military man whom my father respected highly and saw as his role model. I notice a lot of similarities between them.

What is my age? 18.

How does it relate to my spirit? I am relentlessly curious as young people are and have many questions related to life, most without answers. I am fearful and worried however, I lack security and feel uncertain about my future. I think too much for my age, mostly about my own existence; arguably I don’t have enough distractions for my age, I have too much time.

How does it relate to my experience of life? I’ve served in the army which is normal for people of royalty. I deal with matters of importance on a daily basis and my opinion is valued highly. Considering I’m only eighteen, it’s strange how protected and restricted I am. I have access to luxury and money has always been readily available. I don’t have a job but feel responsible for the country, which I’m told relies on my authority.

What is your placement in your family? I’m not noticed so much within my family. I’m loved but my mother is awkward when expressing this, seeing it as something I should know and not mention. My father never tells me he loves me. I have a lot to learn being the future king, and so discipline and duty are what I focus on - these two qualities make my father proud of me.

What is your present martial status? Single.

How does this affect or influence you? I’ve never had a girlfriend because of my identity as a prince; it’s hindered my social skills and I find it difficult to present myself naturally paranoid of tainting my families name. I’m indifferent to marriage, knowing that my mother will likely choose a wife for me. Hopefully she’ll be a good listener.

What is your greatest responsibility? My duty to the army; as a soldier on the field, boosting morale and demonstrating patriotism.

Where do I live? I live in Buckingham Palace.

Do I consider it home? Why? I do consider the palace home. I have fond memories of playing in the garden and swimming in the lake. I used to have friends from nursery whom I grew up with and were often invited to the palace to keep me company. As I grew older however, my role as a prince took priority over fun and games.

Do you enjoy social life?

I find it tedious and predictable. There’s no satisfaction or emotional release anymore. I don’t gain any useful knowledge from the kinds of conversation people my age are used too; there’s no opinions or trivia that can lessen the burden of my heavy future.

What is my most comfortable social mix? I do find it peaceful to sit in the most favoured living room of the palace and listen to my mother and father chat; they use words I’ve not heard before, talk of situations in far away lands and how to solve them. They are proactive and make me as though I have a place among them, being a prince and all.

What is your profession? I’m an officer in the army.

How does it affect your social status? When I’m serving in the army, I’m just one of the guys. No one treats me any different. and that equality is extremely liberating. I get along with the guys I serve with, we’re both used to the anticipation the army places on you and so keeping alert naturally bonds people. I’m sometimes teased about being a prince, but I’d rather that than be taken seriously for every slight utterance.

How does it affect your mental health? I hate the contrast between the army and the palace. Fighting on the front lines, there’s never a dull moment. You have to be focused and adrenaline filled. I’m taken away from the safety and comfort I’ve been raised in and placed into situations where only primal instinct matters. This kind of simplicity is vanquished as soon as I’m home. I’m treated like a hero even though from my perspective it’s the friends that died, who sacrificed themselves who should be named so. I am back to pacing the garden grounds, eating expensive meals and having far too much time to think.

How does it affect your physical being? I am athletic and fit thanks to the army. When I’m at home however it just feels unnatural to exercise. My mindset prioritises literature and the imagination over push-ups.

What kind of education did I have? I was educated at Eden College. It’s a prestigious school with a high quality of learning. I was well provided for.

Vocal qualities? I took fencing classes, and also I also developed a liking for climbing the school buildings - against the rules of course. I still do enjoy climbing around the palace at home. There’s a lot of secrets there that people would never find.

Qualities of movement? I lead with my chest, confident and controlled. When I’m under stress however I tense up and start to press, like the effort action.

Humour? What kind? I’m quite witty but also childish and enthusiastic when I want to be, like when I play pretend with the mermaid.

What is your laugh like? It’s warm and hearty.

Energy and vitality? I’m energetic when the situation arises. If I want something, I’ll often raise my voice and gesture more freely, without care.

Temperament? I’m used to getting what I want, although I don’t like feeling this way. If I can see an opportunity to intimidate someone, I’ll sometimes take it. I don’t have a temper however, patience is a great virtue.

Intellectual thought process? My thought process is based off of the teachings my books have offered me. I question people and their actions morally, but I also ask myself whether I’d do the same thing - I hate being a hypocrite. I like to take control of conversations instead of listening. I have a slight fear of being controlled by people in conversation, just like I’m controlled in life.

General efficiency? I’m efficient at most life skills; I can cook my own food, wash my own clothes, although rarely do people understand why I’d rather do these things myself. I don’t like being treated like I’m famous. I know I am but I want to be well equipped for life. “As if this life didn’t render one ill equipped for everything”.

State of health? I’m healthy physically, however I often get headaches from thinking and stressing too much. I also had Frostnip once from spending to much time in the lake and then returning to the warmth of the palace right after.

How sexual, sensual? I don’t care for sex although I am curious about it. I’ve never had it. I also do not see why people waste time being sensual. It’s self indulgent. There’s bigger problems in the world and while I value love for the togetherness it brings, there’s so much romanticism to it that all ‘love’ really is these days is a commercial nightmare. People buy each other presents and talk on phones instead of sitting in the park completely vulnerable to the threat that is conversation.

How sensitive/aware? I am aware of myself and others behaviour. I like to be as it keeps me in the moment. I like to observe anything of interest and unless I’m learning something, I often find it hard t ease my mind. I’m sensitive about my existence, often I cause myself misery late at night as I think of death and whether I’ll see anyone again when I die. I’m certainly not religious.

State of confidence? I’m confident within the palace however, I don’t like going out too much plus it’s mostly a hassle getting permission to go beyond the square. I’m confident in from of those I know respect me, sometimes I’ll question why that is in my mind, halfway through a conversation.

What physical impression do you give? I’m not imposing whatsoever, it’s my role as a prince which gives me prowess, and people are naturally weary of saying the wrong thing to me. I don’t like this and feel like I should lessen their worries so I’ll try and communicate in a casual way. My wit does sometimes get the better of me and in a horrible way I enjoy watching people squirm now and again..

Ambition - short, medium, long term? I want to learn as much as I can about the world before I’m forced into ruling a country. I want to be a great role model but first must become that role model. I want to be loved by all, feared by my enemies but I also want to be at peace deep down, I want to write books and live in an imaginary world where I’m not a prince. It’s difficult.

Biggest fear? My biggest fear would be being responsible for another’s death.

Belief in God? I don’t believe in God, even though I should do. My parents think that I do, but every time I pray for the well being of others, nothing has happened. I have rarely prayed for myself - I don’t deserve divine guidance. I’m already powerful and rich.

What would I do if I inherited a fortune? I’d add it to the rest and ignore it.

What would I do if I was £10,000 in debut? I would ask my parents to pay it off for me and make sure to never be in such a situation again.

Worst thing you’ve ever done? I granted permission for children to be hung from a tree, simply because they asked us soldiers for sweets. I had been under huge pressure to show allegiance to the army and the children had broken a law.

Best thing you’ve ever done? I saved up my pocket money over two years and ended up with £3000. I then donated it all to charity, the soldiers with PTSD foundation.

Care over personal appearance? No, people care too much about that for me, I don’t have the effort to outmatch them.

Are you vain? No, I hate vanity. I want to be equal. I had a dream once that I was homeless on the streets, but it wasn’t a nightmare.

Which season best represents you? Autumn, for that is when the world slows down and encourages patience and thoughtfulness. We see death and deterioration in its splendour and unlike my mother, nature doesn’t seem to fear ageing; it’s appearance is shown off, not hidden under layers of makeup and insecurity.

What would you compromise for the sake of an easy life? I’d risk it all, my life even. That’s why I enjoy the army. I relish simplicity.

What would I do if I had the weekend to myself? I never have had that, but I suppose I’d take a train somewhere, in disguise, with a hoodie on. I’d go down o the beach and play on the arcades and swim in the sea - I’d watch children play and envy their freedom. I’d buy sweets and drink cheap coffee. I’d read in a park and savour the company of the general public, the ones I care for.

Favourite topic of conversation, least favourite? Talking about existence, no matter what the view on it is, fascinates me. I see nothing as spiritually important as questioning our life on this earth. How did it come to be? Science or religion? Or maybe neither. From the topic of existence stems how we exist with each other, and from that thousands of countless discussions. I don’t have anyone to discuss these topics with unfortunately. My least favourite topic of conversation would be marriage. It’s just not important! I’m expected to be interested in woman I’ve never heard of, and when I am told about them, it’s not their personality my mother shows off but their family background and appearance.

Would you like to be remembered after your death? Only if I’d done enough to deserve it. I’d want to feel satisfied with myself most of all, content. Whether I’m remembered for what I’ve done with myself or not, doesn’t matter, it’s what I’d have done to be remembered that matters. If it was something that saved thousands of lives, I’d be proud of myself.

Most embarrassing circumstances to be found? Often I have to represent the king or queen when they are away. I meet different people of high esteem and I must put on a facade of politeness and courtesy. Then I have to engage in conversation with them when the majority of the time, I’ve not a clue what they’re yammering on about.

Situations in life you find most boring/stimulating? I find small talk dull and irreverent. I also dislike so called important meetings that I find myself in, that I have to attend. The lack of passion people speak with disturbs me and makes me want to run away. The world needs passion. It needs imagination. I find being caught by the press quite exciting because it allows me the opportunity to give my opinion on a world or country issue. It gives me a voice. I don’t express my personal opinion however, just what I’ve been taught to say. But there’s the opportunity, and that’s what gives me the thrill.

Secret dreams and desires? Sometimes I used to dream about being a cat. Cats just wander with no tension whatsoever, until its needed. They’re the opposite of me; I’m tense when I shouldn’t be, relaxed when I should be. I desire to be ‘normal’. But I don’t know what that is, I’ve never been exposed to such a word. It isn’t meant for me. The lifestyle of the general public, the lower class, it’s something I’d like to experience, get a taste of. However It’ll never be.

Confidence in future experience/success? I’m confident that I’ll make a fine soldier if I am allowed to go back more often. I’m not confident that I’ll make a good ruler however. I don’t understand my own people.

Happiness? I’m not happy. I’m never satisfied and always thinking about what’s right, what’s wrong. In short, I live physically secure but couldn’t be more the opposite mentally.

What qualities/circumstances do I like/envy in my closest friend? There’s a man named William who I patrol with in the army. He doesn’t care about me being a prince. He’s the least judgemental person in the world. He doesn’t even care about good or evil! He pities out enemies and values them as brave - he thinks we’re just the same as them from their perspective. I don’t know how he manages to fire bullets at them with that attitude. He’s completely without hatred. I can’t say the same. I have to pretend that they’re inferior.

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