Am I Lucky?
I sometimes consider myself to be lucky that I’m a working actor. And other times I’m reminded that I’m working so hard that I should not consider anything luck but the fruit of my sweat that I put into everything I do. Anything I touch from morning to night I do for the love of acting:
- I design websites not only to make a living, but so that I can apply that skill to promote myself and my projects.
- I photograph productions, so that I can meet other people and get to know the different theatres.
- I work with the SkyPilot Theatre not only because they are an amazing company but also so I can learn about the process of running a theatre.
- I helped out on the Voices From Chornobyl film shoot, not only because I love my director, but also so I can learn about the process of making a film.
- I teach at AFI through the SAG Conservatory, not only because I love to help actors, but also so that I can learn about myself and meet others in the industry.
- I volunteer at Women In Theatre so that I can meet people and so that I can get them excited about Theatre in LA.
- I go to plays and to see movies to learn and to support my friends.
- I promote my friends who I work with so that I can promote my projects.
- I blog to share my passion…
Everything I do has something to do with acting and the creative process.I find myself the most relaxed on set or in the theatre. That’s where I can finally breath, focus and be myself. That’s the only place, where I can feel my skin from the inside and where I can feel my heart beat. That’s where I really feel alive.
I have been working monthly and weekly on one project or another and I love it. I always look forward to those few hours where I can be directed, where I can relax, where I can be amongst the creative people that feed me, encourage me and guide me.
So am I lucky that I’m working? Am I lucky to know the people who cast me? Am I lucky to be cast? Maybe I’m lucky that I have the health and the energy. Maybe I’m lucky that I have a passion for something that most people are looking for their entire life. Maybe I’m lucky that I met the people who I love working with.
But I don’t think I’m lucky to be working. I work very hard every day to keep in touch with the people. I work on staying in touch with my self. I work hard in promoting my shows and my projects. I work hard to support my fellow actors, directors, producers and writers. And I work hard on my craft every day!
February 22, 2008
Posted in: Performances, work
2 Responses
IT says no comments, can I at least say “Thank you”?
Roberta
Dear Enci and Steve,
We were all saddened and shocked by Phillip Newby’s death. It was good to see you and all his friends and admirers at his memorial.
I appreciated and learned so much from our conversation.
You are both the wave of the future and you are helping others ride the wave with you e.g. technology, greening of America, and the world of acting.
Appreciatively,
Roberta E. Bassin
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