Jade Marvin

American Musical Theatre Academy

28/09/16
Rep Acting - Mark

Character Profile

Name.

Amber Rose Margaret Victoria Marvin

Age.

16, just turned, 20/8, tries to act older than she is, but actually it highlights just how nave and
immature she is.

Occupation

Student at college, studying Law, I.T and Sociology. Currently wants to become a lawyer, but it
changes everyday, when asked the question her favourite response is 'a mexican drug Lord'. I think
that the idea of the future and growing up scares her so she jokes about it so avoid the subject and
avoid how close she is to choosing her initial career path.

Height.

5'8. Uncomfortable with being so tall, especially with friends as they are all around 5'1 5'4.
Almost tries to make herself smaller by not quite standing straight at all times, a slight arch in the
back to just lower herself an inch or so.

Outward Appearance.

Sassy, bubbly confidence around people of similar ages. Almost a 'mean girl' type of attitude.
Reserved, respectful, cautious (of how she acts) and polite around authoritive figures such as
teachers/police and even to an extend customer service staff. It's as if she's trying to impress people
of her own age so she puts on this front to make herself more of a character, more of someone
people want to be friends with.

Positive Attributes.

Intelligence (although she dumbs herself down around her peers as 'being clever isn't cool'.

Negative Attributes.

Selfish

Significant Turning Point.

Starting college and realising she has to get a job. Getting her first pay check and becoming
independent from her parents. The freedom of earning her own money and starting her life as a

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Rep Acting - Mark

semi-adult. It's the beginning of her actually growing up.

What makes them stir?

Not getting her own way, and that she can't just become whatever she wants without putting in
work. That the world is not at peace. Being compared to her older sister, who was growing up the
''perfect' child (head of school council, prefect, head girl, captain of 2 sports teams and 'playmaker',
gone on to compete nationally in 2 sports, participating in the arts, whilst achieving good grades,
holding down a job from 16 and attending college and uni). This has caused Amber to rebel against
the expectations set from me and has made her almost purposely under achieve. She is noted to be
of greater intelligence than she acknowledges.

What is their greatest love?

Her friends. She sees them as an escape from hectic family life. She sometimes despises having so
many siblings because our mum's time is sparse between us all. And because our mum stops her
doing things she expects to be allowed to do, (go to parties and my mum buy her alcohol, stay over
at boys houses, leave the house without letting anyone know where she's going) she sees her as a
'devil' (her word) sometimes.

Body Hates.

Her weight, especially her stomach area. She hates that she's overweight by about a stone, but she
doesn't do anything about it. She feels like 'the fat one' in her group of friends, but she masks that by
being the sassy one, and having bags of attitude. I think this is also so that nobody dares comment
on it or use it against her. She joined the gym for approx. 1 month then never went again. Maybe
there is a underlying embarrassment about working out.

Body Loves.

Big bum and boobs.

OCD Tendancies.

Writes lists all the time.

1 Word Description.

Misunderstood

What is the real you?/Fears.

Fear of never finding love (even though shes 16). All her friends have boyfriends etc and I think she
feels left out. (This also fuels her hate for her height/weight).

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American Musical Theatre Academy
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Rep Acting - Mark

The real her is concious of what people think of her, shy about being herself, desperate to be liked
and fit in.

Hobbies and Loves.

Loves to be with friends, and watching netflix.

Loves her little sister (her favourite sibling)
Loves art (chalk and charcoal/doodling/painting)

Who is it all for?

For me to prove that I can be my own person and not have to follow the road that my siblings have
pathed.

Other.

Quite a welsh accent, as she is Welsh. It's much stronger than mine as she spends a lot of time in
N.Wales (Llanfairfechan) with my cousins.
Strong tone of voice, mostly scarcastic.
Cocks head a lot and rolls eyes/raises eyebrows.

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American Musical Theatre Academy
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Rep Acting - Mark

Name.

Jade Mary Vanessa Ada Ceceila Marvin

Age.

22 - 16/8/1994

Occupation

Shift Manager at Mcdonald's, been in the company 5 years.

Just graduated from Arden School Of Theatre BA(Hons) Musical Theatre
Student at The American Musical Theatre Academy 1 Year Intensive Musical Theatre

Height.

5'6.

Outward Appearance.

Confident, sure of myself and headstrong.

Positive Attributes.

Natural Leader, Honest and Hardworking.

Negative Attributes.

Lazy, Abrupt, Lacks Empathy.

Significant Turning Point.

When my performing arts college class were doing a set piece from Sister Act and I was in the top
band of students, and the dance teacher chose a brown haired white girl to play Deloris Van Cartier
over me. And then the next day named me as Deloris 'B'. I vowed I'd never come second best like
that again, when the role was completely suited to me. It made me determined and strong.

When I represented my country for the first time at track and field. I'd been watching all my training

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American Musical Theatre Academy
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Rep Acting - Mark

partners get selected and my letter came late. When I got sent my kit and realised that it was
actually a dream come true, it just made me realise how much I relish the reward, and that all the
hard work is worth it. I learnt that the amount of work I put in, I get out, so I have to apply that to
everything.

What makes them stir?

When people walk slow.

When people have been explained things and then still don't get it.
When people talk about themselves too much.

What is their greatest love?

I think my greatest love is being successful. I thrive off achieving more. During uni I worked 40
hours a week aswell as attending school 9-5 everyday, moved up 3 places within the company in
less than two years. I love the pride it brings me to achieve and then be able to prove to people that I
can do it.

My love is travelling. I've had a little taste of travelling in small groups and solo and I just want to
get out there and experience everything and see as much as the world as I can. I think travelling
really allows me to just be myself and just understand that the world is bigger than me.

Body Hates.

I hate my stomach. I just can't seem to flatten it. I used to have a six pack so to look like this right
now is not fun for me. I also hate how heavy I am, I'm a lot heavier than I look due to dense muscle
and it worries me for partner work and lifts.

Body Loves.

I love my bum and my muscly shoulders.

OCD Tendancies.

I hate my work being scruffy. I would rather scribble work out and sit at home and rewrite it than
have it in my book untidy. People like to try and scribble on my work to annoy me, but they don't
realise it actually upsets me and I genuinely get very angry.

1 Word Description.

Honest

What is the real you?/Fears.

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American Musical Theatre Academy
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Rep Acting - Mark

I fear that I'll never amount to all that is expected of me. I grew up the ''perfect' child (head of
school council, prefect, head girl, captain of 2 sports teams and 'playmaker') and have gone on to
compete nationally in 2 sports, participate in the arts, whilst excelling in education. I feel the
pressure to continue to achieve so that I don't feel stuck and disappoint.

I fear that I come across very badly when I first meet people. People annoy me, I find them just so
long. They act in ways I don't understand and they try to impress or act up for other people. I find it
very difficult to endure someone's company if I feel that something's not quite right, and although
I've learnt to hold my tongue more through uni it definitely shows in my face and body language.
This means that people tend to build an impression of me that isn't true. They set me as this mean
girl, when actually I am the most loyal and honest friend you can have. I'd do anything to help you
out and I'd back your corner if you needed me to.

Hobbies and Loves.

Sport, fitness (gym), music, watching theatre.

Eating out and trying new places.
Travelling

Who is it all for?

On one hand it's for me, to prove that I can be more than what some people thought I could. (Sister
Act incident), but it's also for me because I love that success and I thrive off moving forward.
On the other hand its for the people who constantly put me on a pedastal and are waiting for me to
meet their expectations. I cannot let them down.

Other.

Northern accent
Expressive face
Stands with hands on hips a lot.
Either smiling or resting bitch face.