Interview by Jeremy Kinser
Photography by John Skalicky
www.skalickyphoto.com

Damon Preston stars in Throw Like a Girl, a play about gender identity issues faced by a young man in a very dysfunctional family, which runs Feb. 24-March 19 at the Actor's Group Theatre, 4378 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hlywd. For reservations, call (800) 838-3006, or visit
www.brownpapertickets.com.

Let's talk about your play Throw Like a Girl. What do you see as the underlying theme of the show?

The theme of the show is about exploring the truth about who you are and that it's okay to be who you are. It's okay to let go of the negative stuff and move on.

How long have you been acting?

I've been acting since college. There was always an urge inside me as a kid, having my imagination take over all the time, I so wanted to exploit the moment we're in right now and create another reality with it.

What do you do when you're not working?

I'm into yoga and meditation. I've been studying the Chinese practice of balancing the mind, body, and soul. I like painting and writing. I like to take road trips and travel as much as possible. I love to meet new people and discover something new about myself. I love Hawaii. If I wasn't interested in acting, I'd love to live in Hawaii.

Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

I strive to live in the moment. I feel that I'm in a good place right now and things will come. I don't have control of the future.