Not my acting process, rather the trial and error process of me striving to live and work legally in the U.S.
You see...I'm Canadian. Once you've recovered from the shock and terror of it all, let me explain why I want to live and work here. You ready?
Here goes; Approximately 15 years ago I travelled to Los Angeles with my mother and a group of dancers similar in age so that we could all train at the EDGE Performing Arts Center. This experience changed my life! I had always felt out of place in the city I lived in, and confused as to why people would want to stay there. When I first experienced Hollywood Boulevard, and the Magic it bred I felt re-born. It sounds dramatic, but thats who I am. Dramatic. After that first trip, I returned to Los Angeles on various occasions, but always only to visit. I was sure that living in LA was impossible for me. (I'm not talented enough to "make it", so whats the point in trying?) Until this time...fifteen years later I scheduled another trip to LA, with the intent of training with one of the best acting teachers in the industry. At the time I was managing a bar in the small town I lived in, and the staff started asking me when I would be back from my vacation. Being a strong follower of the power of thought and intent I remember choosing to say..."Never." This evoked a lot of confused looks, but it was a start.
A thoughtful nudge in the direction of my dreams.
So here I am. And thats all fine and dandy, but I'm not legal. Well I'm not really illegal either. As a canadian citizen I can be a tourist in the US for up to 6 months, and then I have to leave the country. I am on month 5. So what do I do? Now that I have rented and made a home, started to build wonderful relationships, and an awesome sense of momentum towards my purpose. I don't feel right about staying illegally, because that would negatively influence my life in the future.
So who wants to Marry a Canadian?
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