ARTIST STATEMENT

Acting is an escape for me. However, I don’t think acting is an escape from myself. When I’m acting, I am able to bring down the mask that I wear everyday. Even though I am playing a character, I am the most true to myself when performing. I am able to forget about any fear or judgement I may have and allow myself to be completely immersed in my character. This allows me to bring a little bit of myself to each character, which is the only thing I can really do to distinguish myself from other actors. During a recent acting workshop, the instructor said to me that theatre gives a voice to people that are unable or afraid of speaking out themselves. This perfectly puts into words how I feel about being an actor. That is why representation is so incredibly important, and I strive to be that representation on stage or on screen for someone else. 

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One of my favorite things about being an actor is getting to explore so many different kinds of people. It’s very important for me to make sure that I am authentically and accurately representing the identity of each character I play. Through portraying the truth in people, I have found a greater empathy for those around me. My identity is the core of myself, and I love being able to explore how to find and understand the identities of others with each character I play, which ties in perfectly with our theme of identity for this project. My ultimate goal as an actor is to represent all different types of people. The world needs more empathy, and I believe that showcasing different identities is a way for us to begin to understand and sympathize with those around us.