Rising Star Alison Van Dam: “Know why you started acting in the first place; Keep that at the forefront of your mind, so that even after one hundred auditions telling you “no,” you have your vision to keep you motivated”

Know why you started acting in the first place. Usually actors are able to pinpoint the moment when they either “caught the bug” or realized a life performing was their future. Even if they can’t, there is usually a vision or scenario that brings them inspiration or joy. Keep that at the forefront of your mind, so that even after one hundred auditions telling you “no,” you have your memory or vision to keep you focused and motivated to kill the next one hundred.

As a part of my interview series with popular culture stars, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Van Dam. Alison is a 22-year-old theatre and film actress taking the industry by storm in Chicago, New York, and LA. Known for her witty humor and vivid facial expressions, she is about to begin her senior year at…