Douglas Taurel

An Actors Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 18 episodes

Voted as one of the Top 60 podcasts for actors by Feedspot. Real conversations, thoughts on the business of acting, the craft of acting, and a few other fun thoughts. No script, just action. RSSVERIFY

Author

Douglas Taurel

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.douglastaurel.com

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

Laura Stotts: Forgotten Houses, WWII Letters, & What Abandonment Teaches Us. EP 19 21.04.2026

02:14 Payphone Nostalgia 05:05 How She Finds Houses 11:11 From Hobby to Community 17:15 Lessons on Mortality 35:26 World War II Letters 41:31 Pilot Down Over France 43:26 Mothers Trading War News 45:11 Widow’s Grief Letter 55:33 Reading Harold’s 1945 Letter 01:02:10 Full Circle at Wendover 01:12:44 Hard Work of Old Cabins 01:16:51 Lessons for Feeling Stuck 01:18:13 Sobriety 01:21:21 Healing Family...

Catching Up with George Gallagher: The Changing of the Audition Game. Ep 18 14.02.2026

00:00 Catching Up with an Old Friend 00:04 The Atlanta Film Scene 05:44 Self-Taping Challenges and Techniques 10:39 Casting Insights and Strategies 15:18 Navigating the Audition Process 32:12 The Struggles of Booking Roles 32:20 Self-Taping Techniques and Tools 33:35 The Impact of Self-Taping on Auditions 38:48 The Importance of Taking Risks 46:06 ...

Janet Shea: Wisdom & Passion from the First Lady of New Orleans Theater. Ep 17 26.03.2025

00:00 Introduction to the Legendary Actress 01:00 A Memorable Note and Connection 02:30 Passion for Theater and Film 04:02 The Journey of a Theater Actress 11:05 Early Life and Family Influences 14:18 First Steps in Acting 17:36 Theater Scene in New Orleans 24:05 Challenges and Changes in Modern Theater 31:37 Approaching a Role as an Actress 39:01 ...

Creating Animated Series & Navigating our new Entertainment Industry in the Digital Age. EP 16 20.02.2025

Behind the Scenes with Independent Producers, actors, and writers Laura Darrell and Marc Brener Insights and Challenges In this episode, we explore the creation of an animated project, discussing the process of finding animators on Upwork, the collaborative relationship developed, and the challenges faced along the way. We also explore the production dynamics, the complexities of animation, and ho...

Interview with Short Film Producer and Writer. Ep 15 26.08.2023

In this insightful interview, I reconnect with a dear friend and the creative mind behind "Hot Angry Moms," Mel House. We delve into the intricacies of filmmaking, our friendship back to the early years in New York, where we studied acting and direction under Carl Forsman. Mel shares valuable insights into her artistic process, the challenges she faced while producing and shooting the film during...

Interview with Independent Web Series Director and Producer. EP 14 21.02.2023

The interview is with independent film producer Vanessa Evans about her project "Green Girl Diaries," a modern-day adaptation of the musical "Wicked" centered around the college experiences of the characters. The project was inspired by the merchandise her then-boyfriend gave her and her love for the character Elphaba. Evans talks about how the idea had been percolating since 2018, and after deali...

Interview with Purple Heart Recipient, Sgt. V. EP 13 22.02.2022

I met Seargent V after my Granbury performance of my solo show, "The American Soldier." She is an amazing woman, a HERO, Purple Heart recipient, and an amazing poet! It is my honor and privilege to be allowed to listen to her family’s story, her story, and her transition out of the military.

How to Have the Right Mindset as an Actor. EP 12 26.04.2021

I spoke to Natalie Lynn Roy on what it takes for Actors to pursue their dreams as actors with a healthy mindset in order to achieve success and avoid burnout.

Interview with Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch. EP 11 23.01.2021

I was honored to interview Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch on patriotism, my solo show, and what he feels can help our veterans transition back home from service. We also discussed how communities might better understand and support our veterans when they return, and the needs of veterans and their families.

How to Block Your Solo Shown . EP 10 20.01.2021

This is part of my full interview with Padraic Lillis. In this interview we discuss on how he blocks a solo show during the rehearsal process.

Energy for both Actor and Director Creating a Solo Show. EP 9 10.12.2020

I discuss the amount of energy both actors and directors need to rehearse and crate a solo show.

How to write a Solo Show. Ep8 28.07.2020

We discuss the most important question when creating your solo show. WHY?

How to Get on a Film or TV set. Ep 7 29.05.2020

The fastest way you can get on a film or TV set is to be an intern or work as a PA.

Acting in New York. EP 6 05.05.2020

Douglas Taurel & Foster Davis talked about what actors are interested in today. Whether they want to learn the craft of acting or is simply learning how to audition is all that matters now. And a few suggestions that can help young actors pursuing a career as an actor in New York.

Part II - 10 Lessons to make your first film a huge success. EP 4 30.04.2020

Are you a first-time film director? This episode is for you. Being a first time director is not walk in the park. It calls for a lot of work and resilience. It’s tempting to throw in the towel, but you need to keep at it. To ease your journey, I would love to share with you ten lessons that I have learned from my career as a film producer. This Part II

Part 1 - 10 Lessons to make your first film a huge success. EP 3 28.04.2020

Are you a first-time film director? This episode is for you. Being a first time director is not walk in the park. It calls for a lot of work and resilience. It’s tempting to throw in the towel, but you need to keep at it. To ease your journey, I would love to share with you ten lessons that I have learned from my career as a film producer. Part 1

Interview with Fuel Your Legacy EP 2 01.04.2020

We spoke about why and how I became an actor. My journey and obstacles in creating my solo show The American Soldier, and what it takes to keep believing and chasing your dreams.

You have to be Insane to be an Actor! EP 1 31.03.2020

The mindset you have to have as an actor. And waking up early is the key to your success.

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