About me?
My name is Trina McClure. My heart lives along the coastline and in the rain forests of the lower mainland in British Columbia, Canada. My house isn’t too far away from that in Surrey, BC. I share my life with my handsome husband of 25 years and our two boys.
I discovered the stage at twelve in an elementary school production. I found my escape and flourished. By graduation, I’d shelved the idea of becoming a counselor for dreams of performing. But I chickened out of the audition for the intensive theatre program and, instead, followed a safe academic path. Unfortunately, that path lead me to unhappiness. After I graduated with a BA in psych, I drifted through gyms thinking looking good would make me happy. I fell in love with lifting weights and learned to train others to be strong. En route back to university to become a teacher, someone gave me the courage that I needed to try.
Three years later, I graduated from UBC’s BFA acting intensive program and lived the actor’s life for five years. But my love of routine and safety meant that every audition or job was an assault on my temperament. I soon admitted I probably wouldn’t be successful if I was always wishing I wouldn’t be. When I had our first baby, we moved into the suburbs and I decided it was time to step back. I’ve been on a career journey ever since that prioritized my values of family, authenticity, and balance. It has been a diligent search for ways to bring together my need to be creative, my love of psychology and personal development, as well as my passion for helping people.
I’ve returned to the theatre in two productions because I still love the art of acting. I’m thankful for how it changed me. But what has saved my spirit has been writing. I can control what I put out into the universe. It helps me cope with the world that is too much and sometimes not enough. I have loved writing my books and films. One manuscript has been through competition, cold reads, and has been read by production companies here and in LA. But I’m not in love with finding publishers and producers. I should get over that. Until I do, I will write to you because it’s what I have to give that’s beautiful to me.
So we find ourselves together here on Anatomy of a Star. This is my way of demanding from myself and my life an opportunity to do it all. After several decades on the planet, I’ve discovered that even if I feel broken, I’m not breakable. So, I’m putting my vision out there. I’ll share my passion for acting so it can help you stand on your own two feet and thrive. I’ll share my passion for story by encouraging us all to take responsibility for making our One Story a happy one.
What else do you want to know?
When I read a book I don’t want to stop until it’s done. If I like a story I’ll buy the hardcover just to keep it on my shelf. I’m a pescatarian (95% vegetarian). I love all creatures with a pulse: pandas most, then our pet gecko after that. If I wasn’t allergic to most animals we’d have a overcrowding problem. I believe we can save our planet and I attempt to do my part. Lifting weights, walking, being in nature, and spending time with my family make me happy. No matter how much I am enjoying myself when I am out, I am always thinking of going home. I am obsessed with people but my introverted self needs space. I love loud progressive house music.
And I’m incapable of short answers.
Obv.
And I am so thankful for you. I hope you enjoy Anatomy of a Star.
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