The Moving Spotlight

Alex Squadron is a writer from New York. His byline has appeared in SLAM, the New York Post, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, Defector, and SB Nation. His first book, Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA, was released in October 2023. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ALEX SQUADRON ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/asquad510/?hl=en ⌲ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/alex_squadron?lang=en⁠ ⌲ L...

Alexandra Wright is a classically trained actress with a BA from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Acting from Harvard University. She has also trained internationally in London at the British American Drama Academy and at Stanislavski’s Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. Alexandra has trained extensively at UCB and has also performed stand up multiple times at the legendary Comedy St...

Kevin E. West is a veteran television actor with 70+ credits including Guest Stars on, The Righteous Gemstones, Hawaii 5-0, Criminal Minds, Bones, Castle, CSI: Miami, Justified, Leverage, Lost, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, and dozens more ( IMDB ) as well as a former Stand-up Comic. Kevin is a National speaker including appearances for the WGA, SAG-AFTRA, UCLA, and A Date with Holly...

Malissa Young is a Talent Manager representing across the world. You can feel how much she cares about her work and getting people their dreams! Her talent’s wins are her wins. Malissa Young Management was a natural offspring of Malissa's first company, BICOASTAL MGMT, created in 2009. Her foray into management began quite organically but was a true calling as a natural networker and connector...

It’s game time! It’s our 100th EPISODE! And we’re celebrating by bringing back our very first guest, Matthew K. Addison. Since that first episode he’s worked on the new Sex and the City (Just Like That…), FBI: Most Wanted, and a top secret Amazon show from the author Harlan Coben. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ MATTHEW K. ADDISON ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5600921/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingslions/?h...

Mark Jacobson was Mr. April in the 2013 Nice Jewish Guys calendar and is an actor, improviser and coach hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. He just starred in the critically-acclaimed West Coast premiere of Samuel Baum's The Engagement Party at the Geffen Playhouse, opposite Wendie Malick and directed by Tony winner Darko Tresnjak. His recent Film and TV credits include Supporting Leads in 57 Secon...

Jonathan Handel breaks down the complex world of AI, entertainment & technology, and Union law into plain English. Join us as we explore the insights of Jonathan Handel, a seasoned attorney who graduated from Harvard Law School in 1990. From 2010 to 2020, Handel was a journalist at The Hollywood Reporter, unraveling the intricacies of the entertainment industry. In 2020, he took on a new role...

Chelsea London Lloyd is an actor and comedian who has appeared in television shows such as Barry (HBO, Dir. Bill Hader) and Schooled (ABC) as well as commercials for Facebook, Alaska Airlines, and KFC. Her 3-spot Wayfair commercial campaign opposite Kelly Clarkson aired nationally spring 2023. She has shot two feature films in 2023, Mr. Santa in New York and Golden Influencer in Atlanta. She shot...

ROBIN CARUS (Casting Director) has cast everything from iconic commercials to groundbreaking theatre to independent film and television. Upcoming & Current Projects: Windows (at Lincoln Center), This is Not a Time for Peace (Theatre Row). Selected Regional & Off-Broadway: Pay The Writer (Signature Theatre), Two Jews, Talking (starring Josh Mostel and Richard Masur at Theatre at St. Clement...

As a voice actor, Jennifer is known for her authentic, conversational, confident, and playful delivery. She brings her unique perspective from both sides of the glass for clients such as Hyundai; Wells Fargo; CVS, Vons, CocaCola, Target and St. Joseph Medical Center. Jenn honed her quirky sense of humor while studying comedy/improv at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade and The Groundlings, which helped...

Vici is an independent screenwriter, filmmaker, and creator of BBFF, (Black & Brown Femme Films) a nonprofit that advocates for all artists of color who identify as women. A graduate of Columbia College, Vici's passion for film and art is infectious. Despite facing rejection from 20 film festivals for "The Singles" in 2022, this setback led to the establishment of Black and Brown...

Justin Radley is an experienced Casting Director who has cast projects for commercials, TV, reality, and digital platforms, including high-profile Super Bowl ads with A-list directors. In 2004, he was invited to become partner and casting director at ASG Casting, Inc., where he cast many high-profile, award-winning projects with some of the most creative and successful directors and creative teams...

At seventeen, Philadelphia native Stephanie Little moved to Los Angeles, where she studied at The Groundlings Theater, with Howard Fine, Anthony Meindl, Lesley Kahn and in London at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s summer immersion program. Stephanie currently resides in New York, where she continues to write, produce, and direct projects; all of which have taken her on the festival circuit. Th...

Tessa Hersh is an actress, writer, comedian, and poet who also happens to have a master’s degree in Somatic Psychology. She likes kids, dogs, ice cream, rainbows, sparkles, hugs, and the darkness that lurks within. She was selected as as a performer in the ABC DIVERSITY SHOWCASE and won “BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY” at the New York Television Festival for my work in Smuchr, which itself won “BEST COM...

Craig Cackowski is an actor, improvisor and teacher based in Los Angeles. He was involved with the iO and iO West (RIP) theaters from 1992-2018, and was the three-time winner of the Del Close Award as Teacher of the Year at iO West. He has played numerous improv festivals around the US with his long-running three-man troupe Dasariski (with Bob Dassie and Rich Talarico) and his duo Orange Tuxedo (w...

Jenna Doolittle (a Doolittle who does a lot!) is a career coach for actors, former actor herself, mental health advocate and new mom! She is best known for her work creating the Actors Rise Newsletter, a free weekly newsletter chock full of resources for actors. Her company Actors Rise, empowers actors to take control of their careers so they can stop stressing and start booking. She has appeared...

Clayton Farris is an actor, writer and content creator. Originally from Dallas, TX, Clayton has been seen in a ton of national commercials. His social media impact has reached over 350k viewers Worldwide across Vine, Instagram and Facebook. Having studied at The Groundlings, Clayton enjoys the art of improv and fuses it into his character work whenever he can. TV Credits: SEAL Team, 9-1-1, All Ris...

Laura Schein is an actor/writer/lyricist based in Los Angeles. She is the co-creator of the acclaimed new musical Emojiland (New York Times Critics Pick; Richard Rodgers Award Finalist; Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Off-Broadway Alliance Nominee), and originated the role of Smize. She co-wrote the original songs for the 2022 stop motion Disney holiday film Mickey Saves Christma...

Searching For Yoo is an independent feature film that tells the story of a haunting dramatic exploration of Korean adoption. This piece centers around a brother and sister as they attempt to uncover the answers of their traumatic past and find a long lost half-sister. Join Corbin & John as they discuss such topics as adoption, Korean culture, and creating relationships on set with the Cast and...

Victoria Hoffman is a very in demand casting director in the Los Angeles Theatre community - she is the Resident Casting Director at Rogue Machine Theatre. Recent highlights include: Heroes of the Fourth Turning (now playing), and On The Other Hand We're Happy (LADCC Winner Best production). She has also helped cast A Noise Within, Sacred Fools, Boston Court. Victoria is also the Manager of Ca...

Anna grew up in the Quad-Cities, IL/IA and has acted in Chicago, Los Angeles and Montana.  At the age of eighteen, Miss Gold moved to Los Angeles, where she studied at such places as the Io West and Second City theaters. This training blossomed into Anna doing extra work on such beloved shows as "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" and "Felicity". Her references can attest to her hard w...

Patrick Donebedian helps people overcome their fear, gain real confidence, and find their flow state both on and off the mat. As an L.A. based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Coach & Competitor, Patrick discusses journaling, philosophy of not quitting, and being your own self-starter. Patrick's focus is to coach, write, and build things that help people say no to the snooze-button and yes t...

Michael Donovan is the recipient of 9 Artios awards. He has cast more than 1,000 shows produced at such venues as the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, the Hollywood Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Laguna Playhouse, and International City Theatre. He has cast national tours, numerous films, TV series and commercials. Michael is the President of t...

Colmcille Donston directed the short film ‘Peace Be With You’, which has received multiple accolades from The Scout Film Festival, Boston Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, and Garden State Film Festival. Colm is about to make his feature directing debut on the film ‘By the Grape of God’ and is a graduate from Emerson College. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ COLMCILLE DONSTON ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm841...

Esther Moon appeared in the Oscar nominated film ‘Minari’ with Steven Yeun. She also appeared on the Netflix show ‘Partner Track’. After changing careers from Professional Mental Health and Social Work to Acting, Esther talks about how important it is to have a full life and a positive attitude. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ESTHER MOON ⌲ IMDb: https://www.instagram.com/esthermoonstagram/ ⌲ IG: https://www.imdb.com/na...