What to Do?

Not every professional experience will be an easy one. At times you may find yourself frustrated by the reality that no matter how hard you seem to be working, you are not satisfied. At times you may be made to feel disrespected, powerless.

Actors, directors, producers...everyone in showbiz comes from different backgrounds with different agendas. And at times it may be hard to trust--trust that if you work hard, if you do honest work with dignity and integrity--no matter what's going on with others around you, people will notice.

My mentor once told me, "Rise Above." Two very powerful words. This is a difficult business. And striving to make art, to be the best you can be, to open your heart and soul to the audience every time you step on stage...it's really hard, and it opens you to being vulnerable. And some people may use that against you.

Keep working. Keep fighting. Know what you stand for. Believe in it. And let your work speak for you--your acting/your actions will command the respect and dignity you deserve.