Meet Sarah Eastep | Actor & Artist

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

Hi Sarah, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
The thought of “giving up” is so controversial. It’s not necessarily a good nor a bad thing. Giving up could mean many things, to change your career, to lose your current interest, etc. Giving up can be good, because it can encourage you to find a new interests that you never would’ve thought to explore. I’ve always been a little more into the traditional arts such as painting, and sketching, but I’ve started exploring fashion and clothes design. I didn’t give up, but I found something I have just as much interest in. Moving on doesn’t always have to be negative.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Ever since I was young, playing pretend has always been a favorite outlet of mine. I was introduced to acting at the age of 10 by my parents when they. asked me to play a small role in a project they produced. I spent the entire week on set and I never wanted to leave, I knew that it was just the type of creative community I wanted to be a part of. I started doing some acting classes and auditions ended up in a project for Meow Wolf. I had no idea what I was doing. After I booked that role everything changed. Soon after I got an Agent, I had gone to a well known acting school, and I had more opportunities than I had ever had before. I started building my image, my role types, and personal style which informs the characters I play. It’s probably best observed in my performances, and my headshots.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I were to take my best friend to LA with me, I’d almost certainly first go to Disney. Then I’d head back up to LA and take them to Venice Beach to paint on the walls. We’d definitely hit up a few thrift stores. Recycling pieces from the past is such a fun thing and the surprise of never knowing what you’re going to get is so exiting to me.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to give recognition to Nick and Trevor Marcotte. They co-directed a recent project that I was in, “A Scene from Sunset.” Although they haven’t been in my life for very long, they have given me so much support and encouragement and I admire the way they work together. They were not only encouraging on set, allowing me express myself to the fullest through the character I play, but also they have been really enthusiastic about having me be a part of their project.

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Image Credits
Marcotte Brothers Films