Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Davis.
Hi Sara, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Growing up I was a typical child that wavered in what I wanted. Thinking about the women I wanted to grow into, the people I would have by my side, and what it would take to get there. The idea of growing older was always daunting. Something I never had to question was what I wanted to do with my life. I was in my first play at the age of nine and immediately fell in love with acting. I realized I was different from the other kids when they were terrified to be on stage, but I thrived for more. A little girl living in Michigan but knew I was meant for something else. I dreamed of California and the life I could live there. At the age of nineteen, I took the leap and moved across the country and haven’t looked back since.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s never been a smooth road, but I think that’s what makes it interesting. The bumps are what test you and push you to your potential. When I moved to California, I knew it would be hard to find representation, but I didn’t know it would take me years. I sent my headshot and resume to as many agencies as I could, with no response. I questioned myself and if I could really do this. It was when I was thinking about giving up on looking for representation when I finally caught a break. I responded to a casting call which let me too A Greek God Entertainment and what would soon become my talent manager. And if I’m being honest, California rent is always a struggle. The rent is insane! Trying to find my balance between my day job and acting is an ongoing process.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m an actor that loves to be on set. When asked what my favorite genre to act in is, it’s hard to make a decision because I’m just happy to be working. Early on in my meetings with Talisa, my manager, we discussed what genre I really wanted to focus on. I said drama because I want to move people and make them feel emotions that aren’t always easy to live in. She looked at me like I had three heads and told me that’s not a problem, but my potential might be wasted. I thrive in comedy and improvisation. Comedy may sound easy but making people cry is a lot easier than making them laugh. I grew up in improv groups and loved having the ability to make someone forget about the stress of their day and have a true laugh. I believe with Talisa by my side, I have the confidence to pursue the comedy side of acting. Of course, I love a drama pieces and will continue to look for both roles. I want to work on projects that are important to me and impactful, no matter the genre. I’m proud of the presence I have on set. My love for acting and for life in general comes out the most when I’m on set. I’m proud to say that I bring joy and positivity to all the work I do.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I’ve been struggling with this question because I’m still trying to find my footing in this career. Recently I had a friend mention to me that she advised her brother to reach out to me because he’s pursuing a career in acting as well. I was concerned that I wouldn’t have any helpful advice. How can I? I’m not where I want to be in my own career, so how can I help someone else? But when I think about it, who says I have to be accepting an Oscar to finally give someone advice? I’m proud of the work I’ve done and look forward to any future work I might have. My advice would be, to remember why you are chasing this dream. You receive more no’s than I can count, but your love for this career is what pushes you forward. If you have no drive, you won’t be able to handle all the rejection. Also, my advice would be to lean on others. There are so many actors out there that are facing the same rejection. Lean on each other for support. You can lift one another up when it feels too heavy to pick yourself up on your own. I look forward to the day my friend’s brother reaches out to me, so we each can have another person to lean on.
Contact Info:
- Website: saradavis906.wixsite.com/saradavis
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sara_n_davis/
- Other: agreekgodproductions.com
Image Credits
Talisa Malhas
