Humans on Stage
When I was in college studying theatre, I learned about different approaches and methods to acting but never felt truly rooted in the work I was doing. When I began grad school to become a mental health counselor I started to feel my performance as a theatre artist elevate. I must have known something before even applying because my entrance essay was about how counseling is like character building (you have to understand a character/client before you can portray them/walk with them). For me, understanding the root of human behavior and the impacts of childhood experiences, trauma, and natural developmental stages, gives a level of insight into character creation I didn’t have access to before. What I have learned, and continue to learn, as a mental health professional has transformed me as a theatre artist. This as led to creating a process working with actors of any level in harnessing and applying internal experiences to a role. Are you looking for audition prep? Want to workshop something? Maybe you just desire insight into past roles to learn and grow? Character coaching with a focus on human behavior and psychological understanding is available through an online format. Contact me below to schedule a session.