The Moving Spotlight

Christine Horn, widely known as "The Booking Magnet," joins us for a lively discussion on craft, curiosity and perseverance. She has over 20 years of experience in theater, television, and film. From Broadway to Hollywood Christine has worked on Lion King, Grey's Anatomy, Black-ish, Terminator: Dark Fate, and Snowfall. Her nuggets of wisdom are not to be missed. We loved having Christine on and we...

Join us for a very special Mother's Day episode! We interview our very own John Ruby's mom. It's adorable.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Gay Alberts Ruby ⌲ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gay-alberts-ruby-b261786/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon:...

~Special Episode~ Listen to our interview with the amazing cast and crew of The Effect by Lucy Pebble, directed by Kymberly Harris. If you’re in the Los Angeles area and want to get tickets go to sixtysixproductions.org -The show runs the first (3) weekends of May. You gotta check it out!  We discuss the rich themes of the play: Love, Hope, Mental Health, Medication, and The Human Condition.&...

Elise has been in 100+ film, tv and commercial acting credits, including the academy award-nominated film American Sniper, NCIS, Masters of Sex, The Mentalist, This Is Us, SWAT, Grey’s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, Six Feet Under, and many more. Right now, you can find her on Amazon Studios’ The Power directed by Reed Morano. During the pandemic, she wrote and filmed a solo storytelling piece about envi...

Interested in getting into acting? Want to know how to approach a script or role? The keys to being an authentic actor are found in this episode as we hear John’s multi-step approach to working on a scene. The questions come fast and furious in this grab bag of acting gems!  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264...

Stephan comes to this episode with a wealth of acting experience in New York and Los Angeles. He shares insight on how to develop your craft, be a better listener, and bringing your full self to each role. Stephan grew up in Germany, got the acting bug and traveled across the ocean to pursue his dreams. He’s had the opportunity to work on Homeland, The Man in the High Castle, and Wanda Vision. We...

Blaise received a B.A. in Theatre from Randolph-Macon College, he moved to the “Windy City” to continue his training at Second City and IO. While in Chicago, Blaise gained extensive stage time as an actor, improviser, writer and producer .In 2005, he made the move to Los Angeles where he has been steadily working in commercials, TV and independent films such as The Scenesters, It’s A Disaster and...

Julia offers practical and inspirational advice for all levels of actors. For people interested in theater, this is the episode for you! She discusses creating your own plays, acting in them, and seeing theatre in London. She also talks about how to give to receive and how to meet future collaborators. Julia is the co-host of the vampire film-review podcast, BITE ME!  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Julia Stier ⌲ I...

Join us this week with Katie’s warm energy and expertise in casting hard-to-find roles. For more than two decades, Katie has provided commercial directors and advertising photographers with unique faces and talents of every color, shape and size. She truly believes there is a place for every type on the screen. Following a career as a stuntwoman in film and TV, in 1998 Katie switched gears and beg...

Charles Carpenter is one of the most inspirational, lovely, talented, hard-working actors out there. We have no idea how he balances being an amazing father, teacher, casting professional, and still finds time for martial arts!  Charles gives some amazing acting advice, i.e. what to do in an audition room, how to be an empowered artist, and how to succeed and still be a great person.  As...

This episode we dive in deep on how to get into the FLOW of your artistry. Ellington has found success in both working as a team and in a solo career. Having success at a young age, Ellington has been through the ups and downs of touring, how to find inspiration, and kickstarting all types of projects. He also discusses auditioning and finding your confidence as an actor, and how being himself hel...

This accomplished actress, Rebekah Kennedy, gives us her insight into how to show up and be successful. We discuss genuine networking and how seeds you plant can grow into relationships later. You can check Rebekah’s iconic role as ‘Esther Labott’ on Law and Order: SVU (ep. The Book of Esther). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Rebekah Kennedy ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2796058/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/be...

A Midwest guy that moved to the west coast, who has risen through the ranks of casting and acting. Hear Spencer talk about what to do in auditions, how to win the room, and how good listening skills can change the trajectory of your career. You're going to fall in love with Spencer's infectious energy and his passion for storytelling.  Spencer's acting experience includes television credits o...

Sean and John met on the exciting set of Apple’s science fiction drama, ‘For All Mankind’. Sean has so many talents, it’s hard to even put into words. He can sip wine professionally as he saves your life as an EMT, all while giving you Life Coaching advice to prevent you from needing an EMT in the first place. Oh! And he’s a fantastic actor that has been on smash shows like S.W.A.T., The Young And...

Kymberly is a theater and film director who loves to collaborate with actors. Learn from her experience on stage and behind the camera where she embodies the mentality of ‘just say yes’ to projects. She believes in doing the research and creating space to drop in to every project.  Kymberly Harris is a Director/Writer and founder of Firsthand Films. She wrote and directed the award-winning sh...

Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He’s helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!) and is known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Peppe...

Interested in travelling the world? Katelyn and Howard quit their 9-5s and have travelled the world living in their 2019 Winnebago RV. Listen as they discuss equipment and tips/tricks for content creators on the go. Learn how they did it, what they are doing now, and how they make their lifestyles work! From stories about their rescued dog, Scout (spoiler alert: he's famous!), to how they modified...

Hear about Shaan Sharma's journey coming to LA from Minnesota, finding community, and growing as a skilled performer. Shaan pursued TV/Film by building genuine friendships in casting, and putting himself in positions to meet tons of people in the entertainment industry on a regular basis. Hear about when he recommends joining SAG-AFTRA and how to distinguish yourself in the Union world.  Shaa...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the mellow vibes of Zadran Wali. We discuss his work in TV/Film, print, and sitcoms. You can catch Zadran Wali as Kasim on the CBS sitcom 'United States of Al'. There’s just too much handsome all around in this episode! ….John made me include him. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Zadran Wali ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5614561/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvrobinson/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬...

April Wright is an award winning filmmaker who brings a fresh and creative approach to her documentaries and narrative projects. From female stunt women to drive-in movie theaters. April loves unearthing niche tops with broad appeal. Learn about her experience at Sundance (working and visiting) and how it can be a great opportunity to network. Also, find the easter egg of how John got into Sundanc...

From randomly meeting Sean Penn, to working with Ben Affleck, Casting Director Danielle Eskinazi continues to find herself in the right place at the right time. Hear her fun stories and learn about what she looks for in actors, how to book, and how to get on a Casting Director's radar.  Danielle is also active on Twitter, and that wasn't on accident! Listen to how she uses social media to cre...

*BONUS EPISODE* Join us today as we discuss our favorite shows of 2021. If you like Sci-fi listen to Corbin’s list, if you like quality listen to John’s list…..just kidding they’re all quality!  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https...

Bryan Holdman’s ability to combine creative flexibility with hard work has helped Bryan work on some of the most popular television shows. He discusses his journey to the top of the writing food chain with great advice on how to get out of your daily habits and how changing location can jump-start idea creation. Actors and writers you’re not going to want to miss this episode! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Bryan Holdm...

Hear about Trevor’s wonderful experiences on Clerks 2 & Clerks 3. He talks about how working on a film set has some parallels with the corporate world when it comes to being a team player.  Trevor described how he was very fortunate to work with Nathan Lane early in his career and how finding mentors you respect and look up to is key to success in any business. Trevor goes into his storie...

! BONUS EPISODE !  Your hosts, John and Corbin, discuss the exciting world of theater. With the lively banter you’ve come to love, they offer advice and tips on how to succeed in the world of theatre. From taking a moment to slow down, to appreciating where you’re at. You’ll learn how to collaborate creatively and put your own unique spin on the performance. John discusses the differences bet...