We recently connected with Sean Anthony Baker and have shared our conversation below.
Sean Anthony , appreciate you joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
I Believe I had a series of events that guided me to my Creative/ artistic journey. It was a combination of going to Broadway Musicals with my Mom and watching classic films amd shows with my Dad. I was completely amazed at how people could either get on stage or be in front of a Camera performing and telling stories. At a Young age, I’m watching this and thinking, it would be cool to be able to do this. I was always into Music and dancing, being creative in some way. Overall though, I would say my Parents unknowingly started me on my Artistic journey…
Sean Anthony , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I started doing theatre/ plays in NY , I had the experienced performing some Broadway Plays, Literally off-off Broadway… lol I didn’t get to attend schools like Laguardia or Juliard, but I was blessed to have my experiences. When I moved to Atlanta, I was very much still in the Music World as an R&B Artist Singing, writing & Producing. I had either sang on, wrote or produced music for Artists like Nas, Raekwon of Wu Tang & Atlanta’s own Shorty-Lo. So Music brought me to Atlanta with the idea of also needing change, but getting back into Acting is what made me stay. I eventually started working local plays before taking classes helping my transition to Film & TV.
From time to time I put on the hat of Acting Coach to where I have Coached on Film productions as well as individualized coaching with Peers also Helping first time Actors with Auditions and Scene prep.
I take pride In being a Motivator, especially for my Acting Community. Being an advocate for self care and mental health awareness in life and when it comes to existing and pushing in this business. I openly share parts of my journey to mainly Inform and inspire others to KEEP GOING. That’s My Motto.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
One of the truest sayings I ever heard , especially that pertains to this Business is, it’s not rejection, it’s Redirection. I remember years ago Auditioning for my 1st Major film role. I got a Callback 3 times.( A Call Back is essential when an Actor is literally called back to continue Auditioning for a role they are being considered for by Directors and Production) Ultimately, the role was given to someone else, a “name Actor” at the time. BUT, I was offered the role of a smaller part. The Moment to Pivot, if you will presented itself there. Mind you, I’m just starting out, and as good as I believed myself to be, this experience showed me what humility and being able to Pivot can take you. I took the smalle role, which lead to a Bigger role that shot for 6 to 8 weeks because the producers who were watching me from the 1st time that I Auditioned; loved my work. The Understanding of knowing how and why one has to Pivot in this business, is essential.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
when I was pursuing my Music career? I remember having my studio sessions and performing locally on different shows and still pushing through to see my Mother afterwards while she was layed.up at various hospitals. While in the beginning stages of Acting I was flying back and forth to NY to tend to my father who was ailing, as well as another close family member. I had to push through on ALL accounts. I had to Keep Going. Even after losing both parents That Loss, that Pain, is what has Inspirationally fueled me to remain Resilient to this day.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @seananthonybaker
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