Chris Clark is an amazing person. We could leave it there…but we won’t. Here is a little bit of his own words…

What advice would you give to struggling artists who are trying to make ends meet?

There’s no career path. You will never get a booth at the college career fair with someone recruiting plucky young theatre practitioners. That’s the deal. You have to be aware of that. And there’s no template for making it work. But it’s all about work. It’s about your ethic. It’s your willingness to make something happen, instead of hoping it will.

But LDS artists can take comfort in knowing that Heavenly Father is guiding their career. He knows where we all fit, and what we do best. If we are willing to do the work and take the chances, He will make it happen in some way.

I also think you can support a family. I have five kids and we’re doing okay. But you have to marry someone that is going to be supportive of your choice to be in theatre. I’m so lucky to be married to my wife, Lisa. She’s excited for me and is constantly encouraging me to try new things with my work and to put my neck out for opportunities. She loves that I do what I love.

~The Cultural Hall

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