An aging ham ponders life
I am not sure how to begin. This week has been... Traumatic? No, that's too dramatic. Eye opening! That sounds misleading. Extreme. Probably about the closest I guess. Extreme excitement. Extreme fear. Extreme determination. Extreme self-undermining. I knew things were going to be hard, or at least harder, as I change direction in my career.... Continue Reading →
The universe has interesting ways of teaching you things, and I have learned that there are only two constants in the world; the only thing I have control over are my choices, and I will never stop learning. A lifetime in the making, I am finally looking at living a life that I had once... Continue Reading →
One thing that always comes up in this entertainment life is how much I don't know. It seems just as I start getting an understanding of one thing, it opens the door to another, and the learning begins again, or perhaps it is simply a transition from one learning to a new one.My career has... Continue Reading →
Frequently, all too frequently, I see discussions around the difference between Film and Theatre, or should I be more accurate in saying Camera and Live Audience. So much emphasis is put on the differences between the two styles, and it scares many actors looking to make the transition from one to the other. Let me... Continue Reading →
It has been a while between blogs. To be honest, coming up with topic ideas is difficult for me, so here is another stream of consciousness diatribe from the chaotic grey matter of an aging Ham actor. The Audition There are two things that can really unnerve me; public speaking and interviews. Within interviews, I... Continue Reading →
It has been a month since my last blog. Things have been turning a corner with a lot happening. It has made it very hard for me to focus my thoughts on a blog post. So here I am now, trying to formulate my thoughts in to something that I can write about. I have... Continue Reading →
I have seen a recent blogging trend where certain high profile industry people (all industries) ask themselves the question, "What would I tell my 22 year old self?" I have read a few and it is interesting that so many say essentially the same things that I would love to be able to tell myself.... Continue Reading →
In developing character, I am constantly trying new things, even small things, to help me establish myself as my character. As a director, I get to see how other actors benefit (or not) by these same techniques. Unsurprisingly, I learn a lot about my process when working with other actors in this way. I also... Continue Reading →
What is the most profound and fundamental question that can be asked of anyone and anything? I would put my money on "Why?" This question is most probably both the simplest, and yet most complex question ever asked. It is both a request to know more, and a demand to delve deeper. I am sure... Continue Reading →
I have always believed in the philosophy that there is more than one way to skin a cat. Not that I would ever skin a cat mind you, not really. There is always more than one way to do a thing, which is a concept that can be applied to all things in life. As... Continue Reading →
Reflection of a Ham 