I was explaining to a producer friend of mine last evening why I think acting is such a unique art form. Painters, musicians and writers can practice their art whenever the muse hits them. They can create by themselves and the product will be seen, heard or read later. Acting is not an art that exists alone. I can’t lock myself away in my studio and act. Acting requires a scene partner and an audience. Communication is key!
I fell into life-long love with acting because it’s a way to, hopefully, affect people. Although acting is perceived as a somewhat egotistical, self indulgent endeavor, I choose to believe it is the opposite. It is the gift of one’s beautiful and ugly self. To “act well” I must open the deep, sometimes hidden, honest parts of myself and lay it out for all to see, so that an audience may identify with me and be changed, moved or tickled.
All around me, my actor friends are booking jobs. While I am truly thrilled for them, my own patience is running thin. I’m ready; ready to tell stories, to share myself, to act!
ali!
i love your site and your writings. it’s so wonderful!
you are doing great. don’t compare yourself to others….you are on your own path. keep working, keep hoping, keep dreaming. you are on your way.
we believe in you!
love, moonbeam
rubbish!
the world is your stage. humanity is your audience. head off to the bank and convince them that you are an heiress and they have mis-directed your millions and force them to correct the error!
the instrument is always in need of food, and exercise.
enjoy!
Well, I am an heiress whose millions have been mis-directed…ha ha!
Just a little funkstration—nothing a little yoga won’t help.
that heiress thing is a great idea! i hear you loud and clear girl. but you are definitely on your way with this beautiful website! look at your headshot, wow! i’m so proud of you for getting this together- you have great things in store, stay positive and light as a feather.
miss and love you,
al