“I was a Blood Elf [in World of Warcraft],” says Fleming, who plays Iris, a virtual character in The Nether. Fourteen years old, Fleming already is quite the accomplished actor, having appeared on stage and screen here and in New York City, including the plays The Pillowman, Woyzeck, and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. “I liked that they were dark, strong, powerful, and beautiful at the same time.”
Upon reading the play for the first time, the actors at the interview had similar responses — that it was dark. Fleming smiles, “I loved it. Just that it’s dark, and she wasn’t afraid to be dark.” The play was different from anything she had read before, and her role was going to be a challenge. “It’s a great part for someone my age.”
The Nether, Center Theatre Group at Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City 90232. Tue-Fri 8 pm. Sat 2 pm and 8 pm, Sun 1 pm and 6:30 pm, through April 14. Tickets: $20-50. www.CenterTheatreGroup.org. 213-628-2772.
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Haley and Cast Enter the Darker Corners of The Nether
Brighid Fleming is Iris in The Nether
Ladies and Gentlemen, our cast on day 1 of rehearsal.
Photo by Craig Schwartz. (front row: Brighid Fleming, Robert Joy, Jeanne Syquia; back row: Adam Haas Hunter, Dakin Matthews)
The Nether, by Jennifer Haley, premieres at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, March 19 through April 24.
A new virtual wonderland provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every whim. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers a dark battle over technology and human desire.
Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Nether is both serpentine crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of living out our private dreams.
Previews start March 19
Opening March 24
Runs Tues—Sun to April 14
WARNING: This play contains adult content, language and sexuality and is recommended for ages 16+.
Photo by Craig Schwartz. (front row: Brighid Fleming, Robert Joy, Jeanne Syquia; back row: Adam Haas Hunter, Dakin Matthews)
The Nether, by Jennifer Haley, premieres at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, March 19 through April 24.
A new virtual wonderland provides total sensory immersion. Just log in, choose an identity and indulge your every whim. But when a young detective uncovers a disturbing brand of entertainment, she triggers a dark battle over technology and human desire.
Winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, The Nether is both serpentine crime drama and haunting sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of living out our private dreams.
Previews start March 19
Opening March 24
Runs Tues—Sun to April 14
WARNING: This play contains adult content, language and sexuality and is recommended for ages 16+.
Deja Vu!
A.B.S has been nominated for a Maverick Award this year in three categories! Best Student Film, Best Actress - Brighid Fleming, and Best Special Effects Makeup - Kourtney Kuroki. Brighid is very excited by this nomination because she has history with the Mavericks. She won a Best Supporting Actress for the USC film SUGAR RUSH here in 2009, so it is fun for her to be back with her very own film, A.B.S!
A.B.S Makes it to Cable TV
A.B.S is an Official Selection of Tampa Bay's Independents' Film Festival's Junior IFF Showcase. It will be televised to an audience of 700,000 cable TV subscribers in the Tampa area during December.
A.B.S on the Festival Circuit
Brighid's personal production company, Phish Tank Philms, has just received word that A.B.S has been accepted into another festival, The Ruby Mountain Film Festival in Nevada. Ruby Mountain takes place in late September. This is how A.B.S has been faring so far:
- Albany International Film Festival 2012 - Winner, Youth Division
- California International Shorts Festival 2012 - Official Selection
- Best Shorts Festival 2012 - Award of Excellence
- Women's Independent Film Festival 2012 - Best Film, Girls Making Movies Division; Best Director; Best Cinematography; Best Actress - Brighid Fleming
- Lighthouse International Film Festival 2012 - Official Selection
- The Film Festival of Colorado 2012 - Winner, Student/Young Filmmaker-Short
- Moving Media Student Film Festival 2012 - Official Selection
- Albany International Film Festival 2012 - Winner, Youth Division
- California International Shorts Festival 2012 - Official Selection
- Best Shorts Festival 2012 - Award of Excellence
- Women's Independent Film Festival 2012 - Best Film, Girls Making Movies Division; Best Director; Best Cinematography; Best Actress - Brighid Fleming
- Lighthouse International Film Festival 2012 - Official Selection
- The Film Festival of Colorado 2012 - Winner, Student/Young Filmmaker-Short
- Moving Media Student Film Festival 2012 - Official Selection
Brighid and Gattlin Enjoy some Time Off
Brighid Fleming and Gattlin Griffin enjoyed seeing the sites of Shelburne Falls during a break in shooting. The two hadn't met prior to the casting process for LABOR DAY, but they have found they have a lot in common. They both love horses and contact sports. Gattlin is a trick rider on the rodeo circuit when he has time and Brighid has been vaulting on horseback since she was 3. Gattlin can be seen all around the set throwing his football. Back home in the LA area, Brighid is involved in roller derby. So no wonder they are working so well together and having a great summer.
Brighid Does Derby on WEEDS!
Brighid has nabbed the guest starring role of Abracadebra, a roller derby kid, on Showtimes hit show, WEEDS. As the sassy jammer for the SandWitches roller derby team, Brighid gets to give attitude to Justin Kirk (Andy) and Jennifer Jason Leigh (Jill). The episode, which will be the third in the last season of WEEDS, will air July 15.
Brighid Fleming lands in 'Labor Day'
Young thesp Brighid Fleming, who played Gerard Butler's daughter in the 2009 Lionsgate pic "Gamer," has landed the young female lead in Jason Reitman's "Labor Day," which stars Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.
An adaptation of Joyce Maynard's novel of the same name, coming-of-age pic is being backed by Indian Paintbrush and Paramount , which had no comment on the casting.
Reitman is writing and directing the film, which follows Frank Chambers (Brolin), an escaped convict who seeks shelter with a depressed single mom (Winslet) and her teen son over Labor Day weekend. "Changeling" thesp Gattlin Griffith landed the young male lead earlier on Tuesday.
While Fleming has not yet closed a deal, she beat out many young thesps for the coveted offer to play Eleanor, the mysterious object of Griffith 's affection who seems to know everything about the world that he doesn't.
Pic's supporting cast includes James van der Beek, Tom Lipinski and Maika Monroe.
Reitman and his Right of Way Films partner Helen Estabrook are producing with Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith of Mr. Mudd. Steven Rales and Mark Roybal of co-financier Indian Paintbrush will exec produce.
In addition to "Gamer," Fleming previously appeared in J.T. Petty's 2008 horror pic "The Burrowers," as well as an uncredited role in " Alice in Wonderland." She's repped by Pantheon Talent and manager Mara Santino of Luber Roklin Entertainment. "Variety"
An adaptation of Joyce Maynard's novel of the same name, coming-of-age pic is being backed by Indian Paintbrush and Paramount , which had no comment on the casting.
Reitman is writing and directing the film, which follows Frank Chambers (Brolin), an escaped convict who seeks shelter with a depressed single mom (Winslet) and her teen son over Labor Day weekend. "Changeling" thesp Gattlin Griffith landed the young male lead earlier on Tuesday.
While Fleming has not yet closed a deal, she beat out many young thesps for the coveted offer to play Eleanor, the mysterious object of Griffith 's affection who seems to know everything about the world that he doesn't.
Pic's supporting cast includes James van der Beek, Tom Lipinski and Maika Monroe.
Reitman and his Right of Way Films partner Helen Estabrook are producing with Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith of Mr. Mudd. Steven Rales and Mark Roybal of co-financier Indian Paintbrush will exec produce.
In addition to "Gamer," Fleming previously appeared in J.T. Petty's 2008 horror pic "The Burrowers," as well as an uncredited role in " Alice in Wonderland." She's repped by Pantheon Talent and manager Mara Santino of Luber Roklin Entertainment. "Variety"
The Mentalist is Brighid's Next Stop this Season
UDK has cast Brighid for an costar in the CBS hit drama, THE MENTALIST. Her character, Lauren Tayback, will have a connection to Teresa Lisbon. The episode, entitled "So Long and Thanks for all the Red Snapper," will be directed by Chris Long and should air in May.
Brighid Scores Guest Star In AWAKE!
Brighid has been cast for a very powerful and moving guest star role in the new NBC series, AWAKE. This high concept hour drama is about a detective who finds he is leading an arduous double life that defies reality. Following a tragic car accident, detective Michael Britten finds himself awake in two separate realities: one where his wife survived the accident, but his son died, the other, his son is alive, but his wife is dead. His work life is also split into two different realities, with different cases to solve in each, separate but eerily connected as well. Brighid will play Ally Ferris, a tragic, young victim in one of these realities. The episode is set to air on April of next year. Watch for it!
