Mark Evans Studio

  The Power of Failure: Shaping Your Future Failure is often seen as something to be avoided, but in reality, it is one of the most powerful tools for growth and success. Every setback provides valuable lessons, resilience, and a deeper understanding of oneself. Instead of viewing failure as an end, it should be embraced as a stepping stone toward future achievements. Learning from Mistakes Failure provides insight into what doesn’t work, allowing us to adjust our strategies and improve. Every successful individual has encountered failure along the way.  I experienced this firsthand when I auditioned for American Psycho on Broadway. At the time, I was dealing with significant anxiety and depression, which affected my performance. The audition did NOT go well, and I left feeling extremely discouraged. However, this experience taught me a valuable lesson about the importance of mental well-being and stability in my professional life. Building Resilience Experiencing failure str...

How often have you found yourself saying, “I can’t do that”? Maybe it’s when faced with a daunting task, an unfamiliar challenge, or a dream that feels out of reach. Those three little words—“I can’t do that”—can act like a wall, stopping us in our tracks before we even begin. But what if you switched perspective? Instead of saying, “I can’t do that,” try asking, “How do I do that?” This simple shift in language transforms a roadblock into an open door. It moves you from a place of limitation to one of possibility, curiosity, and action. Collaboration is Key One of the most important lessons I’ve learned and that I regularly remind you all of is that we’re not meant to figure everything out on our own. Asking “How do I do that?” opens the door to collaboration. It’s an invitation to seek advice, share ideas, and work together to solve problems. There’s so much strength in leaning on others, whether it’s a teacher/coach, a peer, or a friend. When you bring others into the process, you n...

  Letting Go I turned 40 last week.  Getting older has never really bothered me. In fact, from a young age I’ve always wished to be older.  “I wish I could drive myself.” I said, aged fifteen, to my mum who was driving me to an athletics class. “Don’t wish your life away” she responded.  “I wish these next four months were four weeks instead” was the thought I had when touring and feeling really depressed because I was struggling to do my job and needed vocal rest. “You’re gonna come into your own in seven years” was the advice I was given by the late Jay Binder who was an incredibly supportive casting director and friend. I was thirty at the time, willing myself to look older so I could play the mature roles I wanted to play.  There are plenty more examples I could give of me wanting to be older. But last week, a couple of nights before my birthday, I woke from my sleep and really considered what it meant to no longer have a 3 at the beginning of my age. I’m FO...