I made my living as a stage actor and playwright for 30 years. Never made a movie except for industrial training films.
I watched as my stage industry changed. I have acquaintances who have performed and/or produced movies and television. When we were younger, there was no political affiliation. We just wanted to work and perfect our craft.
I am sad to say that, with the exception of a select few, they became liberal commentators, absolutely convinced of their convictions.
They are absolutely wrong!
I enjoyed every moment on the stage. Worked every state east of the Mississippi. I have good memories of my kindred spirits. Just wish they weren't assholes.
I'm gone now 10 years.
Please bear in mind, the stage was my home.
I miss it.
I was a studio jockey, videotape operations, and an uncredited technical director for about 10 years.
I miss the actual job but the ever increasing liberal programs that were being made plus no real hope of advancing very far caused me to bail out.
I am content with producing stuff for myself and sometimes make a few bucks.
I don’t think there is much on earth more fun than stage acting. And I only did a little in college.
I was a theatre major in college and did a fair amount of community theater. I phased out of it when I got married, and my job became too demanding. I really don't miss it. I think when I was young and single theatre was a sort of escape for me. Once I was too busy with real life, I lost interest in make-believe.
I don't keep up with anybody I used to act with or direct. They and all my college classmates are the same libtards they've always been. I used to be a lefty myself, but out grew it when I learned to use my brain. I don't miss the stress and adrenaline of doing theatre, but I do miss the camaraderie.