Brian Breaks Character

Yvette turned down 8 agents. She took the time to meet with all of them, but she just wasn't feelin' it… And this was going to be her FIRST rep since graduating from USC! How did she go from unrepresented recent grad to empowered decision-making queen? When I first met Yvette she was at a crossroads… To be fair, WE ALLLLL WERE! March 2020 forced a lot of actors to rethink their plan –  plus Yvette...

The titles of Amie McNee's FOUR books will tell you all you need to know about why she's today's guest on the podcast: We Need Your Art Collection , For the Burnt Out Artist, For the Perfectionist, For the Procrastinator. ( Reads kinda like a blessing for the audience of Brian Breaks Character, amiright?) Amie joined me all the way from Sydney, Australia and just like her 89.5K followers on Instag...

When you audition for a pilot, there are TWO different casting offices that need to sign off on you before you are booked. There's the project casting director – these are the names you're familiar with like Michael Nicolo & Anya Colloff or Bonnie Finnegan & Steven Jacobs. And then there's the studio/network casting directors – the folks at CBS or NBC who are responsible for… wait, what are they r...

TW // Eating Habits are discussed on this episode Today's guest is the co-author of one of my favorite books, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life . This book is my jam because it's all about purpose. Francesc Miralles and Héctor García wrote the international bestseller Ikigai and Francesc joins me from Spain to explain what Ikigai actually means. It's a Japanese word with many tr...

If you have ever been challenged to rethink your branding, quit your day job, choose a different path or try something new - Drop everything and listen to this life-changing episode with Dallas Travers NOW. Dallas Travers is the bravest person I know ( and not just because she's my coach!).  She knows failure. She knows fear. She knows foolish… she once put a photo of herself doing the splits on a...

Cellina Munro had been looking for representation for seven years. She trained and spent a lot of money on showcases.  With the intent to move to Los Angeles, she reached out to managers in LA before the move and guess what? Cellina got 10 requests for meetings (in which she chose to take 4) and 4 IN THE ROOM OFFERS. Cellina found the bicoastal manager she deserves - one who is not worried at all...

John Rosenfeld Studios is often the answer to: What acting studio should I go to in LA? CD's and agents look for it on résumés. Actors on a series prep for auditions with their coaches. Actors who go there - BOOK. And all that street cred is definitely worth the hype, but it's their mission that sets them apart: To cultivate the constitution of a happy, working actor. John's holistic approach to w...

Run over to... https://actorsurvivalguide.com to get your very own FREE Copy of the Actor Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode. Do you hate the phrase UNPRECEDENTED TIMES as much as I do? We are two years into this pandemic THE TIMES ARE PRECEDENTED, bro! That said, whether the times are unprecedented or precedented, one thing we can all agree on is: THESE TIMES have fo...

Run, Don't Walk To Get the Survival Guide that accompanies this very special 2-part episode: https://actorsurvivalguide.com I can't predict the weather, but after 2+ years of social distancing, I figure you *might* be a little unfocused and need some protection from the distraction downpour. These unprecedented times have forever changed what it means to pursue an acting career. On the one hand, C...

Today's podcast episode carries a message that I KNOW you'll relate to from an actress, you'll probably recognize. A lot of people think that actors with BIG Network TV credits have it easy. And don't get me wrong, credits can help – but even Viola Davis and Olivia Colman worry about where they're gonna get their next job. Sarah Utterback had an epic Recurring Role as Nurse Olivia on Grey's Anatom...

Sharon was without an agent for many many years, but was booking shows in theatres throughout Los Angeles. As she continued to watch the beautiful work others were doing in the theatre and in Film/TV, she knew she needed to find reps to make this happen even more. She overcame being worried about her age, technology and experience (even though she has a long list of impressive credits) and got 17...

T oday is my birthday…But I have a gift for you! As an artist, your divine purpose is to change the world through your creativity. And if you're called to be a part of the rise in social activism right now – I've got a story that will inspire you to further raise your hand (and your voice!).  Jaia Thomas of Diverse Representation joins me on the podcast today and models how to connect the dots fro...

Today's podcast episode is mindset revolution in 23 minutes. And Brian Breaks Character listener, it's so easy, it might piss you off. I gathered together six actors to lead them through an exercise that cuts through limiting beliefs and sticky comparison thoughts to illuminate their deepest desires.  Visualization is the act of using your imagination to create a mental picture or mental motion pi...

Happy Almost New Year! I've done something a little wild for you - For this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I've pulled together my favorite quotes from all of the episodes this year. It's like a ticker tape of inspiration where we talk about getting more auditions, getting representation, creating content, being an activist in your creative pursuits, marketing yourself, making money, and story...

I believe we are all put on this planet to fulfill our divine purpose while we are here. In this week's episode , I share the metaphysical meaning of Christmas because you've chosen a creative life OR MORE CORRECTLY, a creative life chose you. No matter how spiritual (or agnostic) you are, you'll gain a better sense of your worthiness from this episode.   Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!   Thank...

As of this morning, we have released 49 episodes of the Brian Breaks Character podcast… So I took a look back at the past six months so I could pull together this special Greatest Hits: Volume 1 that truly speaks to the heart of all creativity: Tell Your Story.  YOU'LL HEAR FROM:  Playwrights Horizons' Casting Director Alaine Alldaffer illustrates how the lies we tell ourselves about collaboration...

Happy Almost-Merry Everything! I'm shimmying down your chimney with tidings of comfort and joy to deliver a GIFT that promises to make your 2022 amazing… Today's episode is not a typical one, this special episode is a training to help you capture all that has happened in 2021 with The 5 Questions to Own 2021 & Slay 2022 ! These five thought-provoking and soul-satisfying questions help you to name...

I'm gonna guess you inherited some money stories from your own upbringing. O n today's show, my guest, Katy Chen Mazzara offers you an approach to face those money ghosts so you can craft a new relationship with money that actually ENCOURAGES YOU to claim your own abundance; acknowledge any debt you might have; and build the life you freakin' deserve. Katy reminds me of Cate Blanchett's character...

Actors are some of the most courageous, vulnerable, and growth-oriented people in the world - that's why I choose to work with actors. {I should probably write a book and make it required reading for, well, everyone, and title it: Actors Know Everything: A How-To Guide to Life & Success on Planet Earth .} It's important to us on the podcast to center the voices of our greatest teachers – so I invi...

You know that dream of being fought over by multiple reps? It feels like a far cry from your average agent send-out. But hold tight my friends, because it is not! Listen in as actors Sawyer Greenberg and Sara Erikson share not only how they landed 15-18 meetings each, but how they made the hard choice of which rep to sign with...without burning any future Hollywood bridges!   CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWA...

I'm just gonna come out and say it, – DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN CONTENT … Well, not until you listen to this episode! Because even though you've got the best of intentions, chances are you'll make a rookie mistake: You won't write the right character to showcase you & your talents.  I hear you thinking: "Ummmmm, excuse me, Brian! I know a thing or two about scripts, I'm an actor, I look at them all da...

Summer here, Remember me? I'm Brian's Actor Happiness Manager for this community and I'm Baa-ack! I can't stay away from Brian Breaks Character because I just looooove to chat with Brian about this business and share it with all of you.  I am the Host of today's episode and Brian is the Guest and we are talking all things coaching, marketing and productivity.  Have you ever asked yourself the ques...

Remixing some of the best of the best from our Bonus episodes and this one is all about the big bad R-- Referrals!  Sharon, Shawn and Misha share their personal stories of what form of referrals to agents and managers they took in the past, how they dealt with them in the present, and why they will never turn to them again. CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS Why you get that icky feeling when you use a refer...

A couple of months ago the incredible acting coach, To Be Or Not To Act's Jo Kelly asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy I simply had to make it into an episode of the podcast. If you're an actor who needs representation this episode is a no-brainer: LISTEN. NOW.  After helping 542 actors sign with t...

I am gleeful and proud to introduce you to one of my very best friends and today's guest on the podcast, Kate Tellers. The Wall Street Journal calls her "a storytelling guru."  Kate is on the leadership team at The Moth – one of the preeminent storytelling organizations in this country – she travels the globe to teach the art of storytelling. Isn't that so cool?!? Her past clients include some of...