Why I Work A 9-5 Full Time Job While Pursuing A Career As An Actor
Written By Maggie Bera
Auditions + agents + zoom calls + self tapes + rehearsals + performances... PLUS a 9 to 5 job?
I've either lost my mind... or I'm on to something MAJOR here.
Let's discuss.
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Maggie Bera, creator of Actor Aesthetic, is an actress based in NYC. A proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Texas State University.
After nearly a decade of pushing through chronic neck pain, TMJ, and vocal tension, I finally reached a breaking point. On May 13th, I underwent cervical disc replacement surgery. And for the first time in years, I'm learning what it really means to rest, heal, and return to the stage on my own terms.