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Empowering Artists: The Journey of Creating a Thriving CommunityIn this podcast episode, hosts Elizabeth and Brianna discuss the inception and growth of their support community for actors. They share insights into the challenges and successes faced by artists, particularly women, in the entertainment industry. The hosts recall how their informal conversation in 2022 led to the creation of workshop...

How Are You Relating To Your Acting Career? Self Inquiry and Self Support. A short episode. FIND ME HERE INSTAGRAM

Today we have a question from a listener! "Hey Elizabeth! I took your and Brianna’s workshop back in February, and really appreciated getting your perspective. If you have a moment, I’m in need of some casting director advice! Before the strikes hit, I was in callbacks for a lead role in a TV series. When everything shut down, they let me know me their casting would be on pause until the stri...

JOIN THE THRIVING COMMUNITY:  https://theeb.co/thriving THRIVING WORKSHOP WAITLIST:  https://mym.briannabrownkeen.com/product/virtual-workshop-thriving-not-surviving/ BRIANNA BROWN KEEN:  https://www.briannabrownkeen.com/about/ BRIANNA'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/briannabrownkeen/ ELIZABETH BOYKEWICH:  https://theeb.co/about As a professional actress, author and the founder and CEO of The...

"If you're on this path, this personal journey, you might as well experience some stuff and learn some stuff and grow and expand.  There's no point in sitting in your comfort spot by yourself and just staying the same. That's not an adventure. This career promises an adventure and a community, and if you are a full participant, it's a hell of a good time." - John Frank Levey JOHN'S INSTAGRAM...

Join us for a 3-hour virtual workshop with Elizabeth Boykewich, CSA and actress Brianna Brown. Date & Time: Saturday February 11th at 10:00am PST Cost: $50 INFO & REGISTRATION:  https://theeb.co/workshops For those who’ve been hungry to do some intentional processing around your acting career and how to bring more clarity into your life as a creative person, now is the time to get spe...

After a decade of working in various independent casting offices and TV/film studios, Leigh Ann Smith and Conrad Woolfe founded Indigo Casting in 2021 with the mission to empower creatives to produce dynamic, compelling stories through collaboration and curiosity. Most recently, they cast GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, a musical TV series coming to Paramount+ on April 6th. Between...

Seth Yanklewitz has one of the most complete and comprehensive casting resumes.  He has worked as a high level studio movie casting executive, a high level studio & network television casting executive and now as an independent casting director.  Seth works in and on every genre and type of show and film. Some credits include:The Hangover, New Girl, HIMYF and Blades of Glory Set...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  "As long as it doesn't hurt you, it can really only, at the very least, it will be a teaching lesson.   Even if it does hurt you. I've had a lot of those teaching lessons too" - Tiffany Mak I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Tiffany Mak.  Tiffany is one of the most sought after and successful Vancouver based Casting Directors.  She...

As we end a year and enter a new one: What's your why? What's underneath your goal?  What is REALLY driving you? Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership.  She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for 17 years. https://theeb.co

OFF BOOK: Conversations with Casting Directors / Sara Jane Sherman / Episode 202 THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  "Specificity is key. If you do not have a clear idea of what your character is doing, the listener can hear that. " - Sara Jane Sherman I’m thrilled to introduce you to Sara Jane Sherman. Sara is an Emmy Winning Voice Director and  a three time Emmy Nominated Casting Director. She...

Listener Question: "I am Christian, my last agent dropped me for not having the shots. My religious exemption has been accepted my Amazon & I am able to work all jobs that don’t require shots as well. However I am nervous to submit to new agents as I feel they won’t be receptive to me feeling different. Even though I would never talk about my personal beliefs at work, or ever discriminate agai...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  "I'm intrigued, I'm compelled, Let's give it a shot." - Alyson Silverberg I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Alyson Silverberg.  Alyson Silverberg has been a sought after casting director for over two decades.  She is known for casting some of the best young ensemble shows alongside her partner Jonathan Clay Harris.  Upcoming projects include...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  "I'm intrigued, I'm compelled, Let's give it a shot." - Alyson Silverberg I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Alyson Silverberg.  Alyson Silverberg has been a sought after casting director for over two decades.  She is known for casting some of the best young ensemble shows alongside her partner Jonathan Clay Harris.  Upcoming projects include...

Dan Shaner (he/him) is an assistant professor of theatre practice in acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.  He has been a casting director in film, television, and new media for more than 25 years, working for every major studio and network. He teaches professional development and audition technique at the USC School of Dramatic Arts in the MFA, BFA and BA acting programs. Dan created an...

EB discusses what to do when the pressure of not booking is too much. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website.  Link below. Link to send Q for the podcast here: https://theeb.co/podcast Leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/elizabeth-boykewich EB Website: https://theeb.co/for-actors EB Imdb: https://www.imdb...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  "At the end of the day, it's the audition and what you're doing with the material" - Brett Greenstein I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Brett Greenstein.  Brett and his partner, Collin Daniel, formed their company Greenstein/Daniel Casting in 2004. They are one of the most respected and prolific casting offices in Hollywood with their focus mainly bei...

A QUICKIE! A very, very simple AND common mistake that a lot of actors make when communicating with representative and casting directors. EB shares what it is, why it hurts you and what to do instead. Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions.  If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website.  Link b...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Please enjoy the delightful, the kind, the gracious Deb George! Deb George has been in casting for over twenty years Series credits include Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, The Fosters, Devious Maids, Original casting for The Bold Type, Why Women Kill, & Good Trouble. She has cast...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Please enjoy my very best and oldest friend, my childhood friend, he's my favorite person in the entire world and will probably be yours too - John Power! John's casting career spans over 20 years.  He serves as the Senior Vice President of casting at Warner Brothers Television. &nb...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Please enjoy Jersey's own - the wonderful, the generous, the hilarious Michael Testa !  Talking to this man makes my Jersey accent slip out. Michael's casting career spans over 33 years. He has cast major network television, major cable and streaming series, both comedy and drama, a...

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS!  We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Our first episode is with International Casting Man of Mystery - the wonderful and generous G. Charles Wright! G. Charles Wright is a 23 year veteran of TV casting; a career he says he was studying for his entire life and didn’t know it! A graduate of USC with a degree in communications...

An actor friend requested a meditation to do before auditions. I hope this Loving Kindness Compassion Meditation & Visualization supports you in your experience today.  Enjoy.  I love you. Keep going.  The world needs your voice and creativity. Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership.  She...

Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership.  She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for over 16 years. "All people are creative, capable, resourceful and whole." Website: https://theeb.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.eb.co/ Davidji https://d...