Reclaiming Agency & Naming the Elephant in the Room with Jennifer Apple

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It’s hard to know how much of yourself to bring to a character as an actor. There’s also the question of which roles to even audition for? It can be absolutely exhausting trying to figure out which boxes to put yourself in and what to do with your talents in this industry. Which is why I’m grateful Jennifer Apple is here with me for this conversation! She shares how actors can take back their agency, why it’s critical you bring yourself to the character, and where the theater industry could use a redirect. We also get into the importance of naming the elephant in the room, but not talking about the elephant. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, you will:

1. Discover how burnout has impacted Jennifer personally.
2. Learn the importance of actors exploring & reckoning with themselves as human beings.
3. Uncover the ways in which actors can take back their agency.

Please note that this episode mentions October 7th, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

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The Empowered Artist Collective: Kira
The Band’s Visit

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