Can you actually make a living in theatre, or is being an artist just a hobby?On Episode 4 of Between Two Thrones, Allison Barron Brandon welcomes actor, director, and arts advocate Josiah Price to the other throne for a conversation about making a career in the performing arts, creating opportunities, overcoming fear, and why representation matters in community theatre.Josiah shares his journey from being a shy kid who cried because he didn't want to attend theatre camp to becoming an actor, director, and leader helping create opportunities for artists in Acadiana.They discuss the importance of Black Theater Experience, bringing diverse stories to the stage, his work with the Juneteenth Story, and why young performers need spaces where they feel safe enough to take risks, make mistakes, and grow.They also dive into the challenges of directing, the importance of understudies, rehearsal etiquette, Shakespeare, and Josiah's upcoming performance in Othello, set in the 1980s.And because this is Between Two Thrones, things get a little ridiculous. We're talking stolen witch boots, Beyoncé's pants, Theatre Court, actors peeing their pants before places, questionable rehearsal behavior, and some very strong opinions about what should happen to people who touch the soundboard without permission.But underneath the laughter is a message every artist needs to hear: You don't have to wait for someone else to give you an opportunity. Sometimes you have to create it yourself.And Josiah's biggest theatre non-negotiable? Don't half-ass your art. Even with limited resources, you can create something beautiful, intentional, and meaningful.Welcome to Between Two Thrones, where we sit with the people who make performing arts happen onstage, backstage, and everywhere in between for conversations that are honest, a little unhinged, and maybe even a little too much for some, but not for us.Don’t miss the next act: hit SUBSCRIBE so you’re front row for every video!Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonbbrandon/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toomuchallisonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/toomuchallisonSee what’s happening at Wonderland Performing Arts: Website: https://www.wonderlandperformingarts.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderlandperformingarts/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderlandperformingartsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wonderlandperformingarts