I think one critical step in becoming an artist is being able to say that's who you are. Going out into the world and confidently answering that question of "What do you do?" with "I am an artist"
To some saying that might seem pretentious and very "of this generation", but for me it's taken a fair amount of time and battles with others and myself to be content with that answer. Although I find myself drawn to a wide variety of different art forms the one that I have always come back to is acting. There is something about discovering parts of yourself through the life of others that I have a deep connection to. Human interaction is one of the most fascinating aspects of life and working in the world of theatre and acting allows me to explore these interactions over and over
again.
It just so happens that some of the most exciting moments in my life have been living out the pivotal moments of someone else's
My hope is that the art that I create opens up the opportunity for people to see and hear the stories of lives they themselves can't experience. To find what makes being human unique. And if the life I get to let live on stage resonates with just one person in the audience, if it allows them to reflect on their own experience, then I believe I've done it well.
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