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AK (Alyssa Keegan)

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AK is a professional actor and IFC Certified Professional Coach specializing in supporting performers mind and body wellness.

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Feeling a lot of nostalgia being back at one of my favorite theatres @roundhousetheatre ! And reunited with my love @_ill_lil_ LETS GOOOO! #actor #theatre #ɪɴsᴛᴀɢᴏᴏᴅ by @empoweredperformerproject

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Sometimes I worry that theatres and directors outsource their creative vision for a show, requesting actors create their own unique approach to a wild prompt during self tape auditions. I have heard multiple stories of actors seeing shows they didn’t book, where their unique idea was directly copied into the production later. There is no guard for intellectual property when you are an auditioning actor.

Last year I got asked to do a number of these types of auditions. Rather than get frustrated or feeling helpless, I decided to send a message. I created a self tape that would be impossible to fully duplicate for theatre, and listed copyright 2025 at the end.
I didn’t book the show. But I made a memorable impact, based on a response from the theatre, and had a ton of fucking fun doing it.

At the end of the day, we have so little control in this industry. Dare to make your mark, stand up for your creative work, and don’t let anyone steal your joy.

Share your thoughts on this. I’m curious how much fear or inspiration this personal protest brings up in you.

#acting #coaching #instagood #selftape #audition by @empoweredperformerproject

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a month ago

OMG TAKE A NAP. Heal the world. #naptime #coaching #instagood #wellness #acting by @empoweredperformerproject

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My morning meditation was on self compassion. Boy I needed it after my third night in a row being up from 2 AM to 4:30 AM. I love my body. I love my body. I love my body. Grrr. #coaching #instagood #mentalhealth #actor #perimenopausesymptoms by @empoweredperformerproject

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2 months ago

Download FREE VALUES IDENTIFICATION worksheet. Link in bio

By deeply examining what you truly value in this moment of your life, like a compass drawing you towards true North, you will set yourself on a long-term path of personal alignment. There may be short-term discomfort in being truly honest with yourself, and letting go of goals or identities that no longer feel right. But the gift you give yourself is long-term life satisfaction. If you’re living for short-term comfort and slap-dash fixes, but feeling unfulfilled year after year, it might be time for you to get radically honest about your authentic core values and reinvesting in making choices from alignment. #coaching #values #acting #relationships #instagood by @empoweredperformerproject

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2 months ago

Understanding basic neurobiology enhances any performers ability to show up as their best most connected self, whether they are in rehearsal, on stage or landing a major sale. I am so honored to have shared this work with the incredible reps at Anderson Windows this morning! #coach #coaching #performance #nervoussystem #sales by @empoweredperformerproject

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Here’s a good rule of thumb. Since we can’t predict the future, it’s a good practice to spend at least as much time thinking about a positive outcome as we do worrying about a negative one. #coaching #instagood #positive #mindset #mentalhealth by @empoweredperformerproject

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I spend more time on slates than I do on the damn audition. Why is it so hard for me to stand like an actual person? AHHH! #acting #coaching #actor #selftape #instagood by @empoweredperformerproject

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#dance #love #selflove #wellness #instagood by @empoweredperformerproject

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Psychological flexibility is a willingness to accept what is. It is not resignation. It is a commitment to allow challenging feelings, and thoughts and circumstances room to be seen and heard. This practice can create compassion and the ability to distance yourself from your stories or emotional overwhelm, by observing it rather than fighting against it.
I am working to accept that I have a father who does not have the psychological capacity to see beyond himself in any consistent way. I am working to accept that he is not choosing this behavior. I do not understand what it means to have a father I look up to, or trust, or rely on. I accept that it is my job to gently hold space for these parts in me, that long for that imagined father. #coaching #mentalhealth #emotions #instagood #actor by @empoweredperformerproject

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You cannot heal your emotional responses by simply understanding your trauma. That is only the first, and sometimes excruciatingly long step. The rest of the steps mean sitting with those emotions over a lifetime, and reminding them of what you know, now. That they are safe in this moment. You repeat it over and over and over and over, and listen to all the reasons they doubt you. And you say “yes that makes sense. And also, in this moment, you are safe. I am watching over you”. #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #somatics #coaching #trauma #instagood by @empoweredperformerproject

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Pendulation, coined by Peter Levine, refers to the rhythmic movement between states of contraction (associated with trauma) and expansion (associated with safety and healing). This process helps individuals navigate their trauma by oscillating between discomfort and relief, facilitating healing and integration. #coaching #acting #instagood #mentalhealth #wellness by @empoweredperformerproject

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