Small parts.

Why should you feel bad playing a small role?

If you’re in a large company such as Stratford Festival where the season is long it means you have work for a good period of time.

You deserve it.

Sometimes you get work that’s easy to do. You’ve trained, put in your time, had disappointments, auditioned, so you’ve earned it. 

It’s like shooting a commercial and not doing too much in it and then receiving residuals over a few years. Well, it isn’t a gift from someone, it’s just part of the overall payment to you for your actor’s life.

You’ve certainly had many jobs that are difficult. And many that didn’t pay well.

Having good actors supporting the leads is crucial. That’s why they’re called supporting parts – they support.

‘There are no small parts, only small actors.’ is the old adage. Truth is, there are small parts and those that play them are not small actors.

This idea that only famous actors are of worth is pernicious.