Episode 30: Jason Phelps - The Creative Self

"Who are the people in your life that inspire you, that support you, that you can connect with on a regular basis, to keep that creative spirit going, to inspire you to explore things that you maybe never have?" "If you have something that lights your fire, that really inspires you, find a way to do it and surround yourself with people who are doing it also."
For the last thirty five years Jason Phelps has been studying and practicing a diversity of performing arts including acting, dance, music, and voice-over. Additionally he has been dedicated to and invested in education, tutoring, mentorship, voice training, and directing. He gets inspiration from his peers and other Austin artists as well as people working all over the world as he seeks to collaborate and continue the conversations that drive him. What can you create that is relevant to the place where you live and address issues in that community? How can we think more creatively to solve problems? Jason is also passionate about exploring the different facets of the father and son relationship, social justice, being a mentor, what it means to engage in acts of compassion, and how can we be our best creative selves. I have known Jason and his wife Margery for many years and have seen him perform on a lot of different stages and even once in the front yard of his house. His confidence and creativity have always impressed me as well as his sincerity and the honesty in his acting. He is really a joy to be around and the conversation was thoughtful and inspiring. Please make a point to follow his work and get out to see him perform. You won't regret it.
Some of the subjects we discuss: Theater in H.S. College in Boston Mentors? Living in Chicago Move to Austin Meeting Margery Deborah Hay Busy 90’s Having a Child Northeast/Grad School Waldorf school Move back to Austin Feast of my heart Teaching Willie Father/Son Project Being a father Fear of performing Active voice More play A creative life/self Resources for artists Future work
Capital T presents Small Mouth Sounds (http://capitalt.org/wp/now-playing/small-mouth-sounds-by-bess-wohl) by Bess Wohl Directed by Mark Pickell May 17th - June 16th, 2018 Thursday – Saturday at 8pm Hyde Park Theatre 511 W 43rd St Austin, TX 78751