Tag Archives: New York

Believe!

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts –  When I was a very young person, people told me over and over that I should only pursue the arts if I really loved them. To me this felt like … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Katie Bennett

 A Big Life:  Encouragement for People in the Arts – “Resiliency, not perfection, is the signature of greatness.” Jim Collins, author of Built to Last – When I first began my working life as a young college grad I moved … Continue reading →

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Ode to an Absent Clown

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouraging Words for Those in the Entertainment Industry – It was back in my early New York “extra” days and we were in a period piece. I wore red lipstick and had a ‘50s pony tail. It was … Continue reading →

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Uncovering My Bottom Half

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouraging Words for Those in the Entertainment Industry – Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors. – Constantin Stanislavski “All right, take off your clothes and…Background! Action!” We were doing a scene by the “swimming … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Soap and the Secret to a Good Headshot

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Katie Bennett

A Big Life: Encouragement for People in the Arts – When I first arrived in New York as a young actress, I was in an acting class with Taylor Miller, an actress who had a contract role on the popular … Continue reading →

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