Being a full time actor is the most amazing job I could ask for, it is my biggest passion in life. But sometimes it is hard to keep a balance. I am constantly in rehearsal, going to auditions, doing homework, or looking for scenes and reading plays for a whole new project. I make a huge effort to keep the balance between work and play in my life. If I am feeling stressed out or completely overwhelmed by my work load, I know it's time to set my work aside and pursue some of my other passions!
I grew up an athlete and a dancer, they are a huge part of who I am. I absolutely love being physically active. On a regular basis I workout and attend ballet classes as a way to keep my stress levels down and exercise the other creative parts of my brain. And in turn it helps my acting and work so much! Inspiration and creativity come in many forms for me, acting, dancing, and athletics are just some of them. Taking short breaks from my work doesn't mean that I love it any less, it just means that I am taking the time to care for myself and do my other passions to fuel and inspire me! This has been especially helpful during this rehearsal process for Sense & Sensibility. Elinor is a huge role to take on, so I need to make sure that I am keeping a level head and focus. My advice to anyone chasing their dream is to make sure you always have other interests in your life to keep the balance. Sometimes too much of one thing can get stressful, but having a balance will keep you happy, healthy and inspired.
Sophie Foti plays Elinor Dashwood, the rational and reserved sister trying to keep her family together. Join us and get swept away by one of Austen's most beloved classics from February 12 through February 28.
I grew up an athlete and a dancer, they are a huge part of who I am. I absolutely love being physically active. On a regular basis I workout and attend ballet classes as a way to keep my stress levels down and exercise the other creative parts of my brain. And in turn it helps my acting and work so much! Inspiration and creativity come in many forms for me, acting, dancing, and athletics are just some of them. Taking short breaks from my work doesn't mean that I love it any less, it just means that I am taking the time to care for myself and do my other passions to fuel and inspire me! This has been especially helpful during this rehearsal process for Sense & Sensibility. Elinor is a huge role to take on, so I need to make sure that I am keeping a level head and focus. My advice to anyone chasing their dream is to make sure you always have other interests in your life to keep the balance. Sometimes too much of one thing can get stressful, but having a balance will keep you happy, healthy and inspired.
Sophie Foti plays Elinor Dashwood, the rational and reserved sister trying to keep her family together. Join us and get swept away by one of Austen's most beloved classics from February 12 through February 28.