Friday 18 December 2015

Guest Blog Francesa Mepham

 
My life is difficult to categorise, I don't call it my work, as the work I do literally is my life! Primarily I am a classical singer or as I often describe 'classical session singer' as a lot of what I do is performing at ceremonies such as weddings and funerals as well as concerts and events rather than any long runs of shows. When I sing at an event such as a funeral, I feel incredibly privileged to give someone who was so loved and regarded a special farewell in the form of music, which I think is the most amazing gift in the world!



In addition to this I'm also a writer of well, a lot of everything! I write theatre news articles and performer related articles sharing a little pearl of wisdom when it comes to me, on my blog Frantastic View. There is also copywriting I  I'm also a playwright, with my latest play R(ex)ception being performed at Canal Cafe Theatre on 14th December directed by the Award Winning and Associate Director of the theatre, Adam Morley. I'm also a Theatre reviewer for a Show called What's Offstage? on Soho Radio, presented by Nina Davis and produced by Bryony Hughes, which I actually adore as it’s a wonderful show and wonderful team. As well as the radio show I write for differing websites and publications too.
Stop The Press.. I will be the role of Amy in the new Musical Amy Amy by Nick Pelas at West Cliff Theatre, Essex on 27th February 2016
Phew!


You only realise when you write it all down how much you actually do, but believe me it's not all non stop glamour! I eat a lot! I watch the odd Bergerac (a classic BBC cop drama set in Jersey in the 1980's..). Singing is definitely a lot of hard work, focus and planning ahead. I love to sing a variety from sacred arias to musical theatre, that’s my definition of being a classical crossover singer. In general I listen to a variety of music from Two Door Cinema Club to Dusty Springfield. When you do both performing and writing always remember one thing, always expect the unexpected, I know it’s a clichĂ© but it’s actually very true!
The next couple of months are very busy but very exciting I do feel very lucky indeed as I have performances coming up for Christmas and in to the new year as well as my writing being performed which is just incredible.


Next Performing..
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree at Winston Churchill Theatre Ruislip on 12th December http://www.hillingdontheatres.uk/index.php/events/rockin-around-the-christmas-tree/
Upcoming play I’ve written..
R(ex)ception a short play as part of Actor Awareness of new works on the theme of working class, at Canal CafĂ© Theatre http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/EventPage.php?EventId=44307My Blog, where you can also keep updated on my performing and writing on the Fran’s Diary page: https://frantasticview.wordpress.com/

Tuesday 8 December 2015

15 Singer & Celebrity Superstitions

15 Singer & Celebrity Superstitions


So if you think your superstition or pre gig ritual is weird? Don't worry you are not alone. One superstar still carries their baby blanky with them! So even some of the top celebrities and musicians have that something they have to do, or take with them before performing.
Scroll down through the list below and read these 15 celebrity superstitions. Feel free to comment if you can spot one that matches what you do or if not,tell us yours!

Marvin Aday aka Meatloaf
The larger than life rock star is really a big Teddy Bear at heart. No honestly he actually is. Meatloaf has admitted that he has a large collection of Teddy Bears, with two that always travel with him for good luck! Bat out of hell, more like Bear out of Heaven!


Jennifer Aniston
Like most of us, Jennifer isn't overly keen on flying. However Aniston really makes herself feel at one and friends with the aircraft. When she walks onto any plane she always puts her right foot in first and taps the outside of the plane. It's almost as if she is saying "Hi" to the plane and getting aquainted as a friend. She believes is brings her luck, or more so a safe journey for her and the plane.


Lady Ga Ga
Ok not so suprising that this lady would have some sort of important ritual. She has something she feels about ........um sex! She believes that this perfectly natural thing can seriously effect your energy levels. Yes we all get tired after, but she means energy levels in terms of the mind, body and soul; and she refuses to make love before or during any tour as this would totally ruin her inspiration. She also feels it will reduce anyones life inspiration bit by bit, everytime they make love with some one they don't care about!


Megan Fox
Like Jennifer Aniston, the beautiful Megan Fox has also revealed flying superstitions to keep her safe. But Megan's involve something that is probably best another celebrity doesn't know about. It's kind of funny, but Fox always insists on listening to Britney Spears when she is flying! Fox has stated "I'm not destined to die listening to a Britney Spears album!"


Selena Gomez
Selena has a superstition she probably wishes she didn't start and it involves olive oil. Not to help cook a healthy meal before performing, but to actually drink directly. Yes you read correctly, drink directly. She believes it will make her voice better and keep her vocals perfect. Yes she has a stunning voice so let her carry on drinking something you use for cooking. We expect meal times are very tuneful in the Gomez household.


Serena Williams
The number one Tennis playing lady has to use the same bit of kit through out any tournament. Seems obvious and not so weird, maybe it's her bag or tennis racket? Nope she has to wear the same pair of socks for the duration of the whole tournament! She also has to bounce the ball exactly five times before any serve or bad things may happen. Ok we can deal with the ball bouncing thing, but as for the socks thing.....surely she washes them between matches?


Ariana Grande
Now this is the one that anybody would love and after reading this, performers out there may begin or use as an excuse. Like Selena Gomez, Ariana also has to get something inside her tummy to make her voice sound even more lovely. No it's not more cooking oil but instead, Ariana has to eat a chocolate doughnut! As far as we are concerned there is absolutely nothing weird about this what so ever. Be it a diva request or superstition, there should be pre performance doughnuts everywhere!


Emma Roberts
Actress and Model Emma Roberts has one of those ones that you will surely relate to. Yep the whole ladder thing. She believes that if she walks under one, something may fall on her. If nothing does at the time, she believes bad luck will surely fall on her or her career over time. I wouldn't worry to much Emma, with that lovely smile I'm sure people will love you forever even if you sat under a step ladder!


Katy Perry
Here is something that Katy Perry takes very seriously, however we are not sure how many other superstars would want to do this. Katy insists on a working out and doing a warm up before any show or concert. Surely the amount of singing, dancing and moving around on stage would be enough for the stunning Firework. Nope not Katy, working out must be done. We are sure it's only a matter of time before her fitness DVDs will start coming out.


Michael Jordan
You may have heard about this one if you have watched the film "Space Jam" Michael tells Bugs Bunny how he needs his lucky shorts. Well this is actually true. Even though he was playing for "The Bulls" he still needed to wear his lucky "North Carolina" shorts underneath in any real basket ball match. He was also allowed to go against the NBA rules of only wearing white trainers as Jorda would only play in black. With his global stardom, both superstitions had to be real??


Lorde
Did you have a favourite blanket as a baby or child? Well this singing "Royals"superstar did and still does now. So much so that she takes it with her and always has a nap with it before she goes on stage, or performs at any concert. Her pre show ritual also includes eating tons of berries and helathy stuff. We just hope she doesn't get any juice on her blanky, you know what it's like taking them off kids to clean. Quick get it in the wash and dried whilst she's on stage!


Colin Farrell
Farrell is a strong believer of the "Luck of the Irish" and this is a superstition that we are sure woman across the world would love to get the chance to check personally. He has revealed that before he starts shooting any new movie he always wears the same boxer shorts. To give you more info on his underwear, these specific boxer shorts he has to wear are covered with Shamrocks and have "Luck of the Irish" written across the waste band. Like Selena Williams socks, please say these get a wash to Colin?


Louis Tomlinson
Consdidering he is meant to be he oldest member of One Direction. the oldest band member insists on going through many bags of Haribo sweets before every show. This isn't just a boy band childish need, and just because he can; Louis actually takes this "Little Thing" very seriously. So for all you fans, maybe this is "What makes him beautiful" Kids and adults love it so and Louis loves the Haribo!


Paris Hilton
Knock on wood, Paris does what you have probably heard someone say every day. Usually in the term of "Touch Wood"  But Paris has to actually knock on something wooden whenever she mentions anything that may cause a problem in her life or career. Seems a little odd? For the amount of times Paris has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, her dinner table must be pretty damaged by now!


Niall Horan
Seems there are two membes of One Direction of have a pre concert ritual. Niall also has something that he has to do. At the end of the pre show huddle that the boys have, ah bless them; Niall always has to shout something out at the end of their cuddle. But it's never the same thing. Niall always shouts something different for every continent they go to. Maybe one could be "LOUIS ATE ALL THE HARIBOS AGAIN!"


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Friday 4 December 2015

14 Celebrities Who Voiced Animated Characters

14 Celebrities Who Voiced Animated Characters

There have been many fantastic animated movies, what with the fantastic Disney Pixar franchise leading the way of course. What with all those cartoons we still watch now ( you know who you are) and not forgetting, all those cartoons we enjoyed in our childhood.
But of course those characters aren't real people, but someone has to provide a voice for them. But who? Scroll down below to find out just who was the voice behind them. Some of  them you will already know, some of them you will be surprised and as for number 8. You wont believe who was the voice for this character from an iconic 1980s cartoon!

1 David Jason & Dangermouse

This brilliant cartoon that ran on UK screens from 1981 to 1992. Yes it was Del Boy who voiced Dangermouse, the Worlds Greatest Secret Agent, who lived under a post box with his trusted companion Penfold. David did a great job with this character with his phrase being "Strewth" when things went wrong. Dangermouse has been rebooted on CBBC and relaunched in September 2015. Alan Armstrong from the quiz show "Pointless" now provides the voice for the white mouse who has returned!

2 David Jason & Duckula

Duckula was actually a spin off cartoon created by the same makers of Dangermouse, so it only seemed natural for David to voice this character too. Duckula was a vegitarian vampire Duck so pretty harmless to everyone, alongsize is friend Igor. He was an over sized vulture who usually helped get Duckula out of trouble! Duckula ran from 1988 to 1993, with 65 episodes in all. Both Dangermouse and Duckula were on our screens at the same time. Pretty busy stuff for Mr Trotter!

3 Vin Diesal & The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant was an American science fiction film that was released in 1999. It was based around the 1968 Novel "The Iron Man" The Iron GIant was from outer space and as they normally do, crashed to earth. It was set during the cold war in 1957, where the Giant meets a 9 year old Hogarth Hughes. The film has quite a sad ending so we wont spoil it if you haven't seen it. Originally the Giant's voice was to be electronically modulated but the makers of th film decided they "needed a deep, resonant and expressive voice. Vin Diesal being a Fast and Furious decision.

4 Justin Timberlake & Boo Boo (The Yogi Bear Movie)

The Yogi Bear movie was released in 2010 and of course based on the well loved Hannah Barbara childrens cartoon. A bit of a surprising choice to voice Boo Boo, however Boo Boo did like to dance around a lot and get in trouble with Yogi. Maybe a link to the film makers character voice choice? Either that or it was based on the hair style as per the picture above. Dan Akroyd provided the voice for Yogi.

5 Arsenio Hall & Winston Zedmore from "The Real Ghostbusters"

This well known talk show host, actor and comedian was the choice to voice Winston in this cartoons first three seasons. This cartoon ran from 1986 to 1991 and of course was based on the Ghostbusters Movies.The cartoon itself created millions of pounds worth of sales in toys, videoa and more merchandise. Arsenio voiced Winston in seasons 1-3 with Buster Jones taking over for seasons 4 - 7. Arsenio is well known for appearing alongside Eddi Murphy in the 1988 film "Coming To America"

6 Meg Ryan & Dr Blight from Captain Planet and the Planeteers

Not the most Iconic of cartoons, but even so had many young fans. This cartoon ran from 1993 to 1996 and was amed at teaching children to look after the environment. Of course there were Eco Villains who wanted to ruin things, Dr Blight being one of those characters. She was a mad scientist wth a half scarred face hidden behind her hair. Remember the words spoken by Captain planet to the Planeteers. "When your powers combine I am Captain Planet!" But remember the words spoken by Meg Ryan "Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Oh God Yes Yes Oh Yes! whilst banging a table!

7 Earle Hyman & Panthro from Thundercats

American stage, film, and film and stage actor Ealre Hyman is was the recurring voice of Panthro on the original Thundercats cartoon that ran from 1985 to 1989. Surprisingly only four years but it feels like more due to how popular the Thundercats were. Panthro was part man part Panther. Not only was he a great warrior but also a fantastic mechanic and the most intellegent of all the Thundercats. The cartoon as since been revised, but some fans not overly impressed and the new young fans don't know any different. Earle later on featured on The Cosby Show as Cliff's dad "Russel"

8 James Avery & Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The late great James Avery was best loved as being "Uncle Phil" alongside Will Smith in The iconic "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air." A lovable character who all though seemed strict, was wise and aways set Will and Carlton straight! So who would of believed that James was the evil Shredder in this brilliant 1980s cartoon, that sparked the massive Turtles Francise and movies today? Thinking back to how Shredder sounded will probably lead you to say "Oh Yes" either that or you will be racing to YouTube now. James also dabbled in providing video game voices such as in the 1998 video game Batman & Robin. But yes the fantastic James was part of cartoon history with his huge dislike of the Ninja Turtles!

9 Fergie & Sally Brown in Peanuts

A while before Fergie hit the music charts, she enjoyed providing the voice for Sally Brown who was of course Charlie Brown's younger sister. Sally Brown was first introduced to the comic strip in 1959. There have been a few people who have since provided the voice for Sally, but Fergie voice when the show was at it's most popular with "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy show" Who would have thought Fergie would have gone from being part of the Peanuts Franchise to a Pea? The Black Eyed Peanuts would of been a great name!

10 Bill Murray & Garfield The Cat

Some still wonder if Bill Murray really wanted to voice this title lazy cat character in 2004's animated film-version of "Garfield" ? Bill was enjoying a career peek and he had just won a golden globe and oscar nomination for the movie "Lost In Translation" was this a step back? Bill actually confused who the director of Garfield actually was? Joel Cohen or Joel Coen, with Bill signing for the wrong Joel. You can see the issue. In the end Bill reportedly said he had a great time being Garfield and found the script very funny. He even asked if he could be the voice for any Cartoon film version? The former Ghostbuster must of been the right man as he helped the movie bring in over 200 million world wide!

11 Robin Williams & The Genie in Aladdin

One that many know but even so, the late great Robin Williams deserves a mention. Way back in 1992, Disney bought a film version of Aladdin to our screens. As the film was aimed at children it was decided that the Genie should play a lovable and comedic role, rather than be serious slightly frightening character as described in many books. As this paticular Genie was not only funny, but quick witted and wise too, then who else? Robin Williams was the best choice and was well connected with Disney, later appearing in the Peter Pan movie.

12 Tom Kenny & SpongeBob SquarePants

How can we escape the lovable yet highly annoying SpongeBob. I'm sure you adults hear him every day on your TV Screens. as he goes around Biikini Bottom causing mayhem with his best friend Patrick. But you already knew that didn't you as you probably watch it and don't even have any kids! So if you ever wondered who that annoying voice is well itsTom Kenny. Tom is an Amercian Comedian and Actor. Kenny was born and raised in New York and has also appeared in many films and TV shows. His film debut was "How I Got Into College" in 1989. But first and foremost he is SpongeBob. So if you ever wondered who to blame, you now know!

13 Mel Gibson & Rocky in "Chicken Run"

Chicken Run was the first feature length film for British based Aardma Animations studio's, directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord. Released in 2000 it told the story of how Ginger the Chicken plotted for her and all of her friends escape from Tweedys Farm, before they all ended up in Pies. Ginger was voiced by UK actress Julia Sawalha, and wasn' having much luck with the escape until Rocky The Rhode Island Red accidently ended up crashing into the farm. Aardman wanted big names to voice in their first feature length, which is why the selected then top actress Julia. She found fame in Press Gand and of course Absolutely Fabulous. In terms of hiring a top actor to voice Rocky, there was not many bigger than Mel Gibson to create the voice for the vain, sultry yet caring Rhode Island Red Chicken!.

14 Tom Hanks & Woody in Toy Story

Finally the legendary and multi million pound franchise that is Toy Story. There isn't much more to say about this Disney Pixar film, that was first released back in 1995. Such a huge animated movie, there have were two more succesful films that have followed. Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3.  What with the Toy Sales, DVDs, Video Games, Clothing, Theme Park Attractions, Toy story will probably never be beaten and remain the best animated films ever. So in case you have been on the moon or for what ever reason never seen a Toy Story too, Tom Hanks provides the voice for Woody the lovable cowboy doll. With regards to rumours of Toy Story 4........nothing confirmed.....yet!

Thursday 3 December 2015

24 Actors Who Turned Dow Famouse Roles

24 Actors Who Turned Down Famous Roles

There are many famous Movies & TV shows that are known world wide. Scroll down through this llist of celebrities that could of taken all the credit, or made things very different!


Forrest Gump    Actor  John Travolta    Role Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks wasn't the studio's first choice for the role. John Travolta was actually the first choice but turned the offer to play this legendary role down! Travolta has since admitted that passing on the part was a mistake.
 














Forrest Gump    Actor  Bill Murray    Role -Forrest Gump

Bill Murray was asked after John Travolta, if he could play the role of Forrest but like Travolta turned it down. Somehow seems this former Ghostbuster couldn't be taken seriously enough to play someone so passionate about a box of chocolates!














Monster Ball    Actress  Angela Bassett    Role  Leticia Musgrove

Bassett reportedly turned down the role as she said she found the part demeaning and not something she could look back on in years to come and be proud of. Even though Bassett wasn't working much at the time she still said no. The role led to Halle Berry being the first African-American woman to wina Best Actress Oscar.

 
Ghost    Actor Bruce Willis    Role Sam Wheat

In the 1990s massive hit "Ghost," Bruce Willis was originally offered the chance to play the role of Sam. He would of actually had the chance to play the role alongside his then wife Demi Moore. The part went to the late Patrick Swayze, who was excellent in the role. It would of been hard to see the action star Willis, play such a tender role.

 
Gladiator    Actor Mel Gibson    Role Maximus

No one can accuse Gibson of being vain,  as he actually said no to this role of Maximus as he felt he was getting too old to be playing this type of action role, and certainly no longer a Gladiator! Gibson was asked before Russell Crowe, who went on to win an oscar and become a massive star. Not to worry Mel, you were fantastic voicing Rocky in Chicken Run!

 
Grease    Actor Henry Winkler     Role Danny Zuko

Extremely obvious that the producers of "Grease" would want  the Fonz from  "Happy Days" to sar in the 1978 legendary movie musical. Winkler said no as he was worried that he would only be considered for similar roles and a one style actor. Winkler said he regreted turning Grease down as it would of been a role he could of played easily and maybe  been cooler than John Travolta. Travolta played the iconic character Danny Zuko.

 
Scream    Actress Reese Witherspoon    Role Sidney Prescott

Reese delined the chance to play the lead role in this 1996 horror movie. Neve Campbell said yes and ran around trying to unmask the white masked killer. Reese also said no to another horror role in a horror film, the 1998's "Urban Legend." Maybe she just wasn't a fan or got frightened to easily?.

 
Charlie's Angels    Actress Angelina Joli    Role Alex Munday

Sometimes it really is a case of how and Actor or Actress just isn't a great fan of a franchise and so this was the case with Angelina. She was originally offered the role of Alex Munday in the big-screen reboot of "Charlie's Angels" back in 2000 but said no. Reason being, Angelina openly said how she wasn't a fan of the original 1970s series. Lucy Liu was and did a great job.

 
50 Shades Of Grey    Actor Garrett Hedlund    Role Christian Grey

So say, it was kept hush hush that Hedlund signed on to play Mr Grey the S&M lover in the big screen version of a book that had so many woman very happy in 2014. Hedlund is said to have dropped out due to a lack of a connection with the character. Connection, what more connection woud you need other than cable tie connections?

 
The Matrix    Actor Will Smith    Role Neo

So it was almost Will playing the role of Neo and not Keanu. Ewan McGregor also turned this role down. Will Smith stated that he turned the role down as he would of totally "Messed it all up" Mind you Will Smith is quite a tall gentleman so it would be hard to see him flexing in all those fight scene positions. The Fresh Prince as Neo, that could of been interesting.


The X Files    Actress Pamela Anderson    Role Dana Sculley

A casting choice that seems odd but very true! The producers of the X-Files had their eye, like many; on Anderson to play the role of FBI Special Agent Scully. Pamela was very much all over our TV screens at the time. This role instead helped Gillian Anderson become a household name. Gillian reportedly said "They were probably looking for someone leggier, taller and more "gifted" than me." At least the surnames were the same!

 
Footloose    Actor Tom Cruise    Role Ren McCormack

One role that was turned down by star Tom Cruise, the chance to play Ren McCormack in Footloose. The role was eventually played by Kevin Bacon. Mind you I bet producers are pleased now after seeing Tom's moves jumping up and down on a chair declaring his love for Katie Holmes!


The Shawshank Redemption    Actor Kevin Costner    Role Andy Dufresne

In the 1980s and 1990s Kevin Costner was arguably one of the biggest movie stars at the time. He was offered the leading role in the fantastic "Shawshank Redemption." Costner actually said no so he could focus on a project he was pasisonate about and working on. This was the film "Waterworld," Sadly this became one of the biggest flops in movie history. The role of Andy Defresne was eventually played by Tim Robbins..

 
The Adams Family    Actress Cher    Role Morticia Adams

Cher refused the role of Morticia in the movie version of this gothic TV show. Funnily enough, Cher was also considered for the part of the Grand High Witch in 1989's The Witches," Angelica Huston went on to play the role of Morticia. Maybe Cher just didn't want to play the part of a Witch just because she had long dark hair?

 
Indiana Jones    Actor Tom Selleck    Role Indiana Jones

Selleck was made famous by Magnum PI and it was actually the producers of Magnum that would not allow their star to visit any temples of doom! Yes this would of been an even bigger break for Selleck, but he decided to stand by the Magnum role he was already playing. Selleck was said to be "extremely torn on the choice". Of course Harrison Ford went on to play the heroe Archeologist Indiana Jones!


Buffy The Vampire Slayer    Katie Holmes    Role Buffy

A case of a young lady being very homely and doing what her parents would want any daughter to. Katie Holmes turned this role down as she wanted to finish high school first! Sarah Michelle Gellar originally auditioned for Cordelia who was a cheer leader in this teen cult 1990s series. Gellar went on to play the lead role of Buffy and fight off those vampires!


Silence Of The Lambs    Actress Michelle Pfeiffer    Role Clarice Starling

It was screenwriter Ted Tally suggested Jodie Foster would be the best person for this film and she did actually get the part.  It was when Jonathan Demm, was hired to direct the movie, he said that he wanted Pfeiffer to play the role of Clarice Starling instead. However Foster had nothing to worry about as Pfeiffer said no as she felt the film was far too violent.


Showgirls    Actress Drew Barrymore    Role Nomi Malone

Barrymore was first offered the lead role of Nomi Malone in Showgirls but turned it down. For some reason this film went on to be regarded as one of the worst films ever made? I'm sure fans of the 90s classic TV series"Saved By The Bell" will disagree and loved seeing Elizabeth Berkley not wearing very much through out. Mind you, had it been Drew playing the role, would this film have been so bad?


Edward Scissorhands    Actor Jim Carey    Role Edward Scissorhands

After becoming more well-known as an actor in "In Living Color," Carrey began to be considred for some bigger film roles including Scissorhands. However it was decided that Carrey lacked experience as a more dramatic actor during this time. Edward Scissorhands would have thought to of not been taken seriously enough, had Jim been given the role!.


Twighlight    Actress Emily Browning    Role Bella Swan

This actress from Australia most well known for her role in "Sucker Punch" reportedly flat-out refused to even come and audition for the role of Bella in the hugely successful "Twilight" series and franchise.


Sister Act    Actress Bette Midler    Role Deloris/Sister Mary Clarence

There's no doubt that Bette would have been perfect for the role that Whoopi Goldberg eventually played so well.Midler decided to pass on the part of the Las Vegas showgirl, hiding out in a convent due to concerns about her fans reacting badly to her playing a nun.


The Godfather    Actor Jack Nicholson    Role Michael Corleon

While casting the classic mafia film in 1972, Paramount reportedly thought the project was a risky venture and wanted an established star to play the lead. Nicholson, declined along with Robert Redford, Warren Beatty and Ryan O'Neal. The part was eventually played by Al Pacino and one of the most iconic performances in movie history!


Pretty Woman    Actress Daryl Hannah    Role Vivian Ward

Darryl Hannah passed on the star making role in "Pretty Woman." I'm sure you would agree, Hannah would of been more than pretty enough to play Vivian Ward. Actress Molly Ringwald also was offered the role but also turned it down. In the end Julia Roberts did a stunning job alongside Richard Gere


Clueless    Acress Sarah Michelle Gellar    Role Amber

Sarah was the first to be offered the play role of Amber a high school girl who was a bit of a bitch in  '90s movie "Clueless," but turned it down due to conflicts of schedule with “All My Children.” The role was eventually played by Elisa Donovan