The Player

My first exposure to my next interview subject came via the 1988 movie Bloodsport. Leah Ayres played Janice Kent, the movie’s female lead. She made an impression on me with her beauty and her talent, and as I delved further into her career, I became impressed not only by her work on-screen, but her work off-screen as well, helping out children and families. I met Leah at Chiller Theatre in October of 2017, and I knew she would make for a fascinating interview subject. We spoke on Tuesday, November 21st, and I hope you all enjoy getting to know her. Say hello to Leah Ayres! Leah: Hey, Johnny! Johnny: Hi, Leah. How are you? Leah: I’m fine, thanks. Johnny: First off, thank you for agreeing to do this interview. Leah: Thank you for inviting me. Johnny: Alright. I have my questions ready to go. Here we go: What were your pop-cultural likes growing up, like favorite movies and music? Leah: You know, I thought about that, and I have to