One word describes her... tight. When Anne's poem upsets her, this no nonsense teacher takes immediate action. Her mouth clamped shut with
disapproving lips, she speaks in clipped, tight phrases. Bursting into
Principal Johnston's office, she slams a handwritten note down on his
desktop. "What's this?" Johnston sputters.
A
twist of fate brings the national spotlight to a forgotten Texas town
and a once famous preacher has an opportunity to either regain his former glory
or seize one last chance to restore his fractured family. Narrated by
his fifteen-year-old daughter, we watch as Adam Wells, a minister driven
by the prospect of achieving greatness as the next
nationally-syndicated TV Evangelist, faces the possibility of laying down his opportunity at
“celebrity” and even his own life in order to become something even
greater... a loving husband and father to his wife and daughter.
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Stephanie Dunnam is the epitome of the no-nonsense, long-suffering, overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated teacher in Beyond The Farthest Star. Mrs. Harper, the English teacher, is appalled when Anne (Cherami Leigh) reads a poem in class that has disturbing imagery. Bristling with indignation, she marches into the Principal's (John McIntosh) office and demands he take immediate action before Leonard High School becomes the next target of a mindless school shooting.
I am really intrigued by this scenario. While there is no doubt that school violence has increased, some officials are too paranoid and have very rigid views of what is considered normal parameters of acceptable behavior. Is Mrs. Harper over-reacting...or is she correct to report this as worthy of investigation? Can't wait to see this!!
Although she is an extremely talented and experienced stage actress, Stephanie is primarily known for her work in television and the list of credits is impressive! Her appearances include roles in Emerald Point N.A.S., Dynasty, Frasier, ER, and Boston Public. Stephanie is an incredible character actress, and she sure to be a delight to watch in BTFS. Make sure you check out this wonderful monologue reel I found:
Part 25 in a series on the cast of Beyond The Farthest Star. (*I am NOT affiliated with the film or Pathlight Entertainment. Just an appreciative fan.)
