My Current Acting Obsessions: From Netflix to Live Theater
My Current Acting Obsessions: From Netflix to Live Theater Are you passionate about storytelling and performance? Gin shares the current acting obsessions shaping her creative journey — from binge-worthy Netflix characters to unforgettable moments onstage. Whether it’s a therapist with a secret life, a doctor wrestling with impossible ethical decisions, or the demands of a […]
Casting Directors: Here’s How I Would Hope to Be Introduced in the Room
Casting Directors: Here’s How I Would Hope to Be Introduced in the Room Stepping into an audition room can feel intimidating. First impressions matter — and how an actor is introduced can set the tone for the entire audition. Award-winning actress Gin Hammond shares how she would love to be introduced to casting directors. With […]
Actress Life: I Just Booked a Big Role in Hollywood… And You Won’t Believe How It Happened
Actress Life: I Just Booked a Big Role in Hollywood… And You Won’t Believe How It Happened Every actor dreams of their next break. For Gin Hammond, it came in the most unexpected way — through a last-minute audition. What started as a surprise opportunity turned into booking a principal role in a major Hollywood film, […]
The Only Time I Was Starstruck on Set. Who was the Actor?? …with Gin Hammond
The Only Time I Was Starstruck on Set. Who was the Actor?? …with Gin Hammond There’s a lot of different stars I’d like to work with and when it comes to the movie, it’s use the right tool for the job situation. Right when you’re casting somebody, you’re like, “I love this actor, but this […]
Is the Government Quietly Killing Art? Why So Many Creatives Are Giving Up, Gin Hammond reveals
Is the Government Quietly Killing Art? Why So Many Creatives Are Giving Up, Gin Hammond reveals Other cultural shifts that I’m seeing are how the government is making it harder and harder for artists to do their jobs, right, especially if our work is collaborative. And the less we’re in touch with each other, the […]
Gin reveals her true thoughts behind her social media
Gin reveals the truth behind her social media I’m of an age where social media didn’t exist for decades, right? So I know that a person can exist without it. And real live offline relationships are nine times out of 10 more valuable, right? Because of what it literally does to your nervous system, like […]
The Most Exciting moment for the Audience
The Most Exciting moment for the Audience A moment that I’m really excited about audiences responding to at film festivals and beyond is the moment where I am doing a fake TikTok video dressed up in who knows what ancient clothing. I just kind of pulled down a box of costumes and asked my 14 […]
What’s the biggest message to the Living IncogNegro theater audience? Gin Hammond explains
What’s the biggest message to the Living IncogNegro theater audience? Gin Hammond explains… I think the biggest message I wanted audience members to receive from the performance of Living IncogNegro was not to assume that you absolutely know what you’re seeing when you see somebody who seems white-ish. There might be a lot more going […]
When we did the Living IncogNegro theater show, what was the most surprising feedback ?
For the Living IncogNegro theater show, what was the most surprising feedback ? The most surprising feedback I received after performing Living Incognegro was not only were there people who could relate, but there were incognito people in the audience that I couldn’t see. We were able to find each other and share our stories […]
Is there racism in live theater?
Is there racism in live theater? I think every performer has their own opinion, but most people will admit, yes there’s at least some if not more. As a performer, it depends. There’s so many different gradations of racism and, some of it, you just flow with it. You don’t have any control over it, […]