Cassidy Davis Revised Philosophy of Storytelling

I believe stories hold an important role in our society. We share them to teach people, to make people laugh, to bond with people, and to remember people. The stories of our life, and the stories we hear along the way, make up who we are as unique individuals. Every person in this world has a different story. We might have similar stories if we have shared similar experiences, but the opinions and memories we have from our stories makes us individual. I am an actor, so personally I love the art of storytelling. I do it all the time. I get to tell stories, usually other people’s stories, while at the same time getting to share a bit of myself. That’s why I believe stories are so important because of the effect they can have on people. People watch movies all the time to do just that- listen to other people’s stories. Whether they are fictional or not, we love getting lost in the stories of others. I love the art of storytelling because I love getting to know other people, to be inside their world for a little, to understand them on a deeper level. Storytelling is a circle. We hear other stories, and as a result are impacted by them, either negatively or positively, and then in turn, we incorporate that into our lives and tell other stories, other lived experiences, other life lessons, and the circle keeps going. Storytelling is important to me as an actor, but I believe it’s also important to us all as individuals, because it makes us who we are. No two stories are the same.