Meet Audrey Brown

We were lucky to catch up with Audrey Brown recently and have shared our conversation below.

Audrey , thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?

This was something I struggled with for a number of years especially being a new actor/artist who just moved from a small town to New York. I remember always being blown away not only by how many other women were going up for the same part but also how incredibly beautiful they all were. I started to compare myself and grow increasingly self conscious to a crippling point where I could barely get myself out the door. This affected me for quite some time. It wasn’t until I started to experiment and cast myself in movies that have already been made to see where someone of my type may fit in which was very eye opening and empowering. I started to embrace and utilize my ambiguity and ethnicities as my superpower. I found great success and new sense of confidence in bringing this to every audition knowing that there is no one else who looks like me. Even if you don’t get cast, you leave an impression and if you keep doing your work and showing up, something will transpire. There’s no point or use in trying to blend in when you are uniquely born to stand out.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a trained Method Actor and Painter. I, of course find so many exciting and special things about these two outlets in particular. Mainly that both require an acute sense of truth, self awareness and detachment from perfection. Whenever I approach a new role or painting, I get the opportunity to be absolutely present with it and allow the truth and emotion being experienced at the time guide the way and manifest the end result. It’s very liberating and cathartic in so many ways which you can only learn from doing, which I tend to be a big fan of. I recently just hosted my first art show in Los Angeles which was a huge success. I sold three pieces from my collection and am currently working on the next in pursuit of a second show.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I can’t stress the importance of communication. Whether it’s asking for help, sharing your work or being transparent with your fellow collaborators/partners. It is imperative that you are always being honest with others as well as yourself with every creative endeavor. I was once told “a close mouth doesn’t get fed” and that has really stuck with me throughout the years. Secondly, being prepared, always be working on your current projects at least once a day. and keep your tool box fresh. I love being a beginner at things and staying curious about what I do so doing so having this approach allows you to continually grow and evolve as an artist. Lastly, be on time and reliable. It’s so important you show up as a professional and treat every opportunity as a job because it is. By showing your team dedication and these professional skills beyond your talent is going to get you very far and make you an ever more desirable artist to work with.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

I’m always on the hunt for fellow artists and collaborators. As artists we need each other not only as a support system but as. a resource to keep one another inspired and those perspectives fresh. I’m looking for fellow artists/painters to find a studio so that we may have a place to work out of instead of at home. As far as actors go, I have a couple of scripts I would love to bring to life in both film and on stage, so any like minded and method trained actors, directors, film and stage crew are also folks I’m always seeking out.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.audreybrown.org
• Instagram: @audrey.brown_

Image Credits

Both head shots are done by Biana Mehnert