Do Something That Scares You

Director, Actor, Writer & Everything in between. Follow Me: @justbeingabel on Twitter, Insta & Snapchat.

[justbeingabel]

🧳 • 👓 • 🎭 • ✈️ • 💙 Hi Friends! Please take a look at my GoFundMe for my internship to Washington, DC! I’ll be interning at the Kennedy Center for Spring! Donate, Like, and Share the page! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s supported me thus far, I appreciate and love you very much! Link in the bio!! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #internship #director #writer #actor #drama #theatre #theater #theatrearts #internship #washingtondc #dc #thecapitol #usa #gofundme #education #unpaidintern #intern #citruscollege #opportunity #college #california #cali #art #fundraiser #funds #poorboys #friends #support #supportyourfriends https://www.instagram.com/p/BsegWhQDc85/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5wi6chmdwbv4

[justbeingabel]

🛫 • 🇺🇸 • 🎭 • ❤️ • 🛬 #throwbackthursday to the Directing Intensive over the summer! As this year draws to a close, I am reminded of all the opportunities I’ve been given. I am humbled by the continuing support I’ve received from my mentors, my family, and my friends. The Directing Intensive at the Kennedy Center was an amazing experience I will hold with me for years to come. I had the chance to reunite with some of my SDC Fellows, make new friends I can call colleagues, all while creating a shared space to create art together. I see all the wonderful things you all are up to and it fills me with joy. I’m excited for the opportunities that lie ahead— I have big news coming up and I’m excited to share soon! Stay tuned! 💙 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #tbt #throwback #directing #acting #writing #directingintensive #thekennedycenter #washingtondc #thecapitol #friends #coworkers #theatre #theatrearts #art #performingarts #summer #2018 #collegetheatre #greekmythology #colleagues #artists (at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Broa8NzDMqq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jwxxgghrlci7

[justbeingabel]

🦉 • 📚 • 📝 • 💝 • 🎭 Some shots from Citrus College’s 14th Annual Showcase of Scenes! We collaborated as a class, studying 6 different playwrights and selected works to perform. I miss this class and everyone in it! We really worked together to bring this whole thing to life. Love you guys! 💙 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #acting #directing #writing #actor #director #writer #citruscollege #citrusowl #theatre #collegetheatre #theatrearts #art #educationaltheatre #education #student #showcase #california #glendora #waitingforgodot #samshepard #sarahruhl #samuelbeckett #lillianhellman #tennesseewilliams #hortonfoote (at Citrus College Theatre Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgJjPbDraS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5lj09f4z1ung

[justbeingabel]

🎭 • 🚌 • 🛑 • 💃 • 🎭 “It takes strong men and women to love... People brave enough to bear the responsibility of being loved and not fear it as a burden.” • BUS STOP opens TOMORROW! Link for tickets below! • Nov. 9th, 10th, & 17th @ 7 pm 11th & 18th @ 2 pm • https://tickets.haughpac.com/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=1811 • • • • • • • • • • • #williaminge #busstop #citruscollege #citrus #citrusarts #haughpac #gracesdiner #assistantdirector #assistantdirecting #director #actor #writer #glendora #love #loveisloveislove #chanteuse #cowboy #artist #art #theatre #theatrearts #performingarts #california #asuza (at Citrus College Theatre Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8bdIODDOh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zjfdgreg18sf

[justbeingabel]

☕️ • 🎭 • 🚌 • 🛑 • 🖤 ... you’re not wrong. Thank you @mel_that_girl !! ❤️ • • • • • • • • • • • #theatre #theatrearts #art #rehearsal #play #drama #dramatic #stage #directing #assistantdirecting #assistantdirectinglife #hotchocolate #coffee #masks #comedy #tragedy #busstop #williaminge #inge #show #lines #writer #actor #inspire #caffeine #runthrough https://www.instagram.com/p/BpGTAk5Bw3d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wb6d79k7hyx1

[justbeingabel]

🎭 • 🌌 • 👬 • 📱 • 📚 Come see Emerging American Voices at Citrus College this weekend!! October 13th & 14th!! Tickets in the Bio! • • • • • • • • • • #citruscollege #glendora #california #citruscollegeartist #artist #stagedreading #screenplay #theatre #theatrearts #film #emergingamericanvoices #citrustheatre #highschool #lovestory #stage #love #art #originalwork #eav #studentwork #october #ceasesurrender #hispanic #latino #writer #actor #director https://www.instagram.com/p/BosY5sJhE39/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12qkhrnxgwzuh

[justbeingabel]

🌟 • 🎭 • ✨ “We are all meant to shine...” A repost from @therosseverett taken from the green room at @thepitnyc ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 • • • • • • • • • #theatre #theatrearts #california #newyork #thepit #NYC #artists #artist #art #actor #writer #director #stage #screen #screenwriter #love #shine #inspiration #inspire #inspireothers #you #fear #light #lightshine https://www.instagram.com/p/BofdHE0hTJw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=urvq5o2jqc7y

[justbeingabel]

☀️ • 🍂 • 👞 • 🕶 • 🍁 When it’s fall but feels like summer... photo cred to @debstersworld ! Happy Tuesday! • • • • • • • • • • #autumn #fall #citruscollege #citrus #glendora #california #ourcitrus #summer #summervibes #sun #shades #sunglasses #flowers #students #theatre #theatrestudents #theatrearts #director #writer #actor #stagemanager #tattoos https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK6CK7hOfA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12wtygp9emso5

[justbeingabel]

📝 • 💻 • 🎭 • ❤️ • 😁 After the last few weeks of long nights, backaches and hours in front of a computer monitor... here it is— the first half of my screenplay “Cease Surrender.” Printed and ready for our first read through this Sunday! I am honored to be a part of Emerging American Voices, an opportunity for students to have their work presented as staged readings! Thank you to my friends and loved ones for your amazing support and love— I love you! Show dates will be October 13th at 7 pm & 14th at 2 pm! Please come and support all the writers, actors and directors at Citrus College who are coming together to bring these original works to life! • • • • • • • • #citruscollege #glendora #california #citruscollegeartist #artist #stagedreading #screenplay #theatre #theatrearts #film #emergingamericanvoices #citrustheatre #highschool #lovestory #stage #love #art #originalwork #eav #studentwork #october #ceasesurrender #hispanic #latino #writer #actor #director (at Citrus College Theatre Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn98sgIB9hw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=787rexha4h0f

[thebestoftumbling]

Harry Potter tweets always make me smile.

[infinite-hourglass]

Miscellaneous… I’m dead

[justbeingabel]

#throwback to going to Orlando, Florida with the fam-bam a couple weeks ago. We spent our time at The Animal Kingdom, The Magic Kingdom, and Universal Studios (and Walmart, funny enough)! Visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagonal Alley and Hogwarts Express were my personal highlights. #disneyworld #themagickingdom #animalkingdom #universalstudios #universalstudiosorlando #florida #orlando #orlandoflorida #vacation #fambam #family #latinofam #wizardingworldofharrypotter #harrypotter #hogwartsexpress #hogwarts #platform9and3quarters #jurassicpark #dinosaur #trex #summer #summervacation

[justbeingabel]

After a much needed family vacation, I’ve spent the last week processing the kick-off to my summer. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to NYC to attend a conference with the most amazing, talented and powerful young artists from around the world. At the Juilliard School of the Arts, a group of over 50 artists of different backgrounds and disciplines attended the Artist As Citizen conference where we had opportunities to take master classes, hear lectures from entrepreneurs and network among other activists. Thank you to everyone for your knowledge, talents and sheer bravery throughout the week. Each one of you is an inspiration and a gift! Thank you ASTEP for uniting all of us and giving us a chance to discuss and create together. This was truly an unforgettable experience! #ASTEP #ASTEPFellow #AAC #AAC2018 # #NYC #NY #NewYorkCity #NewYork #eastcoast #westcoast #broadway #apple #thebigappple #Juilliard #Art #Theatre #theatrearts #director #actor #writer #producer #activist #jamsession (at The Juilliard School)

[justbeingabel]

“An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man— with a lot of loose ends.” Come see Citrus College’s production of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Jeremy Lewis! A quirky play full of twists and turns! Link in the Bio! Show dates: May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7 pm & 20 at 2 pm ! Presale Tickets: $15 Student/Seniors: $10 At the Door: $20 • • • • • • • • • • • #theatre #theatrearts #deadmanscellphone #sarahruhl #AD #citruscollege #communitytheatre #meta #livetheatre #cellphone #phone #filmnoir #noir #directing #acting #writing #stage

[justbeingabel]

KCACTF National Festival 2018 at the Kennedy Center last week was beyond anything I have every experienced. As SDC Fellows, seven other Student Directors and myself worked on projects, received advanced feedback and advice throughout the week while meeting working artists from around the country to discuss their careers, entrepreneurship and what it means to be a creative professional. I have found a group of people I can call friends and coworkers. We worked hard creating art together, and supported each other through thick and thin. I am honored to have met such a talented, dedicated and passionate group of people. I will cherish the friendships I made on this trip throughout my career. I will miss you all dearly, happy knowing that we will be off pursuing our dreams, wholeheartedly. It is only a matter of time until our paths cross again! In addition, I am honored to be receiving an award from The Kennedy Center (details to come!) as well as receiving the half-scholarship from ASTEP, where I will be going to NYC to attend the Artist as Citizen Conference this summer at The Juilliard School! Thank you to everyone who has supported me, loved me, and given me the strength to follow my dreams! (at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)

[resoluteryshimmerings]

[reddyrabbit]

What angels are apparently supposed to look like.

They had 6 wings, covered with eyes on the wings. And had two eyes on their face, but used 2 wings to cover their face at all times because if a mortal ever saw their face they would die.

 The bible mentions multiple faces, being covered in eyeballs, constant singing, lion heads etc.

 Besides being described as beasts and monsters, they’re practically brainless drones. Heavenly angels are only one step removed from demons. The only difference is demons fell from heaven because they chose to follow Lucifer, who was an angel (angel of music and one of god’s favorites). So they are these eyeball covered animal mashed up monsters who were only created to worship for eternity (part of humanities creation was so that something would choose to love god, not just worship him because they were created to).

Angels fall into a lot of new age and conspiracy beliefs.We were taught that the supernatural realms went in the order of Heaven, Hell, then Earth. So when the angels fell from heaven with Lucifer, some fell through hell and landed on Earth. We were taught they intermarried with early humans and created giants and taught witch craft to women.

 They’re abominations, they’re alien, they’re beyond us. They’re creatures that biology as we know it does not apply to. Often they do not love mankind, they love God and God alone.

Yeah, the few times that angels show up in front of people in the Old Testament in a human form, they’re glowing and their skin looks like its made of molten metal; scaring the piss out of anyone who sees them. I think Gabriel even admits to Daniel that he’s having to conceal his true power level, because Full Angel Mode would scramble a regular human’s brain.

Angels are fucking horrifying.

[dduane]

C.S. Lewis’s notes on this subject as they appear in the foreword to The Screwtape Letters are interesting.

It should be (but it is not) unnecessary to add that a belief in angels, whether good or evil, does not mean a belief in either as they are represented in art and literature. Devils are depicted with bats’ wings and good angels with birds’ wings, not because anyone holds that moral deterioration would be likely to turn feathers into membrane, but because most men like birds better than bats. They are given wings it all in order to suggest the swiftness of unimpeded intellectual energy. They are given human form because man is the only rational creature we know. Creatures higher in the natural order than ourselves, either incorporeal or animating bodies of a sort we cannot experience, must be represented symbolically if they are to be represented at all.

These forms are not only symbolical but were always known to be symbolical by reflective people. The Greeks did not believe that the gods were really like the beautiful human shapes their sculptures gave them. In their poetry a God who wishes to “appear” to a mortal temporarily assumes the likeness of a man. Christian theology has nearly always explained the “appearance” of an angel in the same way. It is only the  ignorant, said Dionysius in the fifth century, who dreamed that spirits are really winged men.

In the plastic arts these symbols have steadily degenerated. Fra Angelico’s angels carry in their face and gesture the peace and authority of heaven. Later come the chubby infantile nudes of Rafael; finally the soft, slim, girlish, and consolatory angels of nineteenth century art, shapes so feminine that they avoid being voluptuous only by their total insipidity — the frigid houris of a tea-table paradise. They are a pernicious symbol. In Scripture the visitation of an angel is always alarming; it has to begin by saying “fear not.” The Victorian angel looks as if it was going to say, “There, there.”

[spooky-darth-blog]

When they tell the people they appear to in the Bible not to be afraid, it’s not, “don’t be startled by my sudden arrival.” They’re saying, “HUMAN DO NOT FEAR THE SIX WINGED MOLTEN METAL FORM THAT IS MY BEING.”

[naaapqueen-deactivated20200213]

Actually not all angels look like this, only the ones in the throne room of God, the others are also terrifying, they just aren’t these ones

[justbeingabel]

This last week has been unbelievable. I was given the opportunity to go to KCACTF Region 8 Festival as a participant for the Directing Fellowship. Over the last few weeks my cast and I have worked countless hours to present a scene from “Stupid Fucking Bird” by Aaron Posner. After a closed presentation, 36 hours of rehearsal time to apply feedback and a performance in front of an open audience and respondents our scene won the 50th Annual Festival for Region 8!! I will be going to Washington, DC to attend master classes and workshops, studying material in depth and developing my craft. I want to thank Jeremy Lewis and Cherie Brown, my mentors from Citrus College, for giving me this opportunity. With their guidance, I am pursuing my dreams as an artist. Their love and support inspires me every day. I want to also thank my cast, Summer Stratton and Jessica Pineda, for helping me achieve my goals and vision. Each of you mean the world to me— I want to thank you for being apart of my vision and trusting me with your amazing talents. To Summer and Jessica— I want to thank you for your everlasting love and support. Without you, I could never have made it through. As artists, we strives to grow, challenge and create everyday. We are the storytellers, the truth-sayers of the next generation. We have a voice, something burning inside of us that we need to say— and I am determined to be heard. Thank you to everyone reading, listening, and helping me achieve my dreams. —Love, Abel Marquez #theatre #theatrelife #theatrearts #theatremajor #theatrefamily #kcactf #actf #kcactfregion8 #mesa #mesaarizona #arizona #mcc #citrus #citruscollege #artist #chekhov #theseagull #stupidfuckingbird #aaronposner #kcactf8 #kcactf2018 #kcactf50 #antonchekhov (at Mesa, Arizona)

[justbeingabel]

🌲🌲🌲🏘🏔🏠🌲🌲🌲 Trip up to the mountains from a couple of weeks back. Nature for miles and the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Missing these places and these people. What a great weekend. • • • • • #nature #trees #mountains #cold #freezing #freezingcold #cabin #juliasavedtheday #christmas #friends #adventures #hipster #ducks #openroad #december #memories #friendshipgoals #friendtrip