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I am India Thomas.  Being an actress is one of the most rewarding careers I could have chosen for myself. At the young age of 10, shy and reserved, I stepped foot onto a stage that I would never be able to get off of. Being an actress for me is more than learning lines and knowing blocking; it is a vessel I use to relay my life experiences, as well as those of whichever character I am portraying. With acting I get to communicate a story and connect with the people in my audience. I have the luxury of opening their hearts, minds and souls, and creating an environment that will bring about revolutionary self-realizations and relationships between audience and character.  

I've always wanted to have people see that I can represent a human being in any circumstance regardless of race or ethnicity.  I want them to see my humanity and demonstrate my ability to have anyone in the world relate to me and whatever circumstance my character is in. I want them to see themselves and believe me to be someone who can inspire them to reflect on the character and the play or film itself and how it relates to their own lives.

Family, love, a healthy planet, peace, food and shelter for all are what I strive for. The arts offer a great way of teaching about those things. The arts give people the opportunity to transcend the barriers that separate us. We are all here trying to survive. My hope is that we lift each other up and let the light within each of us shine! 

India Thomas