Between parts I was too old for and roles that were too overwhelming, out of reach then for my voice. I carved out a niche with the Wagnerian repertoire since I am attracted by its theatrical intensity.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I mostly did musicals and concerts when I was younger, and then I realized I don't quite have the voice for it, so I went into acting, which I enjoy more.
I kind of realized I could sing, so I played around with that for a while. And that led me to acting in itself, which I came more passionate about by the age of 15.
I was heavily involved in musical theater.
Out of nowhere, I became a fairly well-known director with a penchant for opera, which I did for 10 years. Then I realized I was taking myself out the theater channel, and so I re-focused on theater.
I had this exceptional classical music voice. If I'd followed a true path for my talent, I would have ended up being an opera singer.
Guided By Voices was huge when I was 16. Then I got into the Beatles, then classical music, Beethoven.
I took the part in 'Mr. Holland's Opus' because no one had ever asked me to play 'a life' before. I get to age through 30 years. The idea really challenged me.
I grew up taking piano lessons and liking Wagner when I was in second grade.
I had a good theater career for years. I played Hamlet when I was 22, and I've played some really great roles.
And my singing, I don't think I could sing Wagner or opera, but I could probably carry a tune. I was in a musical once, but it was never performed.