What happens when a classically trained pianist suddenly finds herself thrown into the crazy world of Verticals — as the LEAD?

This week I’m joined by the wonderful Hanna Kemp for a conversation about music, acting, unexpected opportunities, life goals and the things we would both love to see change in the Vertical industry.

Music has been part of Hanna’s life since she was little. Classically trained on the piano from the age of four, her love for music apparently follows her everywhere — including onto set. Hanna is constantly humming melodies between scenes, to the point where even when she’s off camera, the sound department still gets to enjoy the soundtrack playing inside her head. 😄🎹

We also go back to the unbelievable beginning of her Vertical journey. Hanna initially thought the whole thing might be fake — and a one-minute audition didn’t exactly make it seem more legitimate. Until she discovered that yes, this world really did exist…and that tiny audition had actually landed her the LEAD role.

Since then, she’s collected plenty of Vertical credits, but one thing is still missing: somebody please get this woman out of the US for a shoot! ✈️ Hanna is absolutely ready.

And then we get to a subject that really gets her blood boiling: Why are so many female characters still written as weak, helpless and permanently in need of saving? Hanna wants more powerful women, stronger characters and roles that allow actresses to show what they can really do.

We also talk about what else we’d love to see change: fair and equal pay, better storylines, greater diversity and an industry that doesn’t just produce more — but continues to become better.

From piano keys and one-minute auditions to powerful women, traveling the world and big dreams for the future — a wonderfully open and fun conversation with Hanna. Don’t miss it!

Verticals with Hanna Kemp:

Return of the Gold King (Dramabox)

The Legal Queen's Comeback (Dramabox)

Runaway Baby, Bound by a String (Flareflow)

Falling for the Wrong Me (Kalos TV)

The Heiress Returns: The Day I Fought Back (Flareflow)

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