Dear Actor Podcast

We're back and better than ever! In this season two teaser, Sage chats with an old friend from season one about all that's going on in the industry right now, what they're up to, and all the exciting changes within the podcast itself.

In the Sage May Speaks season one finale Sage talks with award-winning casting director Terry Berland about how truly important relationships are in the industry, how to stand out from a casting director's point of view, and how to correctly label self-tapes.

In this episode, Sage talks with Jenna Doolittle (The Actors Rise Newsletter, American Horror Story, Scandal) about her amazing newsletter and all that went into it, growing social media engagement for actors, and how to set up your self-tape background and lighting correctly.

This week Sage talks with award-winning actor, Michael Tow (Law and Order SVU, The Blacklist, Blindspot, Lucky Grandma) about making connections on Clubhouse, breaking Asian stereotypes on stage and screen, and not boxing yourself in.

In this episode, Sage chats with actor Sarah Minnich (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Briarpatch, Deputy) about the New Mexico market, being on set before you're an adult, and how to get a casting director to take a chance on you before you have any major credits.

In this episode, Sage chat with actor and writer Johnny Jay Lee (NCIS: Los Angeles, Selena: The Series, Station 19) about being on set during COVID, playing younger than you are, and how to tell if you should go with a big or small rep.

This week Sage chats with actress and host Erin Kommor (NBC's Rise, Dickinson, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Insider Food) about being bumped up from a co-star to a series regular role, finding the right day job, and how hosting can help with your acting.

In this episode, Sage chats with actress Leah Kreitz (Dash and Lily, AWOL, Coming Out) about being a human before being an actor, getting real about who you want to play and how to make lasting industry relationships.

This week Sage chats with actor, Eric Elizaga (For Life, Orange is the New Black, Law and Order SVU, FBI) about making the jump from a smaller to bigger market, making it out of "co-star hell," and working with big-name actors.

This week Sage chats with actress, Heather Mazur (Good Trouble, Insecure, Awkward., How to Get Away With Murder) about continuing acting training, balancing being an actor and having a family and being truthful about what your type is.

This week Sage chats with actor Juan Riedinger (Riverdale, Narcos, Claws, NCIS) about the Canadian film/TV market, finding the right day job, and joining a hit TV show mid season.

In this episode Sage chats with actress Rebecca Klingler (Titanic, How I Met Your Mother, Shameless, Weeds) about what it was like to be on such iconic sets, how necessary it is to be in a good acting class, and how to keep a good mindset in the industry.

This week Sage talks with actor Matt Cwern (Dynasty, Sneaky Pete, Pretty Little Liars, 9-1-1) about being an actor in LA vs. New York,  the importance of learning dialects and unique things that will help you when when you first get an audition script.

In this episode Sage chats with former top talent manager Wendy Alane Wright (WAW Talent, Talent Managers for Actors, The Hollywood Winners Circle) about how to stand out to casting directors, agents and managers, the business side of acting, keeping a good mindset and so much more!  You can watch the live, unedited version of this episode on her YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

In this episode Sage talks to actor Diego Guevara (Dash and Lily, Younger) about what it's like your first time on a big budget set, getting representation and whether or not to go to school for your craft.

This week Sage chats with actor, photographer, producer and writer, Michael Kushner (Dear Multi-Hyphenate, The Dressing Room Project, Indoor Boys) about what being a multi-hyphenate means in this industry, aspects that make a great headshot and what it's like taking backstage photos of major stars at Broadway shows.

In this episode Sage talks to actor, writer and director Tim Realbuto (Yes, Bobcat Moretti, The Sopranos) about perseverance in the film industry, writing your own roles when they're not coming to you, and what he's learned from being on both sides of the table.

In this episode Sage talks to actress Jessica Pimentel (Orange is the New Black, Law and Order) about being part of one of the top shows in the world, playing characters truthfully and how much work it truly takes to become an "overnight success."

In this episode Sage talks to actor Jordan Woods-Robinson (The Walking Dead, Nashville, Homeland) about what makes a good self tape, being a chameleon, and what it's like to come into a hit show mid season. 

In this episode Sage talks to actress Ammie Masterson (Better Call Saul, Magnum P.I., Chambers) about self taping, acting vs. auditioning and dealing with rejection as an actor. 

In this episode Sage talks to actress Rebekah Kennedy (Law and Order SVU, Criminal Minds, Station 19) about audition experiences, finding your type and advice she would've given herself as a young actress.

In this episode, Sage talks to Cathy Salvodon (Jessica Jones, FBI, The Blacklist) about her career as an actress and the advice she has for those trying to get on television.