Meet Carson Christ | Actor & Singer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Carson Christ and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Carson, how do you think about risk?
When we hear the word “risk” we think of words like danger, fear, or threat. It’s natural as humans to be afraid of taking risks in life and as artists. The fear of rejection and the outcomes that come with taking risks is present in everyone including me. But it’s always important to remind myself that from taking risks comes words like opportunity, possibility and prospect. As artists, it’s important to take risks in trying new things and taking whatever opportunity presents itself in front of us no matter how small. I’ve always believed that from a negative outcome can bring great opportunities that can lay a foundation for our future. If we avoid taking those risks or stay in stagnate then we’ll never reach our true potential.
As someone who always thinks about the outcome before it even happens, no matter if its acting or just ordinary life, it can be extremely challenging to stop thinking in this mindset. But I always have to remind myself that I’ve gotten through these situations like this unharmed and that I’ve grown and learned from taking chances no matter the outcome. I had to learn how to use those experiences to motivate me to persevere and to reach my goals. Learning how to embrace rejection and turn that feeling into motivation has pushed me harder and made any situation easier to handle. By the time I got comfortable with putting myself out there, I’ve met great people and artists who have given me opportunities to show my best self to others in the world and on stage. I began to become more confident in posting more singing videos on YouTube, which have opened opportunities for me which continue to do so till this day.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have so much love and appreciation when it comes to the performing arts. All the work that goes into creating a story is the reason why I wanted to pursue this as a career. When I entered into college, I began to be self conscious about my talent and comparing myself to others that I lost the enjoyment of it. But I began to realize that I’m unique and I bring something that others may not have and I need to show it more. I immediately began having more confidence in myself and exploring and trying things out. By the time graduation was coming up I was excited and ready to begin my career as an actor until the next challenge came up, getting hired. I’m sure every actor coming out of college experiences something like this where they need to find an agent and start booking shows. I was lucky enough to be in a couple of shows coming out of college. Some of them I was hired because they saw my YouTube videos or they knew a person who knew me. That’s when I knew making connections in college and out was no joke and and I’m proud of myself for taking it seriously and making good impressions on others. But after a while I had a dry spell of no bookings and just auditions. It was really hard mentally to get past and it makes you question a lot, which I’m sure other actors go through. My process of auditioning was just to “Get Hired”. Not going through the work or just being lazy. But with a bit a reflection, I realized that this is what I wanted to do. I had to remind myself why I love doing this and realizing what it’s like being a working actor. Once the realization for kicked it in, I was back to loving the process and just enjoying it more and not being worried to book the next big thing. This is what the life of a working actor is and it’s not going to be easy. They only way to get through this is if you keep yourself physically and mentally healthy no matter if you book something to not. Always be prepared for what ever comes your way so if it doesn’t go well, you know you did everything you can. This process will make getting rejections a lot more easier and you will continue to find joy in what you do. I still go through this mental block but I know I can get myself out of it and if I can I’m sure whoever is reading this can too.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being in Los Angeles, there are so many places to visit that it would be hard to visit all of them. But I would take them to WEHO just because they have such an accepting community around there and the energy is always great on the weekends. I would also try to take them to Disneyland or Universal depending what they are up to. The Getty Museum I feel is a most thing to experience just because of the art, the gardens, and of course the view. Lastly, I would take them up to Solvang near Santa Barbara. All the buildings and stores are all Danish inspired from the food to the buildings. They also have a wonderful outdoor theatre where they have an amazing theatre company doing musicals and plays. I high recommend it if you haven’t gone. Food is great too!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First I have to give a shoutout to my friends and family who have been super supportive of me perusing this career and believing in me. Even through ruff and difficult times, they’re always there to cheer me on and to push me to be the greatest. I also want to recognize the instructors and mentors I’ve had through my time at my high school and college. The theatre department at St. Francis High School, where i graduated in 2018, is where my love and passion for the performing arts really began. My time there shaped me and prepared me for the professional atmosphere I would encounter once I’ve graduated. I’ve had great mentors and instructors during my time at AMDA. Some of the instructors there helped me find a ways to allow my vulnerability to show and to bring my authentic self through my performances. I’m sure some of us compare our talents or our successes to other people and thats something I struggled with at the start of college career. But I’m thankful for the instructors for allowing me and other students a space where we can take risks and feel like we can safely do it.

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Image Credits
Photo Credits: Dune Alford, J & E Film Productions