Slate It Till You Make It

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews Karen Ryan of Canvas Casting. Karen shares self tape wisdom, pet peeves and the importance of professionalism as an actor.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, host Catherine Donnelly engages in an illuminating conversation with none other than Caleb Dewart, the managing partner of Hungry Man Productions. As one of the paramount players in the global commercial production arena, Hungry Man's journey spans decades, evolving from the realm of television commercials to pioneering the creation of online ads and s...

In this episode of Slate It Till You Make It, join Catherine Donnelly for an exhilarating conversation with the multi-talented and ever-entertaining Meghann Murphy. Meghann takes us on a whirlwind journey, revealing her exceptional ability to balance the responsibilities of parenthood with a thriving acting career while wholeheartedly embracing her authentic self. Meghann candidly shares her exper...

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make It, Catherine engages in a dynamic conversation with comedian, Tom Fox. Tom, who has recently landed the role of commercial spokesperson for Dave and Busters, generously imparts his wealth of knowledge, offering invaluable strategies and life-enhancing insights for those aspiring to thrive in the realm of comedy and entertainment.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews full time actor/model Maggie Vlasaty. Embark on Maggie's transformative journey from a small town Minnesota to the heart of Los Angeles as she pursued her acting and modeling aspirations. With a background in sports management, Maggie reveals the pivotal moment that fueled her decision to dive into acting. Overcoming the challenges...

In this episode, Catherine interviews Kristeen of Casting App and reveals everything you need to know about this brand new commercial casting software.

In this episode, Catherine curates the most valuable insights gleaned from the initial ten interviews, meticulously tailored to cater to emerging actors.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews actress, session director, wardrobe consultant and bad ass, Joy Lofton. They discuss breaking perfectionism habits, how to stop apologizing in the room, and other cringe audition habits, pre-audition rituals and the importance of memorization.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews full time actor and comedian Willie Macc. They discuss diversity in the commercial world, using standup skills in the audition room, and the balancing act of being a comedian and actor.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews writer, director, cinematographer and actor, Nathan Caywood. They discuss the importance of repetition, honing in on "your actor superpower," and how to view acting as a business.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews commercial comedy agent Adam Lieblein. They discuss commercial contracts, utilizing comedy to enhance auditions, the importance of networking, and communication.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews full time actor Jeff Heapy. They discuss the mistakes he made early in his career, the point at which he started to take the business seriously, his unique approach to commercial copy, having a relaxed mindset before auditions, the key to being put on avail, tools for dealing with rejection, asking and letting go, playing the reali...

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews Becky Wu of Orangestreet Casting. They discuss the impending SAG strike and if it will impact commercials, the great self tape debate, taping technicalities, OWNING your audition, the other side of callbacks, how to create a sense of "wonderment," and the importance of having a full life and pursuing other things.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews Kirkland Moody of Clockwork Casting. They discuss putting 100% effort into your dreams, how casting preps a commercial job, the importance of having an updated resume and footage on your Casting Networks profile, finding “the story” in commercial copy, callback mentality, how to not mindfuck yourself during avails and more!

This is 'Slate It Till You Make It,' the ONLY podcast exclusively dedicated to the world of commercial acting.

Ever get stuck in the comparison mindset? Remember, there is no substitute for YOU!

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews Katie Taylor of Taylor Casting. Together, they debunks myths and reveal the realities of a sustainable commercial acting career. They discuss self-tapes versus in-person auditions and what is the "new normal," how to interpret audition deadlines and the submission process.

In this episode of Slate it Till You Make it, Catherine interviews commercial session director Jeff Gould and he shares valuable insights on audition techniques, script analysis, improvisation, the dos and don't of slating and personality questions. They discuss to deliver compelling performances that highlight the product without overshadowing it.