THIS week we chat with Tania Maxwell in the second-last installment of our local actor mini series. Tania\u2019s next \u201cmassive project\u201d involves moving to LA to study at the Stella Adler Art of Acting Studio.<\/p>\n
What motivated you to pursue acting?<\/strong><\/p>\n Acting has been a part of my life since I can remember.<\/p>\n I was a very shy child growing up, but put me on a stage and it felt like I came alive.<\/p>\n I was always complimented when I acted and consequently gained my self-worth and value through what I did.<\/p>\n As I matured, I started to pursue (it further) because I love to delve into the human psyche.<\/p>\n It\u2019s one of my favourite parts of the process.<\/p>\n How would you describe your acting style?<\/strong><\/p>\n (I\u2019m) an actor who authentically connects and portrays the discovery of emotions and reactions from moment to moment, scene to scene, within themselves and between (my) fellow actors.<\/p>\n This type of acting can be researched and expanded, however my experience of growth has predominantly relied on self-awareness.<\/p>\n As I’ve developed as a human being, I’ve also developed as an actor.<\/p>\n Having performed in multiple productions throughout the years, I\u2019ve learned \u201con the job,\u201d simply from doing, being, experiencing and sharing with fellow actors, directors, and stage crew.<\/p>\n Which other actors inspire you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Christian Bale, how he can transform himself physically, emotionally, and mentally into every character he presents, Kate Winslet, her strength and vulnerability, Toni Collette, someone I think has grown in depth with every project she\u2019s given herself to (I would say the same of Cate Blanchett), and Viola Davis, a powerhouse of emotion and depth.<\/p>\n Are there any movies that inspire you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I enjoy a range of genres and styles, from period classics like Sense and Sensibility and Emma, to quirky comedies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.<\/p>\n Growing up with older brothers, I also watched my fair share of action movies.<\/p>\n My favourite genre (however) is biographical films that show (overcoming) adversity – personally, financially, racially or intellectually.<\/p>\n Films like Hidden Figures, Erin Brockovich, The Fighter, and The Sound of Freedom.<\/p>\n I also enjoy movies that make you think, where clues can be found in the backdrop of the scene or a particular word or phrase used by a character.<\/p>\n The Usual Suspects and Identity are examples of that.<\/p>\n