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!
