Thursday, November 6, 2008

Actress - Kathrien Ahn

When I first got involved with the WGF High School Workshop, I didn't know what to expect. I just knew that they needed volunteer actors to help bring to life scripts written by various high school students. I grew up in Philadelphia with no real thoughts of pursuing a career in Entertainment because you just don't do that in Philly. It wasn't in the realm of possibility.

I remember attending one of these workshops as a volunteer actor and really just meshing with the kids who seemed to light up when we brought their words to life. As an actor/writer, you're putting yourself out there to be judged, whether its how you deliver a line or how you write that character description. Its courageous to put yourself out there, especially when you're still in your teens.

Some of these kids, you can tell that writing really is their calling. The hardships at home, school, or life, have helped these kids become writers who are just starting out and learning how to make a scene work, or make a line funny. As actors, we're the last piece to that puzzle. I'm so proud and grateful to have been part of these WGF High School Workshops and I hope to continue to do so in the future.

Best,
Kathrien Ahn
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