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Tonya Pinkins talks filming "Women of The Movement", how she stole the show on "Gotham", and that time she took a chance on an open call! About Tonya: TONYA PINKINS is a Tony Awarding actor/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. Her Award Winning Film RED PILL was recently released on TVOD and has been translated into Spanish, Catalonian, Russian a...

Rebecca Lamarche talks working both as an actor and casting director, her new film "Sappy Holiday", and that time she pulled out all the dancing moves she had! About Rebecca: Rebecca Lamarche is no stranger to entertainment working in many facets of the industry as a Filmmaker, Casting Director, Producer, and Actress. Rebecca is taking the stage in the new movie, "Sappy Holiday" which premieres on...

Cloie Wyatt Taylor talks her show "Partners in Rhyme" on Allblk, releasing new music, and the time she shouldn't have listened to her manager! About Cloie: Born in Washington D.C. and raised in the rural outskirts of Maryland, Cloie Wyatt Taylor is a multi-hyphenate artist (actress, director, singer, and dancer) with over 25 years entertaining audiences. Cloie currently stars as Vicky in Partners...

Renika Williams talks "The Sex Life of College Girls", her work in the theater community, and the time casting wanted her to sing like Mariah! About Renika: Renika Williams plays Willow on HBO Max’s new hit comedy THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS. She can also be seen on season two of both Amazon Prime’s MODERN LOVE and STARZ P Valley. Regional theatre productions at the Actors Theatre of Louisville...

Robert Palmer Watkins talks what it was like to join The Walking Dead, his career in horror films, and his most recent audition mishap! About Robert: Robert Palmer Watkins caught the acting bug early on, beating out hundreds of other teens for the coveted role of Danny in Barksdale Theater’s production of “Grease. After 4 years of training at a center for the arts high school, then 2 years studyin...

Lin Shaye talks being named the Godmother of Horror, her wide range of acting roles, becoming the face of the Insidious franchise, and the time she auditioned for Jack Nicholson! About Lin: Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Lin Shaye loved “storytelling” so much that even as a child and knew that she was destined to act. She performed in plays at the University of Michigan and later was accept...

The D'Ambrosio Twins talk dealing with comparison, balancing their careers with their personal lives, and the time they both had a messy audition with yogurt! About Bianca and Chiara: Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Twin sisters actresses, musicians, and YouTube sensations, Bianca and Chiara D'Ambrosio broke into show business at two-and-a-half years old and didn't look back. Since their breakout ro...

Ella Proberts talks working with the UN foundation GirlUp, her new movie "The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay", and the time she almost got a big movie! About Ella: Born and raised in Brisbane, Ella has had the acting bug since she was little, starting out in commercials and then joining the Queensland Theatre Youth Ensemble at age 10. Alongside theatre, Ella grew up as a competitive gymnast and won S...

Adria Tennor talks her new movie "One Moment", working on various television shows throughout her career, and the time she auditioned to be a 12 year old boy! About Adria: Adria Tennor earned her BFA in stage directing and acting at New York University and Playwrights Horizons Theater School. She began her career as an actress, and her first professional job was playing a twelve-year old boy looki...

Emelina Adams talks becoming a Guess girl, filming "Bullet Train", and shares a few wild audition stories! About Emelina: Emelina Adams is an actress and model, best recognized as the winner of Miss Nevada USA 2016. A model first, Emelina has dedicated over 12 years to gracing the runway and being the face of countless lifestyle and commercial brands, including her two recent global campaigns with...

Sh'Kia talks her new show "Kold x Windy", moving from ATL to LA, and shares that time her neighbors weren't so quiet during a zoom audition! About Sh'Kia: Sh'Kia Augustin is an American actress, writer, producer, and singer born to an African American mother and Jamaican father. She was born and raised in small-town Oakland, Florida, where she began singing in the church choir from a young age. Au...

Victoria Richards talks her new show "Rap Sh!t" on HBO Max, returning to acting, and that time she tried an accent! About Victoria: Actress Victoria Richards is currently recurring in the popular new HBOMax show Rap Sh!t. She truly steps outside her comfort zone to play the role of “Treasure”; a 20 year old sex worker who helps in orchestrating the success of two female rappers’ careers. The show...

Derek Brady talks the ups and downs of acting, his hit TV show "Johnson", and shares the time the highlighter wasn't on his side! About Derrex: Derrex Brady is one of the stars of the critically acclaimed Bounce TV series, JOHNSON (Executive Producer: Cedric the Entertainer), set to premiere Season 2 on July 10 th . The series chronicles the trials and tribulations of four life-long friends, all w...

Kayden Muller-Janssen talks “Villains of Valley View”, how music has helped her express herself, and shares a big self-tape fail! About Kayden: Wellington, Florida native Kayden Muller-Janssen was raised by Dutch parents in the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World. Her immediate upbringing consisted of farm life, riding horses with her professional trainer parents. While she developed a genuine...

In our 100th episode, Edwin Lee Gibson talks "The Bear", his on-stage career, and shares a few memorable audition stories! About Edwin: Edwin Lee Gibson began his run of 103 professional theatre productions at age 16. He has gone on to receive a 2006 O.B.I.E. Award (Outstanding Performance) and the solo cover of The Village Voice for his portrayal of Oedipus in New York Theatre Workshop's producti...

Bill Kelly talks "Where The Crawdads Sing", working with the legendary Ron Howard, and shares that time he didn't really want to book the part! About Bill Kelly: Originally from Richmond, Kentucky, Bill decided to move to the Sunshine State after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University and has called it home ever since. He began acting professionally in 2011 and has appeared in over 50 televis...

Melody Butiu talks starring in the new film "Easter Sunday", Filipino representation in media, and that time she was in the wrong room! About Melody: From the Broadway stage to the big screen, actress Melody Butiu is making a name for herself in the industry and beyond. The rising star can be seen playing a supporting lead role in the Universal Pictures and Amblin comedy franchise “Easter Sunday”....

Jack Schumacher shares what it was like filming "Top Gun: Maverick", coming out to Los Angeles, and shares a few embarrassing audition stories! Jack's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schumacher_jack/ Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast          Facebook: http://facebook.com/than...

Mallory James Mahoney talks growing up on "Bunk'd", convincing her parents to let her act, and that time she almost work with a cast mate a lot sooner! About Mallory:  Bright, talented and full of life, Mallory James Mahoney is a rising star to watch at just 17 years old. This summer, Mallory returned to Disney Channel’s comedy series, “BUNK’D” for its sixth season. Having grown up on one of Disne...

Keith Arthur Bolden talks the importance of telling Black stories, working on "Lovecraft Country", his starring role in "Terror Lake Drive", and shares that time he really thought he lost the role! About Keith:  Born and raised in Los Angeles and surrounded by all of the action of the entertainment industry, Keith wouldn’t discover his passion of acting and the theater until college. Despite going...

Sean Kanan talks filming "The Karate Kid Part III", becoming a multi-hyphenate artist, his Emmy winning show "Studio City", and shares a shocking audition story! About Sean: Sean began his acting career as a child in New Castle, PA. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science. Once there, Sean landed the iconic role of MIKE BARNES, karate's Bad...

Let's rewind and take a look back at five of my favorite audition stories featuring Julia Rehwald (episode 55), Warren Egypt Franklin (episode 59), Eric Nelsen (episode 83), Charlie Bushnell (episode 74), and Gina Naomi Baez (episode 86)! Follow the show on social media!          Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/          Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast         ...

Shomari Love talks his new movie "Take The Night", transitioning from corporate America to the arts, and that time he did an audition on the side of the road in another country! About Shomari: Shomari Love will next be seen starring as Shannon in the upcoming thriller which follows a resentful brother who organizes a prank kidnapping, but unwittingly hires career criminals who have plans of their...

Jayden McGinlay talks his new Disney channel movie "The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay", filming during the 2020 lockdown, and that time everything that could possibly go wrong for an audition - did!  About Jayden: Raised in Gold Coast, Australia, Jayden is a versatile actor with extensive training and experience on both stage and screen! He began acting at the age of 6, and by the young ag of 8 he w...

Jacklyn Zeman talks about choosing your path, her long road on General Hospital, and the audition that led to it all! About Jacklyn: Jacklyn Zeman does it all! Mother-Actress-Author-TV/Radio Host- Designer. Now after more than 6,000 episodes as nurse ‘Bobbie Spencer’ Chief Surgical RN on ABC’s “General Hospital,” she has become one of the most visible and likable actresses on network television. J...