About me?
My name is Trina McClure. My heart lives along the coast line 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 19 years and my ridiculously awesome two teen boys.
I am pathologically sensitive. Anxiety and depression were part of the package growing up. I found comfort in routine, minimalism, small spaces, and a few good people. I am sentimental, serious, and emotional. But I’ve learned to love funny, not the funny where people get hurt or embarrassed, though. I’ve been blessed with a strong spirit and enough of an ego to decide that if there are others in this world who can not only survive this life but thrive in it, then I’m going to do that, too.
I discovered the stage at 12 in an elementary school production. I found my escape and flourished. By graduation, I’d shelfed the idea of becoming a councillor 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. Enroute back to university to become a teacher, someone gave me the courage I needed to try.
Three years later, I graduated from UBCs BFA acting intensive program and proceeded to live the actor’s life for 5 years. But my love of routine and safety meant that every audition or job was an assault to 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 worked part time so that my husband and I could be home with our kids. We have a simple life.
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 for 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 new journey, 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 on my shelf. I’m addicted to cereal and obsessed with people. I love all creatures with a pulse: pandas most, then our pet gecko and hedge hog 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. Composting and making dirt makes me giddy. No matter how much I am enjoying myself when I am out, I am always thinking of going home. 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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