We recently had the chance to connect with Brett Schaberg and have shared our conversation below.
Brett, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I begin every day by reading/studying the Christian Science Weekly Bible Lesson. The readings from both the Bible and Christian Science Textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, help to support my spiritual growth and ensure I am starting the day right: my relationship with God as the foundation.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am an actor who has been at it in LA since 2017. There is always some nuance and unique experiences that distinguish all actors, but also an undeniable “we’ve all been there” relatability at the same time. Navigating the industry in the past 5 years has been unprecedented for all of us, but in that time I have found a deeper appreciation for the artistry of acting and filmmaking, which has given me a new sense of determination in becoming masterful in this field. There is still a long road ahead, but I can say I am loving it more than ever.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
This is starting to take an unexpected turn to become more of a look at my religion and how that has shaped me, but alas, this was the question that stood out most to me.
In all seriousness, it was God who saw me/is God who sees me clearly. In recognizing what God sees, I am able to see myself in a higher and truer way. This naturally trends towards seeing everyone around me the way in which God sees them. What God knows about me is all I really need to know about me, and then strive to live up to that standard.
What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
As far as acting goes, the only real failure is in thinking you have to do it right. A trap I was in for a very long time was assuming I could shape my performance to do all the right things, say the lines just the right way, look just the right amount of sad, happy, angry, etc. and that would result in “good acting”. Thankfully, I have learned that all those things are really a hinderance to what the best acting is: honesty.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
At this point in my life, yes it is. Any need I used to feel about adjusting to fit in or to act a certain way has left me, and I’m happy to be the same person all the time.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I certainly don’t know of anyone who was told to be an actor, so I’d say I’m doing what I was born to do, career-wise anyway.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm7781318?s=1ecd5452-21c8-b78f-9acc-371841802c25&site_preference=normal
- Instagram: @brett.schaberg
Image Credits
Primary photo and other headshot with my twin: Jackson Davis Photography
