I think I'm very privileged to be able to do something I love (teaching), while "waiting" as it were to do something else I love (acting). I've been a paid actor for 21 years and counting. And in the last ten or so, I've also been blessed to be an acting teacher.
In the last few years, I've really honed my craft as both the teacher and the actor. The former has actually tremendously helped the latter. I glean many insights into the process from watching the students I have the honor to teach. As I observe their growth and learning, I grow and learn too, about my humanity as well as theirs.
I think it's a blessing to be in this position where I get to make a difference in their evolution as performers in a very difficult industry. The biggest tip I can give any actor at any level is to be in the moment. Because that works everywhere, in the craft and in life. The work is clearing away all the things that get in the way of doing just that.
For more info about who I am and what I do, visit my personal website www.henryjmah.com.
Warm HUGS!