Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway

The Actor's Helpline

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

The Actor's Helpline is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of acting. Hosts Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway answer questions and talk to guests about everything from "How do you memorize lines?" to "How do you handle rejection?" Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com!

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Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway

Episodes

What do directors want from actors? with Mike Mosallam 30.08.2023 46:48

Director, writer and Tony Award-winning producer Mike Mosallam joins Laura and Michael to answer the question "What do directors want from actors?" Mike talks casting, actor training, producing your own stuff, and BROADWAY. He also talks about transitioning from acting to directing and the intersectionality of his identity and his art. You can ask a question for The Actor's Helpline by going to ou...

How do you memorize lines? 23.08.2023 24:45

Welcome to The Actor's Helpline! In our debut episode, Laura and Michael answer the number one question actors get: "How do you remember all those lines?" Also, Laura's daughter puts us in a time machine to 2006, when Michael had a massive film premiere just before his wedding. Many thanks to Barron Boedecker for the question! You can reach The Actor's Helpline by going to our website and recordi...

What is the SAG-AFTRA strike? 23.08.2023 26:14

The union that represents film and TV actors, SAG-AFTRA , is on strike. We summarize what the actors are asking for. We share our hopes and dreams for an equitable end to the strike. Don't worry, mom! It's going to be ok. Contact the Helpline at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram ! Also, Laura has a new small business idea and Michael is a FAN. If you want to help entertainment ind...

What is The Actor's Helpline? 17.08.2023 1:09

Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway tell you just what The Actor's Helpline is all about! Leave us a message, tell us a story, ask a question at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram @theactorshelpline We look forward to hearing from you! Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele