After doing my audience research it was brought to my attention that the public would like to see a feature page that relates to 'Events that happen in your area'. As this was the most popular choice on my survey I took this into consideration and I have decided to write my feature page on an event that is happening at Minack Theatre.
I'am currently sitting in Cornwall's most famous open-aired theatre surrounded by some eye catching scenery. Minack Theatre, near Penzance, which is carefully being transformed into a new set for a upcoming play which is due to be performed in early June which includes student and actor, Jonty Colman. Jonty is being critical acclaimed to be the next 'big actor' in the theatrical performance industry. Jonty has picked up awards for his acting abilities over the last three years including 'Young actor of the year' from Filmmaker Magazine. Im sat here with the man himself who is here to offer some spot-on acting advice for people who aspire to make it onto the big stage.
OurCornwall Reporter: "What have you had to sacrifice to be here today?'"
Jonty Colman: "I had to sacrifice a lot to make it where I am today. The theoretical performance industry is become ever more competitive with an increasing number of young talent flourishing from all over the UK and Europe. It takes a lot of mental and emotional perseverance to get you name out there. I have performed in many low scale plays up and down the country, literally trying to perform as much as I can to create connections and make my name heard in the industry. It's not easy. I'm trying to concentrate on my A-Levels at college but when the shows aren't coming your way, it gets frustrating and it does affect my college work. There has been times where sometimes you think to yourself that this isn't for you and just won't work out but whats important is that you learn to block out that little noise in your head. Thats all it is. A negative little noise that (if you let it) can destroy all your hopes and dreams. You block him, you can then continue on the path you want to venture down."
OurCornwall Reporter: "You touched on that you're a student by day and an actor by night, how tough is it to juggle both commitments? and do you have any advice to our readers about juggling commitments?"
Jonty Colman: "Yeah thats right, I'm in my final year and arguable my most important year. I have been an actor all my life and its always been difficult to squeeze both commitments in but the main struggle this year is the stress levels. A-Levels on their own are a challenge for anyone but when you spend half of your time traveling up and down the country acting, sometimes I say that there just isn't enough hours in a day for all of it. The best advice I could give all you young actors out there is to plan everything out. Prioritising certain work and appointing it to a certain day will prevent any last-minute panic. Once your priorities are in place, you work out what can be put on hold for a few weeks. Make sure you allow some 'ME' time in your plan. Its vital to relax and put your mind to rest every now and then and essential 'recharge' yourself. Finally set yourself realistic expectations of what you believe you can achieve. Only you know what you're capable of and don't let anybody else tell you differently. As long as you work hard, you will get noticed."
OurCornwall Reporter: "Did anyone ever tell you that you couldn't make it? if so how did you react to that?"
Jonty Colman: "Yeah and it came at such a surprise and I did take it to heart. I was at such a vulnerable age and when someone tells you, you're not good enough or that I will never achieve my dreams, well it does hurt, nobody will deny that. It takes mental strength to overcome that. Mental strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from what you can overcome, so don't ever give up when someone says they don't believe in you. Use it as motivation to push harder. If you don't go after what you want, you will never have it. If you don't ask, the answer will always be no. If you don't step forward you will always be in the same place. So don't let somebodies opinion of you become a reality."
OurCornwall Reporter: "Well thank-you for talking to us today Jonty, We look forward to see you again here in early June."
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