Actor, instructor, and arts advocate Will Hightower invited me to his home base at Urban Bean; just a couple of average-looking white guys who used to act more trying to support the arts.

We had a great chat where we discussed the the artist's place in the community, mental illness in the arts, and why we need to stop looking for the next Emma Stone.

You can learn more about Will's advocacy programs, including how to sign up for the Artist I.D. program (for $15 a year!) at theatrethinktank.org

Will is also supporting Stray Cat Theatre's Roast of Ron May on Saturday, August 5. Tickets start at $20, and festivities run all night, check out details at straycattheatre.org

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