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Author: Matt Clark

Matt: Things would be different the next time we were together, and we didn’t know when that would be

Matt: Things would be different the next time we were together, and we didn’t know when that would be

Most of the time, when I read some play, from some playwright who is supposed to be a genius, I get bored. I sense the large themes, but am too lazy, dense or self-involved to grasp what is there. If

Matt Clark February 6, 2015February 7, 2015 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: Right now I live in a corner outside a kitchen in a house with a few of my classmates. Still, I have a path.

Matt: Right now I live in a corner outside a kitchen in a house with a few of my classmates. Still, I have a path.

I don’t really have much to write about this month. Acting is going fine. Life as a student, frankly, is easy. I have another few months at East 15 whereupon I’ll graduate with my MFA, and, hypothetically, a whole lot

Matt Clark December 28, 2014December 28, 2014 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: My commitment grew to something formerly inconceivable, all only possible due to a cycle of caring and failing

Matt: My commitment grew to something formerly inconceivable, all only possible due to a cycle of caring and failing

I told Christine—who runs this blog—that my next post, finally, will not be some personal whine lamenting the choices I have made… (Though, I albeit hope these meanderings are at least mildly entertaining). “My next post will be about acting!”

Matt Clark December 5, 2014December 5, 2014 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: During My First Year in England, I Realized I Was Being Pulled Away. I Wanted to Escape.

Matt: During My First Year in England, I Realized I Was Being Pulled Away. I Wanted to Escape.

Almost exactly one year ago I left America for England so I could be an actor. Though in my past rather petulant posts I’ve hinted what I left, I have not been explicit. Yes, a good job, friends, family, stability,

Matt Clark October 31, 2014February 8, 2015 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: On being Stranded in Norway and the Reality of Being an Artist

Matt: On being Stranded in Norway and the Reality of Being an Artist

I’m not sure who reads this. I suppose it doesn’t matter. But if my few posts are tracked or gauged for tone, skepticism, doubt and probably a wee bit of pain can likely be gleaned. I feel like people who

Matt Clark July 28, 2014August 24, 2014 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

I don’t consider myself an artist. I would have to have created something of genuine value first—something beyond the few shows and stories of which I’ve dabbled. I am also skeptical that “artist” is a title that will ever fit.

Matt Clark June 27, 2014February 7, 2015 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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