People always ask me how I started the single show, but I can’t give specific answers so far; for the sake of art, this is an absolute fact, but it is only part of the answer.
I am a professional actor in Los Angeles, but over the years I feel that I have not reached the role level to show my unique skills. I am an actor who can sing. I have a good comedy period. I can imagine such deep feelings in the role. This allows me to concentrate. If necessary, I can really cry once. I also have a rare ability to describe various lifestyles from the most vulgar people to the most noble gentlemen. Why don’t I work?
At the beginning of my career, I made an appointment to play a leading role in several independent films and guest starred in many TV programs. But most of these roles did not bring more substantial roles or stable acting experience. I was stuck in an impasse and did not know how to get out of it.
The former performance teacher who knew that I was also a writer asked, “Why don’t you write your own materials?”(References)
I thought about this question for a while. To be honest, there is no specific answer. So I answered it; i don’t know;
I never really thought about it. I have written several books, articles and plays for others, but I never thought of writing something special for myself. In fact, my first idea is that it seems to be a bit self-centered. And my favorite movie actor/director: Sylvester Staron, Start thinking about Robert Townsend, Matt Damon, Barbara Streisand, and Spike Lee.
When Hollywood was not closed, these artists had the perseverance to create film projects for themselves. But I didn’t have money, and I didn’t know how to turn scripts into films. But I was born with drama, so I began to create stage plays for myself.
This is also a difficult task. When the works of Roger Bill Smith, Ufi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin and John Reggie were introduced, I felt that the light bulb just passed through my mind. I can do it;
But” Aha It’s easier said than done. First of all, who wants to speak monologue for an hour and a half? As soon as I think of memorizing the dialogue page by page, I am afraid, and even want to give up before starting. Especially, I am an actor who has been trained to recite lines, but I do not have the best long-term memory.
When I continue; toys” With this idea, I delayed my racing accident and finally had time; “What should I write?”(References) I find:; i have a lot to say and more to write.
I began to think about the articles I wrote, the emails and the topics I talked with my family and friends. Obviously, I will write about the difficulties of urban education. Hey, did I do my first homework? I was born. But making it is not easy.
I know that getting the page from my mind is very important for the development of the story, but I really don’t know how to start. Everything seems to have gone horribly wrong. Whenever I sit down to start, I always find myself trapped in one place ” The brain freezes.
I was depressed because I knew I had something to say and almost gave up. Then I thought: I should write this article from another angle. I can’t start with a simple story from beginning to end. I must first purify my mind and come up with all my ideas to ease my depression. Then I thought. “What to do”(References)
The answer is correct” Brainstorm;
Once I put all my ideas on paper, I can see them with my own eyes and organize them one by one. Overview” This is consistent and chronological. Only then did I begin to write my story. But it did not stop there. Because after my first few drafts, I found that although my story had a lot of content and interesting characters, I was not in the mood. Why do I tell this story? What makes this story so unique to me? It has no profound and urgent purpose or reason. It has no depth.
I found that this story did not penetrate into my personal life. It does not include turning me into a unique charity, a passionate individual or an artist. Although I know rationally that this can make my story stronger and more amiable to the audience, I don’t want to be so vulnerable. I don’t want to risk opening my heart to completely strangers.
I wrote whether you did your homework. It is to talk about the needs of urban education. Most importantly, I wrote this program to let educators realize that although urban children sometimes encounter various social, economic and physical problems when they go to school, many of them want the same things from life as others. They just don’t know how to get their feelings and ambitions. Because they may be treating wounds every day. They haven’t learned to dream yet.
I am one of the city children who survived the trauma. I was physically and mentally abused. As a result, I numbed my pain with drugs and alcohol in middle school and high school. When I was in high school, I was bruised all over and went to sleep after the first class. Because I didn’t sleep all night. The chest was badly hurt, keeping my stepfather away from my mother. Then I will sleep until the sixth class, because I need rest and strength to welcome the coming night, so I silently put up with it.
If I was late for class or went to bed for the first time, my ninth grade teacher would often drive me out of the classroom. Until I was in Grade 10, there was a teacher named Jim Underhill who realized that I just didn’t show provocative behavior. He encouraged me to do more than my body thought I could do, which boosted my morale. He and my mother constantly strengthen the greatness in my heart, even if I don’t believe it.
Once I realize my point of view, that is, why I want to tell this story, and how teachers should eliminate all stereotypes about who and what urban students are, I have a way to enter the hearts of the audience. They may be related to the struggle and pain of body and substance abuse, or how a person fights with his own devil and tries to change the world.
At first glance, did you do your homework? This is a 12 character solo play, which tells about the bureaucracy of urban education and the communication process of a substitute teacher in the urban classroom. However, peeling the onion skin will become a way for human beings to recognize pain, and use this as a catalyst to cure and encourage students to overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties.
I was a teacher before, so I wrote this play. At first it was a means to an end. The way to show my talent as an actor, singer, and writer is also the way I use social comments to interpret and tell important questions for me. I found that in the process of writing, the more personal, the more authentic and profound my script will be.
As a result, the nine month show at Beverly Hills Theater will be broadcast on a weekend, which is the longest show in the group’s history. In addition, he has also won praise at home and abroad, including the International Evening Star Award in Bakao, Romania, the Crowd Roar Award in Goldstar, the NAACP Theater Award and many other awards.
Because I consciously decided to open my heart and tell my inner story. From my point of view, by telling my own personal story in my unique voice, I released my strength, encouraged others, and really moved the audience. Hey, yeah(References) Confidence welled up. This is the best decision I have made about my career.
Sometimes, in order to realize your true passion, you must go out of your own way and take your own path. You have to” Jump up without a net. Conscious passion guides your subconscious dreams and makes you know how to fly clearly.
Everyone has his own story. What is yours? Whether you think your life is ordinary and unusual, or between the two, your life experience guarantees the possibility of connecting with others and encouraging you.
Most people think they have nothing to say. They think their life is boring, monotonous or ordinary. There is nothing special about them that deserves attention. Needless to say spending money, they sat and watched their stories unfold.
When I hear people talking, I have nothing to write about. ” quot;(References) I have nothing to say. Or” My life is boring. It drives me crazy. Because these claims are too far from the truth. They are unreal and deeply rooted in fear.
Storytelling is the art of encouraging personal narrative. How many people think they have nothing to write about? How many people think they have nothing to say? How many people think their life is boring, meaningless or ordinary? Millions!
“; i have nothing…”, “If you are connected with a group of people, they will feel invisible, isolated, undervalued, or even worthless. How many people have ever felt this or that way in our lives? I know. Yes.
How many people say; although there, but for the grace of God; admit that others’ misfortunes may be our own? With this sentence alone, we are connected with the experience of others.
Therefore, instead, start from; i have nothing to say”(References) You will find that you can immediately get in touch with the person who heard this sentence to attract attention. Many people have this feeling. It’s that simple.
what do you want to say? How do you really want to create it from your own perspective? You are unique. No matter what the topic or theme is, no one has your life experience or views. From your point of view, no one can speak better than you.
Your real purpose in life is to realize your dreams. In this process, your only responsibility is to focus on your own happiness, challenge yourself and surpass comfort. The time is: Now” Develop your creative ability and finally realize your real artistic achievements. Train your mind, walk out of your own way” Pain” Source:” Enthusiastic” Profit;
are you ready? start
