Podcast - Actor CEO

Beginning Actors Start Here to Build an Acting Business – The Hollywood Winners Circle

Aug 3, 2021 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Classes, Commercials, Film, Headshots, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Learn how to start your acting career the right way from industry pros. Acting class, headshots, reel footage, agents, auditions and more.

Director David Rountree on Actors Working Better On Set

Aug 2, 2021 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, Directing, Learning About the Business, TV | 0 Comments

Feature Film director David Rountree, who was listed in the Hollywood Reporter and IMDb as one of the Top 10 Up-and-Coming Hollywood directors under 40, has written, directed and produced multiple films seeing National and International theatrical releases. He is the current owner of LA Acting Studios, where actors get to train on real sets, with real cameras and get real footage.

Agent Stacey Solodkin of Beth Stein Agency

Jul 26, 2021 | Agents | 0 Comments

Stacy Solodkin has owned and operated BethSteinAgency for almost 25 years now. The most important thing for her has always been the integrity of the work and helping actors be the best they can be and as the company grew she has worked hard to maintain the core values that made the company successful in the first place. Actors & Talent first. Always.

David Lengel on the Lessons Learned after 50+ Credits

Jul 19, 2021 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Film, TV, Type | 0 Comments

David Lengel has starred in over 50 episodes of television in Marvel Studio’s Disney+ Series WANDAVISION, COMING 2 AMERICA and will next be seen on the boat with The Rock in Disney’s highly anticipated JUNGLE CRUISE.

Sydney Mitchell on Changing Types and Working Two Series Regulars at the Same Time

Jul 12, 2021 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Brand, Learning About the Business, Marketing, Self Tapes, Type | 0 Comments

Sydney Mitchell tells us what it’s like to change your type and then work on two series at the same time – BET’s First Wives Club and Black Mafia Family on Starz.

Tia Shearer Bassett on Leaving Equity after 15 Years and Building a Creative Life After Cancer

Jul 5, 2021 | Acting, Wellness | 0 Comments

Tia Shearer Bassett is an actor/creator and a recent cancer survivor with national tours with The Kennedy Center and the nonverbal theatre for babies and toddlers under her belt. She Actors’ Equity after 15 years to create, earn and get health insurance without restrictions.

Britanni Johnson on Acting In Video Games

Jun 28, 2021 | Acting, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Britanni Johnson is a host, influencer and actor in the massive video game market working with multiple brands and events as well as playing The Guardian Angel in the Borderlands series.

Monica Ortega on the Power of Pivoting

Jun 21, 2021 | Acting, Producer, TV, Writing | 0 Comments

Monica Ortega actor/producer/host and author of The Power of Pivoting – How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love”. Her goal is to inspire others to face their fears, break out of their comfort zones, and learn to lean into the pivot.

New Media Festival founder Susan Johnston on the future of building a creative business

Jun 14, 2021 | Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Susan is the founder of the New Media Film Festival and a pioneer in media with many first production and industry innovations including 1st live steam HD talk show, 1st mobile series, and working with SAG on Internet media contract changes.

Actor Michael Tow on acting career growth and learning from the pros on CLubhouse

Jun 7, 2021 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Mentors | 0 Comments

Michael Tow is a TV film and Theater actor in such projects as Oscar (nominated or winner) Sound of Metal, Blacklist, Law and Order SVU and Lucky Grandma. He hosts two daily actor CH rooms The Business side of Acting and Actor’s Breakfast Club.

That One Audition host Alyshia Ochse and Anna LaMadrid talk the New Triple Threat

May 31, 2021 | Acting, Auditions, Classes, Learning About the Business, networking, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Alyshia Ochse, host of That One Audition, and Anna LaMadrid, founder of Put Me On Self Tape come together to bring actors The New Triple Threat, a membership to give actors wholistic acting career support.

Dear Multi-hyphenate with Michael Kushner

May 24, 2021 | Acting, Side Jobs, Theater | 0 Comments

Michael Kushner is NYC’s leading multi-hyphenate. He hosts the podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate, with Broadway Podcast Network.

The Future of Theater with Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra

May 17, 2021 | Acting, Musical Theater, Off Broadway, Theater | 0 Comments

Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra discusses how the pandemic and social justice movements create opportunities for theater to evolve and keep moving forward.

Actor Writer Director Lee Edward Colston II on Balancing Creative Skills

May 10, 2021 | Acting, Directing, Learning About the Business, Productivity, Writing | 0 Comments

"Maybe I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none. Maybe I'm putting my eggs in too many baskets." That's a mindset that is limiting and old school. It's not how the world works anymore. Lee Edward Colston II is a Philly native, former prison guard...

An Agent in Your Pocket with ACT NOW app founder Jana Beeson

May 3, 2021 | Acting, Auditions | 0 Comments

As CEO of The Actor’s Code and co-founder of Actor’s Casting Technology, A.C.T. Now!©, Jana Beeson is passionate about helping actors supercharge their careers and easily outbook the “competition” in a fraction of the time.

Actor PR and Marketing with Diane Foy

Apr 26, 2021 | Marketing, networking, PR | 0 Comments

"The first thing they're gonna do is go to your socials. If you don't have much going on then next." PR & Marketing Coach Diane Foy helps unstoppable musicians and actors attract fans, media and industry so that you can book gigs and make money with...

Casting Director Seth Caskey

Apr 19, 2021 | Auditions, Casting | 0 Comments

Seth Caskey has been involved with such projects as the Emmy nominated Netflix series “GLOW,” “What/If,” “Siren” and “Blood & Treasure.” He was first drawn to casting while still pursuing a career as an actor. Once given the opportunity to work on the other side of the room—he was hooked.

Attorney for Actors Musicians and Artists Robert Sciglimpaglia

Apr 12, 2021 | Learning About the Business, Legal, Money, Taxes, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Real legal insight from entertainment lawyer Robert Sciglimpaglia. Robert wrote Voice Over Legal and has been working as an actor and attorney focused on entertainment for years. He gives some excellent tips on taxes, LLCs and the in’s and out’s of copyrighting in this episode.

Casting Director Erica S Bream with Advice for Actors

Apr 5, 2021 | Auditions, Casting, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

In this week’s episode I’m joined by a casting director from the Southeast, Erica S. Bream. Erica shares a ton of info on her Instagram account (@ericasbreamcast) and in this episode we dive into self tapes, improving your relationships with casting and solving that pesky slate shot once and for all.

Check it out.

Acting in Video Games with Daisuke Tsuji of Ghost of Tsushima

Mar 29, 2021 | Acting | 0 Comments

Daisuke Tsuji talks about his role as Jin Saikai in Playstation and Sucker Punch Production’s blockbuster hit Ghost of Tsushima and advice for actors interested in working in this genre.

Acting in Video Games with Samantha Strelitz of Red Dead Redemption 2

Mar 22, 2021 | Acting | 0 Comments

Samantha Strelitz is known for her work as Mary Beth Gaskill in Rockstar’s blockbuster video game Red Dead Redemption II and her roles in HBO’s Vinyl and the film DieRy. Samantha has worked extensively as an eSports host helping viewers follow the fastest rising elements of competitive gaming.

Acting in Video Games with Patrick Gallagher of Ghost of Tsushima

Mar 15, 2021 | Acting | 0 Comments

Ghost of Tsushima actor Patrick Gallagher shares his advice and insight for acting in video games like Ghost Recon and the Ghost of Tsushima.

Contract info for actors and artists with Khalid Rivera

Mar 8, 2021 | Acting, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Khalid Rivera is an actor and chart-topping recording artist known for his extensive work on screen, on Broadway and music. Having studied contracts in and out of university he has been helping actors get information, break down details and finally understand what exactly it is they should or should not be signing.

The Actors Rise newsletter with Jenna Doolittle

Mar 1, 2021 | Acting, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Jenna Doolittle is a Career Coach for actors and a working actor herself. Her company, Actors Rise, empowers actors to take control of their careers so they can stop stressing and start booking.

Acting from your Instincts

Feb 22, 2021 | Acting, Classes | 0 Comments

Jo Kelly is an acting coach that has spent more than 20 years coaching award-winning actors (Owen Wilson, Brittany Allen, Caitlin Gerard, Laura Spencer, Carlos Leal) in Paris, Madrid, Zurich, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York. As a director, her first film won several awards. Currently she is working on a documentary & she is developing two feature projects.

The Actorpreneur with Jade Asha

Feb 15, 2021 | Acting, Agents, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Producer, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Jade Asha has seen the business as an actor, agent, casting director, producer and filmmaker. She KNOWS that actors are now creative in multiple ways. They are entrepreneurs.

Agent Advice with Nicole Dernersesian of Firestarter Entertainment

Feb 8, 2021 | Acting, Agents | 0 Comments

Nicole Pryor Dernersesian is the President and CEO of Firestarter Entertainment, a talent agency based out of Los Angeles that represents actors for television, film, commercials, print and theatre.

The Golden Age and the multiple opportunities for artists with Justin Connor

Feb 1, 2021 | Acting, Brand, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Producing, Writing | 0 Comments

Justin Connor is an actor, writer, director, and musician who produced the award-winning feature film THE GOLDEN AGE, which just made its worldwide release on Amazon Prime.

Health Tips for Actors with Moniqua Plante

Jan 25, 2021 | Acting, Wellness | 0 Comments

Moniqua Plante is an actor and a Certified Health Coach, Confidence Curator, and Wellness Expert for Actors and Creative Pros. She knows all too well the crazy pressure put on actors to look a certain way or be a certain size and her mission is to help actors stop obsessing and finally feel good in their own skin, and most importantly confident AF in everything they do.

Wendy Braun on Actor Inspiration

Jan 18, 2021 | Acting, Auditions, Productivity, Tips, Wellness | 0 Comments

Jumpstart your best year yet with actress (Atypical / Netflix) + Founder of ActorInspiration.com, Wendy Braun. Wendy is an accomplished actress with over 75 TV + Film credits, over 100 commercials and thousands of voiceovers. For years, she has been a guiding light in the entertainment industry as the CEO + founder of ActorInspiration.com, where her transformational tools + powerful teachings have helped thousands of actors worldwide overcome obstacles + create breakthrough success.

How to be an actor and business owner with Janine DiVita

Jan 11, 2021 | Acting, Brand, Learning About the Business, Money | 0 Comments

Janine has worked on Broadway and in Film and TV, plus she runs a USO Show Troupe and co-founded Empowered Voices, a theatrical prevention education company that provides Sexual Assault Prevention Trainings.

New Year, New Goals and a Million Dollar Mindset with Amira Alvarez

Jan 4, 2021 | Brand, Mentors, Money | 0 Comments

Get clarity on your needs and the daily actions you’ll take to achieve your goals from Amira Alvarez who runs a multi-million dollar biz helping women build increadible lives.

Actor Health Insurance with Carey Blackburn

Dec 28, 2020 | Acting, Health Insurance, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Health insurance for actors can be a nightmare. Carey Blackburn helps us understand the ins and outs and what helps us most.

Actor Websites with Kristina Horan

Dec 21, 2020 | Acting, websites | 0 Comments

Learn what makes a great actor website and what casting is looking for with actor and website designer Kristina Horan.

Casting Director Michael Cassara

Dec 14, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Casting | 0 Comments

Casting Director Michael Cassara shares insight on self tapes and auditions.

Helen Mirren Masterclass Review

Dec 10, 2020 | Acting, Mentors | 0 Comments

This Helen Mirren Masterclass review gives you a detailed peek inside this class showcasing the insight, lessons and advice from Helen Mirren

Producer Richard Janes On Branding and the Future of Hollywood

Dec 7, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Brand, Learning About the Business, Producer, Producing | 0 Comments

Richard is an Emmy® winning Personal Brand expert and the founder of Hollywood based digital agency Fanology.

Shonda Rhimes Masterclass Review

Dec 1, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Writing | 0 Comments

Reviewed by Danielle Beckman *ActorCEO is powered by actors and this article may contain affiliate links that pay us if you purchase at no additional cost to you. This allows Actor CEO to continue to bring you world class info, tools and resources for your...

Billie Shepard Helps Business Speakers Become Powerful Presenters with Acting Techniques

Nov 30, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Side Jobs, Tips | 0 Comments

What do you want to believe instead? What do you want to think instead? Billie Shepard has been a professional actor for years and for the last 20 years has been helping business speakers upgrade their presentation skills using professional acting...

Hundreds of Acting Jobs Without Living in Los Angeles with Sean Dillingham

Nov 23, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

As an actor, Sean Dillingham has appeared in over 100+ commercials and 60+ films and 18 national television series.

Chris Connell Actor and Filmmaker on Manifesting His Career

Nov 16, 2020 | Acting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Producer | 0 Comments

In this episode Chris explores his journey from thinking he had to rely on others to move his career forward, to actually manifesting his own progress himself.

Actor Louis Di Bianco on Self Tape Mastery

Nov 9, 2020 | Auditions, Classes, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Louis Di Bianco is an award nominated international stage and screen actor with 79 on-screen credits. He joins the podcast to talk self tapes.

Talent Manager Greg Bekkers of Apollo Management

Nov 2, 2020 | Agents | 0 Comments

Greg Bekkers founded Apollo Management focused on personal attention and long-term success for clients.

Creating Actor Reels with ReelArc founder Guy Chachkes

Oct 26, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Casting, Film, TV | 0 Comments

Guy Chachkes is the founder of REELARC an acting reel creation production company in both NYC and LA and Actors Launchpad an online education platform where actors can find resources and take unlimited classes with leading industry professionals for a minimal monthly subscription.

Jay O Sanders and Zoom Plays

Oct 19, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Theater | 0 Comments

Actor Jay O Sanders’ screen work ranges from big-budget to tiny independent feature films, network and streaming tv series, and most recently, two highly successful zoom-plays (“And So We Come Forth” and “What Do We Need To Talk About?”) both by Richard Nelson with whom Sanders has collaborated for many years.

International Artist Visa with Actor and Filmmaker Galia Barkol

Oct 12, 2020 | Acting, Indi Film | 0 Comments

Originally from Israel, actor and filmmaker Galia Barkol shares her journey obtaining a VISA to the US and how the process did not slow her creative career.

Casting Perspective: Bringing Yourself To The Work

Oct 7, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Casting | 0 Comments

Sunday Boling, CSA, and Meg Morman, CSA cast major hits, like Waitress, starring Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion. Hello, My Name is Doris, starring Sally Field and The Grudge 3 to name a few. I spoke with the women behind Morman Boling Casting to discover their take...

Agent Jason Lockhart on What Actors Need to Work with an Agent

Oct 5, 2020 | Agents | 0 Comments

Jason Lockhart is a Talent Agent from Los Angeles who relocated to the Southeast market in 2017 as the Head of TV & Film at one of the most prestigious agencies in Atlanta.

143 Director John Badham On Directing and The Art of Storytelling

Sep 28, 2020 | Acting, Directing, Film, TV | 0 Comments

Director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, War Games) shares his insight on what directors fear when working with actors and how actors can approach rehearsal

The Three Best Ring Lights for Self Tapes

Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Does a ring light really make everyone look good? The answer is yes! Why? The inherent circular design of the ring light makes your features “pop” while not washing you out or changing the contours of the face. The soft light also hides wrinkles and...

142 The Audition Technique with Australian Casting Director Greg Apps

Sep 21, 2020 | Acting, Casting, Teachers | 0 Comments

Greg Apps shares his extraordinary experience as a casting director and the advice he bring to actor worldwide at TheAuditionTechnique.com

3 Lavalier Mics and 3 Shotgun Mics for Your Self Tapes

Sep 17, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Did you know that sound is the most important element of a film or tv show? Without realistic, good quality sound, even the most beautiful looking movie could fall flat. Top Line Film agrees, “Sound is important because it engages audiences: it...

On Keith Coogan: I’m Not BoJack Horseman & Other Sayings From An 80s & 90s Star

Sep 16, 2020 | Acting | 0 Comments

“Someone throws you a bone only after you’ve made the soup. When you can open your mouth and say the truth on screen, that’s when it will resonate so much. You won’t have to act at all.” Keith Coogan has been in show business since he was 5. The year was 1976....

141 The Global Actor with Elise Arsenault

Sep 14, 2020 | Acting | 0 Comments

Elise Arsenault is the founder of The Global Actor, an actor, vo artist, and career coach who helps actors achieve their dreams without living in a major market.

140 Matt Newton and His No BS Guide to the Acting Business

Sep 7, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Classes, Learning About the Business, Mentors, TV | 0 Comments

Matt runs MN Acting Studio in New York City helping actors improve their on camera acting and has a book where you can learn all his insights into building a career in acting called The No BS Guide to the Acting Business.

The Connor Ratliff Conspiracies: The Mishaps and Misfortunes That Lead To His Success

Sep 2, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Writing | 0 Comments

“Coming up with something funny, that’s where my brain goes. We can always find our way to what’s funny.” From Humble Beginnings There is a music to Connor Ratliff that has followed him for most of his life. Though he wouldn’t call it that. For the UCB bred-comedian,...

139 Kimberly Faye Greenberg On Actors Making a Living In Many Creative Ways

Aug 17, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Kimberly Faye Greenberg is the first and only actor to play leading roles in two Off-Broadway musicals at the same time. In addition, Kimberly’s numerous portrayals of a Fanny Brice (4 shows/2 CDs) have been critically acclaimed by the New York Times, Huffington Post, and Associated Press.

Getting Equity Back On Stage After Shutdown with Mark H Dold

Aug 10, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Plays, Theater, Union | 0 Comments

Harry Clarke at Barrington Stage Company starring Mark H. Dold was slated to be the first Equity approved indoor show for a live audience after live theater shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. While some of the details have changed since this interview, the...

138 Casting Director Daryl Eisenberg

Aug 3, 2020 | Acting, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, Self Tapes, Theater | 0 Comments

Daryl Eisenberg has been a casting director for since 2004. She and Ally Beans formed Eisenberg/Beans Casting in 2017.

137 Seth Barrish and The Barrow Group

Aug 3, 2020 | Acting, Classes, Off Broadway, Theater | 0 Comments

Seth Barrish is an actor, director, co-artistic director of The Barrow Group in NYC and the author of An Actor’s Companion: Tools for the working actor.

Joe Reitman, Netflix/SYFYs Happy in Actor Stories: Joe Plays Ugly: Creating From The Shards.

Jul 22, 2020 | Acting, Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Wellness | 0 Comments

“Returning a video to Blockbuster was doing something for myself,” says Reitman of the three years he spent addicted to drugs and alcohol while pursuing his career. “Mom, I’ve got good news and bad news,” Joe Reitman begins on a Zoom interview in his LA home. “The...

Sean Astin and David Jolliffe on Voting for the SAG AFTRA 2020 TV-THEATRICAL Contracts

Jul 19, 2020 | Acting, Film, Special Episode, TV, Union | 0 Comments

Voting NO doesn't mean a strike. It just sends people back to the negotiating table. Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Goonies, Rudy, Stranger Things) has been a member of the SAG union since 1985. His mother, Patty Duke, was president of the Union in the...

DaJuan Johnson on Acting, Mindset, Marketing and More

Jul 13, 2020 | Acting, Casting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, networking, Social Media, Type | 0 Comments

Acting in Bosch on Amazon hasn’t slowed DaJuan Johnson from continuing to build industry relationships via social media, networking and some special treats!

10000 Nos with Matthew Del Negro

Jul 6, 2020 | Acting, Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Podcasts, Producer, Producing, Tips | 0 Comments

Matthew Del Negro launched 10,000 NOs in 2017, the podcast which has made him one of the faces of perseverance and resilience and led to a publishing deal.

Therapy for Actors with Aiko Takemura

Jul 6, 2020 | Wellness | 0 Comments

Therapy has been out of reach for most actors (and honestly most people) for a very long time due to cost, time, and location. BetterHelp gets rid of those obstacles. Use BetterHelp for free for one week and empower yourself to achieve your full potential.

Producer’s Perspective: Executive Producer Ralph Winter Shares His Perspective on Actor Preparation, Craft, & the Power of Leverage

Jul 1, 2020 | Acting, Film, Learning About the Business, Producing | 0 Comments

Producer’s Perspective: Executive Producer Ralph Winter Shares His Perspective on Actor Preparation, Craft, & the Power of Leverage “He brought a gravitas to the role,” Ralph Winter begins when asked about how Hugh Jackman came into the hit franchise X-Men....

3 Steps to Scene Study Success

Jun 27, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Classes, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

With the acting world coming back slowly, this is a perfect time to get quiet & work on your skills before our biz gets back to 100%. How is your scene analysis game? Do you struggle with breaking down your scripts? Do you find it difficult to connect with your...

In A World Ripped Apart By A Pandemic There Was Zoom…

Jun 24, 2020 | Acting, Casting, Learning About the Business, Producer, Producing, Web Series | 0 Comments

Creating a series during the pandemic that gives back to SAG-AFTRA Foundation and premiers on IGTV as the ONLY union contract at the beginning of the shutdown!

Colleen Kahl, President of ActorsConnection, On Diversity Funding in NY, LA & ATL. “Be The Change You Wish To See.”

Jun 17, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Brand, Casting, Classes, Learning About the Business, Mentors, networking | 0 Comments

Expanding out and into the community is the goal. Activate Your Voice is the latest initiative to find and support new voices. From now until early July, the is accepting project proposals and submissions. The top ten content creators will do a live pitch to our leadership team. ActorsConnection will back the winning project with $5000.

Wendy Alane Wright Hollywood Talent Manager

Jun 15, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Brand, Casting, Headshots, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

"Be taken seriously in the business." Wendy Alane Wright is a Hollywood Talent Manager and the president of WAW Entertainment Worldwide. Her clients have appeared on television networks ABC, NBC, TNT, CBS, Comedy Central, BIO, SyFy, BET, HBO, Lifetime, and...

Actor CEO 131 Tony Rossi on Tragedy to Triumph for the Actor

Jun 1, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Mentors, Wellness | 0 Comments

Tony Rossi is a mindset coach and guest expert for Backstage, helping actors focus on what matters.
Actor Problems is a self care podcast for actors that does just that.

Casting Director Stephanie Klapper

Jun 1, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, Learning About the Business, Self Tapes, Theater | 0 Comments

Stephanie Klapper (Stephanie Klapper Casting) is a New York-based Casting Director whose work is frequently seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, on television, and on film.

Canadian Actor, Patrick Gallagher, Opens Up About His 18 Year Grind

May 26, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Patrick dives into his long-term grind as a character actor and the lessons he’s learned along the way. “Right when I got Master and Commander. It was actually 18 years to the day I punched my last time clock on Mother's Day 2002,” said Gallagher. So, tell us who you...

5 Savings Funds Every Artist Should Have

May 18, 2020 | Blog, Money, Taxes | 0 Comments

Written by Brooke Benson Most of us artists are working gig to gig, paycheck to paycheck, never knowing when our next job is going to come through. So how do we move through life feeling financially secure when our lifestyle is anything but stable? Savings, baby!...

Best Voice Over Mics Under $300

May 16, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Podcasts, Side Jobs, Voice Over | 0 Comments

This article is for actors or artists looking to start auditioning for voice over work and want to get good voice over equipment without breaking the bank.

Actor CEO 130 Josh Helman on Developing Truth as a Storyteller

May 11, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Film, Learning About the Business, Producing | 0 Comments

Josh Helman might be best known for his role as William Stryker in X-Men: Days of Future Past, and its sequel, X-Men: Apocalypse. He has also appeared in the 2015 installment of the Mad Max franchise, Mad Max: Fury Road, as Slit. Josh has also appeared on a number of television series and mini-series, including recurring roles in Home and Away, The Pacific, Flesh and Bone and Wayward Pines.

BET Star, Jevon McFerrin, talks BET’s ‘Twenties’ Relationships & Queer Vibes

May 6, 2020 | Acting, Blog | 0 Comments

Jevon also reveals some of his biggest influences and the shocking way he went from Broadway to National Television. “There was never a time I thought about passing on such a great opportunity,” said McFerrin of Twenties. How did you get your start in Film &...

Actor CEO 128 Improv Your Acting with Tony Babcock

May 4, 2020 | Acting, Classes, Mentors, Teachers | 0 Comments

Tony Babcock is an award-winning Actor and has been working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Tony has trained predominantly in NYC, Toronto, and Vancouver. Tony also owns Improv Your Acting studio in Toronto, Canada.

Actor CEO 129 Avoid Actor Burnout Using Powerful Daily Habits with Debra Wanger

May 4, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Learning About the Business, Wellness | 0 Comments

Her book, The Resilient Actor: How to Kick Ass in the Business (Without it Kicking Your Ass) is available on Amazon and Audible
Debra is very excited to announce that as of 2020 her companion to her book, The Resilient Actor: Workbook and Planner is now available of Amazon.

3 Ways to Stay Hopeful (and Present) as an Actor Right Now

Apr 28, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Productivity, Wellness | 0 Comments

Let’s be honest, being an actor right now can feel a little desolate. In the matter of a few weeks gigs have been cancelled, auditions have dried up, and any semblance of normalcy has disappeared. That paycheck you were banking on (pun intended) this Summer is out the...

Actors and the New Normal after the Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business, networking, Productivity, Self Tapes, Side Jobs, Social Media, Theater, TV, Voice Over | 0 Comments

This will leave a lasting scar on our economy for a while and in the entertainment industry for perhaps much, much longer. How do actors move forward?

How Actors Can Navigate Remote Industry Q&A’s

Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Learning About the Business, networking | 0 Comments

It’s time for some Actor’s Honesty. The coronavirus has forced the industry to restructure and rethink how we create content. As industry professionals adjust, we are seeing an influx of remote TV writing rooms, a rise in self-tapes, online masterclasses, industry...

Actor CEO 127: Ditch Busy and Improve Your Productivity with Kate Erickson

Apr 8, 2020 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Productivity | 0 Comments

Kate Erickson is the engine at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. She is also the host of the podcast Ditch Busy and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days. Learn more about the free training Kate & John have created for entrepreneurs who are ready to achieve financial and lifestyle freedom over at EOFire.com!

ActorCEO 126: Shakespeare, the stage and the screen with Chukwudi Iwuji

Apr 6, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater, Tips | 0 Comments

CHUKWUDI IWUJI is a tremendous actor who brings power, compassion, and deep intrigue to every character. He also never stops learning and is focused on benefiting from the present moment as much as possible.
He can currently be seen in Ava DuVernay’s limited award winning Netflix series WHEN THEY SEE US, and also plays a pivotal recurring role in Netflix series DESIGNATED SURVIVOR.

Actor CEO 125: On Stage and Screen Intimacy Director Claire Warden

Apr 6, 2020 | Acting, Directing, Intimacy Direction, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, Plays, Producing, Theater | 0 Comments

Claire works as an intimacy coordinator and consultant on numerous
television productions under various studios including HBO, Hulu,
Amazon, Showtime, as well major motion picture studios such as Sony and
20th Century Fox. She is part of the collaboration team advising SAG-
AFTRA on their effort to standardize, codify and implement guidelines for
on-set intimacy coordinators.

10 Actor Career Actions You Can Do While Stuck At Home

Mar 31, 2020 | Acting, Agents, audio books, Auditions, Blog, Brand, Learning About the Business, Self Tapes, Social Media, Taxes, Teachers, Tips, Voice Over, Web Series, Wellness, Writing | 0 Comments

First things first. These are extraordinary times. It's not easy. There is a ton of uncertainty. It can make anyone feel stuck, trapped, or powerless. But, you have to focus on what you can control and be grateful for what you do have. From there, you'll have more...

ActorCEO 124: Anthony Meindl from the Anthony Meindl Actor Workshop

Mar 16, 2020 | Acting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Teachers, TV, Wellness | 0 Comments

Anthony Meindl is an award winning writer, director, acting teacher, and founder of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop, which has studios in ten cities around the world.
His latest feature film, Where We Go From Here, premiered at Outfest 2019 to a sold out theater, has won numerous festival awards, and is now out on Hulu.
He is the author of three books, including best-selling Book the F*cking Job. His memoir, You Knew When You Were Two, will be out later this spring.

ActorCEO 122: Bust Through Your Self Sabotage with Bonnie Kelly

Mar 2, 2020 | Acting, Mentors, Tips, Wellness | 0 Comments

Actors are notorious for self sabotage! Whether it’s overthinking, fear of failure, or other peoples opinions we then to get too caught up in the things we can’t control while not doubling down on our own value and current successes.

Bonnie has developed practices and techniques to break through those mental blocks and unhealthy patterns we have all developed to get us back to being our confident, brilliant and creative selves. Actors you must save this episode!

Actor CEO 123: Acting Business Development with Ben Whitehair

Mar 2, 2020 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Ben Whitehair is a champion for social change through art and business. He is a working actor in film and television, a certified business and mindset coach, and a successful entrepreneur.

7 Next Level Self Tape Pro Tips

Feb 19, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

By R.G. This is my second cycle of an NYC pilot season. I've opted to grind away at my 10,000 hours at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Actor CEOs, how is your self-tape grind? Here are 7 Self-Tape Pro Tips to keep you going this pilot season. Pro Tip # 1 -...

6 Expert Tips on How Actors Can Save and Make More Money

Feb 15, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Money, Side Jobs | 0 Comments

How do you jump from the stigma of “starving artist” to thriving artist? Why do so many actors subscribe to the #thestruggleisreal life? Is there a way to make income, save money, and be an actor all at the same time?

The PERFECT job for actors that you don’t know about!

Feb 10, 2020 | Acting, Blog, Learning About the Business, Money, Side Jobs | 0 Comments

Side hustles. Whether you love it or hate it, most actors have a little something going on the side. For some, that may look like serving. For others, that may look like tutoring. For me, it’s being a mobile notary.

You know notaries. They’re the people you begrudgingly visit for a stamp on an important document. They can usually be found in a FedEx or a bank and cost anywhere from $0-$15 per signature, depending on your state. Not exactly major bucks.

But a mobile notary? That’s a whole other league of its own. I’ll tell you why…

ActorCEO 120: Tony Estrada on Filmmaking, Anti Bullying, and Social Impact

Feb 3, 2020 | Acting, Directing, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Tony Estrada’s most recent film, ¡Viva la Revolución!, is a comedy that tells the story of Dominick, a bullied fourth grader, who ignites a revolution at school to bring down the schoolyard bullies, only to become the ruthless dictator of the schoolyard himself. Coexisting with the film is a new youth outreach program, in which Estrada will be taking messages of anti-bullying and self-acceptance and tools for personal empowerment to schools across America.

ActorCEO 121: Create Your Own Hollywood with Elizabeth Blake Thomas

Feb 3, 2020 | Directing, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Producing | 0 Comments

Elizabeth and Mother & Daughter Entertainment have multiple feature films and projects lined up, including the based-on-a-true-story feature Millie and Me filming later this year.

3 Tips to An Unstoppable 2020!

Jan 31, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, Classes, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

By RG Actors give away too much of their power. The biggest thing I've learned, we work what's in our control. Here are three tips for an unstoppable 2020. Perfect Your Opening Let’s all say it together. Impressions are lasting. You’ve got to...

Actor CEO 118 How Actors Can Work In Audiobooks with Therese Plummer

Jan 6, 2020 | Acting, audio books, Auditions, Casting, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Looking to work as an actor in the fast growing, Billion dollar audiobooks market? Therese Plummer shares her tips and insight from building an acting business in audiobooks.

ActorCEO 119 Audrey Helps Actors with Audrey Moore

Jan 6, 2020 | Acting, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business, Smaller Markets | 0 Comments

Audrey Moore is a working actress in Los Angeles. Credits include: series regular role on Netflix’s Godless, recurring on AMC’s Better Call Saul, and several other guest and recurring roles. Audrey is also host of the podcast, Audrey Helps Actors. She is an advocate for actors taking control of their careers.

Acting Blog Additions: RG thinks ActorCEO Is Priceless

Dec 30, 2019 | Acting, Blog, Casting, Classes, Commercials, Directing, Film, Grad School, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Mentors, MFA, Money, Musical Theater, networking, Off Broadway, Plays, Smaller Markets, Social Media, Theater, Tips, TV, Type, Voice Over, Web Series, Writing | 0 Comments

Acting Blog Additions: RG thinks ActorCEO Is Priceless Hi Actors! I'm Rhonda Gibson, aka RG, and I'm joining the Actor CEO blog to share insights, tips and resources you can use to build a sustainable career. I don’t know if I have a “how I...

Use Cast It Talent to Dominate Your 2020 Acting Career

Dec 30, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, Casting, Headshots | 0 Comments

Use Cast It Talent to Dominate Your 2020 Acting Career - R.G, ActorCEO contributing writer 2020 is coming. For the smart actor, that means accessing your best business tools. The Actor CEO is always financially savvy. Bypass the auto-debits and...

ActorCEO 117 Devika Bhise Unleashing the Warrior in the Actor

Dec 2, 2019 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Film, Learning About the Business, Producer | 0 Comments

Devika Bhise shares how she wrote, produced and starred in The Warrior Queen of Jhansi, how she landed her role in The Man Who Knew Infinity without and agent and the lessons she learned studying and growing up in the NYC acting community.

ActorCEO 116 Stop Playing Small with Christine Horn

Dec 2, 2019 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, TV | 0 Comments

In the Lion King, at the White House, or in one of her 52 film/television appearances, Christine’s resume speaks for itself. She believes that most actors play small. Their thoughts sabotage their success. And she’s on a mission to help other actors master their mindset, acting, marketing and auditions. That way, they have the career they desire and deserve.

ActorCEO 115 Actors Access and Breakdown Services founder Gary Marsh

Nov 4, 2019 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, Tips | 0 Comments

Actors Access and Breakdown Services founder Gary Marsh announces the launch of the Actors Access mobile app and share his insights from casting directors.

ActorCEO 114 Working Actor David Dean Bottrell on Breaking In and Building a Life in Show Business

Oct 7, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Brand, Casting, TV | 0 Comments

David Dean Bottrell is a veteran character actor and author of Working Actor: Breaking In, Making a Living, and Making a Life in the Fabulous Trenches of Show Business.

MFA Auditions: 15 tips for actors to be your best and win the day

Sep 9, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, MFA | 0 Comments

MFA Auditions: 15 tips for actors to be your best and win the day Actors looking to join MFA programs can get overwhelmed pretty quickly. I loved having Carly Zien join my on the podcast in episode 26 to share not only her experience getting into Yale, but...

ActorCEO 113 Ben Jeffrey and The Lion King Life

Sep 2, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Musical Theater, Theater, Tips | 0 Comments

Ben Jeffrey has been playing Pumba in the Broadway show The Lion King for 10 seasons. Here he shares his performance tips, his audition highs (and lows) and how he has brought life to a character 10 years on.

Latina Celebrities with Impressive Side Hustles

Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, Brand, Money, Side Jobs, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I previously shared an article about some of the unique side hustles that actors and others in the entertainment industry have. It’s vital to have these jobs as a way to keep money in the bank, especially since nothing is guaranteed for actors....

ActorCEO 112 – Drew Moerlein- Actor/Husband/Father

Aug 5, 2019 | Acting | 0 Comments

Drew Moreline, actor/husband/father, shares his insights into auditioning and working in film, stage, television and more.

Prime Day List for Actors

Jul 14, 2019 | Auditions, Blog, Self Tapes, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Amazon Prime Day List for Actors It’s no secret that Amazon’s Prime Day has become basically second Christmas. I’ve been an affiliate for Amazon for a while and have seen some excellent deals really help actors over the years from self tape...

Actor CEO 111: Commercial Acting Class with “Coach” Mike Pointer

Jul 1, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, Classes, Commercials | 0 Comments

“Coach” Mike Pointer is an actor and owner of ‘Hey, I Saw Your Commercial!’ where he teaches actors the art of commercial acting both in studio and online. His classes are the #1 commercial acting class for top agents and commercial casting.

The Best Acting Audio Books on Audible Right Now

Jun 10, 2019 | audio books, Blog, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Here is a list of 15 of the best acting books you can get on Audible.com right now!

Actor CEO 110: Eric Morris Author of No Acting Please Shares Years of Insight and A New Book

Jun 3, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Classes, Mentors, Teachers | 0 Comments

Eric Morris has been teaching his acting method for 60 years! With actors like Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp singing his praises and his book No Acting Please becoming one of the most well know, it’s no wonder he’s still at it.

How Facebook Ads Help Creatives with Abby Walla – Actor/Writer/Filmmaker

May 20, 2019 | Acting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Producer, Producing, Social Media, Special Episode, Web Series, Writing | 0 Comments

Abby Walla – Actor/Writer/Filmmaker on How Facebook Ads Help Creatives. Whether it’s raising funding, selling tix, getting butts in seats, or getting your work seen, Facebook ads are a very powerful and affordable tool artists should be using.

Facebook Ads for Actors, Artists and Filmmakers

May 17, 2019 | Blog | 0 Comments

Actors, artists, and filmmakers can now get massive visibility and showcase their work to a targeted audience with Facebook ads unlike any other time in history. Learn how to take your career into your own hands for the price of printing your script.

The 6 Best Self Tape Audio Tools – Mics and More

May 11, 2019 | Blog, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Find the best audio tools for acting self tapes in this post. Mics and more to get you great gear at an affordable price!

ActorCEO 108: Financial Planning for Actors and Artists

Apr 29, 2019 | Learning About the Business, Taxes, Tips, Union | 0 Comments

The Institute of Financial Wellness for the Arts is built from the ground up to help artists create financially stable and sustainable careers and livelihoods. With the support of folks like Kristin Chenoweth and Malik Yoba it’s off to a good start.

Financial Planning for Actors and Artists Leads to Longer Careers

Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Learning About the Business, Money, Taxes | 0 Comments

Financial planning and tips for actors and artists that extend their careers and livelihoods thanks for the founders of The Institute of Financial Wellness for the Arts.

#MeToo and Acting: Why Intimacy Coaching is Essential

Apr 17, 2019 | Blog, Intimacy Direction, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Especially in light of the #Metoo and #Timesup movements, I think it’s vital to clarify our boundaries and practice safety and respect.

ActorCEO 107: Using Your Work to Create Positive Change with Yuval David

Apr 1, 2019 | Acting, Brand, Film, Producer | 0 Comments

You can see Yuval David on television, in theater or films just like many other actors out there making a career. But what sets him apart is the work he creates himself.

ActorCEO 106: Build Your Side Hustle and Support Your Acting with Cashflow for Creatives

Mar 11, 2019 | Acting, Money, Side Jobs | 0 Comments

It’s easier than ever to take the creative skills you have and build a side hustle that actually offers you money above and beyond your expenses so you can fund your creative career! Kristine Oller can show you how!

ActorCEO 105: What is ActorsGuru?

Feb 25, 2019 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, networking, Tips | 0 Comments

ActorsGuru.com helps actors keep track of networking names, emails, addresses of casting and producers, organize audition notes and sides, and coordinate every last piece of data together so you always know exactly how your connected to someone or what details are most relevant

7 Lights for Self Tape Auditions

Jan 29, 2019 | Auditions, Blog, Casting, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Actors. Use these self tape lighting tools to improve your self tape auditions. Look great and deliver better remote auditions with your cell phone or video camera. Casting directors use self tapes more than ever. Make yours stand out.

How Actors Can Grow Their Instagram Followers and Why It’s Important

Jan 14, 2019 | Blog, Learning About the Business, Social Media, Tips | 0 Comments

Grow your Instagram followers by the thousands with REAL PEOPLE, not bots or fake accounts. Actor Influencer is a one of a kind service that drives real traffic to the Instagram accounts of actors, artists, musicians, and more. Plus use the discount code to save $20/month for LIFE!

ActorCEO 104: How Actors Can Grow Their Instagram Account with Actor Influencer

Jan 14, 2019 | Learning About the Business, Social Media, Tips | 0 Comments

Actor Influencer has been growing actor’s Instagram followers by the thousands with real people and casting takes notice! Hear how you can save $20/month for LIFE thanks to our discount code!

Money Saving Tips and Financial Advice for Actors from an Expert

Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Money | 0 Comments

Stefanie O’Connell is the millennial money expert and author of the best selling book The Broke and Beautiful Life. She joined The Actor CEO Podcast to share her money tips for actors and artists.

Actor CEO 103: Actor Taxes with Sandra Karas

Dec 11, 2018 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Taxes | 0 Comments

Sandra Karas has been an actor and leader on the front lines of tax law for actors and artists. She shares a ton of valuable insight and pratical information in this episode to help actors do their taxes right while building better financial habits.

ActorCEO 102: Money Management Tips for Actors from Best Selling Author of The Broke and Beautiful Life Stefanie O’Connell

Dec 1, 2018 | Acting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Money, Tips | 0 Comments

Stefanie O’Connell is the author of the best selling book The Broke and Beautiful Life. As the millennial money expert, Stefanie shares how actors can take control of their money and build more sustainable careers with tips, tricks and a ton of practical advice.

Affordable Housing is (Finally) Open to Actors

Nov 29, 2018 | Blog | 0 Comments

Affordable housing for actors is now available thanks to the Actors Fund and the Clinton Housing Development Company. read to find out when to apply. The application dates close soon.

Erika Cohn – Emmy Winning Creator of The Judge and In Football We Trust on Fundamental Filmmaking for Our Times

Nov 27, 2018 | Blog, Film, Indi Film, Producer, Producing | 0 Comments

Emmy Award winning filmmaker Erika Cohn is a powerful example of the incredible possibilities of women creatives telling stories that are critical, stunning, fresh, profound, and riveting. She is building the creative world she wants to operate in and her latest film, The Judge, had it’s network premiere on PBS Independent Lens and can be streamed on Amazon Video along with her Emmy Award winning film In Football We Trust.

Black Friday Check List for Actors

Nov 14, 2018 | Auditions, Blog, Headshots, Self Tapes, Tips | 0 Comments

I’ve put together a The Black Friday Checklist for Actors which greatly expands on The 7 Best Pieces of Self Tape Gear Under $20 that I’ve shared before. You may find some of the same products but this list has so much more to get you ready for the new year with professional gear, real opportunities, and cash in your pocket.

Actor CEO Blog Interview #1 with Marisa Vitali on her film GRACE

Oct 25, 2018 | Acting, Blog, Directing, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

Marisa Vitale, award Winning Actor, producer, film festival consultant, motivational speaker and author in Los Angeles shares here newest film, GRACE www.grace-the-movie.com

Amazon Prime for Actors

Oct 22, 2018 | Auditions, Blog, Self Tapes | 0 Comments

Amazon Prime is an incredible resource for ACTORS! Order self tape gear that arrives in 24 hours with free shipping. Watch incredible videos to for research on Emmy award winning shows that you may audition for. Get a discount if your a student. What’s not to love?

ActorCEO 101: A Life in Acting with Paul Calderon

Oct 22, 2018 | Acting, Auditions, Film, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Paul Calderon’s work is always powerful, grounded, specific, and engaging. He’s worked for years in film and television from Pulp Fiction and Miami Vice to 21 Grams and Bosch. Paul also teaches actors at Playwrights Horizons and the Lee Strasberg Institute.

7 Unique Actor Day Jobs

Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, Side Jobs | 0 Comments

Here are 7 unique and surprising actor day (other than waiting tables) jobs you may not have heard of.

ActorCEO 100: Be Your Own Advocate with Juan Javier Cardenas

Sep 16, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, TV | 0 Comments

Juan Cardenas talks about the need for actors to be their own advocate in episode 100. He stresses the importance of cultivating the drive to make the right connections, build the right relationships, and learn the necessary skills to continue to push their career forward regardless of the challenges.

ActorCEO 99: Our Future

Sep 15, 2018 | Acting, Brand, Casting, Podcasts | 0 Comments

The Actor CEO Podcast is now featured in Backstage, has grown to just under 8,000 followers and has listeners all over the world. This is an incredible resource for actors that has been built and supported by actors. Thank you. Now here’s what’s next.

ActorCEO 98: From Musicals to Film with Bret Shuford

Aug 13, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, Film, Musicals, Social Media, Theater, Tips | 0 Comments

Bret Shuford has dedicated his life to creating theatre and helping others do the same. He made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, followed by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Amazing Grace. Most recently, he was seen on Broadway in Cirque du Soleil Paramour, and in the Martin Scorsese feature film The Wolf Of Wall Street.

Actor CEO 97: Ruby Mercado Actor, Mom and Vlogger

Jul 16, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, TV | 0 Comments

Ruby Mercado has appeared on shows like Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans, Jane the Virgin and Scorpion.
Since moving to Los Angeles Ruby has become one of the go to “Latina Moms” and has been building a career with a solid understanding of her brand, her network, and her patience. Ruby vlogs about her life as a Hollywood mom and also hosts a podcast called Awakenings in Real Life.

ActorCEO 96 Heidi Dean Social Media Strategy for Actors

Jul 9, 2018 | Acting, Brand, Learning About the Business, Social Media, Tips | 0 Comments

Heidi Dean is the industry’s top social media expert for actors. She has helped Emmy Award-winners, Broadway stars, recording artists, directors, producers, filmmakers and actors just like you go from social media rookies into ROCKSTARS at Marketing4Actors.com where you’ll find over 100 free articles and trainings to help you rock your social media.

ActorCEO 95: Mike Provenzano Business Mind Meets Actor Mind

Jul 2, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, Commercials, Learning About the Business | 0 Comments

In less than 2 years, Mike Provenzano has quickly built his acting career with the help of some tricks he learned from the corporate world.

ActorCEO 94: Bridget McKevitt Just Graduated – Now What?

Jun 25, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Plays, Writing | 0 Comments

Bridget McKevitt is no stranger to the transition phase after graduating from acting school. She studied at the 2 year Maggie Flanigan conservatory in New York, before going to MFA school, and began building a career as a working actor. She’s been on Person Of Interest, All My Children, the film Days And Nights, and the HBO EMMY nominated, Casting By.

ActorCEO 93: Chris Petrovski Madam Secretary and In The Moment

Jun 18, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Casting | 0 Comments

Chris Petrovski booked his recurring role on Madame Secretary off a self tape! He also manages a Facebook page for actors titled, IN THE MOMENT with over 120k followers.

ActorCEO 92 Jordan Gelber The Actor as an Entrepreneur

Jun 4, 2018 | Acting, Brand, Casting, Directing, Indi Film, Producer, Producing, Web Series | 0 Comments

Jordan Elizabeth Gelber is a New York City based Actress and film producer. She is the CEO of the award winning marketing and production company Starbaby Enterprises.

ActorCEO 91 Taylor Coriell Website Wonderland

May 28, 2018 | Acting, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Producer, Producing, Web Series | 0 Comments

Taylor and I talk about what actors can learn from creating their own work and why it’s more important than ever to share the real, everyday voices of the people and characters you create.

Actor CEO 90: Elizabeth Inghram Listen to Your Own Advice

May 21, 2018 | Acting, Commercials, Mentors, Off Broadway, Theater, Tips, Wellness | 0 Comments

Elizabeth has been seen opposite Kristen Wiig in the film Girl Most Likely, the Netflix show Gypsy, Person of Interest, The Black List, Royal Pains, I Love You But I Lied, Gossip Girl. Up next, you might catch her on the upcoming AMC show Dietland and the new Ocean’s 8 film. Elizabeth is a voice actor and has done several national commercials both on-camera and behind the mic. She is also proud to be a teacher at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio!

Actor CEO 89: Dylan Mooney The Actor Trade App

May 14, 2018 | Acting, Auditions | 0 Comments

Introducing The Actor Trade app; the first ever free, instant, live-rehearsal app and self-tape service for actors

ActorCEO 88: Anchor

May 7, 2018 | Podcasts | 0 Comments

The Podcast will be available on Anchor.com Lot's of good things going on in the back ground! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/actorceo/ActorCEO_88_Anchor.mp3" social_gplus="false" ] Hey actors, Mike Moreno here. And I'm a bit under the...

ActorCEO 87 Jeremy Loncka The Prison Project

Apr 30, 2018 | Acting, Mentors, Teachers, Wellness | 0 Comments

Jeremie Loncka is an actor with the Actors’ Gang Theatre Company in Culver City where he serves as Director of Programming for The Actors’ Gang Prison Project.

ActorCEO 86 Kari Nissena Actor Transformation

Apr 23, 2018 | Acting, Auditions, Brand, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Social Media | 0 Comments

In this episode Kari Nissena of Actor Transformation discusses the importance of spending time on the actor’s digital and social foot print. How can you make sure your spending your money and time in the right places and not opening yourself up to social media faux pas. As we have discussed on the show before, now is the best time to take charge of your career because you as an individual have more reach than ever.

Actor CEO 85: David Huynh Best Acting Advice is Build a Village, Also Don’t Be a Dick

Apr 16, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Off Broadway, Plays, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

David Huynh is an actor based in New York. Off-Broadway, he recently appeared as Kenji in No-No Boy with Pan Asian Repertory. His regional credits include Quang in Vietgone at TheatreSquared and Mixed Blood Theatre Company, the latter winning an Ivey Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

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