The Problem

I recently acted in an incredible written scene called 'The Problem' in my acting for TV and film class. I must say, I did have an exceptional time. My scene was about an a man being fired who worked for a law firm. The scene took place his (Darryl Watson's) and consisted of a conversation with another co-worker and friend trying to explain to him that the reason he got fired was because he is a drunk. The problem is he is in denial and does not want to admit to the problem at first.

The scene is powerful. I believe that it commented on many different lifestyles but very subtly. When one ponders on what it must be like to be a drunk; to be caught in a mess so hard to escape; to be trapped in this perpetual state of abuse and addiction, sympathy is not commonly an immediate feeling and it is hard not to look down your nose at somebody in that position. When you think about it; its just another addiction. And sometimes the reason people start drinking is because they are looking to fill a hole that cant be filled.

All of these things had to be taken into consideration for my scene. And in a way; it changed me. It changed my view and perfective on those involved in addictions. It changed my opinion on why people even start and changed the way I look at those searching for happiness but looking in the wrong direction. What about having compassion for those who are, inevitably, less fortunate instead of comparing yourself to them.

Food . For . Thought

~J-Maali :-)