Business Literacy for the Artist

This week, we get to know Skipper Mari through her very first podcast interview. Having been in the business since her child and teen years, Skipper is a booked-and-busy commercial actor who has boldly taken her career into her own hands. With experience both in front of and behind the camera, she’s developed a sharp business mindset that keeps her thriving — not just auditioning, but consistently...

Great artists aren’t just talented — they’re problem solvers, investigators, and lifelong students. In this conversation, I sit down with Sheri Sanders, who has spent 20+ years as an actor, educator (Rock The Audition / Vocal & Performance Coach) and is currently earning her Master’s in Dramaturgy across the pond in Leeds, England. Together, we go on a powerful deep-dive into what it really ta...

Great artists aren’t just talented — they’re problem solvers, investigators, and lifelong students. In this conversation, I sit down with Sheri Sanders, who has spent 20+ years as an actor, educator (Rock The Audition / Vocal & Performance Coach) and is currently earning her Master’s in Dramaturgy across the pond in Leeds, England. Together, we go on a powerful deep-dive into what it really ta...

If you want longevity in show business, you need more than talent — you need a financial plan. In today’s episode, I sit down with Crystal Taylor Davis, a financial advisor with over 20+ years of experience, to break down what actors really need to know about money, taxes, and insurance in the entertainment industry. Whether you're an actor, singer, dancer, model, or creative, this conversatio...

How do you leave an audition like you’ve done your best work? From the Musical Director’s perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work. Part two:  Strong and wrong How best do you obsorb material What crafting your team looks like HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbi...

How do you leave an audition feeling like you’ve done your best work? From the Musical Director’s perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work.    Part One: 'Ego is a no go.'- Matthew Stephens    HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter....

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who’s currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience.&nb...

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who’s currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience. Pa...

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots....

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots....

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you’ll learn do's and don’ts and tips and tricks. She’ll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitt...

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you’ll learn do's and don’ts and tips and tricks. She’ll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitt...

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he’s teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down...

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he’s teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down...

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors, we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well, it goes deeper than that. Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family,...

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well it goes deeper then that. Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, t...

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs...

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs...

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner J...

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner J...

If you want to take advance of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school...

If you want to take advantage of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in scho...

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spid...

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spid...

Clayton Howe (IG:@inclaynation)(IG:-entertainmentx_) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-howes-entertainmentx/id1341953326 had me on his podcast and we talked about a variety of things. You've heard his voice before as he was the very first episode of HTBISB. He is also the intro and outro for my podcast. In our discussion, we talk about the evolution of my career, how I'm staying positi...