Around this time, I was offered a small part in a film called EVENING in which I was going to play opposite Claire Danes. But I never got the chance. I found myself drinking in a bar prior to filming the night before and an altercation took place. My lips and eyes were busted up and the production had to replace me the next day. It looked like I had blown my second chance. 

It took this beating for me to wake up and realize that I needed help. I got counseling, cleaned myself up and I found God again in my life. 

Several months later I received a phone call from a dear friend offering me the role of Richard Fenton in Prom Night. I took on the role immediately, and put all of my passion, experience and pain into the role. I worked hard on making Fenton a character with purpose who was fighting hard to overcome the obstacles before him while battling the dark demons that haunted him. 

I GOT MY SECOND CHANCE with the role and the nomination.

I'm doing so much better since those dark days and have a lot more balance in my life, much to the love and support of my family and friends. I have won many battles, but haven't won the war just yet.

I thank God for this SECOND CHANCE, because not everyone, unfortunately, is given that second opportunity with life. Life isn't fair like that. I had met Heath on several occasions and I'm honored to say we knew each other by name. He was a beautiful talented soul.  

My family is supportive of me telling this dark and empty chapter of my life. They believe as well as I do that if we can help someone out there going through the same thing it's worth all the gossip it may bring.

I got through it and so can you. 

BELIEVE. 

"Everyone in this life deserves a second chance."

Thank you to everyone who voted and thank you to everyone for the support ,
JOHNATHON SCHAECH