Offstage Acting

⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORY This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and misconduct perpetrated by a person in a position of power. Listener discretion is advised. ___________________________________________________ Jay Reum sits in with two old pals, Todd Kramer and actor  Mark Cirillo , for a raw, unfiltered conversation about their shared university experience as young theatre students in the e...

Look ma… we're interviewing an actor from an Academy Award–nominated film ! In this episode, Jay Reum and Todd Kramer sit down with actor and narrator Kate Handford , known for her performance in Poor Things — and for narrating over 100 audiobooks across a wide range of genres. Kate brings a thoughtful, articulate, and refreshingly honest perspective to the conversation as the trio talk a lot abou...

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with James Babson , a talented LA-based actor and longtime friend of Todd's, to look back on a formative chapter of their careers — cutting their teeth in Prague, Czech Republic , during a unique moment in international film production. James and Todd reminisce about their time living and working in Central Europe, where trained actors could gain real, on-set expe...

Self-tapes, useful anecdotes, and hard-earned pro tips abound in this episode of Offstage Acting as Todd Kramer and Jay Reum continue the conversation started in Part 01. In this Part 02 bonusode , the boys go deeper into the realities of auditioning in the modern industry — expanding on self-tapes, preparation, mindset, and the small but crucial details that can make (or break) an audition. Drawi...

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dig deep into the practice, procedure, problems, and progress of modern casting — with a special focus on self-taping, auditions, and the realities actors face behind the scenes . This two-part bonusode goes on… and on… and on (for good reason). In Part 01, the boys break down how casting actually works today, how self-tapes became the industry standard, and why so many ac...

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk about all the news that's fit to print — and plenty that isn't. With Academy Awards season officially underway and the Oscar nominations freshly announced, the boys dig into what awards season actually means for actors: career momentum, industry narratives, and the strange ripple effects that follow prestige recognition. From there, the conversation moves into murkier...

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with the buoyantly lovely actor and voice artist Ina Marie Smith for a warm, honest conversation about craft, courage, and carving out a life in the industry. Ina shares her journey from quiet beginnings in Missouri to building a career in big ol' Londontown , balancing life as an actor, a mother, and a boss. Along the way, she reflects on the risks she took, the...

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down with actor Nigel Barber to talk about something few performers ever achieve: a fifty-year career in acting — and still enjoying the work. With credits spanning five decades , Nigel shares stories, lessons, and hard-earned perspective from a life lived inside the craft and profession. From major studio productions to cult projects and everything in between, this is...

In this early Bonusode of Offstage Acting, host Todd Kramer and his sidekick Jay Reum go full behind-the-scenes — literally. Jay's moving flats in London, setting up a new home studio, and Todd's... questioning his last name pronunciation. 📦🎤 They dive into how actors can build solid home recording setups without breaking the bank — with tips on acoustic treatment, mic upgrades, interface option...

Every podcast has a beginning — and this one starts with technical hiccups, uncertainty, and a healthy dose of churlish giggling . In their pilot episode , Todd Kramer and Jay Reum hit record for the first time and immediately discover that starting a podcast is… an adventure. Mics misbehave, plans wobble, and expectations get adjusted on the fly — but before long, the boys pull out of the nosediv...