That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Today's guest started out as a dancer at just 2 years old and grew up studying ballet. She continued her dance practice all through college before deciding she wanted to pursue a career as a theater actor. Before she was cast in the role of fan favorite, Dr. Luisa Alver on Jane the Virgin, Yara Martinez spent the early years of her career in New York where the auditions felt few and far between. T...

Wednesday wisdom thoughts on failure, pep talks, and the best new character development tip! Make sure to sign up for the FREE PMO Pep Talk tomorrow talking booking a series regular off of tape during COVID. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com . And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show...

From bringing diverse and dynamic characters to life on screen, to flexing his entrepreneurial spirit through his production company Them Too, multi hyphenate actor, director, producer, and writer Alain Uy has become "one to watch" in the entertainment industry, and he isn't slowing down anytime soon. Alain Uy is best known for his acting work on Helstrom, The Morning Show, and True Detective just...

Second place, understudy, waiting for the opportunity can feel bad. As actors, we are like trained athletes waiting for our chance to jump off the bench and get in the game in play. We must practice how we want to play!! Today, wisdom and perspective is given on what our jobs really entail. We must diligently create character and be ready to be called off the bench. Many people have been called in...

Today's guest is living proof that alliterated names are a mark of success. Michael Mosley has done it all. His career is one to marvel, working nonstop in film and television in comedies such as Scrubs and dramas like Netflix's Ozark and FX's Next. Mike takes us through his beginnings as an acting student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts into a prolific and admirable career. He's candid a...

Having anxiety about life? Holidays? Auditions? What 2021 will look like? Me too. You are not alone. Today, I wanted to share the healthy EXIT to any anxiety. I wanted to end with soothing and practical wisdom from one of my great healers Nicola Salter. Anxiety is a jumbled mess of saying that your body is looking for "any exit" to not feel the cortisol dump that is happening. So here are some rec...

Actor, writer, and host of the podcast show, 10,000 NOs, Matthew Del Negro has captivated viewers and listeners alike with his vulnerability, insight, and artistry. Matthew is a shining example of what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry when it comes to hard work and perseverance. Growing up in New York, Matt was no stranger to the actor grind. He spent several years bartending unti...

Let's have variance in your scenes, this is an editors dream. Create character!! If you are creating a character you can be surprised and have a fresh take every time you play in the scene. Perfection is not pleasurable to watch. We do not respond to perfection. If you live and exist in a moment, the audience will be affected differently than just saying the lines. As the end of the year nears, le...

Today, I'm sitting down with actor and writer, Robert Baker. Robert has built a decades long career in film and television across all genres from comedy to drama and everything in between. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert and his father both shared artistic interests. His father played in a rock band while Robert followed his passion for performing and went on to study at USC's acting program in...

Anna LaMadrid ( Put Me On Self-Tape ) and Alyshia sit down with Sam Valentine on the One Broke Actress Podcast crossover episode to give you the 5 hot tips for the best self-tapes. 2021 is kicking off and the industry is coming back. Let's get a jump start on getting your own studio set up and confidence to make the best tapes.   EPISODE LINKS : CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE : Use promo code MASTER25 for...

Jenn Lyon not only talks about her courageous choices professionally (like being a reader for a Broadway show and then boldly asking to audition for the lead), but also about her personal struggle with anorexia and bulimia, and how living a life of service helps her keep it all in perspective. From her guest star on Justified that turned into a multiple season arc, to her show-stopping turn as Fin...

It is THAT time a year again! The industry is notoriously more quiet this time of year but with Covid rearing its ugly head there hasn't been a lot of activity to satiate our artist minds and pockets. What can we possibly focus on that seems somewhat in our control and still puts focus on furthering our careers? Today, I give a perspective shift on what we can give attention to that will enhance o...

Today's guest comes from a long line of award-winning actors in Hollywood with family members that include household names such as Anjelica and Danny Huston. Even so, actor Jack Huston has worked tirelessly over the years to forge his own unique career path and to find his own success. Jack grew up in London, England and came from a theater educational background. Upon moving to America, Jack real...

We're chatting with Broadway star and series regular on Fox's "Filthy Rich": Aaron Lazar. Aaron worked his way through every aspect of this industry—film, TV, theatre—with the same tenacity that almost led him to become a surgeon. But instead of never sleeping in medical school, he chose the city that never sleeps. 11 Broadway productions later (including "The Phantom of the Opera," "A Little Nigh...

A demo reel is your most powerful marketing tool. Give your team the tools they need to best position you amongst the competition. Be unique. Showcase your talents while delivering a thoughtful and entertaining final product. Reels don't have to be boring!  EPISODE LINKS : WEBSITE : LAMediaWorks.com SHOW LINKS : Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media:...

Today, I sit down with actor, writer, director and prominent acting coach, Josh Pais. Having had a successful, decades long career, Josh credits his approach to the craft to his parents. His mother, a creative free spirit and his father, a theoretical physicist, lead Josh to a method of training that uses physicality to get to a space of spontaneity in his art, a method that he compares to what it...

So you are now a guest on a show, working on an indie film or have been called up to the big league studio film...how do you address your hair, makeup, and wardrobe departments for the best collaborative creative conversation regarding your character's depiction on screen. Clear is kind, but sometimes those departments don't seem so kind. How to address showing up to set and keeping the creative l...

Today's guest embodies what it means to be a versatile and creative storyteller. Actor, writer, and producer, Kathleen Rose Perkins, has had an expansive career that has led her to varied roles in both comedy and drama in the world of film and television. Today, she walks us through the lulls as well as the highs of her journey starting from what she learned doing background work in Los Angeles, t...

How do we navigate the unknown in our careers? How does the expectation set us up for heartbreak? How do we treat the heartbreak of constant rejection? Yes, big topic for today! SHOW LINKS : Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE : This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structur...

In this episode, I sit down with the incandescent Ahna O'Reilly. With nearly 50 films under her belt, Ahna has curated a career of unmissable performances, including The Help, Fruitvale Station, and, most recently, her breathtaking turn in The Morning Show. Ahna opens up about how her authentic relationships have led to some of her biggest opportunities (like Octavia Spencer getting her an auditio...

When comparing yourself to other actors do you put yourself in the category of falling "behind"? Today, I address the feeling of negative narrative comparisons and how we can collectively not only stay in our own lanes but also celebrate your own path. SHOW LINKS : Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE : This three-week offerin...

In today's episode we're chatting with Scoot McNairy. Here's a storyteller who's genuinely humble and genuinely extraordinary. He's an award winning actor and a producer. He's worked on numerous award-winning films such as "Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood," "Gone Girl," "12 Years a Slave," "Argo," and "Killing Them Softly." He's starred in critically acclaimed series such as "Narcos: Mexico," "Godl...

It was a no. Then another no. Again, a no. Even yesterday it was a no. How do you let go in times of constant rejection? How do you not push for just getting the yes? Today, I wanted to discuss how you can "let go" of expectations of results in your art and use the pressure cooker situation to deepen your art (character). SHOW LINKS : Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and fol...

Today's guest is the awe-inspiring, spectacular Eric Ladin. You might know him from The Killing, Boardwalk Empire, or Generation Kill because his moments onscreen are unforgettable. He talks about the evolution of his identity and how he learned to reconcile the way he saw himself with the way Hollywood saw him to lean into type and unleash his potential. He's candid about the pressure he put on h...

I am so thrilled to welcome Bonnie Somerville into the TOA family. A Brooklyn native, Bonnie has always been strong, quick-witted, and no bullshit. And this interview is no exception. Bonnie doesn't pull any punches today as she talks about the brutality of our business and the ebbs and flows of her remarkable career. From being scouted by modeling agencies and record labels, to beating out a thou...