Random Thoughts of an aspergian actress
EMOTIONS. It’s a big term, and not just because I put it in ALL CAPS. Whenever onstage, actors project emotions to portray their characters in order to make the audience believe and empathize with their characters. Emotions are such a huge part of acting, some acting studios/schools offer courses titled “emotional preparation” (when in fact they […]
Read MoreHope everyone had a great holiday! Honestly, today‘s not going to be a long or in depth post because I honestly don’t have that much to say this week. Today I’m simply going to partake in the tried and true tradition of making my New Years Resolution. Only this time I’m going to post it […]
Read More “Eye contact occurs when two people look at each other’s eyes at the same time. In human beings, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication and is thought to have a large influence on social behavior.” [See Wikipedia, the most reliable encyclopedia in the world] As this excerpt suggests, eye contact is an […]
Read MoreHappy December!!! So, I’ve been working more hours at both my survival jobs lately in order to make that all important Christmas money. While both of these jobs are similar in that they both require me to overcome my social awkwardness, I want to mention the settings of both. For one, I’m in an enclosed […]
Read MoreAs actors we’re encouraged to be pushy, selfish and to not take “no” for an answer when it comes to getting what we want. We have to send out applications and mailings daily as little reminders to the powers that be that among the ocean of actors in any particular city we are, in fact, […]
Read MoreOn a recent trip to my parents’ house, I borrowed (stole) a book titled Solutions For Adults With Asperger Syndrome. My reasons for taking the book were threefold: One, I’m an adult (in body, not always in mind) and I have Asperger Syndrome, if the book wasn’t made for me, then who? Two, I find […]
Read MoreWARNING: IT’S GONNA BE A LONG ONE TODAY FOLKS. I swore a while ago that I wouldn’t talk about politics on this site. However, due to my own personal feelings as well as the fact that my status as both an actor and an Aspie are under serious attack, I couldn’t live with myself if […]
Read MoreTo be shamefully honest, today will be my first time voting. The first election in which I was able to vote I was lazy. The second time, I was in my first year of grad school in England, and found myself too wrapped up in my training to arrange an absentee ballot. Now this election […]
Read MoreOur faces. The first things people see when they look at us (hopefully) and the mirror through which we convey our reactions to others and our emotions. As actors we rely on our faces to express joy, horror, sadness, and much more. It’s one of our essential tools. So why is it that as an actor I […]
Read MoreSurvival jobs. Never has an adjective been so appropriate when applied to actors. While we may not like them, having a part time job is an absolute MUST for anyone looking to make it as an actor. However, one may wonder what is the ideal job for an actor with AS. Well, I’m no expert, […]
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