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Avoiding the Generational Trauma: A Royal Faux Pas
Tomorrow, 06 May (or it may already be 06 May wherever you are), Prince Charles, formerly The Prince of Wales, will be officially crowned...
Nessa Amherst
May 4, 202312 min read
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(Can't) Slow Down
Hey all. It's been a minute since I last wrote to you. Between recovering from my anxiety attack three weeks ago and dealing with some...
Nessa Amherst
Apr 23, 20238 min read
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"SHUT UP AND DO YOUR JOB!!!!!!!!"
Happy new year, everyone! (I learned at church on Sunday that this sentiment is good for two weeks so that I can repeat it to all of...
Nessa Amherst
Jan 13, 202313 min read
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I Wonder As I Wander...
I wonder as I wander... Hey there. It's been a minute since I last wrote. Probably about four months, to be exact. As you can...
Nessa Amherst
Dec 30, 20227 min read
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PIVOT!
I'm sure you've seen the Friends episode where this word came about all too frequently: Followed by this response: All laughing aside, a...
Nessa Amherst
Aug 11, 202212 min read
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Full Circle
Well, well, well. Look at what six years did to me. Last month marked my first acting opportunity outside college with a beautiful...
Nessa Amherst
Jul 28, 20227 min read
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A Not-So Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum
Hey! It’s been a minute. First of all, NYC was fantastic, and I had a phenomenal time. I have SO much to tell you... But that’s for...
Nessa Amherst
Jul 14, 202213 min read
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Bearing My Cross
In case you're wondering where I am right now, I'll give you a little hint: Yup, I'm in NYC! I get to rehearse and perform for a...
Nessa Amherst
Jun 2, 202212 min read
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Upping My Game
Well, well, well. There's a MAJOR update on my website if you haven't noticed. I'll give you a hint: My new headshots are here! And...
Nessa Amherst
May 20, 202211 min read
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Raising the White Flag
Something tells me we all struggle with an important piece of our lives that can get easily puffed up or damaged on a regular basis,...
Nessa Amherst
May 5, 202211 min read
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Over It
I ask for your pardon for the three words I'm about to say to you. I'm over it. I'm fed up. I've had enough. I'm so tired. I'm...
Nessa Amherst
Apr 21, 202212 min read
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"I'm Only Human..."
So... I had an interesting start to the workweek. I was at my usual post of doing the box office/registration tasks when I was asked...
Nessa Amherst
Apr 8, 202211 min read
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Still Holding Out for You
Hey all. It's been a minute since I last wrote. There's been PLENTY of things happening all around me that directly or indirectly...
Nessa Amherst
Mar 24, 202213 min read
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Acting Reflections: L'chaim (To Life!)
Well, friends... This is it. Year six of my professional acting career has begun, and it already looks promising. Two virtual shows...
Nessa Amherst
Feb 25, 202213 min read
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I'm Not Fine, I'm Not Fine...
Hey. It's been a rough few weeks since I last wrote. Truth be told... I'm still not where I should be to get back to my usual self. ...
Nessa Amherst
Feb 11, 202213 min read
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Acting Reflections: And the Award Goes To...
It's that time of year again. The time where a select number of actors, directors, screenwriters, costume designers, makeup artists,...
Nessa Amherst
Jan 28, 202215 min read
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Fear Will Be Your Enemy...
Last week, a one year anniversary came and went... And it's one many of us would rather forget. On 6 January, a large mob of Trump...
Nessa Amherst
Jan 14, 202217 min read
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Acting Reflections: BELIEVE in Yourself
Well, here we are. If you're reading this, there's less than 24 hours left to 2021. It's crazy how time seems to fly, doesn't it? Even...
Nessa Amherst
Dec 31, 202117 min read
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Let It Begin With Me
There's plenty of bad things going on in the world today, especially in these present times. But what makes it more shocking to the...
Nessa Amherst
Dec 17, 202118 min read
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Acting Reflections: Children Will Listen
Black Friday is usually one of the best days following Thanksgiving (or is it Cyber Monday?). But if you're in the arts, a day that's...
Nessa Amherst
Dec 3, 202112 min read
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