ON ACTING (AND LIFE)

Saturday, October 14, 1:30–3:30pm
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
$15 SEM214R

A distinguished panel of actors address what it takes to sustain their work, their creativity and their lives. Sharing the experience and wisdom they’ve gained practicing the art and craft of acting for film, television and theater, they will discuss what it’s like to develop and maintain the life of a working artist, and recall the influences and high spots thus far in their careers. In a business known for changeability, is it possible to maintain a balance among the nurturance of the creative self, the pursuit of inspiring roles, and the day-to-day business that the profession entails? The insights of this incredible group promise to be intriguing, whether you are an aficionado of film or an aficionado of life.

Invited guests:
Shawn Ashmore actor, 3 Needles (MVFF 2006), X Men: The Last Stand
Karen Black actor, Read You Like a Book (MVFF 2006), Five Easy Pieces, Nashville; MVFF 1996 tributee
Virginia Madsen actor, The Astronaut Farmer (MVFF 2006), A Prairie Home Companion, Sideways
Michele Shay actor, Gem of the Ocean, He Got Game, Seven Guitars

Moderator:
Ann Brebner stage director, writer, agent, casting director