Get to know TAS Coach Jake Alexander Williams
What Makes You Feel Confident?
I get my confidence by continually pushing myself and striving to be better everyday.
How did you first get into acting?
I got into acting as a kid. My mom signed me up for a theatre summer camp and I fell in love with it.
What was it specifically about theatre that sparked your interest?
The thing that made me fall in love with it in Theatre camp was the community. I loved collaborating with other actors to build out a project together.
What has been your biggest struggle in the industry?
My biggest struggle in the industry, and I am sure others do the same thing, is I sometimes find myself comparing my journey and my career to the careers of others. We all have different paces, and you have to remember to look at the positives.
When you find yourself comparing yourself or your journey to other actors, what do you do to combat those negative thoughts?
I combat those thoughts by reminding myself this career is a marathon, not a sprint. Everyone’s journey is different
If you are in a 'down' moment, how do you maintain your passion for what you do?
The thing that keeps my love alive is the craft itself; being able to tell stories- whether it be my own or someone else’s. Getting to be a part of something so special is such an honor and I love doing it.
Besides acting, do you pursue any other interests in the entertainment industry?
I am also a writer and director. I have some pretty cool projects coming up, however I can’t talk about them just yet.
We love to hear that you are branching out into writing and directing! How did you get into that?
I received my degree in Film and Digital Media at UNG. From there I started directing and writing my own things, and I really love getting to share stories from my own brain. I have been working with a few studios recently and we are working on building funding for a feature we will hopefully be shooting next year.
Why did you get into coaching?
I got into coaching because I love this industry, and I want to share everything I know about it with the new generation of actors.
What is one bit of advice that you always love to share?
Your career is in your hands. take control of it, and be loud about it.
What do you hope that your coaching legacy will be?
I feel like I would like to let my legacy be that I helped everyone take their first step into this career, and gave them the confidence they needed to take a leap.
Finally, do you have any acting resources that you love?
Just One More Thing, a book by Peter Falk. In Just One More Thing, Peter Falk, an award-winning actor takes us behind-the-scenes into his professional and private life.
Check it out HERE.
Jake Williams Bio:
“I want the audience to know how greatly I care for them, because without them this beautiful craft would not exist. To prove this, I will never give this art form any less than one hundred percent of my effort.”
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