We were lucky to catch up with Lucy Sarasin recently and have shared our conversation below.

Lucy , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about how you’ve thought about whether to sign with an agent or manager?

I think there is a lot of misconception in show business surrounding representation. Most actors coming out of drama school set it as their highest priority sign with an agent/manager right away. They believe that once they have representation, auditions (and then later, jobs) will come. That maybe then they’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief, sit back, relax a little.

My personal experience has proven this theory to be wrong. Firstly, contrary to popular belief, having representation will not guarantee auditions. Most actors go through long periods of time where they do not get a single audition from their agent/manager. And believe it or not, that is normal. Another mistake actors make is to think that once they are represented, they won’t have to hussle their own work. This could not be further from the truth. It is vital for any actor, at any stage of their career, to continue to network with other industry professionals and to market themselves constantly.

Don’t get me wrong – having an agent is very important for taking your career to the next level. But it is not the be all and end all.

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 am an actor currently based in New York City, born and raised in Switzerland. I started acting at a young age and have been a part of professional theater and film productions across Switzerland, England and the USA. While initially starting my career in theater, I am now focused on pivoting my career towards the film industry. I am specifically interested in independent filmmaking and being a part of productions by lesser-known writers and directors.

What sets me apart from others as an actor is that I bring a very specific and diverse perspective to every role I work on.

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

I would say the most rewarding part is being able to tell stories that people can hopefully resonate with. I have always believed that art heals society. The way many of use heal from our hardship is by realizing that we aren’t alone, but that everyone goes through similar hard times.

Acting provides me with the opportunity to tell other people’s stories. In order to do these justice, I must relate to the character I am portraying by praticing empathy. This can be difficult at times, especially if the person I am playing is especially complex. But in the end, it will only enhance my understanding of human nature and the world at large.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

I think the key word here is journey. A lot of people who aren’t creatives, who, say, have “normal” jobs are focused on arriving in their lives. By “arriving” I mean getting a good job, then finding a partner, starting a family, buying a home, etc.

Our fellow non-creatives perhaps won’t fully grasp this mindset. But we do.

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