Thanks For Coming In

Rana Roy talks touring with Rihanna, the new "Gossip Girl", shifting to behind the camera, and a very memorable Broadway audition! About Rana: London born, Dubai bred, New York based, with Egyptian / Nubian / Indian / Spanish blood, Rana Roy began her 20 year career in the arts as a professional dancer in the Middle-East, leading to an album deal with Universal Records in the U.K, and making her w...

Paula Rhodes talks "Resident Evil", being a female creative, her new film "Delicate State", and shares an audition story that somehow involves peanut butter! About Paula Rhodes: Paula is an actress, producer & founding member of the 5'2" & Under Club. She was born in Deerlodge, Montana, but spent most of her pivotal years in St. Louis, Missouri, with stops in Tucson, Denver, London & New York City...

Aubrey Miller talks growing up on "Just Add Magic", how dancing got her into acting, her new series "Me", and an audition story fit for a (pageant) queen! About Aubrey: Aubrey Miller is adding ‘Executive Producer’ to her already impressive resume, and at just 19-years old. Aubrey is taking on the roles of EP, Creator, Writer, and Leading Actress of the digital series “ME”. The first season of the...

Erik Fellows talks season 2 of his show "Purgatory" on Popstar! TV premiering next month, his acting journey, working with Lindsay Lohan, and an audition with the king oh Hollywood that could have gone real bad! About Erik Fellows: Erik Fellows is best known for his role as Troy Winston in the long-running NBC’s daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He’s also known for his lead roles in movies suc...

Paul Nygro talks his favorite TV roles, juggling different hats within the entertainment industry, and the time he shouldn't have dyed his hair for an audition! About Paul Nygro:  Paul was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, managed undergraduate studies at both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and London University in England, then graduated with a BFA in Theatre from the University of Wis...

Warren Egypt Franklin shares what it's like being back in rehearsals for the "Hamilton" tour, his role on "Grown-ish", and the one audition he completely cracked!  About Warren Egypt: Star on the rise and triple threat talent, Warren Egypt Franklin, has been taking the industry by storm since the moment he graduated from Baldwin Wallace University. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, a young Franklin a...

Brent Pope talks his podcast "Brentfast with Brent Pope", breaking free from being typecast, and shares a few audition stories sure to make you laugh and/or cry! About Brent Pope: Brent Pope is an actor/writer/comedian/host/singer known for his numerous roles on TV comedies like Silicon Valley, Better Things, Roseanne, Speechless, and Casual. He has also appeared on TV dramas such as Station 19, T...

Jason Stuart talks the ups and downs of his career, writing his book, and a few audition stories that will make your jaw drop!  About Jason:  When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who’s also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind…. Jason Stuart. Stuart has been asking this question for the last few years. When you break the ground do you get to walk...

Jacob Hopkins talks joining the "How To Train Your Dragon" universe, playing a vampire as a child, growing up on TV, and a few times casting told him to pack his bag....when he didn't need to! About Jacob: Jacob’s big break came when he landed a role on the fifth season of the popular HBO series True Blood. In the critically acclaimed show, Jacob played Alexander Drew, the youngest (looking) membe...

Julia Rehwald talks the "Fear Street" trilogy, her college experience in NYC, and shares an embarrassing audition story for one of the most popular Broadway musicals! About Julia Rehwald: Star on the rise Julia Rehwald was born and raised in California. Having always known she wanted to be a performer, Julia participated in plays in high school. Post-graduation, Julia packed her bags and made the...

Diane Robin talks the time she got kicked off the Universal lot as a young actor, fighting for the career you want, working with legends, and the time another actor tried to psyche her out!  About Diane Robin: Although often cast as a New Yorker, Diane Robin was born in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Her training began in high school, with a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute...

Sarah Joy Brown talks her time on "General Hospital", how she got her SAG card, what's next, and the very important audition where she was sent to the wrong place! About Sarah Joy Brown: Brown was born in Eureka, California to parents David and Pamela Brown. She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major. Her acting career began at the age of 19, when she was cast...

Carolyn Hennesy talks longevity, her Daytime Emmy nomination for her work as Diane in "General Hospital", staying focused, and the "That '70s Show" audition she booked! About Carolyn Hennesy: Carolyn Hennesy is an actress, author and animal advocate. Hennesy's early work consisted of guest appearances and roles in shows and television movies, including Dark Justice and in Deadly Invasion: The Kill...

Amber Nash talks starring in "Archer", her new film "How To Ruin The Holidays", and a wild audition story with a surprise "The Walking Dead" actor! About Amber Nash:  Nash got her start in the world of television voiceover when Thompson and Reed cast her in their Adult Swim series Frisky Dingo, where she voiced “Val” and a number of other characters. Her work led to an offer to voice “Pam Poovey”...

Shannon Dang talks her hit CW show "Kung Fu", why representation matters, and the audition where she couldn't stop crying! About Shannon Dang:  Shannon Dang can currently be seen starring in the hit CW drama, “Kung Fu.” She plays Althea Shen, the tech savvy, larger-than life older sister to martial arts expert Nicky. The series, which is a reimagining of the 1970’s series of the same name, is the...

Annika Marks talks her new film "Killing Eleanor" (which she also produced and wrote - what!), her breakout role in "The Sessions", and that one audition where she didn't even get to audition! About Annika Marks: Annika Marks has been seen in recurring roles in Goliath, Waco, The Fosters, The Last Tycoon, and more. Most recently she served as the Lead Actor, Writer and Producer in the indie film “...

Gregg Daniel talks about his time on "True Blood", working on "Insecure", his new film "7th & Union", a truly heartbreaking audition mishap, and shares some wonderful advice every actor should hear! About Gregg Daniel: Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his role as Reverend Daniels on HBO’s hit show True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comed...

Sydney Mikayla talks playing Trina on "General Hospital", voice acting in the Netflix show "Kipo and The Wonderbeasts", future aspirations, and a nerve-racking audition for the books!                           About Sydney Mikayla: Mikayla stars as Trina Robinson on the award-winning series General Hospital, which is currently the longest-running daytime drama in production. As part of the new gen...

Connie Giordano talks her love of theater, working with Kate Winslet on "Mare of Easttown", and the broadway audition of her dreams!    About Connie Giordano: Connie currently plays Patty DelRasso in the HBO limited drama series Mare of Easttown, which is airing now. The series stars Kate Winslet, Sosie Bacon, Jean Smart, Guy Pearce and Evan Peters. She has also starred in the indie films Mr. Hush...

Kate Linder talks her 39 years on "The Young and The Restless", staying kind and grateful, remembering Garry Marshall, and the audition that made her who she is! About Kate Linder: Kate Linder has portrayed Esther Valentine on CBS’ The Young and the Restless for over 39 years, it’s been the #1 rated soap opera every week for over 30 years. In 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of F...

Jeremy Valdez talks working with Danny Trejo, his acting journey, self-tapes, and an audition story filled with twists and turns!     About Jeremy Valdez: Jeremy (Ray) Valdez has worked steadily since he first landed in Hollywood. Valdez is also the recipient of the 2010 Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor in La Mission, opposite Benjamin Bratt. In addition, he's taking his skills behind the sc...

Nikki Blonsky talks filming "Hairspray", moving back to LA, creating her own future, and the Broadway audition that started it all!     About Nikki Blonsky: Nikki Blonsky is best known for her Golden Globe nominated performance as Tracy Turnblad in the big screen adaptation of the hit musical Hairspray. Her most recent films include Geography Club and Dog Years, opposite Burt Reynolds and Ariel Wi...

Lexie Stevenson shares how she got on The Young and The Restless, her work with the Endometriosis Foundation of America, and a funny pre-audition anecdote!     About Lexie Stevenson: Upon graduating with honors from Brunswick High School in 2016, Lexie was admitted to the academically selective Purchase College-SUNY, but chose to defer and move to California to seriously pursue her acting and sing...

Kira Reed Lorsch talks her Playboy days, what got her into producing, her new film "Beckman", and the most ironic audition story we've heard!      About Kira Reed Lorsch: Kira Reed Lorsch is an actress and Emmy® award winning, p.g.a producer. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television, Kira enjoyed a prolific on-camera career, including a 10-year stint as a reporter/prod...

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