[Dan Warner]

Denise, you did a really nice job on this self-tape. It was grounded, honest, and simple.

What stood out to me was your ability to stay present and real throughout the entire piece. You didn’t push, you didn’t overplay it—and because of that, the heartbreak landed. I could feel it. It was subtle, and right at the forefront. That moment where you revealed what you had seen to your friend felt like a real conversation, not a performance.

So many actors feel the need to do more, to make it bigger, more dramatic, more emotional. But you trusted the simplicity of the scene.

Thank you for not making this more than it needed to be. That choice made it more authentic, more relatable, and ultimately, more moving. Really great work, Denise. Keep going.