Here Anthony and I delve into how he first became inspired to be an actor, the climate of theatre in Seattle as well as being an African American male in our current day.
Anthony Simmons is a 27 year old graduate from Cornish College of the Arts (2015). He was born and raised in San Diego California where he began acting at the age of 7. Currently living in Seattle Washington, he was just recently seen onstage for Sound Theatre Company’s world premiere play “Reparations”. Anthony thanks his close friends and family for their love and support thru his artistic journey.
Intro: 0:00
How you started acting?: 0:25
Harnessing your acting ability at a Performing Arts School.: 2:00
What made you choose Cornish in Seattle to pursue acting?: 3:50
How does the presence of many theatres in the city affect the theater community?: 7:09
First show post grad.: 8:18
Did you ever think about moving back home?: 10:36
What was the first year of postgrad like?: 13:45
What is the work life balance of an artist like?: 16:52
Projects that were postponed due to Covid.: 18:37
Taking a mental health break.: 20:06
Anthony describes originating two roles in a play.: 23:22
What did taking a mental health break do for you moving forward?: 25:49
How did you continue your training as an actor during your break?: 28:10
How has it been like living out in Seattle since high school?: 31:09
At a breaking point wanting to leave Seattle.: 35:33
Taking care of ourselves. Know your worth.: 39:22
How important is it to maintain mental and physical well being as an artist?: 42:16
Freddy's Burger joint story.: 44:38
What has your experience been like being a black male?: 48:04
Bus story!: 55:07
Being an artist during Covid. How have you adjusted?: 57:00
What would you tell your thirteen-year-old self?: 1:01:1
