I thought being an actor wasn't for grown-up people, but it didn't matter whether I considered it that—I discovered it was … [Read More...]
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Recent Episodes
Ep #22: Jeanne Sakata (Actress/Playwright, Hold These Truths, Regional Theatre, Dr. Ken) on the Joy of Discovery, Eagerness, and Redemptive Writing
What fuels it all for me right now is gratitude, because I'm grateful all these things are happening, and that there are so … [Read More...]
Ep #21: Richard Riehle (Regional Theatre/Broadway, The Fugitive, Casino, Office Space, 400+ Film/TV credits) on Being Open, Dependable, and Watching Everything
I've never felt anything personal in terms of rejection about auditions. I know a lot of actors do. I'm pretty good at doing … [Read More...]
Ep #20: Arye Gross (South Coast Rep, Regional Theatre, Minority Report, Castle, 100+ Film/TV credits) on Deep Curiosity, Inspiring Empathy, and Bringing Your Life into the Scene
There's something that stirs in us when we watch a performance that has something authentic in it, and the best way I know to … [Read More...]
Ep #19: Alan Mandell (The Actor’s Workshop, Waiting for Godot/Endgame, Shortbus) on Samuel Beckett, Theatre Artists, and Always Working
Know something about lighting design, about set design, about stage management, about writing. The actors get most of the … [Read More...]
Ep #18: Tony Amendola (Regional Theatre, Berkeley Rep, Stargate SG-1) on Stamping Your Own Passport and Following the Work
Being an actor in Los Angeles can be—if you're not careful—living off the interest of your talent and experience. And every … [Read More...]
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