Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Mobley.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I have been performing as long as I can remember. The earliest performance I can remember is when I was five. My sister choreographed a routine and we “sold” tickets to our family members. I started acting once I started school. We would do these mini plays in class. I didn’t realize I loved it then. I just knew that I was having so much fun! Any opportunity that I got to act throughout elementary school I jumped at. I started taking drama classes in middle school. I got my first lead role as Belle in Beauty and Beast in 8th grade. I had always said I wanted to be a veterinarian and I was so afraid to say I had changed my mind. So acting became a secret dream. I did it throughout high school and college, but it wasn’t until 2015 that I finally admitted to my sister that I wanted to pursue it as a career. That I allowed myself to dream a new dream. I would never have found the courage to pursue acting if it wasn’t for my sister, Terrin. I watched her become a professional dancer and move to L.A. to chase her dream.
My journey to Atlanta was not a straight shot. I moved to 2 other states before I finally moved to GA. There were definitely lessons I had to learn before I was ready to be here. I had to learn to be flexible and to take myself off of the clock. I had to learn perspective, which is probably the most painful lesson I’ve ever had to learn. I had to learn to get out of my own way. But now I am here and I feel like I am thriving. I have been blessed to build a village here and keep growing as an artist and a person.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
it has definitely not been smooth; grapple with sometimes, especially, as so many firsts happened and are happening for me; take care of myself in a different way; prioritize self-care and to set and enforce.
I struggled with my mental health and physical health. I had to learn to take care of myself a different way; to prioritize self-care. To set and enforce boundaries in my relationships.
I struggled with time management. Being able to meet financial needs and still be able to invest time into honing my craft.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
When I first moved down here, it was to just act. Once I started working at an acting studio, a whole new world opened for me. I hadn’t considered writing and directing. I hadn’t considered starting a production company. Now I have done all three. I am one of the founders of Open Book Productions. It is myself and two of my classmates/fellow actresses. We started the company to provide a way for actors to take more control of their careers and material. It is sometimes very difficult, sometimes impossible to get your footage from student and independent projects. I know this firsthand. And it seems like it is always the footage that you want most, that really highlights your skill. We write, cast, film, and edit all of our own projects and will assist with whatever stage your project or reel is in.
As for acting, I specialize in the drama genre. I love improv! I think my classmates would say that, especially in improv, I am known for out-of-the-box thinking. I lean toward the fantastical and magical.
I am most proud of the breakthroughs that I have had. My biggest is being able to let go of my ego and truly connect with the story and character. In acting and in real life, I used to struggle with letting people see that I was affected and it was a hindrance to my craft.
I think what sets me apart from others is my honor and loyalty. That is the way I move through the world and it makes my perspective different. I bring that perspective to each role I’m given and any interaction that I have with another person.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
Covid was a game-changer for me. I used to be running all over the place. From this job to this job, then to this class, and then back to work. I was always moving, always busy and in my head that meant I was productive.
Once covid hit and everything stopped, it made me get off the hamster wheel.
I learned the difference between productive and busy and that they are not the same thing.
I wasn’t doing half as much running around, but I was getting so much done. I was taking better care of my nutrition and fitness. It made me very selective about the things I am willing to let have my time.
I became much more fulfilled and more positive, less exhausted. The things that I was spending time on were now feeding my spirit instead of draining it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10841634/
- Instagram: @Kristin_Kb_Mobley
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openbookproductions/
