Reston's Own June Schreiner Stars in Apocalyptic Drama

by Ellyn Wexler, Staff Writer

June Schreiner stars in "When I'm Ready," playing at LOOK Cinemas from Feb. 7-13. Picture contributed by Briarcliff Entertainment.

Reston native June Schreiner returns to her hometown in a big way with the local screening of her latest film, “When I’m Ready,” at LOOK Dine-In Cinema in Reston Town Center. The romantic thriller, set to run from Feb. 7 to 13, follows Rose (played by Schreiner) and Michael as they embark on a cross-country road trip while facing the impending destruction of Earth by a massive asteroid.

For local fans and theatergoers, “When I’m Ready” offers not only a gripping story, but also a heartfelt connection to Reston’s thriving artistic roots. Schreiner, 30, got her start in acting with the Reston Community Players [RCP], which she fondly calls her “artistic home.” At age 10, she took on the role of Duckling in RCP’s 2005 production of “HONK!” As a seventh-grader Langston Hughes Middle School, she starred as JoJo in RCP’s production of “Seussical. At 15, she won the 2008 Washington Area Theatre Community Honors for

Best Actress in a Musical, for her role as Little Sally in RCP’s “Urinetown.”

During her high school years at the Madeira School in McLean, Schreiner also performed locally with Synetic Theater, the McLean Community Players, and Arena Stage, where she

dazzled audiences as Ado Annie in “Oklahoma!”

Adding an emotional layer to the film, Schreiner’s mother, actress Dana Andersen–known for “The Karate Kid,” “Outbreak,” and “American Playhouse”--also appears in the movie, aged to play June’s grandmother. “Watching our final performance together is very emotional for me,” Schreiner said.

The film also stars Dermot Mulroney, Andrew Ortenberg, Lauren Cohan, and Thalia Besson. Depending on its performance, the screening may extend beyond its initial one-week run.

For screen times and tickets, visit https://www.lookcinemas.com/movie/1016/22302