Health, Injury and Selling Your Body

<p>Unfortunately, I would say that my D’s and my experience with actors has been more along the line of the maybe-not-so-healthy-lifestyles. First of all, we have noticed a large number of them are heavy smokers, which seems so crazy, especially for singers! (Smoking seems to run rampant among dancers too!) I think the late night rehearsal/performance schedules makes it tough to unwind- many of the ones we know seem to go out routinely after rehearsals and shows to eat and drink. I am not saying that all actors maintain this lifestyle, but I would not say it is uncommon. I know my D is extremely conscious of maintaining healthy eating habits, as well as exercising and getting sleep(when she can!) Hopefully programs are making students aware of how important it is to maintain health to be able to keep the sometimes brutal schedules that actors have!</p>