I knew in my heart that I wanted to be an actor ever since I played Glinda the Good Witch in my camp play at the age of 8. I knew, even as a young child, that the stage felt like home. My love for the theatre has only grown stronger as I’ve gotten older, and I feel my best self when I’m performing. The stage is where I feel the most free, invigorated, and full of joy. There is nothing more satisfying than bringing a character on a page to life and experiencing who they are. I relish in the opportunity to express myself and have an experience on stage so the audience can have one as well. Unlike my 8 year-old self, I now understand that acting takes bravery, awareness, vigilance and discipline. The theatre isn’t only fun, but moving and powerful for everyone involved. I love the rehearsal process. I love taking the time to explore characters, make discoveries, and experiment. I like to play and make choices, and I enjoy taking risks and pushing myself to be brave. Acting gives me the opportunity to express myself and sometimes, to reveal the deepest, innermost parts of myself. It may sound obvious, but as an actor, I love working with other actors. I find it thrilling to collaborate with other like-minded artists who share my passion for the craft. There is nothing else I can do in this world that will provide me the personal, professional, and artistic fulfillment that acting will. I’ve tried. In college I switched from major to major that I thought I thought I might enjoy that would lead to a stable career, all the while performing in 1-2 shows every semester and performing in an a cappella group. I tried to suppress that theatre was meant to be my life’s work and not a hobby. I made the decision to pursue my passion while at rehearsal for The American Dream by Edward Albee at Binghamton University. I never felt so sure and confident in any decision I’ve ever made since that day.
I want to be an actor because it where I feel my best self. It’s where I belong.
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