Who is this guy?
Luka Cruz is a fearless, free-thinking, dynamic character actor who loves to work on projects that humanize real people and that foster a sense of connection rather than an ‘othering’. He is currently based in Seattle, WA. Of Puerto-Rican, Black, and European ancestry, Luka is originally a Seattleite, and graduated from the Sargent Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University in the class of 2024 back in May!
But who am I really?
"Heyo"
Let’s get introduced, shall we?
My given name is Lucas Mattias Corwin Cruz Shorack. If you take the meaning of each of the words in my name, it translates to “Bearing Light of God’s Gifts like his Friendship at the Cross”... Shorack.
So I got that name and I was like “Jesus!” that's a lot to live up to. And I had to think; what is that light I’m supposed to be bearing? WTF is that? So I thought about it… AND I thought about it some MORE… and after… well after a lot of years. After a LOT of years I think I’ve finally found what it’s supposed to be…
I have a certain viewpoint I carry with me throughout life. I see everybody else in this world, as me. Different trappings, different circumstances, genetics, senses of humour… choices, but at their core; me. At our core; human. And I believe there is a certain sanctity to that. Because behind all the wrappings that we like to define ourselves by, I think we all just have a scared little child inside of us, that wants to be loved, that wants to be safe, that wants to have life… in all its wonderful vibrancy and complexity.
SO as I create art, I would like to bear that light like a cross on my back, in the hopes that other people, when they watch what I create, might want to stand beside me, and lift as well.
*dismounts soapbox…