Carolyn Stotesbery

Carolyn Stotesbery embodies the philosophy that life is an art-form and an expression of your inner world. Her production company BIG ROCK ENTERTAINMENT was created in 2013 as a vehicle for her work as a multi-hyphenate storyteller; writer, actor, producer. In November of 2015, Carolyn appeared in “AGENT X,” (TNT) an action drama starring Sharon Stone for a multiple-episode arc. Carolyn’s recent role of Sarah in the biopic film of Beach Boys leader, Brian Wilson, “LOVE & MERCY” (Lionsgate/Roadside), opposite John Cusack, and Elizabeth Banks, plays the outside conscience of the film. Carolyn recently completed her lead role as Eli Morrison, opposite Eric Dane and Natalie Zea in the film, “GREY LADY” (Beacon Pictures). Also, The featured end title song, “Carry On” was written and performed by Stotesbery. Along with acting, Carolyn has quickly established herself as a writer and producer. She created, wrote, and sold her pilot “THE VINTAGE” to (E1 & Beacon Pictures). From this partnership, she is developing another pilot “NIGHTLIFE” with them. Most recently, Carolyn is developing and executive producing a mini-series for FX based off the play “CARRY THE WORLD.” Carolyn is dedicated to making a difference and is greatly interested women’s empowerment, sustainability in our environment, and health research through scientific innovation.

Telling Stories, Hearing Stories, Sharing Stories, Creating Stories--their awesome power to create community and catharsis

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it! -William Hutchison Murray

teaching. I have a small Saturday class of artists that I encourage and support to develop.