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Local teen to debut in feature film
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| Liz Jackson |
By DIANE TEZENO
Kempner High School freshman, Liz Jackson recently received the call of her life when she learned she was chosen to play a leading role in an upcoming family feature film.
Jackson will make her film debut as “Rachael Gene” in “Alabama Moon,” a coming of age family feature film set for release in 2009.
Filming on the project recently began in Covington, La under the direction of Tim McCanlies, author and director of Secondhand Lions and writer of several episodes of Smallville.
Jackson will perform alongside veteran actors John Goodman of Roseanne and Jimmy Bennett of Evan Almighty and Daddy Day Care.
The high school ninth grader learned she had been selected for the part three days after formal auditions were held.
“She screamed, tossed the phone, and sobbed. It was an unbelievable, emotionally overwhelming moment for her to realize that her life-long dream had come true,” Linda Jackson said of her daughter’s reaction.
According to Jackson’s mother, a local psychologist, the 14-year-old has been a natural performer since she was a toddler.
“She used to "perform" on top of the coffee table,” Jackson said.
The Sugar Land teen has come a long way since her first stage role as the ‘Glowworm’ in James and the Giant Peach at the Fort Bend Theatre at the age of nine.
"My goal is to be the best that I can be, but not to lose myself in it,” the Kempner freshmen said.
On her high school campus, Jackson is involved in a number of activities and organizations.
Jackson and twin brother, Greg, are both members of the Kempner High School Swim team and former U.S.A. competitive swimmers for First Colony Swim Team.
Jackson also plays the flute with the Kempner High School Marching Band.
The 5-foot, 1-inch actress is small in stature, but big on talent, gaining the reputation in local theatrical circles as a “triple threat” for her acting, singing and dancing abilities.
Named “Best Child Actress” in Fort Bend Theatre’s 2005-06 season, she also has been featured as a voice over in local TV and commercial spots.
Jackson’s credits include performances in Fort Bend Theatre’s Thumbelina, Babes in Toyland as well as performances in Annie, The Wizard of Oz and Oliver at the Stafford Performing Arts and Convention Center.
She also has held title roles in Aladdin and Grandma’s Attic with Suzanne Semans Dance and Theatre Arts Studio.
Jackson considers herself an “ordinary kid” despite her “extraordinary opportunity” and has received the support of her friends in her acting endeavors, the teen's mother said.
“They are very excited, supportive, and curious,” Linda Jackson said. “ They prayed and cheered for her to book the role, and have been celebrating along with her.”
Jackson will make her film debut as “Rachael Gene” in “Alabama Moon,” a coming of age family feature film set for release in 2009.
Filming on the project recently began in Covington, La under the direction of Tim McCanlies, author and director of Secondhand Lions and writer of several episodes of Smallville.
Jackson will perform alongside veteran actors John Goodman of Roseanne and Jimmy Bennett of Evan Almighty and Daddy Day Care.
The high school ninth grader learned she had been selected for the part three days after formal auditions were held.
“She screamed, tossed the phone, and sobbed. It was an unbelievable, emotionally overwhelming moment for her to realize that her life-long dream had come true,” Linda Jackson said of her daughter’s reaction.
According to Jackson’s mother, a local psychologist, the 14-year-old has been a natural performer since she was a toddler.
“She used to "perform" on top of the coffee table,” Jackson said.
The Sugar Land teen has come a long way since her first stage role as the ‘Glowworm’ in James and the Giant Peach at the Fort Bend Theatre at the age of nine.
"My goal is to be the best that I can be, but not to lose myself in it,” the Kempner freshmen said.
On her high school campus, Jackson is involved in a number of activities and organizations.
Jackson and twin brother, Greg, are both members of the Kempner High School Swim team and former U.S.A. competitive swimmers for First Colony Swim Team.
Jackson also plays the flute with the Kempner High School Marching Band.
The 5-foot, 1-inch actress is small in stature, but big on talent, gaining the reputation in local theatrical circles as a “triple threat” for her acting, singing and dancing abilities.
Named “Best Child Actress” in Fort Bend Theatre’s 2005-06 season, she also has been featured as a voice over in local TV and commercial spots.
Jackson’s credits include performances in Fort Bend Theatre’s Thumbelina, Babes in Toyland as well as performances in Annie, The Wizard of Oz and Oliver at the Stafford Performing Arts and Convention Center.
She also has held title roles in Aladdin and Grandma’s Attic with Suzanne Semans Dance and Theatre Arts Studio.
Jackson considers herself an “ordinary kid” despite her “extraordinary opportunity” and has received the support of her friends in her acting endeavors, the teen's mother said.
“They are very excited, supportive, and curious,” Linda Jackson said. “ They prayed and cheered for her to book the role, and have been celebrating along with her.”
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