Category: Dear Student

Only you are in charge of you. Your body is your own. You are not obligated to share it. Your personal life is your own. You are not obligated to share it. Don’t do things that hurt yourself or others. People that aim to “break you down” or “crack you open” are abusing you. They… Continue reading Principles of Self-Care for Student Actors

Dear Student, Thanks for being candid with me about your academic struggle this term and the shame you’re experiencing about it. I can’t help you process that, but I can say that I don’t need you to feel badly or even apologize. I trust that you’re having a valuable learning experience in some way. I… Continue reading Dear Student: Failing

Your education only begins with school. Two to four years of university training can give you a good foundation (if you are ready to make the most of it) but serious and successful actors continue to take class and learn new skills throughout their careers. You can expect to be in class for a long,… Continue reading Dear Student: Drama School (Know Before You Go)

Dear [Student], I’m sorry you’re disappointed about [not being chosen for an award]. I can’t make that feel better for you, but I can try to answer your question, and I hope my perspective might help you find some new perspective too. [The question was, in essence, “Not to seem entitled, but I deserved to… Continue reading Dear Student: On Not Being Chosen for an Acting Award