https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy A personal insight into my mind as a performer and upcoming actor. en-us 2022-02-01 06:30:26 UTC 2026-01-01 16:33:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f54c.png siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022762598 One of my biggest current goals is to work on gaining a social media following that I can continue to develop and grow. Having a social media following will help me put myself out there, keep me accountable to not only my actions but putting in the work, help me land better agents, and most importantly increases my opportunity to be noticed by directors and etc. With all that said it is definitely something I am actively starting to get on. ]]> 2022-02-01 06:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022762598 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022771993 My biggest and greatest goal. And the one that drives me more than anything else. I want to see myself on the big screen, in premieres, and even receiving an Oscar. They say dream big, but the word dream in my opinion connotes something imaginary, so I like to think of it as just setting big goals instead. These are the goals that truly drive me and have been what I have want to do for over a decade.]]> 2022-02-01 07:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022771993 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022773133 Another goal of mine is the "Walk of Fame", a permanent imprint of oneself and a legacy that lasts beyond their time. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022773133 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022775726 Ever since I was a little kid I loved comic books and super heroes, and that passion has never faded. The MCU is one of the greatest cinematic creations of all time in my opinion and one of my goals in life is to eventually star in a movie in this cinematic universe. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022775726 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022795420 A big part of being an actor is going to auditions and performing monologues. And it is something that I do not have as much experience as I should in. Starting to record monologues and put myself out there for the world and hopefully directors to see is one of my top priorities and goals that I am currently working on. I am determined to research and record at least one monologue a week and post my work.]]> 2022-02-01 07:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022795420 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022798784 One of my goals as an actor is to also direct films and produce them, and in order to get myself in that mindset and obtain that skill set, I am constantly working on bettering myself in that field. Every time I see well directed scenes or even full movies, I write them down in my notes and analyze them later. I also try to think of at least one new short film idea every week and write down a summary of my ideas to keep track. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022798784 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022802804 This is a show that I have taken a lot of inspiration from and gotten a lot of a good monologues from that I am currently rehearsing and planning to record. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022802804 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022804749 One of my biggest practices right now is researching audition opportunities and working on actually auditioning for them. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022804749 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022808537 Entertainment is such an important part of the world today, we have sports, film, theatre, music, etc. It has such a big influence on things and more so people. I have always loved the idea that as an actor you can influence so many people around the world both while the camera is rolling and while it isn't. I want that ability to influence, motivate, and even change people's lives across the world. Because that is what many actors have done to me in so many ways. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022808537 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022814536 I have many values that I hold very dear to myself when it comes to this specific field. I am not shy to say that I do value the incredible amount of money that one can make in this field. It is definitely something that drives me. But more so than that, using my platform that I will eventually gain for promoting good causes and giving back to the people and people close to me is the greatest value I hold when it comes to becoming an actor. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022814536 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022817130 Dear Evan Hansen is a perfect example of what I state in my other entries. It has had such a profound influence on so many people that has sent a very good message and one that is very close to me. These are the kind of performances that I want to be apart of when I grow up. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022817130 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022826120 Things like this is exactly why I want to become an actor. The impact these two actors had on this girl must have been incredible, and their support for such a good cause is so admirable. Hence my statement, they influence people in front and behind the camera. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022826120 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022830346 I was lucky enough to have experienced living in both India (my home country) and the US (where I was born). Two countries that I consider home, but very different in so many ways. Including film. Bollywood and Hollywood, and so different yet similar in so many ways and I want to act as a bridge between these two realms in entertainment. Just as big actors like Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan.

]]> 2022-02-01 07:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022830346 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022834034 India in many ways in the United States is greatly misrepresented, and as an actor with influence I hope to change that. Especially in the entertainment field. They are mainly portrayed as stereotypical Indians with heavy accents for comedic purposes and I intend to show a different side of the country I hold so dear. I want to be a successful Indian actor in Hollywood and portray a range of roles that truly represent my country. ]]> 2022-02-01 07:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022834034 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022837405 Kumail Nanjiani is a perfect example of what I want to become in the future. He has acted in multiple movies as a character who isn't stereotypical (and some that are) and a great representation for the people of South Asia. ]]> 2022-02-01 08:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022837405 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022840633 The Big Sick is a good movie that shows the discrimination and misrepresentation in the movie itself that South Asians face. It a good example of a light hearted and serious tone on the issue and a movie I thoroughly enjoyed. ]]> 2022-02-01 08:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022840633 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022853578 I am so excited to be living in the time we are right now, because the entertainment industry is moving more and more towards casting more people of color which increases my opportunity of success immensely. The new opportunities that arise for younger roles are also on the rise, which fuels my desire to become an actor. Seeing people of color and young actors perform so well in films truly inspires me to keep going. ]]> 2022-02-01 08:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022853578 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022857741 Coming to UT to pursue a degree in acting was one of my best decisions. The people around me constantly inspire me to work harder and further myself as an actor. You can truly see everyone's passion for this industry and the work they put in to pursue that passion is truly inspiring. I aim to not only be more like those around me at UT but help each other get there, as while we might all be competing with one another, we are also all a team in the end. ]]> 2022-02-01 08:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022857741 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022860278 Streaming services are on the rise in today's day and age. With every company starting their own streaming service and producing their own movies and shows, it increases the opportunity for all us young aspiring actors immensely. Especially with the casting of youth in most of these new streaming services that gives opportunity to everyone, in all shapes and forms and has been gaining a lot of attention.]]> 2022-02-01 08:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022860278 siddhanthmenon231 https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022862632 The rise of Indian movies and representation in the United States is a constant inspiration as it shows that I can eventually become apart of that spread. This is the movie "83" that did extremely well in theatres around the United States. ]]> 2022-02-01 08:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/siddhanthmenon231/rrmjhlbolvj3fuiy/wish/2022862632