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Joseph Percy

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Bio

Hello, my name is Joseph Percy or you can call me JP for short, I'm 18 and an aspiring actor. I've been through a roller coaster of obstacles, doubts, and interests, but the outcome that has come out of it is acting. It's my certainty, something I enjoy and want to continue to pursue. I have worked on a short film called "Seven Minutes in Heaven" made by the EIU Flim Club, and currently, a part of two upcoming short films in production called "Fear" and "On the Hilltop". I'm rebellious, funny, goofy, adapt to situations quickly, and eager to try and explore new things. I love to work on plays but the end goal is to become an actor assigned to Feature Films and Television. I want to achieve a career that can influence and inspire others around me to keep moving forward in what they believe in and give back to those that helped me traverse this journey. Seven Minutes in Heaven Short Film: https://youtu.be/e_NZh0raKos

Education

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
    • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

De La Salle Institute

High School
2019 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Entertainment

    • Dream career goals:

      Feature Film/TV Actor

    • Teacher Assistant

      LINK Unlimited Scholars
      2022 – 2022
    • Teacher Assistant

      High Jump
      2021 – 2021

    Sports

    Karate

    Club
    2011 – 20121 year

    Track & Field

    Club
    2011 – 20132 years

    Awards

    • Co-Most Valuable Player
    • Co-Sportmanship
    • Sportmanship
    • (5x) 1st Place Long Jump
    • (3x) 2nd Place 200m

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2018 – 20213 years

    Awards

    • 3rd Place - 400m
    • 2nd Place - 200m

    Research

    • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

      Eastern Illinois University — Costume Lab Worker
      2022 – 2023

    Arts

    • Jordan Brand Wings

      Drawing
      2021 – 2022
    • Eastern Illinois University Film Club

      Theatre
      Seven Minutes in Heaven
      2023 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      St. James Food Pantry — Packager
      2019 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Mcristle Ross Minority Painter's Scholarship
    Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? It wasn't until a well-known company announced a live-action movie in the works during my junior year of high school, that enabled me to take that step forward and make a self-tape for the first time. Despite its unprofessionalism, I didn't want to give up on my dream role, so when I got enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, I made sure to set my major to Theatre/Drama to gain as much information as I could to help perfect my craft as an aspiring actor. Given my first year, I have never been so certain about a career I wanted to pursue. Originally, I felt as though acting seemed simplistic enough but it's much more complex. It's an expression of art, and the more you learn and nurture that potential, the greater the expression; an expression that appeals to the audience and leaves them in awe. I experienced this even better during my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates. I spent days studying my character, incorporating his personality in made scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Since my preference points more toward Film, I plan to participate in more Short Films with two upcoming films called "Fear" and "On the Hilltop", but I am open to participating in school-produced plays. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession.
    I Can Do Anything Scholarship
    My future self is a representation, a constant reminder of consistency and what hidden potential can become when it is nurtured and expressed effectively.
    WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
    Winner
    Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? Finding a passion, one that you can dedicate your life, time, and efforts to is a difficult journey for most to uncover. Thoughts of being underqualified, lack of talent, etc limits the mind and hinder the potential of what can be. So many genuine, talented people out in the world stray away from the potential of becoming something more because they haven't gained the opportunities to nurture that talent. I felt the same way, starting out as an aspiring actor, I felt like an outcast seeing other working actors display their talent. This changed as soon as I got cast as the lead character for my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates, I spent days studying my character and incorporating his personality in made-up scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession. Art is an expression, and by publishing mine to the world, I hope can free artists from the shackles that prevent them from investing in something that they love.
    West Pullman Scholarship
    Acting or the concept of acting itself is my certainty. People that have spent quite some time around me, could tell you I'm rebellious, crafty, funny, and eager, and they're not wrong. Unfortunately, my main concern wasn't my traits but simply my goal, my endgame, "Where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?" I never had an actual answer, I felt as though I was going through an identity crisis. As the world grew around me, I had to grow with it, meaning new interests arose, consistently causing me to change my future. Did I want to become a professional track athlete, a reputable animator, or even a creative graphic designer? It wasn't until a well-known company announced a live-action movie in the works during my junior year of high school, that enabled me to take that step forward and make a self-tape for the first time. Despite its unprofessionalism, I didn't want to give up on my dream role, so when I got enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, I made sure to set my major to Theatre/Drama to gain as much information as I could to help perfect my craft as an aspiring actor. Given my first year, I have never been so certain about a career I wanted to pursue. Originally, I felt as though acting seemed simplistic enough but it's much more complex. It's an expression of art, and the more you learn and nurture that potential, the greater the expression; an expression that appeals to the audience and leaves them in awe. I experienced this even better during my first short film, called "Seven Minutes in Heaven". I got a brief look at what the set looks like and how it operates. I spent days studying my character, incorporating his personality in made scenarios to build a better connection with my character to enhance my performance. Being able to work with creative visionaries, and pitching in ideas for improvised scenes increased my passion even further. Since my preference points more toward Film, I plan to participate in more Short Films with two upcoming films called "Fear" and "On the Hilltop", but I am open to participating in school-produced plays. Acting is my passion, it's a talent I never even knew I had the potential to bring into reality. I want to be able to do whatever I can to fully nurture this talent and share it with the world. I'm willing to invest how much time I need to learn whatever is necessary to become an actor that can leave a positive influence on others who work to achieve the same profession.