RTA Media Production student lands lead role on TVOKids show
Lisa Pryce is already making a splash in her first year at RTA Media Production, taking on multiple roles in various TVOKids shows.
Pryce���s journey began when she started acting at the age of ten. Since then, she���s done various projects, classes, and auditioning, to hone her creative skills.
Last year, Pryce landed a role in a TVOKids show called Green Squad. ���It was truly an amazing experience. I absolutely loved working in front of the camera, but also had an inside look into the production of the show,��� says Pryce.
After Green Squad, Pryce had the opportunity to work on the production side of another TVOKids show called Sunny���s Quest, which showcases narratives recounted by Black youth across Canada. Pryce says that working behind the camera has allowed her to grow her skills besides acting.
���Working in roles relating to children is always fun because you get to really feel as though you���re making a difference in these kids��� lives,��� says Pryce. For her, it���s important to teach children about different issues in society, especially those that affect the world around them. ���I love teaching kids, especially when it's about topics as important as the environment, and it���s even better when I get to blend that with the entertainment industry,��� says Pryce.
RTA Media Production student and Actress Lisa Pryce
Making strides in the industry as a student
Pryce says that the RTA Media Production program has taught her invaluable lessons about the various aspects of TV production, and what makes it engaging. ���Once we had to do a written piece for a segment of the Green Squad and my knowledge of media production and the things that I learned applied to that a lot, and I know will apply a lot in the future as well,��� says Pryce.
But this opportunity doesn���t come without challenges. Pryce says that the biggest challenge she faces as a student who also works in TV is managing time efficiently and staying organized to ensure she meets all academic and professional obligations. ���It is so important to be organized and make sure that I���m aware of the due dates of things so that I don���t miss anything,��� she said. ���Luckily, the program has been very accommodating thus far for when I need to miss classes for a shoot.���
For students looking to break into the industry, Pryce���s advice is all about perseverance and confidence. ���The two really go hand in hand because there are going to be many no���s in the industry, but it���s so important to keep trying to take advantage of all the opportunities, reach out to people, and try your best,��� she said. She adds that being engaged with one���s community is extremely important for professional development.
Pryce hopes to continue pursuing roles and projects, especially ones centred on Black culture.��� A lot of the roles and work that I���ve done after filming Green Squad have been tied to the Black community and that���s been incredible work as well and that���s a path that I would like to continue following,��� says Pryce.

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