Hi Ria, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
This biggest risk I have taken is being an actor. You’ve heard all the horror stories of the unpredictability, low paid jobs, sitting around and waiting to book, all the rejections and maybe working a side job you hate.
A lot of my acting teachers ask, why? Why do you want to do this? You could do anything else in the world, anything else that could probably give you more stability but why acting?
I am an actor because I love human connection. I love telling stories. Humans thrive on connection, in fact we yearn to connect. Moments when no one has showed up for me, I have found comfort in stories. You turn on your favourite show and it makes you feel safe again, less lonely.
I firmly believe stories serve three purposes: to connect, comfort and/or challenge. Stories have the power to challenge you, to make you think, instigate change in the world and within yourself.
I took the risk of being an actor and I don’t regret it. I am very lucky for the work that has come my way and the stories I have been able to tell. And once you risk being an actor, it’s time to take a risk in your craft.
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