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2021 – Jonathan Tysor

Jonathan Tysor has been seen in multiple film and television projects since his 2015 episode of Days of Our Lives. Recently he has been seen in the film Killer Therapy, on an episode of The Movie Show, and more!

1. How has acting changed for you as a teenager?
While I’ve noticed auditions picking up recently, it has been challenging to secure a good role as a teenager due to the fact that oftentimes people in their early (and late) 20s play teenagers and younger children typically play their age. As someone who is 17, it is difficult when auditioning for a character the same age as me (especially since I am on the smaller side at 5’5).

2. What was the experience like being a part of a production of The Crucible?
While this show was over 2 years ago, I greatly enjoyed working on this as my final theatre project seeing as I got to explore a much more grounded side to acting than I had typically been exposed to in theatre.

3. How do you enjoy doing live theatre compared to on camera work?
While I absolutely love the thrill of doing live theatre and getting the opportunity to feed off the audience’s energy, I feel that my career lies in on-camera work. There is something so indescribably gratifying about getting to really explore characters on set; there’s a sense of realism in not doing the same rehearsed thing every day, but rather getting to truly live in the moment and discover things as the scene progresses.

4. What was your shoot for GAP like?
Although it went by fairly quickly, I had so much fun shooting for GAP and we got lots of shots. I got along really well with the crew and they gave me tips on college as we shot. I also got a haircut on set, which was the first time since before the pandemic!

5. What was your time on set like working on The Movie Show?
This was one of my first shoots during the pandemic and it was fascinating to me how production had adjusted; there were two groups of people within the cast and crew who were separated in order to minimize the spread and we needed to test regularly. However, I felt very safe and comfortable on set and had an absolute blast filming this project. Working in comedy is always a pleasure because you can often experiment with various improvisations and really get the chance to play.

6. How did you prepare for your role of Young Brian in Killer Therapy?
Preparing for Young Brian took a lot of focus and determination seeing as this character is very different from myself. I mapped out scenes and would fill pages in my notebook with additional details I felt were necessary in enhancing my connection to the character’s thoughts and feelings. Once I had put in the work before shooting, I really just got to play with the other talented cast members who I learned lots from.

7. What was the hardest part of filming your scenes?
While some people may assume it would be scary to film a horror movie, that was honestly the least of my worries seeing as you were able to experience the behind the scenes (plus, I played the scary part!). However, the hardest part for me was quickly making the switch from Jonathan to Brian as I would be so jovial and upbeat with the cast and crew members but Brian hated them so I needed to focus on changing my mindset when we were rolling.

8. How did you feel when you saw the movie for the first time?
Watching this film come to life was certainly a joy, though to be completely honest, each time I saw the film I felt critical. It’s very rare for me (and most actors, I think) to watch a project of mine and feel completely satisfied. I always feel there is room for improvement and things I wish I could go back and change, but overall, it was a positive experience and I’m so grateful for all I learned from that shoot.

9. What else have you been up to recently?
I started college! I took the California High School Proficiency Exam at the end of my sophomore year of high school in order to work as an adult on set (as somebody who is legal 18). As a result, since passing this test qualifies as a high school diploma, I also decided to finish high school and begin college. Rather than study subjects I am uninterested in and will likely never use in high school, I felt it would be more beneficial to begin higher education due to the fact that I know what I am passionate about. After earning my GE (and nearly two years worth of credits) at a community college, I have now transferred to Chapman University and am studying Screenwriting.

10. What are your career goals for 2022?
I am continuing to pursue my aspirations in acting and am very hopeful for what the future holds in terms of my career in the field. I am also hoping to secure a Screenwriting internship this semester. Once I graduate, I hope to work in a writers room (most likely for a comedy TV series) and eventually write and star in my own show!

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