Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Reece Schaberg . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Reece , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

if you’ve found yourself in the acting world, you’ve already stumbled into a whole dimension of differing opinions, techniques, and perceptions that shape how individuals view this art form. For me, I’ve had a great journey from more traditional technique (Stanislavski, Chekhov etc.) into what I believe to be the purist form of acting work. Honesty. I’m a student at Alice’s Studio for Actors and I have never felt more inspired and enlightened about my passion than I am now. At the end of the day, just like in life, we are working to bring out the most truthful, honest, and relationship oriented interactions possible. Acting is active. It’s driven by the person in front of us and what we want, need, and how we’re going to get it at any given moment. If I could go back and erase the idea of “acting is reacting” I would already be farther along in my growth. There’s plenty of important technical work to be done, and I believe all of that is perfectly essential in order to be informed when we go to act. However, no amount of character objective chasing or backstory building is going to free you from the vulnerability necessary to be truly great. To be vulnerable is to be honest and to be honest with yourself and what you could be capable of is difficult! If it wasn’t, acting would be easy and nobody would be moved by it the way they are. Of course that obstacle will seem daunting at first, but I encourage persistence and courage. Find the people who will see your vulnerability and be inspired and supportive. Be active, not reactive. Bring something of yourself and what you know to each character because nobody does it like you. And one of the most important things to remember, “art reflects life”.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I began working professionally as an actor in 2016 when I moved to LA. I’ve had many wonderful experiences and had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. By day I work as a stuntman, and otherwise I’m like most actors. Training, auditioning, and waiting for the next one that will stick.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of acting is two-fold. One, it’s an endless pursuit toward greatness. A single good scene or take isn’t what the craft is about, and I love knowing that growth will continue as long as I’m willing to work for it.
Two, it is essential to humanity. Everyone is moved by some character or some story. It shapes people’s lives and it can inform choices they make. Being a part of something that connects people and relates to them deeply is fascinating and wonderful all at the same time.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

I don’t believe there is such a thing as non-creatives. Just because you don’t work in a field of creativity doesn’t mean you aren’t creative in some aspect of life. And for those who may not understand the pursuit of a creative career, I think it’s important to check in with yourself about something that has impacted your life. Could be a book, movie, show, you name it. I’m not sure there’s anyone alive who hasn’t found a connection to some form of art that ultimately informs something in their life. If you can remember that, for many of us, the pursuit is noble and intended to go far beyond ourselves, then I think it becomes a little clearer as to what our purpose is.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @Reece.Schaberg

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