Every Little Moment Has A Meaning All Its Own

We are such stuff
As dreams are made on; and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep.

-Prospero, The Tempest

I love this passage because Prospero's "stuff as dreams are made on" does not refer to a fantasy; it alludes to what goes into creating an illusion - the craft of an actor.

I'm Jasmine Anne Osborne.  That's me over there on the left.  I've never written a blog before because, truthfully, I've never had much interest in sharing the special moments of my life; there is something significant about having an experience all your own to cherish.  I do believe, however, that what makes a blog interesting is the writer's vulnerability and willingness to let the reader in on every little moment that has a meaning all its own - and the same applies to the relationship between the actor and the audience.

So here is my promise to you:  I vow to share with you, the reader, every significant instance in my life as a student at the University of the North Carolina School of the Arts that helps me grow more sensitive to the human condition, and therefore become a better actor.  I hope that my blog entertains you, that it provides an insight to the acting program at UNC School of the Arts, and that it gives you companionship if you are a student sharing the same experiences that I am.  Most of all though, my hope is that it will do the same for you as I see it doing for me:  That is, to offer an outlet to become more specific about why something affected me, and not just be satisfied that it somehow did. All the time keeping in mind, of course, that it is the search for the answers that is the payoff, not answering them all 'correctly'. 

-- Jasmine Anne Osborne

Comments

[Stacey Jackson]

Hello Jasmine!

I, too, share your reservation about sharing and yet here I am blogging over a year later. Never thought it was for me and honestly I still struggle with the vulnerability side. But, like you, I believe it is necessary in order to connect with your audience. On a purely selfish level, I find that this blog helps me become more accountable for my career and my actions. It helps me process the complexities of pursuing a career as an artist and I find myself a bit more sane for it. Welcome! I hope you will enjoy your time here!

[Jasmine Anne Osborne]

Thank you for your supportive words! As things always do, it is already turning out more fun than I anticipated. After all, 90% of success is showing up, right?

[Jay Freer]

Good luck Jasmine. I graduated NCSA with my wife in 1983. Looking forward to following your experience as an artist in training.