Today we’d like to introduce you to Erin L. Burnett.
Erin, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Having gone through many challenges, from cancer treatment to the death of a child, miscarriages, divorce and more, I learned that performance art could be a healthy outlet for healing and overcoming the difficulties one might face in life. During one of my darkest hours, after the death of my son and on the cusp of the cancer diagnosis, I discovered that if I was able to become vulnerable enough to openly feel what some may deem as the “negative” emotions I once tried to suppress, I could work through frustrations, guilt, shame, defeat, hurt and more.
After an exhausting emotional performance in a stage play, I experienced a euphoric sensation of peace after releasing my emotional burdens into the performance. That is when I coined the Erin B. Productions’ mantra, “Leave it all on the stage…”
My primary goal now is to help liberate the lives of those who may be bound by circumstance. I hope to expose people to the darkest places of themselves, bringing them to a place of hope and love through the art of storytelling in an effort to foster empathy for one another.
Great, 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?
Not by any means. My childhood was rough; adulthood was not much easier. A drug-addicted parent, multiple miscarriages, cancer, the death of my infant son. I have had to endure heartache while fighting to live. Was it worth it…? Yes… I recognize sad eyes and can empathize with the trauma of another. I make it a point to use the pain I’ve endured to bring awareness to the struggles of others.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Erin B. Productions – what should we know?
Erin B. Productions is a Houston, TX-based production company comprised of a group of creative souls committed to making a difference through the art of storytelling.
We believe in developing our actors holistically, as individuals and as artists, for how can one truly convey emotions and tell stories effectively if he/she is unable to feel?
Through the art of storytelling, we “live life on stage” to have a positive effect on the lives of those who experience our craft.
Our films and live productions are powerful and thought-provoking.
We are honest in our approach, committed to making a difference on and offstage, in front of and behind the camera, for the audience and ourselves.
We are authentic in our approach. We are passionate about production, acting and life.
We offer acting workshops, acting lessons, drama organization start-up and development, plays, films, commercials, skits and more.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
The ability to “keep going.” Production is not easy and it expensive. I’m also a single mother, so sometimes I just want to throw in the towel when I’m emotionally and physically exhausted, but when I feel like I want to quit, I don’t allow myself to do so. The tenacity to put one foot in front of the other, despite how I feel, has been paramount to my success.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.erinbproductions.com
- Email: info@erinproductions.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/erinbproductions
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/erinbproductions
Image Credit:
RC Roberson Productions
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