It has almost been 2 years since I moved back home after spending 9 incredible years down in Orlando. When I first moved back my intent was to break into the film industry. Being the expert procrastinator I am that still has yet to happen. In the meantime, I have rediscovered an older passion: community theatre.
Let me explain. I've always thoroughly enjoyed performing. I didn't dance through my adolescence and Goof around during my 20s for nothing. I've always thought of myself as more of a behind-the-scenes guy. Whether it be as a writer, a choreographer, or an editor, I never considered myself much of an actor. These past couple of years things have changed.
It's been an honor to be an active part of Newnan Theatre Company. I've dabbled a bit being a stage manager and choreographer for a few shows, but that's backstage. Onstage I found my inner Caveman in The Addams Family, portrayed a vagabond ex in One Slight Hitch, had the time of my bloody life playing an asshole in Evil Dead, and OPENING TONIGHT (!!!) I'm part of the ensemble cast (and everyone's favorite first mate, Smee) in Peter and the Starcatcher.
Where is my life going? I have absolutely no idea. Two years ago I decided to put my time at Disney at an end. Last year I kept saying "This is my last show". Here we are in 2018. Possibilities are endless. Typing that causes me great anxiety. Do I want to persue my dream to get into film? Do I study dance/continue choreograping? Do I continue to grow as an actor? Why not D) all of the above? Exactly how that is going to happen I'm not sure. Whatever it is, I'll keep you posted.
*Please come see Peter and the Starcatcher. It's one of the funniest, most heartwarming shows I've ever done. For tickets/more information, visit http://www.newnantheatre.org/
**You're welcome for the shameless plug.
