Aidan's Infinite Play E50 Carolyn Smith: How Acting Changes Your Relationship With Yourself, Others, And The World
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Dec 19, 2024 Carolyn Smith, an accomplished actor with a background from Fordham and Juilliard, shares her insights on the transformative power of acting. She discusses how embracing different characters fosters empathy and deepens personal relationships. The conversation delves into the nature of truth in acting and how storytelling shapes our understanding of identity. Carolyn reflects on vulnerability in relationships and the importance of connecting through shared narratives, asserting that acting cultivates a more curious and compassionate perspective on life.
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Early Ambition
- In a Juilliard acting class, Carolyn Smith declared her specific goal: to become a series regular on a primetime cop drama.
- This contrasted with classmates' broader aspirations, highlighting her focused ambition.
Acting's Benefits
- Acting cultivates curiosity about people and behavior, enhancing understanding of systems and one's place within them.
- It also improves playfulness, boldness, communication, listening, and close reading skills.
Navigating Systems
- Understanding systems, whether academic or industry-related, is crucial.
- Contributing positively to an environment, rather than focusing solely on personal gain, fosters both individual and collective success.