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

Hi Sharmaarke , thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Acting was my escape from myself and way of traversing my deeply complex feelings and emotions. After my move to La in 2021, I’ve studied at the amazing playhouse west and will begin studies at the equally amazing Steller Adler Academy top of 2024. When it comes to the craft, I’ve learned that time isn’t against you, it only serves to assist. Because with time means growth, evolution, maturity and wisdom. I’ve only taken time to truly let what I’ve learned settle, and make sense for how I interpret it and make it make sense for me. One of the most integral skills I’ve learned and truly appreciate is the ability to listen and be present. Don’t pretend, don’t force it, just be there, and be open. My want to rush, and compare myself to my contemporaries journey would hamper my progress, but once I focused on myself, I locked in and became fully in-tuned with my goals and self.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Coming a family where my father suffered from Alzheimer’s and mother worked hard to put us in the best positions, I focused on being strong and there for my family the best way I could and in turn pushed down my swirling emotions and concerns. Following down the path of poetry and eventually in typical little brother fashion, my sister in acting, I used that avenue as a way to express myself, delve into who I was and my feelings, finally, it was therapeutic, cathartic and healing. Earlier in 2023 I booked my first multi episode guest star role which helped propel my hunger and drive to work harder. After the hundreds of fails, it felt good to win.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

When I first moved down to LA, I had barely anything and struggled to support myself as well as family. I remembered the countless no’s, turned down by agencies and agents, and that weighed heavy on me. Plenty of nights I’d cry to myself feeling I wasn’t good enough, it wasn’t possible, but I never quit. I just kept at it, eventually i stopped trying to fit an idea, and just brought myself to the table, I brought Sharmaarke and stoped caring about what my contemporaries did, what the agents were looking for, or any of that. I did my best and brought my most authentic self. When I finally let go of thr idea and was present with myself, I booked my first multi episode guest role. It was amazing, inspiring, tearful, triumphant, and eye opening. I knew I could, I was good enough, and I would never doubt myself again. I broke down the old me and became stronger.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on NFTs. (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

Ridiculous, but I’m always open to try new things since trends can never be predicted, just be ready.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @therealsharmaarke