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

Hi Emmanuel, thanks for joining us today. What was your school or training experience like? Share an anecdote or two that you feel illustrate important aspects or the overall nature of your schooling/training experience.

I did my dance training in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Dance and my acting training at AMAW Atlanta. The through line of my training at both was an encouragement to find my creative voice. My dance teachers always encouraged us to go pass what the dance combination was and to go deeper into finding what it was trying to teach us. My various teachers at AMAW taught me that the only way to “become a character” is to become more of myself.

Emmanuel, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Emmanuel “Showtime” Malette. I am an actor and dancer that uses my platform to inspire young professionals to go after their dreams while I go after mine. I am a “classically trained street dancer” as well as a film/tv and theater trained actor. I’ve had the opportunity to compete in Usher Raymond’s Megastar Talent competition (coming in 5th place in the Semifinals), as well as star in various films and music videos as an actor and dancer. I am constantly auditioning, networking, and looking for opportunities to collaborate with creatives in my industry.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

A quote from one of my favorite scriptures says that “knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” I think that knowledge is important and knowing how to move in this industry is so beneficial. We also have to watch how we treat people. Are we loving folks well? People will remember how we treated them before they remember how well we executed the job. We must treat people right and always have grace. We never know what someone is going through.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I had to unlearn the self doubt that was meant to keep me safe. I had to unlearn the comfort that was trying to protect me. I was scared to go to classes, auditions, and to pursue certain opportunities, because I didn’t feel like I was up to par. Because of the limiting stories that I told myself, I didn’t feel like I was capable. As an actor, I was always afraid that I was not emotionally available enough to be trusted with certain roles. As a dancer, I did not think that I caught choreography fast enough to be relied on for certain opportunities.

These were limiting belief systems that I adopted from the trauma of my past. I had to get out of my own way and get over those things! As an actor, I am very emotionally available and can cry and freely express any emotion that comes up in the moment. As a dancer, I don’t put the pressure on myself anymore. I just get out there and have fun doing what I love.

My healing process has not been easy, but it has been worth the journey. I’m not where I am going, but I’m not where I was.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @emmanuelshowtimemalette
• Facebook: Emmanuel Malette
• Youtube: Emmanuel Malette
• Other: Threads @emmanuelshowtimemalette

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Darrell Snedeger, Phillip Spohn, Robin Gee, Wes Swing, Cat Kneip, Made in GSO, Daniel Carlson, Sabrina Kurrimbukus