That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start writing his own. This week, inspired by the co-creator of American Vandal and Peabody Award winner, we're breaking down why creating your own content is no longer a backup plan — it's THE plan. We talk about what Dan's YouTube-to-Netflix pipe...

How do you go from sharing a cramped Los Angeles bedroom with four other guys to landing a full series order from Netflix off a single pitch? In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Perrault, the visionary co-creator of the hit mockumentary American Vandal and the series Players , to explore his incredible journey from producing viral YouTube sketches to becoming a major showrunner and actor. Dan...

From the streets of Pittsburgh to the high-stakes stages of Broadway and HBO, join us for an electrifying look into the career of Margot Bingham. Margot shares the raw story of moving to New York City with a 12-month ultimatum from her parents, only to beat the odds by becoming the only person booked from an open call of 5,000 hopefuls for Rent . We'll dive deep into her breakout role as a singer...

Devan Chandler Long said it plainly — "It's embarrassing not to go for it. Because if you don't commit 100%, you fail 100%." This week we get brutally honest about the subtle ways actors hold back without even realizing it — the bold choice quietly walked back mid-scene, the perfectly safe take that lands like a thud — and we break down three specific things to check before you ever hit record. Th...

Get ready for a wild ride with today's guest, Devan Chandler Long, the hilarious heart behind the Viking "Thorfinn" on CBS's Ghosts. In this episode, Devan shares the eerie psychic prediction that saw him playing a Viking weeks before the audition for Ghosts even existed, plus the manifestation games he and his friends used to call in his breakout role. From his "cooking" philosophy of acting to t...

Tonatiuh said it plainly, "My naturalism comes because I rehearse the shit out of it so that every movement feels a little bit freer." This week, inspired by his raw and unfiltered journey from years of valley moments to starring opposite Jennifer Lopez and landing Netflix's second most-watched film of all time, we're talking about one of the most powerful and most overlooked ways to level up your...

Today, we are joined by the incredibly candid Tonatiuh, whose journey from years of uncertainty and hard-fought perseverance to starring opposite Jennifer Lopez is a testament to resilience, belief, and radical persistence. We dive into the "artistic altitude" of a career that spans from a grueling audition process for Kiss of the Spider Woman to navigating the high-stakes "scramble" of Hollywood...

Welcome to an unforgettable episode where we dive deep into the "lottery" of the acting world with the remarkably talented John Magaro. Join us as John reveals how he transitioned from the "analytical bullshit" of conservatory training to a career defined by honesty and discovery, sharing the stage with icons like Nathan Lane and navigating the high-stakes sets of The Big Short and Orange is the N...

In this episode, Conor Leslie said it simply — "I don't know who they're gonna hire. I'm just going to do what I feel I want do." This week we combine her hard-won wisdom with Richie Moriarty's game-changing mindset shift to break down what it really means to walk in already decided — and why Self Tape May, now in its last week, is the place to build that muscle before your next life-changing audi...

Today, we are joined by the incredibly versatile Conor Leslie, an actress with two decades of experience who is pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of the film industry. In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate "actor's nightmare"—stepping into the lead role of a high-concept, found-footage film with virtually zero prep time and finding a way to thrive under immense pressure...

In this episode, actress and intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott joins Alyshia and Anna La Madrid to talk returning to acting, rebuilding confidence, and the self-tape shifts that landed her first callback in years. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: SELF-TAPE MAY CLAS...

Join us today for an incredible look at Wilson Bethel and one of the most fascinating "humble pie" journeys in Hollywood. From his early days as a competitive tennis player to performing spoken word poetry to land his first agent at just 19, Wilson's path has been anything but traditional. You won't want to miss his wild stories of career reckoning, including the time he was serving cocktail weeni...

In this episode, we explore two guests this week. Two completely different paths. One lesson that ran through both conversations — do you actually trust yourself? Inspired by Christina Chang's powerful question "do I trust me?" and Julee Cerda's story of running late to her first major TV audition and booking it anyway, this episode digs into the tension between following the breakdown and honorin...

Today we're diving into the incredible, globe-spanning journey of Julee Cerda, who traded the high-energy grind of New York City's Broadway stages for a new life in London. From booking a major nine-episode arc on Blindspot after taping an audition in a camping cabin, to landing a coveted role in Othello alongside legends like Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, she opens up about navigating a...

Six words from Dylan Walsh stopped us cold this week — "Where I learned to listen is off camera." So what does that mean when it's just you, a few lights, and a reader on the phone? We break down why we spend four times as much time on the other person's lines, why slowing down in the world of Taylor Sheridan is your biggest power move, and how the muscle you build this week is the exact one you'l...

Get ready for an inspiring deep dive into the 30-year journey of Colin Lawrence, the man behind the beloved character "Preacher" on Netflix's global hit Virgin River . We explore the incredible hustle that took Colin from working in a Vancouver office supply store to carrying a "duffle bag of dreams" down to Los Angeles. Colin shares his first jobs in background work and day-player roles, where he...

In this episode, we're diving into the art of compression — how to walk into any audition, hit record on any self tape, and tell a complete, committed story in the small window you're given. We're also pulling back the curtain on week one of Self Tape May: Action & Horror. Using a real horror audition scene — drunk on a balcony, running through a theater, gassed, tied up, and waking up face to fac...

Get ready for an incredible journey from Korea to Hollywood with actress Kahyun Kim, whose path to success is defined by grit and vision. From navigating Juilliard to overcoming visa hurdles and building a career in her second language, her story is one of resilience and determination. She shares the hilarious "happy accidents" that shaped her journey—including a desk-humping audition that landed...

Today we're joined by the multi-talented Richie Moriarty, whose comedic journey began with impressions and the stages of UCB and continues today on the hit series Ghosts . From trolling Craigslist for photography gigs to support his early acting days to landing a surreal meeting in Lorne Michaels' office after his digital sketches went viral, Richie's story is one of relentless creativity and hust...

Today we dive into the incredible 40-year journey of Dylan Walsh, a true veteran who embodies persistence in Hollywood. Dylan has worked with some of the industry's biggest legends and has the stories to prove it. He shares how a chance encounter with a then-unknown Julia Roberts helped launch his career. You'll hear jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories from film history, including his experienc...

In today's episode, we dive deep into Christina Chang's artistic evolution—from the "mental gymnastics" of navigating a year-and-a-half between projects to the bold decision to turn down a lucrative travel hosting contract to stay true to her acting roots. You'll hear the riveting behind-the-scenes story of how she won over Dick Wolf during a high-stakes "test" after a disastrous first take, and h...

Your best take might be the one you think you ruined. In this episode, a coaching session with a brilliant actress reveals one of the most common and costly habits actors carry into the room, the self-tape, and onto Zoom — cutting on themselves the moment something real and unexpected starts to happen. We break down why discovery feels like failure, why "nailing it" is often a trap, and why your f...

Get ready for a deep dive into the "yeasty moments" of acting life with David Lyons, as he reveals how he transitioned from studying criminology in Australia to landing a career-defining role on the juggernaut series ER . From the intense pressure of leading The Cape to his "blank slate" philosophy for capturing the "dark matter" of a performance, Dave offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the p...

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of the Zoom audition. When to Zoom and when not to Zoom, that is the new conversation. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. 🔗 Connect with That One Audition: PRACTICE TRACK PUBLIC POP UP: $25 Feb 27th @10am PT THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTO...

Today, we are sitting down with Sarah Yarkin , the breakout star of School Spirits and the lead of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. Sarah shares her journey from growing up in the Bay Area to navigating UCLA's acting program, where she felt she had to "fight the program" just to begin her professional career. In this episode, we explore the "staircase analogy" of acting, the grueling physical d...