What'snewwith... Erica Ise

LOUISIANA ACTOR & AMBASSADOR

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Erica Ise is a Louisiana actor with roles in the historical action thriller film, Emancipation, and the supernatural comedy film We Have a Ghost. She is also a Louisiana ambassador we had the opportunity to interview earlier this year. Today we're catching up with Erica to learn what's happening with her and the acting industry.

Click here to read the original interview and learn what's happening now in the interview below.

Louisiana Ladies - Hi Erica, thank you for joining us and letting us catch up! What's new for you in acting?

Erica Ise - What’s new for me is what’s happening for everyone. There’s going to be a big shift for actors and every job associated with the film industry since the newly announced strike by SAG-AFTRA.

It’s been a soul-searching year so far for me and for where I can use my acting talents and skills.

The number of acting jobs have been reduced, but it hasn’t stopped me from preparing for that next audition and role.

Louisiana Ladies - How are you preparing for new roles and how can others?

Erica Ise - The key word is practice, but I’m not looking for perfection. I’m practicing to improve my skill, enjoy the process and my performance.

Others can practice by doing readings with other actors, by taking classes, etc.

There are many local places that offer classes and that type of camaraderie may just be what’s needed right now.

Louisiana Ladies - I hear you have a birthday this month. Are you doing anything special?

Erica Ise - Birthdays are pretty special to me. I consider them the start of a new year for me.

As far as celebrating, I tend to do many things throughout the month to celebrate with family and friends.

I’m a busy mom as well so I’m not able to see everyone often. My birthday month gives me that opportunity.

Louisiana Ladies - What challenges do you face as a mother and a working actor?

Erica Ise - Probably the same challenges that most parents have who work. Acting hours, however, can be longer and not as consistent at times, which can be frustrating for the family.

Happily though, I have a daughter who enjoys acting as well and understands the demands. She’s a big supporter of me living my acting dream and I sometimes rehearse with her. The acting bug is in the family.

Louisiana Ladies - We love that acting is a family thing! Thanks for updating us about your acting and telling us a little more about you. Any final thoughts?

Erica Ise - Yes, Thank you for being a promoter of Louisiana as I am, and with all the changes happening in the film industry, here in Louisiana and around the US, I say to my fellow actors, stay strong through this shift in the industry.