Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? It wasn't until a well-known company announced a live-action movie in the works during my junior year of high school, that enabled me to take that step forward and make a self-tape for the first time. Despite its unprofessionalism, I didn't want to give up on my dream role, so when I got enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, I made sure to set my major to Theatre/Drama to gain as much information as I could to help perfect my craft as an aspiring actor. Given my first year, I have never been so certain about a career I wanted to pursue. Originally, I felt as though acting seemed simplistic enough but it's much more complex. It's an expression of art, and the more you learn and nurture that potential, the greater the expression; an expression that appeals to the audience and leaves them in awe. I experienced this even better during my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates. I spent days studying my character, incorporating his personality in made scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Since my preference points more toward Film, I plan to participate in more Short Films with two upcoming films called "Fear" and "On the Hilltop", but I am open to participating in school-produced plays. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession.

My future self is a representation, a constant reminder of consistency and what hidden potential can become when it is nurtured and expressed effectively.

Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? Finding a passion, one that you can dedicate your life, time, and efforts to is a difficult journey for most to uncover. Thoughts of being underqualified, lack of talent, etc limits the mind and hinder the potential of what can be. So many genuine, talented people out in the world stray away from the potential of becoming something more because they haven't gained the opportunities to nurture that talent. I felt the same way, starting out as an aspiring actor, I felt like an outcast seeing other working actors display their talent. This changed as soon as I got cast as the lead character for my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates, I spent days studying my character and incorporating his personality in made-up scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession. Art is an expression, and by publishing mine to the world, I hope can free artists from the shackles that prevent them from investing in something that they love.

Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? It wasn't until a well-known company announced a live-action movie in the works during my junior year of high school, that enabled me to take that step forward and make a self-tape for the first time. Despite its unprofessionalism, I didn't want to give up on my dream role, so when I got enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, I made sure to set my major to Theatre/Drama to gain as much information as I could to help perfect my craft as an aspiring actor. Given my first year, I have never been so certain about a career I wanted to pursue. Originally, I felt as though acting seemed simplistic enough but it's much more complex. It's an expression of art, and the more you learn and nurture that potential, the greater the expression; an expression that appeals to the audience and leaves them in awe. I experienced this even better during my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates. I spent days studying my character, incorporating his personality in made scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Since my preference points more toward Film, I plan to participate in more Short Films with two upcoming films called "Fear" and "On the Hilltop", but I am open to participating in school-produced plays. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession.