Art is Life

I'm entering week 3 at the British American Drama Academy and to say that I am overwhelmed is an understatement. I have immersed myself in an intense environment filled with challenges of acting and discovering truth within myself. My voice professor said today, "Don't live behind the mask of your resonance."  I was so moved by her simple statement because it is not only applicable to the voice, but to life in general. What are we all hiding from? What is there to loose? As my heart  pounds violently each day before I get up to do a scene or monologue in class, I believe that I am taking a risk. That step forward or raising hand to go first ignites my new fire to learn more.