Just an Intermission…
I am always an advocate of positive thinking, but I would be lying if I didn't say that I had negative thoughts creep in this week - why am I putting so much blood, sweat, and tears into building a business that thrives off of the theatre industry when it seems there's no hope in sight for it to come back any time soon?! I thought long and hard about it- and the fact of the matter is, we've gone through pandemics and depressions before. Maybe not in OUR lifetime, but this is not the first time this has happened. I've said it before and I will say it again, theatre. isnt. dead. This is an intermission, a pause, and just think how STRONG theatre will be when it comes back. It will be a new era of storytelling, and I think most every actor will come back in full force having had the time off to reflect and recharge. Why not be ahead of the game and be your best self in this moment to prep for that amazing come-back that is sure to happen in the future?
What can you be doing now?!
Let's start with self care: mindfulness, recharging, de-stressing, letting all the toxicity out of your life, focusing on the positive, and being present in the moment.
Career-wise: Need some inspiration? There are hundreds of digital workshops and masterclasses to get you inspired AND there has never been a better time to work with some of your favorite Broadway stars 1 on 1! (They all need the work and support right now too!) even if it's not quite in your budget to participate, many masterclasses are letting you audit for a very low fee, and you can learn just as much.
Moral of the story: We are humans that live in the here and now. We want instant gratification, we want things to work on our own time, we need it NOW! The truth is, life doesn't work that way, and no matter how upset or frustrating a setback is, it doesn’t change the fact of what's happening. Friends, I know it's an uphill battle right now. I know that all of that hard work you put into your career this year may seem like it all got thrown away. But let me tell you - the behind the scenes work is NEVER a waste - it is all prepping you for what's to come: a new, very powerful form of theatre in a post-pandemic world.
Let No Sweat Rep help get you prepped and ready in the downtime, so that when that surprise audition pops up, it will be just that - No Sweat!
Take Care!
Alyssa
No Sweat Rep Owner