Dear Actor Podcast

In this episode, Sage chats with casting director Becca Burgess about her likes and dislikes regarding self-tapes, how casting directors are on your side, and having a disability while working in the industry. For WeAudition.com, use code SAGE25 to get 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Becca on IG: @Becca_Burgess Email us: DearActor...

In this episode, Sage talks with actress Sari Arambulo about booking an unexpected but life changing audition, finding your people, and creating your own work. Get tix to our movie here!: https://bloodyaxewound.movie/ For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Sari on IG: @Sari. Arambulo Email us: DearA...

This week Sage chats with actress Brooke Dillman about being a character actor, her iconic role in The Office, and her hilarious biggest fear. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com

This week Sage chats with actor DaJuan Johnson about finding an acting coach that gets you, his unique way of self-tapling, and coping with the lul between booking jobs. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow DaJuan on IG: @DaJuanJohnson Follow Think Bigger Coaching on IG: @ThinkBiggerCoaching Email...

In this episode, Sage chats with actress Jamison McDermott about playing people who exist and could potentially see your portrayal of them, the importance of stand-in work, and her "pretty woman" moment when having the fitting for her role of Anna Eriksson. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Jam...

Welcome back - it's been a while! In this episode, we have the wonderful Stephanie Kurtzuba on the podcast to talk about her unconventional audition for Martin Scorsese, the fear of not "being good", and why being a mother made her a better actor. *Please disregard the summer hate at the top of this episode, it was recorded in the summer of 2024. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your...

In this episode, Sage chats with "10 Things I Hate About You" director Gil Junger about the easiest way actors can self-confidencebook the role, his struggle with self-confidence, and working his way up in the industry. *Content warning: mentions of suicide. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Gil on IG: @GilJunger Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO...

In this episode, Sage chats with Broadway actor Joomin Hwang about his experience making it as an international actor, the differences between the industry in New York City vs. South Korea, where he's from, and why advanced actors should still be training. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Joomin on IG: @JoominHwang Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OF...

In this episode, Sage chats with The Queens Gambit, Blue Bloods, and Godless star Matthew Dennis Lewis about working on set alongside his twin brother, how weird commercial auditions can be, and how he was able to skip the audition process for The Queens Gambit. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Matthew on IG: @MatthewDennisLewis Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.co...

In the first post-SAG-AFTRA strike episode, Sage chats with Stranger Things and Orange is the New Black star, Catherine Curtin about how you can take control of your auditions, finding where the characters you play live in you, and what it was like working on Stranger Things. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Catherine on IG: @CateCurtin Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Holly...

You might've noticed we haven't been creating new episodes, this is because, during the strike, we're not allowed to promote any network-affiliated media! Luckily, in this episode, we have actor/director Nic Inglese who's going to chat with us about indies, creating your own work, and the SAG-AFTRA strike. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Spon...

In this episode, Sage talks with actor Adrian Martinez (Curb Your Enthusiasm, iGilbert, Inside Amy Schumer, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) about how you don't need to spend money to make a great audition, being on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and why looking like a wanted criminal got him his first acting role. Follow Adrian on IG: @TasteofAdrian Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email...

Did you miss me? I missed you! In this episode, Sage talks about her recent booking, what she's been up to since last season, and season four info. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

In the season three finale, Sage chats with casting director Ramani Leah (Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, Tell Me Your Secrets, Special) about casting directors going to bat for you, making your reel better, and finally the answer to the frequently asked question, "what should new actors do to start their career?" CSA course: https://www.castingsociety.com/join/pursuing-casting Follow Ramani on...

In this episode, Sage talks with actor and comedian Matthew McCarthy (How We Roll, The Other Guys, Corporate, Adam Ruins Everything) about being a stand-up comedian, industry horror stories, and not giving a f@%k! Follow Matt on IG: @McCarthyredhead Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAuditio...

In this episode, Sage chats with actor Stephanie Erb (Weeds, Parks and Rec, Star Trek TV Show) about being a woman in the industry, the insecurities actors face, and how to get booked again and again. Follow Stephanie on IG: Stephanie_Erb_Offical Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com -...

In this episode, a representation frustrated Sage talks with actor and singer Melanie Brook (Under Wraps, Modern Love) about anxiety, working with child actors, and finding reps. Follow Melanie on IG: @Mellyb14 Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

In this episode, Sage talks with celebrity booking coach and creator of the Lyndon Technique Amy Lyndon about her famous 15 guidelines that have turned out 54+ network series regulars, self-esteem, and the biggest mistakes actors that aren't working with her make (it isn't what you think!) Follow Amy on IG: @AmyLyndon Amy's website: TheLyndonTechnique.com Amy's podcast: anchor.fm/ActorsYouAre...

In this episode, Sage talks with actor and voice-over artist Chris Agos (Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Grey's Anatomy, For All Mankind) about how you can get into voice-over acting today, the 10 commandments of getting booked again and again, and acting in Chicago (and anywhere else.) Follow Chris on IG: @ChrisAgos Chris's Blog: https://www.actinginchicago.com/blog/ Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast...

In the first episode since our spring break, Sage talks with actor and creator of Dear Actor Friends, Alison Yates (Superstore, Dave, Better Call Saul)! They chat about the importance of headshot styling, mindset tips for actors, and being yourself while still being an actor. Follow Alison on IG: @BigBadYates Follow Dear Actor Friends on IG: @DearActorFriends Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Ema...

In this episode, Sage talks with actor Hilaria Larriva (Netflix's Maid) about her quarantine before shooting, watching the acting methods of big stars, and being in a show with such a difficult topic. Follow Hilaria on IG: @FeelzByHillz Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PR...

In this episode, Sage chats with actor, host, and model Sarah Pribis about being a host, awkward self-tapes and how to be an actor and maintain sobriety. Follow Sarah on IG: @SarahPribis Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

In this episode, Sage talks with actor, Samantha Dockser (Sex Lives Of College Girls) about auditioning for one part just to get booked on another, her unconventional first day on set, and how you earned that damn role! Follow Samantha on IG: @SamanthaDockser Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudit...

In this episode, Sage talks with actor Blythe Howard (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Dynasty, Power Book IV: Force) about commercials (she's booked over 60 of them!), being yourself, and the importance of great headshots. Follow Blythe on IG: @BlytheHoward Take Blythe's workshop: ActorsLifeWithBlythe.com Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors:...

In this episode, Sage talks to DDO Artists Agency agent Gina Manfredi about all of your agent questions!  Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25