My personal philosophy is centered around the notion that everyone, whether or not one calls themself an artist, is creative. We are creative beings by nature- the thoughts we have, the words we utter, and the actions we undertake, all create the very fabric of our lives. We cannot not create! 

As actors, we take the process of creation even a step further. We create characters, and we live the lives of those characters before an audience so that the audience may have an emotional experience. Whether the emotion is joy, sadness, fear, or anger, the catharsis that occurs when watching actors "play" is undeniable.

As actors we, therefore, have a responsibility to create on a level that utilizes thought, word, and deed in order to inhabit the life of another. We think as the character would think, speak as he would, and behave accordingly. It takes years of practice to hone this craft, and even years more to master it.

Because we are all creative beings, we all have the ability to do this. It's all a matter of focus, effort, and most importantly, belief.

If you believe that you can step into someone else's shoes and live their lives within the context of a script, then you are already well on your way to doing so. Of course, proper training in the areas of voice, speech, and movement is a necessary component; however, studies have shown that people who believe they are creative actually are more creative!

***Stephen utilizes his specialized training in the arts and transpersonal studies to assist actors in becoming the best creative version of themselves possible. His mission is to assist actors in the discovery and recovery of their most exceptional creative selves.***