Inspiration, Obstacles, and Theatre: A Chit Chat with Arica Jackson

7/28/2017

Arica Jackson is an extraordinary performer who has been with The Price Group since graduating Carnegie Mellon.
Some of her Broadway credits include Caroline or change, head over heels, waitress & book of Mormon.
Check out TPG's interview with arica to see what she has to say about falling in love with theatre, her pre-show ritual, and learning to trust herself as a performer.

· When did you decide you wanted to be an actress?

· What has been your favorite show to do? Why?

· How did your first performance go? Were you nervous?

· What made you fall in love with theatre?

· What is your pre-show ritual?

· If you could play any part in any Broadway show, what would it be? Why?

· What inspires you?

· What has been your biggest obstacle or challenge in your career thus far?

· How has The Price Group Talent Agency been helpful to you in your career thus far?

· Any words of advice to people who would like to pursue a career in the performing arts?

Author

Lisa Price is the founder and Head Talent Agent at The Price Group.

The Price Group is a boutique talent agency located in New York City who dedicate themselves to seeing the "whole" actor. TPG is focused on appreciating and taking in all there is to see and know about the individual performer and accepting and ultimately embracing how they self identify. The Price Group isn't there to judge who an actor needs to be, you come as you are and we go from there. If TPG offers you a contract we will be embracing the whole human being. "This agency has always been dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive roster of talent, but in today's climate where hate sometimes takes the lead we just have to scream louder and fly our flag higher!" Lisa Price

I attended the The United Nations International School (UNIS) and am a native of New York City. I am a S.U.N.Y Purchase grad with a major in Theatre Studies I worked and interned for Universal Studios, and have directed in California, New York and Pennsylvania at Centre Stage Theatre. I also resided three years in Casting at The San Diego Repertory Theatre, working under Sam Woodhouse and Todd Salovey and mentored as an agent for Beverly Anderson - the longest running female independent, agent in New York City.