Amber Shaw

Then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.

I think my artistic path can be traced back to summer evenings as a precocious five-year-old watching performances of Shakespeare's plays on an outdoor stage. &nbsp;My childhood idol, Kermit the Frog, also played a large part in my choosing a life in the theatre.<div><br></div><div>High school for me was about achieving one goal- building up my resume to get into New York University to study acting. I worked summers at a local theatre for 60+ hours a week, for no money, carrying sets just to be in a professional theatre and see how things really worked. &nbsp;I used acting to teach teens in my community about real-life issues. &nbsp;I acted, I painted sets, I built props, I directed - anything and everything as long as I got to spend the majority of my waking hours on/near a stage. &nbsp;After all that hard work and long hours- I attended the magnificent Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>After college I realized that I might have a face better suited to radio, but the love of the theatre and acting never waned. &nbsp;I worked in bookstores to pay the bills, and auditioned for projects when and where I could. &nbsp;Then the world of words took over and I started writing. &nbsp;It's been a great way to tie together so many things that I love. I write a blog atbookwench42blogspot.com, and am now starting on the path to become a screenwriter. And my first project combines the two worlds I've spent the most time in- books and theatre.</div><div><br></div><div>A major reason I've been able to do any of this is the amazing, wonderful, large and crazy family I come from. &nbsp;My parents and little brother are the best support system anyone could ask for, and the rest of the family provides both support and inspiration. &nbsp; There's a stand-up comedy routine or a wacky sitcom in there somewhere. &nbsp;Either that or a crazy indy dramady that will get critical acclaim at Sundance. I should start working on that….</div>

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