I used to teach acting in a maximum security men's prison. I worked with guys with the most dysfunctional behavior problems. I probably learned more there than from my prestigious theater degree.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I did all sorts of jobs after drama school - working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.
I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.
I worked in theater my whole life. My mom was a drama teacher at my middle school. In high school, I was Drama Club President every year, and then I auditioned for conservatory acting programs.
I loved teaching. And I always used to say that acting was just something I did purely on my own terms, and that if I had to make a living from it there would be too much pressure.
My real training as an actor was when I started doing theatre.
I've had plenty of lessons about film acting and theatre acting.
I did a lot of acting at school and university, then I went to drama school. It was quite a normal route.
I trained in the theatre.
I love working with actors, and it's all been based on my being trained in the theater.
I trained in Toronto with a private acting teacher, who was wonderful, for years growing up.