Get To Know You Protagonist

A one-to-one historical deep dive to help you connect with your character—before filming begins.

This is your first glimpse into how I work: opening the door to a forgotten life through real sources, sensory detail, and emotional context. It’s not the whole story—but it’s a powerful start.

All I need is a name, a year, a place, maybe a line from the script or a photo.

It doesn’t have to be tidy.

I take it from there—quietly piecing together what helps you feel your way into the role.

How It Works

1. Record a video
Record a short video telling me your questions. Or just submit the form.
2. Submit it here
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Get Your Materials
Tell me if you need this now, or later. Fastest turnaround is two weeks.

What You Get

Historical Research: Let's Delve Into The Past

I'll research and send you first dips of materials about...

1. Their Greatest Fear — And How It Shaped Their Life

What did they fear most—and how did that fear shape every choice they made?

2. One Ordinary Day — Mapped in Detail

What did a typical day look and feel like for them? (From wake-up to lights-out.)

3. What Their Home Looked and Smelled Like

What sensory details made up their environment—and how do those textures stay with them?

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4. What They Wore — And Why That Mattered

Clothing was never neutral; it revealed obedience, resistance, or quiet defiance.

5. What They’d Never Say Out Loud

Silence wasn’t emptiness—it was shaped by shame, censorship, and survival.

6. The Invisible Pressures

I map the hidden forces—class, gender, religion, silence—that shaped how they moved, spoke, and stayed quiet.

I’m Dr. Barbara—a historical consultant who uncovers the past and turns it into something you can feel.

I work one-to-one with actors preparing for emotionally demanding historical roles—especially when time is tight and the usual research just isn’t enough.

Your custom file and video will be ready within 2 weeks. Read more about my work here: https://withdrbarbara.com