Speak L.A. the Podcast

What's your #1 tip for the international actor?

(Pasadena Playhouse, A Noise Within, Sundance Film Festival) Here are some of the things you'll hear about in this episode: 1) How did an interest in performance draw Nicole to casting? 2) How important is it to keep track of connections you make in the industry?   3) What is the casting director's role in creating the world of the show? 4) What is an important tip for a New York actor coming out...

What's your #1 headshot tip?

(Evil, The Daily Show, The Brink, Halal in the Family, The Proposal) We had so much fun getting to talk with Aasif!  Here are some of the things you'll hear about in this episode:  1) How many years did it take Aasif to get his first professional acting job?  2) How did Scott Baio influence Aasif's acting career (WHAA?)?  3) What was it like when Aasif and Connie Britton used to perform for a Murd...

We loved being able to interview Speak L.A.'s sound engineer and learn how he makes everyone sound so great.   Here are a few things we learned:  Why would an actor want to get into voice over acting?  How can you know if V.O. work is right for you?  If you want to work in V.O., do you need to have a home studio?  Can YOU build a home voice over studio?  Do you have a closet?  What are the three s...

This episode deals specifically with navigating life as an actor in the time of Covid-19.  Here are just a few of the many wonderful things we learned:  How can we stay creative and productive while still taking care of ourselves?  How can we manage stress and anxiety during this time?  How important is structure right now?  Do THIS and you will feel so much better! Should we reach out to contacts...

What's your #1 audition tip?

Whats your #1 audition tip?

What's your #1 commercial headshot tip?

Here's what you'll learn: 1) Should YOU move to L.A. with your actor child?  Here's how to know for sure.  2) How long did it take Dove Cameron before she got her FIRST JOB and WHAT WAS IT? 3) How can you best prepare for your child actor's future?  4) Can you work as a "legal 18" if you are only 16 or 17 years old?  (Yes, here's how!) 5) Should you as a parent also be your child's manager?  6) Wh...

What's your #1 audition tip?

(Masters of Sex, Gilmore Girls, Grown Ups 2) In this Podcast you will learn: 1) How can you feel more confident when you audition for things? 2) What HUGE movie star auditioned for Jami before he was a MASSIVE star... and then made a BIG impression on her... and WHY? 3) How can actors avoid scams?  4) What is something experienced actors know that new actors (sometimes) don't? 5) What should you d...

What's your #1 audition tip?

(Alanna Masterson - Actress - Walking Dead Series Regular) EMPOWER yourself as you hear about… 1) What made Alanna take a break from acting 10 years ago?  2) How can you deal with rejection?  3) Why is it not PERSONAL when you don't get the job? 4) How does Alanna Masterson deal with sexual harassment issues?  5) How did Alanna get her part on The Walking Dead?

What is your #1 audition tip?

( Better Call Saul, A League of their Own, Sully, Grey's Anatomy) Here's what we talked about: 1) When did Ann first know she wanted to be an actress? 2) What was Ann's first film (hint: it was a hugely successful movie)? 3) Do THESE two things when you're scared (as an actor). 4) How can you build confidence? 5) Where can you find validation as an actor? 6) How can you deal with negativity and fe...

What is the first thing an actor should do when they move to L.A.?

In this podcast we covered: 1) As an actor, how can you not take all the rejection personally? 2) What is one great way to deal with the unpredictability of an acting career? 3) How has the industry changed for the better over the years? 4) Who do you think Rory should have ended up with? 5) How does being an African American actor play into the roles you get?

(Series Regular on Gilmore Girls) Here's some of the cool stuff we talked about: 1) How did this Gilmore Girls Star become an actor "by accident?" 2) How did Yanic go from a modest single parent up-bringing to the life of a Hollywood professional actor? 3) For child actors, is it important to start your acting training at a young age? 4) What is it about "being yourself" that all great actors unde...

What is your #1 audition tip?

(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What is the best advice for actors who are just starting out? 2) How do you prepare for a scene with extreme emotion? 3) How important is it to be memorized? 4) How was DaJuan able to cry so much on Grey's Anatomy? 5) What is the best way to prepare for an audition? 6) What is it like getting to work with Shonda Rhimes?

(Bosch, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) Should you have a career to "fall back on?" 2) How can you balance the craft with the business? 3) What's the most important thing an actor should know/do when they first come to L.A.? 4) What does it mean "They need more of you in there?" 5) What's the best part of being on a hit tv show for 6 seasons?

What is your #1 audition tip?

(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What makes a great headshot...GREAT? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What was the casting process like for Band of Brothers? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren't represented?

(In The Dark, The Librarians, Bella and the Bulldogs, Leverage, Band of Brothers) In this podcast YOU will learn: 1) What a casting director is looking for from your audition? 2) Do casting directors look at actors with no credits? 3) What kind of training is a casting director looking for? 4) Do casting directors look at actors who aren't represented?