Bet on the Dreamer: Taylor Garriga's Rise from Service to Stage
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- 5 days ago
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COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCE | John Graves Productions
From serving in the military to stepping onto indie film sets, Taylor Garriga is redefining what it means to pursue a dream on your own terms. A cast member in PERFECTS 2, Taylor brings lived experience, tenacity, and grounded creativity to the stage, and it's all anchored in one belief: "Bet On Yourself."
Taylor's artistic journey didn’t start in Hollywood. It started in school theater, where the spark was first lit. But as life often does, the path shifted. Taylor traded scripts for service when they joined the military, leaving acting behind. But in their final year of military life, a familiar voice called them back, and this time, it wasn’t just a hobby. It was a lifeline.
"Acting was the only other childhood dream I had. Coming back to it felt like reconnecting with a lost love."
Since that reawakening, Taylor has thrown themselves into the art form with fierce commitment. Working on independent film sets has provided some of their most rewarding moments, allowing them to experience the magic of storytelling up close. Unlike the big-budget machine, indie projects foster the kind of communal creativity Taylor craves, art that is raw, collaborative, and deeply personal.
Currently, Taylor stars in the indie film "Say Less," now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon, and is looking ahead to the summer release of "Crazy Bones." These aren’t just acting credits, they’re milestones in a career built from passion, risk, and relentless self-belief.
As for the broader arts scene? Taylor sees the need for change. "Take some of the extra millions the studios hoard and use it to propel those who actually want to create art, not recycle stale work for the masses."
In a world that often sidelines original voices, Taylor Garriga is proving that you don’t need permission to shine. You just need a purpose, a platform, and a little bit of faith in yourself.
🎭 "Bet On Yourself."
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