MODERATOR:

Welcome everybody to the Brittney Irvin live chat!

MODERATOR:

Alright everybody, here's Brittney!

Brittney Irvin:

Hello everybody!

LaurenS:

What is your favorite episode from first season, which was the most fun for you to film??

Brittney Irvin:

I really liked the skiing episode, Father Figure.

Brittney Irvin:

I liked it because I never skied before and it was fun dressing up as another person.

Danielle:

How long does it usually take to film one episode?

Brittney Irvin:

It takes 8 days to film another episode.

Kelly25:

who has had the most influence on your acting career?

Brittney Irvin:

After seeing my first musical, Phantom of the Opera, I wanted to get into acting. I got my start doing Showboat on stage.

jjj_nik:

Are you anything like your character Nan?

Brittney Irvin:

I'm a lot like my character because I'm independent and I stand up for myself and I enjoy playing pranks as well.

lizzytish:

Brittney, what is it like being one of the only girls on the show and working with all the boys

Brittney Irvin:

It's cool, and we have a lot of fun.

Little Mary:

How old were you when you started acting?

Brittney Irvin:

I was 10.

lizzytish:

who is the funnest person to act with on the show?

Brittney Irvin:

Dan Chameroy, who plays Laurie, is really funny, and we all have a hard time getting the scene done without laughing.

Brittney Irvin:

Is everyone looking forward to next season?

Brittney Irvin:

Sorry I have not responded to all your fan mail. I promise to get to all of them.

Kelly25:

Who is the one actor or actress you most want to work with?

Brittney Irvin:

Tom Hanks and Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts.

Danielle:

how do you make yourself cry while acting?

Brittney Irvin:

I think about sad things that have happened to me, like my dog dying while I was in Toronto filming. Once I have the feeling there, I put myself in Nan's position.

Jonathan:

Have you been in any other TV series besides the "New Lease" episode of the "Outer Limits"?

Brittney Irvin:

I just did a guest starring role in the show Stargate. I play an alien.

Moiria5:

You are my favorite actress. Thanx for being on such a great show

Brittney Irvin:

Thank you, Moiria5 for your support!

Lorien:

Do you like stage work or film work better?

Brittney Irvin:

I like them both. I like stage because I am a singer and enjoy an audience. And I like film because you can really work on getting into character.

jjj_nik:

Do you have any siblings, and if so, are they involved in acting also?

Brittney Irvin:

I have one brother named Craig, who's 11. He has not started acting yet, but he's very into sports, and he is very supportive of me.

BreannaB:

If you could write a LM script, what would it be about?

Brittney Irvin:

I would write a story about animals, because I'm an animal freak.

jjj_nik:

Was it hard filming the kissing scene with Trevor?

Brittney Irvin:

No, but it was weird, because we are good friends.

Lorien:

Some of your lines are quite funny, is it hard to keep a straight face during filming?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes, especially when other people are laughing while telling me to keep a straight face.

Little Mary:

What is the most challenging aspect of playing Nan?

Brittney Irvin:

It's hard, because there are so many sides to Nan. She's tough on one side, yet sweet on the other.

Jonathan:

Have you ever appeared in commercials?

Brittney Irvin:

I have appeared in 2 commercials, one for a board game, another for a Jurassic Park video game.

Kelly25:

Are you being tutored on the set?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes, I am being tutored on the set, because I live in Vancouver and film in Toronto, I'm taking school through correspondence.

jjj_nik:

What do you like to do for fun?

Brittney Irvin:

I like to horseback ride, dance, act.

JCK:

How did you first find out about Little Men?

Brittney Irvin:

My agent sent me the script, and I loved the character right away.

kte28:

You portray the character Nan very well, what has been the most difficult scene to film so far?

Brittney Irvin:

The very first scene I did was out in the forest, when Dan and I got lost. In this episode, the character was still distant to Jo. And of course, the crying scenes.

snugboo:

Brittney, I am 5 years old, and have to go to bed, I just want you to know, My baby sister and I love Little Men and we love you!

Brittney Irvin:

Thanks, Snugboo. Sweet dreams!

lizzytish:

can you tell us anything about what's instore for the next season

Brittney Irvin:

Lots of exciting stuff, and I get to learn more about medicine.

jjj_nik:

How old are you and when is your birthday?

Brittney Irvin:

I am 14 years old, and my birthday is November 10.

Little Mary:

What is your favorite thing about being a part of Little Men?

Brittney Irvin:

The cast.

Kelly25:

How does it feel being a role model for so many young people?

Brittney Irvin:

I'm very honored that I can have an influence on people.

TeacherAnnie:

Brittney, what were your favorite books when you were in third grade? I want to tell my class.

Brittney Irvin:

You may not believe this, but Little Women.

jjj_nik:

Do you have a favorite character in Little Men besides Nan?

Brittney Irvin:

No. Just kidding. I like Jo and I also like Asia.

kte28:

With so many people on the set, do you ever play pranks on one another? If so, what kinds of things do you do?

Brittney Irvin:

I put a frog on someone and also all the kids get water guns out and soak everyone.

Little Mary:

You have done such a great job as Nan making us laugh and cry. You are a great actress.

Brittney Irvin:

Thanks, Little Mary!

BreannaB:

What would you like to be doing ten years from now?

Brittney Irvin:

Acting, if I have that opportunity. If not, I'd like to be a vet.

JCK:

Do you like working in a "period" show?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes, I love working in a period show. Even my room is very period. One problem is we tend to say words like "cool" and awesome when we're not supposed to.

Kelly25:

Since you are so busy with LM , do you ever get any time to yourself to do things you enjoy?

Brittney Irvin:

Of course. And I make sure I find the time to be with family and friends.

JCK:

Are you a "tomboy" in real life?

Brittney Irvin:

Not really. Not a"tomboy". But I am still a lot like my character.

Little Mary:

What are some of your favorite shows to watch?

Brittney Irvin:

I really like Seventh Heaven and Friends and I'm also a horror movie fan.

BreannaB:

Do you do fun things with kids from the crew?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes, I go bowling and to amusement parks, etc.

kim m:

What's your favorite movie of all time?

Brittney Irvin:

The Lion King and Grease.

lizzytish:

if you could meet any person in history who would it be?

Brittney Irvin:

Joan of Arc.

pas:

Brittney will we get to meet your father next season?

Brittney Irvin:

We'll have to see about that.

Mt19:

Cory Sevier said you are a lot like your character. Are any other people in the show like their characters?

Brittney Irvin:

There are many similarities between a lot of the characters and the actors who play them.

Kelly25:

If you were to make a movie or be in a movie what would you want it to be about?

Little Mary:

Do you and Bess (Rachel) get along well?

Brittney Irvin:

Tough question. I'd definitely want it to be very exciting.

Brittney Irvin:

Rachel and I get along well.

LaurenS:

what is the next illness that Nan will encounter in new season??

Brittney Irvin:

I get to assist the town doctor, and witness some very serious illnesses.

jjj_nik:

How old is Matt Robinson? My little sister loves him and wants to know.

Brittney Irvin:

Matt is 12.

Mike15:

who do you hang around with most on the set of LM

Brittney Irvin:

All the kids. We are always together.

JCK:

If your could play a different character on Little Men (boy included) who would it be?

Brittney Irvin:

Mrs. Jo.

kte28:

Do you and the other actors and actresses have any input in what makes an episode?

Brittney Irvin:

I often pitch storylines, and I'm still waiting to see one of them. Hint hint.

Kelly25:

What does your family think about you being on LM and what do they think of LM?

Brittney Irvin:

They love the show and are very supportive in what I do. But it's hard because most of my family live at my home, Vancouver.

treena:

Do you miss Vancouver a lot when you are shooting in Toronto

Jonathan:

Would you like to direct someday?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes, I do! I miss the ocean and mountains and of course, high school and my family.

Brittney Irvin:

Yes!!!!! I would love to direct.

LaurenS:

will there be more to the thing between Nat and Nan??

Brittney Irvin:

Yes. You'll just have to keep watching for more.

pas:

Since you are from an area that winters are big - do you enjoy any winter activities like skiing or snowboarding?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes. I just learned how to snowboard this year.

Mt19:

Do you wish you lived in the past, or do you prefer present-day?

Brittney Irvin:

I'd love living in the past because it's much simpler and I just love the Victorian era. But living in the present is still really cool.

jjj_nik:

Do you know if there'll be any chats with the other actors?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes. Trevor and Spencer are up next.

Little Mary:

How do you like wearing dresses all the time even on hot days?

Brittney Irvin:

I hate it. We always have to make sure all of our pieces to our costume are there, we're sweating hot and I have like 20 layers on every day.

MODERATOR:

We only have a few minutes left, so we'll answer three more questions.

Little Mary:

How late does filming go on an average day?

Danielle:

what grade are you in?

Brittney Irvin:

We usually finish filming by 7, but we start at six in the morning. And I'm not a morning person.

Brittney Irvin:

I'm in grade 9.

Mt19:

Do you have to work even if you're sick?

Brittney Irvin:

Yes. I was very sick during the filming of Father Figure. And I had to SKI on top of that.

Little Mary:

Brittney, keep up the good work. We all will be watching to see what new adventures you will have.

Brittney Irvin:

Thanks. I look forward to having more adventures.

MODERATOR:

Thanks to everybody for attending the chat, and a big thanks to Brittney for sharing an hour of her time with us.

Kevin:

Hopefully we will hear from you all again when Trevor Blumas has his live chat on July 29th, at 8:00 EST.

Brittney Irvin:

I'd like to thank you all again for coming, and showing your support. The next season is really exciting. Also watch for me on the ABC TV movie Quarantine, and Stargate.

MODERATOR:

Hopefully we will hear from you all again when Trevor Blumas has his live chat on July 29th, at 8:00 PM EST.

MODERATOR:

Good night!