Tonight marks another year well lived. I can't express the gratitude I have for every man, woman, and child who got me to the place in life that I am today. Last year, I worked at Discovery Place for two incredible exhibits playing historical figures, and that confirmed that I am surely a character actor! And boy do I love doing it. Growing up, I always loved school, mostly for the social aspects but also for the research papers! I know what you're thinking... He's lost it! But really, in all seriousness, the research papers. I would put so much effort into this 12-15 page paper and usually get an amazing grade! Now I'm not all about getting positive reinforcement (but what actor isn't a little bit?), but I have equated that process of research papers with the research I do for my acting. I love a historical character because it invites me into a world I might know little to nothing about... And that fascinates me. People fascinate me and I'm interested in telling people's stories.
This year also saw me move to NYC and land a job at a very high end restaurant that supports my living. I have been on countless auditions and many callbacks and I did a staged reading of an original work that, you guessed it, had me playing two historical figures! In my free time, I have seen so many shows, enjoyed a NYC Happy Hour or two, and have fallen madly in love with my new city.
It's not easy going after your dreams, but it should be, and it can be once we all get out of our own way and realize we have nothing to lose! I am incredibly lucky, and for that I have everyone to thank. The man who cast in my first play in middle school, the track coach that didn't pick me for the team, the friends who have stayed in touch over the years, the man who invented alternating current electricity, the rejection, the praise, the in betweens... I'm who I am today because I've kept living my life. I can't wait to see what I do and what you all do with the gift of another year. Happy New Year everyone!
Until Next Year,
Jack
This year also saw me move to NYC and land a job at a very high end restaurant that supports my living. I have been on countless auditions and many callbacks and I did a staged reading of an original work that, you guessed it, had me playing two historical figures! In my free time, I have seen so many shows, enjoyed a NYC Happy Hour or two, and have fallen madly in love with my new city.
It's not easy going after your dreams, but it should be, and it can be once we all get out of our own way and realize we have nothing to lose! I am incredibly lucky, and for that I have everyone to thank. The man who cast in my first play in middle school, the track coach that didn't pick me for the team, the friends who have stayed in touch over the years, the man who invented alternating current electricity, the rejection, the praise, the in betweens... I'm who I am today because I've kept living my life. I can't wait to see what I do and what you all do with the gift of another year. Happy New Year everyone!
Until Next Year,
Jack
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