Sometimes I think I should be further along in my acting
career. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy that I’ve booked some acting gigs.
Working with two great talent agencies have helped immensely. But sometimes I
feel that I should be doing more. For example, when I didn’t get the lead part
and instead do background (yes, I still do paid and unpaid extra work from
time to time). I look at these times as an opportunity to learn. When I’m on
the set and I’m not being used, I observe the lead actors. I also train like
crazy by attending acting classes and doing private coaching.
Recently, I wrote down some of my accomplishments and was
amazed. I’m doing better than I did in North Carolina, especially when I was
working a full-time job and didn’t have time to even go to auditions during the
week. Other times, if I got an audition I wouldn’t have the gas to make the
two-hour, sometimes three-hour drive. It’s been a sacrifice, but not working
full time has given me the time to drive to auditions without a problem. I just
live frugally and make sure I budget for future auditions.
Though it is difficult, I try to cut back on social media so
I won’t compare myself to other actors. I know we are all on our own journeys
but sometimes it seems easier for other actors to land roles. So for now, I
alternate between seasons of planting and watering so I will be prepared for the
harvest!
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