Actor-101

Here, in our first episode of 2024, we condense information into a straight forward appraoch to beginning a career in acting! We break down the fundamentals to get you started as well as offer helpful tips and tricks along the way!

Here we discuss the outcome of the SAG strike and reflect in some great Actor 101 podcast moments of 2023!

Here is a brief overview of key ways to get an agent!

On this episode, we talk with Craig Holzberg, the owner and head agent at Avalon Artists Group! Avalon Artists Group is a full-service talent agency representing actors across the United States with offices located in Los Angeles and New York and representatives in Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami. They offer representation in Film, TV, Theatre, Commercials, Voice-Over, Print, Industrials and Hosting....

What happens next now that the WGA has struck their deal!? Listen here to find out what to expect next!

Here we discuss the art of voice over and how our friend Vincent got started in his career! In the wake of the WGA/SAG strike, we do not talk about any of his live action content, but focus on his massive VO resume as well as his tricks to developing his characters! Lots of great information and incite into the world of voice over! Follow him @thevincentmartella. His many VO credits include: Swift...

Some friendly reminders to keep updated on all things ACTOR!

Here we speak to the latest info regarding the WGA/SAG strike!

Here we speak with Reagan and hear all her insight from an agents perspective! She has so much great advice for actors and delves into how she and her team operate at Coast to Coast.

Let's examine the difference between these two types of comedy and how to approach your audition knowing what type of energy to bring to your reading!

Today we speak with our dear friend and industry professional: Casting Director Amber Horn! She is such a wealth of knowledge and has so much great information to share with actors and parents! Here she talks about the industry, self tapes, various projects she has worked on and tons of great advice for all actors, new and experienced!

In this episode, we continue to discuss the SAG/AFTRA strike and all the new developments as well as address some of the common pitfalls new actors make starting out in this business!

WE SUPPORT SAG ACTORS AND THE WGA! This episode on the historic SAG strike, we detail what the expectations are in terms of what actors can and cannot do during this time. We also discuss the issues SAG is having and what they want to do to resolve them.

In Part I of our talk with Lilla Crawford, an actress known for her role as Little Red in Into The Woods with Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, as well as countless other projects such as a Series Regular on Netflix's The Who Was Show , HBO's Pretty Little Liars and Disney's Raven's Home , to name a few, speaks with us about her own journey starting out as a child actor in Hollywood an...

Over the years we have seen it all on sets! Here we discuss the proper work ethic to have on set, detailing all of the things one wouldn't think matters while working on a set!

Here is take a look at the general differences between the roles of an agent and a manager. Is one better over the other? Is it beneficial to have both at the same time? How much money are we talkin' comes out of your paycheck? This episode will give you a better understanding of these different types of reps and what they can do for you!

With a midnight deadline for all negotiations to be agreed upon, it is looking like the Screen Actor's Guild is looking probable for a strike where they will join the fight with the WGA.

Explore how to successfully tape for commercials and how they differ from a theatrical self tape!

A fundamental guide to self taping including things to look out for before submitting your tape to your agent and when to seek a professional coach/facility to help!

Here we talk to Lindsay Goldapp of Stomping Ground Theatre about the importance of improvisation for actors. Lindsay hails from The Second City in Chicago where she studied the art of improvisation and sketch comedy. Here she explains how improv impacts every aspect of the audition process and helps with reacting organically within your scene work!

Here we dissect actor breakdowns to fully understand the language and information given to actors for their auditions!

We are voicing our support for the writers that they come to fair terms soon!

Avoid the pitfalls of poor communication or an overbearing presence to your team! Maintain a healthy relationship with your reps using these helpful tools and insights!

An actor's resume is unlike a typical corporate or clerical resume! It has a very simple yet uniform template that the entire industry has adopted. Listen to this straightforward approach on how to build your resume to look like the professional actor you want to be!

Headshots can be such a chore...especially when you don't know how to approach getting them done right! Here we chat with Shea Anne of Shea Anne Photography! A renowned headshot photographer who answers all the burning questions of how to get your headshots done right! Everything from do's and don't's to rights from wrongs! Enjoy hearing all her insights into how to have successful...