Many actors and entertainers use social media to establish their public personas and make themselves known, but one unique NYC actor and producer is using his social media presence not only to entertain the world, but to express himself as he truly is. He believes that letting your true self shine through is one of the only ways to forge a deep and lasting connection with your audience. With Abrams’ singular style of humor and wry perspective on the world, he is making a name for himself as a genuine entertainer on (and beyond) social media.
A Bit About Abrams
Abrams, who grew up in rural New York, has always enjoyed entertaining others. Hailing from a “musical family” as he describes it, Abrams had full support at home in pursuing his lifelong creative passions. He started his career with a professional DJ service that he ran successfully for 14 years, a continued point of pride for Abrams. “I really felt at home in my work as a DJ,” he recalls. “You grow to really love the excitement, the exhilarating sensation of working a crowd like a musical puppeteer. It was so much fun.”
Soon, however, Abrams found himself drawn to his true calling: acting. Starting out with small roles on shows like The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Law & Order SVU to a featured role in 2019’s Night Sweats, Jason Abrams has set the groundwork for a lifetime of entertaining audiences.
Getting Started on Social Media
Though Abrams initially joined social media to connect with family and friends in his personal life, he quickly realized these platforms’ potential as a powerful outlet for self-expression, creativity, and entertainment. “Social media has afforded me a lot more freedom than traditional acting roles do when it comes to entertaining people,” he explains. “I can be myself and express myself however I want, and I think people respond to that.”
He found that he enjoyed not only the freedom, but also the direct impact he was making on his followers’ lives. “It’s so much more fulfilling to have people directly engage with you, to tell you how your content made their day or made them smile,” he says.
Having Fun and Being Yourself
Instead of building a perfectly manicured image of himself online, Abrams instead opts for a more personable, wacky, and oftentimes awkward style and presentation. Abrams claims that, though we are always performing in public to some degree, the persona he has created on social media is much truer to the person he is in real life. “That was really important to me, being true to myself and all my quirks,” he recalls. “I didn’t want to force a ‘cool’ or ‘clever’ vibe that people would see right through. I just wanted to be myself, and to have fun being myself.” Abrams’ success in this regard is evident in many of his posts and videos. From dancing like a madman to showcasing the realities of acting life in NYC, Abrams’ social media accounts are uniquely personal, approachable, and always funny.
Social Media Opens the Door to New Opportunities
With over 26,000 followers on Instagram, Abrams is a fast-rising creator with great potential for further growth. Over the next few years, he hopes to expand his following even further, and he feels confident in his ability to do so. Abrams estimates that he’ll hit 50,000 followers by the end of the year. In doing so, he hopes to open the door to new entertainment opportunities far beyond the social realm, whether it be in casting for a major role or in collaborating on a new creative venture. For now, Abrams is keeping an open mind and a positive eye on the future.
Learn more about Jason Abrams on IMDb. Visit Abrams’ official website at https://thejasonabrams.com/. Follow him on Instagram (@jasonabramsnyc) and YouTube.