Podcast - Actor CEO

Episode 72: Fisher Neal The Hunting Actor

Jan 15, 2018 | Acting, Auditions, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Fisher Neal is an actor with a unique side job. He runs LearntoHuntNYC.com and teaches city slickers how to hunt.

Acting Class for the Modern Actor: Why Masterclass is Great

Jan 9, 2018 | Acting, Auditions, Blog, Casting, Directing, Film, Indi Film, Mentors, Monologues, networking, Plays, Shakespeare, Teachers, Theater, Tony Awards, TV | 0 Comments

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The 7 best acting self tape tools under $20!

Jan 9, 2018 | Acting, Agents, Auditions, Blog, Casting, Film, Indi Film, Monologues, Tips | 1 Comment

Here is my list of the 7 best acting self tape tools for under $20 to help you capture a great audition from wherever you happen to be. You can use just a couple to have a professional on-the-go set up, or you can add them together to build out a streamlined kit in your apartment that makes your last minute audition look and sound spectacular.

Episode 71: Clifton Samuels Acting on Broadway, Film and TV

Jan 8, 2018 | Acting, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Musical Theater, Musicals, Plays, Theater, Tony Awards, TV | 0 Comments

Clifton Samules offers insights that have helped him as he has worked with the Cohen brothers, on NBC’s The Blacklist, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and on Broadway.

Episode 70: Michael Frederick and The Alexander Technique for Actors

Jan 1, 2018 | Auditions, Film, TV, Wellness | 0 Comments

Michael Frederick teaches workshops all over and helps actors get out of their own way using a method of body and mind alignment called the Alexander Technique.

Episode 69: 2017 Holiday Highlights from The Actor CEO Podcast

Dec 25, 2017 | Acting, Auditions, Casting, Directing, Film, Learning About the Business, Producer, Producing, Shakespeare, Special Episode, Tony Awards, TV, Union | 0 Comments

Take a listen to some of my favorite selections from our 2017 interviews.

Episode 68: Molly Goforth An Actor Repairs

Dec 18, 2017 | Auditions, Film, TV, Wellness | 0 Comments

Molly Goforth is a Spiritual Wellness Practitioner and the founder of An Actor Repairs, which offers workshops and facilitation to help actors reclaim the joy in their artistic lives.

Episode 67: Jeff Seymour The real Life Actor

Dec 11, 2017 | Auditions, Film, Podcasts, TV | 0 Comments

Jeff Seymour started work as an actor in Television in 1979. In 1980 he began teaching acting. As a teacher, he’s travelled all over north America and Australia, teaching and lecturing. He wrote the highly acclaimed book on acting, The Real Life Actor. He currently has a podcast on iTunes about acting and the business.

Episode 66: Alexandra Boylan Producer

Dec 4, 2017 | Directing, Film, Producing, Writing | 0 Comments

Alexandra also owns Mustard Seed Entertainment whose film “Catching Faith” had a two year run on Netflix and can be found on the shelves of Wal-Mart. Her most recent film “Wish For Christmas” sold to Pure Flix Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Episode 65: Brendan Sokler Comic Creator

Nov 27, 2017 | Acting, Directing, Producing, TV, Writing | 0 Comments

Brendan Sokler is a NY based actor who is the co founder of Punching Up Productions. He and his producing partner Max Clark were recently up at Just For Laughs and ITVF with one of their pilots. They are starting a reel service for actors called For Reel.

Episode 64: Julian Silver TV Writer and Actor

Nov 20, 2017 | TV, Writing | 0 Comments

Julian Silver grew up in Boston to a mother from a large Korean family and a father from a tiny Jewish family. He went to Wesleyan University to study film and psychology. After graduating, he moved to LA to pursue a career in film and television. He is currently writing for CBS’ SEAL TEAM, and will appear as a guest star on ABC’s GREY’S ANATOMY in November.

Episode 63: Victoria Negri

Nov 13, 2017 | Film, TV | 0 Comments

Victoria Negri is an award-winning multi-hyphenate filmmaker. Her feature directorial debut, Gold Star, which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, alongside Oscar nominated actor Robert Vaughn in his last on-screen performance will see a November 2017 theatrical release and on video on demand.

Kimberly Leemans from The Walking Dead talks finding balance

Nov 6, 2017 | Acting, Auditions, Indi Film, TV | 0 Comments

Kimberly Leemans spent time doing photo shoots and working the runways as a model in NYC. Then she had the opportunity to really commit to her life as an actor and packed up and moved to Los Angeles. Since then, she’s worked on shows like Nashville and The Walking Dead, moving to different living locations while being able to submit for auditions thanks in large part do to the opportunities provided by self submissions and the shift in the industry that is now taking those tapes much more seriously. It has become a lifestyle for many who consider themselves “digital nomads.”

Episode 61: Rish Mitra

Oct 30, 2017 | Film, TV | 0 Comments

Rish comes from an engineering background but has decided to follow his passion of acting. He is taking somewhat of a non-traditional path with workshop classes and studying filmmaking through an online course.

Episode 60: Mary Dallas

Oct 23, 2017 | Film, TV | 0 Comments

Mary Dallas is a Greek actress from Chicago who decided to move out to Southern California and pursue her dream of creating an acting career for herself at the age of 48. This is certainly not your typical story of starting out in Hollywood, but Mary has put in the work to courageously learn all she can about her craft, and take no prisoners when it comes to hustling auditions.

Episode 59: Reynaldo Piniella

Oct 16, 2017 | Film, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Reynaldo Piniella is an actor who was born and raised in NYC. He knew he wanted to be an actor early on and auditioned for BFA school. Twice. Sadly, both times he was not given the opportunity to join a degree program, but that did not stop him. If there is one thing that inspired me out of our interview it was Reynaldo’s unwavering commitment and focus on becoming an actor.

Episode 58: Steph Lynn Robinson Voice Over Artist

Oct 9, 2017 | Theater, TV, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Steph Lynn Robinson is an actress & producer best known for her animation voiceover work.

ActorCEO 57 Audrey Walters

Oct 2, 2017 | Acting, Agents, TV | 0 Comments

Audrey is an actress and entrepreneur. As a self-proclaimed “gypsy actress” not bound by a physical location she has representation in multiple markets and travels coast to coast.

Episode 56: Brian McCulley Casting Director

Sep 25, 2017 | Casting | 0 Comments

Brian McCulley has been working in this industry as a director, producer, writer and casting director for over 20 years. He’s seen projects from every side and knows how actors fit into that mix on a deep level.

Episode 55: Paten Hughes Tomato farmer and Creator of Heirloom The Series

Sep 18, 2017 | Acting, Producing, Web Series | 0 Comments

Paten Hughes lives an ambitious creative life. She is committed to working and auditioning in both New York and Los Angeles. Now add on top of that that she has also taken on the responsibility of growing her own tomatoes at a professional level that she sells to local restaurants and grocers. A passion for plants that has now grown into one of the most delicious side hustles I’ve ever heard of has also become the subject of her web series Heirloom on Vimeo.

Episode 54: Molly Mahoney The Prepared Performer

Sep 11, 2017 | Auditions, Musical Theater, Social Media, Tips | 0 Comments

Molly Mahoney and myself both went to Chapman University and earned our BFAs in performance. As most actors know, once you start working on making your living as an actor you realize that having other sources of income help level out the times when you’re not making money being the amazing artist you are. Many of us end up working flexible jobs like waiting tables, temp jobs, or babysitting.

Molly aimed to change that paradigm for herself. She found that when she shared her skills on social media, so many people outside of the industry loved her confidence in front of the camera and an audience and wanted to capture that same confidence for themselves. Any good performer knows to say yes to opportunities, so she did – and she’s built a thriving business from there.

Episode 53: Filipe Valle Costa Working on TV and Transitioning from Theater

Sep 4, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Filipe Valle Costa currently stars in the new FX series Snowfall, a show that follows the growth of the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. Filipe had a wild ride when auditioning for the role and talks all about the craziness that an actor can experience when in that limbo of Yes or No from casting.

ActorCEO 52: A Year of an Acting Business Podcast with Mike Moreno

Aug 28, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

I’ve decided to take it up a notch and create a space for not only the listeners of the podcast, but the acting community as a whole. As of this broadcast I’m launching the Acting Business Mastery Facebook Group. This will be a closed group where listeners to the show, actor friends that you invite and more of our peers can come together and work as a community build the
acting business that best suits your and become the entrepreneur that you can be. There’s gunna be lots of resources, interviews with some of my guests, exclusive Q & A’s, I’ll be going live in the group a lot to talk about some of the latest developments in the entertainment marketplace and also really to help motivate you guys to stay committed to making this career your own and being in control of your own work.

Episode 51: Dewey Moss Producing Theater

Aug 21, 2017 | Off Broadway, Producing, Theater | 0 Comments

Producer Dewey Moss jumped on the podcast in the middle of his Off Broadway run of the critically acclaimed and award winning The Crusade of Connor Stephens to talk about what it takes to be a professional theater producer. His experience as a writer and director of both film and theater gave him the creative experience of knowing how to create projects, but there is a whole other side to getting the funding in place to build these projects out to their full potential and ensure they get the exposure and life they deserve.

Episode 50: Alex Spieth and Blank My Life

Aug 14, 2017 | Theater, Writing | 0 Comments

It’s one thing to create your own work to give yourself opportunities you’re currently not getting in the casting offices. It is a whole other thing to be devoting yourself to creating work and telling stories because you feel those voices need to be heard, and you want to see those underrepresented stories become part of the mainstream conversation.

Episode 49: Miriam Hyman AKA Robyn Hood

Aug 7, 2017 | Brand, Film, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Miriam Hyman is a force to be reckoned with. Her determination and passion for acting and music is infectious. Her poetry is clever and inspiring. Her ability to run with two different careers at the same time seems impossible, yet she’s killing it. So take a moment to get to know the woman behind such creative commitment.

Episode 48: Edward Hong The Cinnabon Monster

Jul 31, 2017 | Casting | 0 Comments

Networking always feels like a four letter word to actors but the group Casting Directors for Actors has made this necessary part of the business so much more painless and actually truly engaging. You get people new to the industry asking for advice from those who are well heeled in the ins and outs of making a career out of your craft. If it’s not the first stop you come to with a question, to get feedback or share your newest work it should be. Casting is in the group all the time and although they may not speak out on every post, they see your work and know you’re there.

Episode 47: Zachary Fine Confessions of a Theater Actor

Jul 24, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Mentors, Theater | 0 Comments

Being “perfect” is uninteresting, so forget about being right. Take yourself seriously enough that you are willing to listen when you’re uncomfortable, explore when you’re vulnerable, and choose to deepen your understanding of skills or practices that you want but don’t have yet. You are in control and no one but you can improve upon that spiritual and creative part of you that shines though most brightly when you are confident enough to let go of all the “what ifs” and outside expectations. Deliver you. That’s what you should be most proud to do.

Episode 46: Spencer Streno and Build a Book

Jul 17, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Musicals, Theater | 0 Comments

Spencer Streno and Build a Book create custom compositions so musical theater actors can showcase their best work and KILL IT with never-heard-before songs.

Episode 45: Sonja O’Hara Actor/Producer/Filmmaker

Jul 10, 2017 | Brand, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, networking, Social Media, TV, Type, Writing | 0 Comments

Sonja O’Hara, creator of Doomsday The Series, has become a driven force of nature as a creative actor, writer, producer and content creator. She has taken charge in a marketplace where there are so many opportunities available to those who decide to go out and make something rather than wait around for others to bring them on to projects.

Episode 44: Entrepreneur Advice with Akbar Sheikh

Jul 3, 2017 | Learning About the Business, Mentors | 0 Comments

I say it all the time on this podcast. You’re an entrepreneur. You’re running your own business and you are the CEO of that business. No one is going to be looking out for your future but you. So get all the info you can from those in this industry, but also from those who run their own businesses in a completely different field. You’ll be surprised what you can learn.

Episode 43: Christian Webb Photography

Jun 26, 2017 | Brand, Casting, Headshots | 0 Comments

The Christian Webb has been shooting actor headshots for a long time and has created a look, but more importantly, a reputation for stunning headshots that capture the attention of the casting community and get people work! Don’t sell yourself short by getting your friend to shoot or thinking that you can skimp on the headshot. This is a major part of your business and is worth the time, money and care you put into it. Your headshot speaks for you when you are not in the room to speak for yourself.

Episode 42: Chris Myers Inc.

Jun 19, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Casting, Grad School, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater, Writing | 0 Comments

Chris Myers has been an actor living and working in New York City since graduating Juilliard, but he has devoted himself to keeping a focused mind and always looking to find fulfillment in his life and his craft. Learning to avoid distractions, draining people, and unproductive endeavors has led him to a truly positive creative life.

Episode 41: Tyler Moss and The Shakespeare Forum

Jun 12, 2017 | Casting, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater, Union | 0 Comments

The Shakespeare Forum has been brining extraordinary productions, valuable FREE workshops, classical training to schools, and exceptional actor training to NYC for years. Make sure this is one of your first stops when arriving to NYC.

Episode 40: David Fierro #1 tip – Get Locked in the Bathroom

Jun 5, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, TV, Type, Union | 0 Comments

The brilliant character actor David Fierro shares some very funny moments from his audition war stories. This episode is great not only thanks to David’s anecdotes, but also because he shares how his perspective on success and judging his own accomplishments changed as he booked work. He found new ways to look at the opportunities in front of him.

Episode 39: Whitney Claire Kaufman

May 29, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Musicals, Theater, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Whitney is a triple threat! A singer, dancer and actor extraordinaire and she has created a whole other set of career options for herself as a concert singer. She took advantage of certain opportunities and allowed her self to have a separate stream of income and exposure. Be clever, be open, and use your skills to create the career and lifestyle you want!

Episode 38: Jennifer Allcott Acting, Producing and Living Fancy Free

May 22, 2017 | Film, Indi Film, Writing | 0 Comments

Jennifer Allcott is a California girl who has bounced back and forth from New York City to Los Angels grabbing opportunities left and right, and never loosing her free wheeling spirit. At least, that’s been my impression. In this episode Jennifer does lay out some of the challenges of writing, producing, and acting in her first full feature she’s created with her best beau Josh Helman. The original goal was to create a short, but then the concept and ambition grew to the point where this four hander film became a 90 min down-to-earth story that has won some notable praise on the festival circuit.

Never a stranger to pointing out the absurd or exciting, Jennifer gives us a glimpse into her triumphs and struggles as a working actress looking for opportunities, but also as a creative artists insisting on creating her own opportunities to tell stories that truly inspire her. It turns out, they resonate with so many others too.

Episode 37: Marathon Not a Race with Mike Moreno

May 15, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Plays, Social Media, Theater, TV, Type, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

This industry has a tendency to highlight the most recent successes and enjoys the ol’ “rags to riches” story. The problem is that 99% of the time this is not accurate. There are plenty of actors who have spent years hustling, grinding, learning and working to get to the point where they are prepared enough to leverage a great opportunity that ends up landing them a project that gets them known by the public at large. It can take 20 years (or longer) to become an overnight success.

Episode 36 Jeremy Kruse

May 8, 2017 | Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Teachers, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Jeremey trained as an actor at The Lee Strasberg Film and Television Institute and now teaches acting for the camera to both adults and young acting students. He has seen how effective Strasberg’s exercises and training are at bringing real moments into scenes that actors can repeat and rely on.

Episode 35: Leah Mckendrick

May 1, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Writing | 0 Comments

Don’t take your eyes of Leah McKendrick. She has been working non-stop in L.A since 2011 when everyone she knew was asking, “why don’t you just go get on Glee?” Right, like it’s that easy…Well, she made her own path regardless with record releases as a recording artist, creating her own web series, booking network TV, shooting films in New Orleans and now creating her own feature which had its premiere at SXSW.

Episode 34: Elizabeth Hirsch-Tauber

Apr 24, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, networking, Theater, TV, Type, Writing | 0 Comments

Building relationships with those your work with may pay big benefits in the long run. Don't forget the connections you've made in the past. Chances are they haven't forgotten you. [smart_track_player...

episode 33: Kate Hamil on Writing, Acting, and Bedlam Theater Company

Apr 17, 2017 | Casting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Off Broadway, Plays, Theater, Writing | 0 Comments

Kate Hamil is a theater firebrand! She’s a long time member Bedlam Theater here in New York which has become a critical darling earning high praise from the New York times for multiple shows, including adaptations of classic literature like Vanity Fair, Pride & Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility which is now performing regionally.

Episode 32: Tyler Hollinger Actor/Writer/Director

Apr 10, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, networking, TV, Type, Writing | 0 Comments

The industry has expanded in such a way that actors have many avenues in. It may not always seem like it, but if you can start creating your own content, you’ll find a host of outlets looking to fill their lineups. Tyler Hollinger has created a career for himself out of hustling the independent film market like a pro. He works hard to create content on his own while still working as an actor on network TV, feature films and the independent scene.

Episode 31: Audition Psych 101 with Michael Kostroff

Apr 3, 2017 | Agents, Auditions, Brand, Casting, Commercials, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Monologues, networking, Off Broadway, Plays, Theater, TV, Type, Union | 0 Comments

Michael Kostroff bring a wealth of audition experience to his Audition Psych 101 workshops and purposefully keeps them at VERY affordable rates. He wants actors to have the ability to practice the skills necessary for improving auditions and more importantly wants to bust many of th myths surrounding the process. He breaks down some of the highlights from his workshops in this episode Plus, Michael has provided a Audition Psych 1010 discount exclusive to ActorCEO’s!

Episode 30: Tony Nominated Elizabeth A. Davis on playing Goneril in King Lear.

Mar 27, 2017 | Learning About the Business, Musicals, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Teachers, Theater, Tony Awards, Union | 0 Comments

Elizabeth shared her experience and process working on King Lear with fellow TONY Nom. Austin Pendleton (Lear) at The Secret Theater Off Broadway in NYC.

Episode 29: Austin Pendleton playing King Lear

Mar 20, 2017 | Film, Mentors, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater, Tony Awards | 0 Comments

Austin Pendleton is the “never-stopped-working, been-there-done-that, hard working, longtime character actor” you never hear of. This is his third time laying King Lear and one of the many times he has graced the stage off broadway. HIs career spans films (My Cousin Vinny, A Beautiful Mind, Finding Nemo), Broadway, Off Broadway and even Tony Nominations and Obie Awards for directing plays.

Episode 28: Stunt Acting with Tim Losee

Mar 13, 2017 | Fight Choreography, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Smaller Markets, Stunts, TV, Union | 0 Comments

The industry has an extraordinary number of fields for an actor. Stunts is one that deserves more attention as actors who are physically capable and inclined towards learning the different skills can build an exciting career. Tim Losee has been working as a stunt performer and coordinator for the past 5 years and he shares what it takes to get involved in this side of this business and how actors can be safe when presented with stunts themselves or stunts happening around them. At the end of the day you want to make sure you are well enough to come to work tomorrow! Tim also agrees with many stunt performers that stunts should be recognized at the Oscars. This episode gives you a glimpse into this impressive but sometimes elusive action packed side of this business.

Episode 27: Actor Taxes with Dominic Comperatore

Mar 6, 2017 | Film, Headshots, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Taxes, Theater, TV, Union, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Taxes for actors can seem like a tough thing to figure out. Most artists stress out when this time of year arrives. I get it. We are contract employees that work many different jobs and many of those may put the burden on us of setting aside the money to pay taxes on those paychecks. It can all be overwhelming.

That’s why I reached out to Dominic Comperatore to help. He’s been preparing taxes for actors for years now and as an actor himself he knows exactly what it’s like to deal with multiple employers, not always have the most efficient paperwork, and struggling to ensure you’ve saved enough. Luckily he has the experience to set up a system that ANYONE can follow to create a stress free tax time for the hard working artist. Take a listen, take notes, and take control!

Episode 26: Master Your MFA auditions with Carly Zien

Feb 27, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Grad School, Learning About the Business, Monologues, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Teachers, Theater, Type | 0 Comments

If you choose to take the MFA route you have to know the process of auditions and prepare yourself with the best material possible. This is where Carly Zien can share her expertise and coach you to choose a piece that glorifies your strengths, stands out, and creates a dynamic audition to remember you by.

Episode 25: Terry Knickerbocker on Meisner Acting

Feb 20, 2017 | Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Teachers, Theater, TV, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Meisner Technique with Terry Knickerbocker The Meisner Technique is one of the most popular and powerful training tools for an actor. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/actorceo/Actor_CEO_25__Terry_Knickerbocker_Talks_Meisner_Techique.mp3"...

Episode 24: Ben Curtis on Grounding Your Creative Life

Feb 12, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Commercials, Film, Grad School, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Off Broadway, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Ben Curtis is a terrific actor and all around artist. You’ll remember him from his huge commercial campaign with Dell Computers, but since then he’s worked in film, tv, and stage. He also owns a health/wellness company call Soul Fit NYC.

Episode 23: Class is in session with Dr. Baron Kelly

Feb 6, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Film, Grad School, Learning About the Business, Mentors, networking, Plays, Shakespeare, Teachers, Theater, Union, Writing | 0 Comments

Baron Kelly has held a commanding presence as a theatrical scholar and acting professor for two decades. With a PhD in Theater History, Criticism and Literature from the University of Wisconsin – Madison he is A four-time Fulbright scholar, working as a professor of acting and a lecturer across the globe in places like Russia, Finland, Taiwan, China, and Italy. Here in the states he has taught at CSU Long Beach, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Harvard University, to name a few, with his current professorship at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. As an actor he has played on Broadway alongside Al Pacino, starred in the world premier of Angels in America, was directed by Clint Eastwood in his film Bird starring alongside Forest Whitaker, and has played on stages all over America including Yale Repertory, The Mark Taper Forum, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, San Diego’s Old Globe, and The Guthrie Theater. His writing has been published across the country and internationally in the Oxford University Press, The Los Angeles Times, and American Theater Magazine and now in his latest book on acting entitled An Actor’s Task: Engaging the Senses is available through Hackett Publishing.

Yvonne Cone on building your network Episode 22

Jan 30, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, networking, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Theater | 0 Comments

Yvonne Cone is one of those versatile artists who as a fiery drive and works hard to find a way to get her goals accomplished. Sometimes that’s through helping others build their dreams and sometimes that’s through calling in favors to build hers. She is an NYC-based actor, producer, writer, dancer and yoga teacher. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Shrunken Shakespeare Company and is soon to be taking on the new position of Executive Director. Her work in the theater includes Shrunken Shakespeare Company: King Lear, Ira, What We Know: An American Retelling of ‘Three Sisters,’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Kill Shakespeare; Off Broadway: The Pearl Theatre Company: The Sneeze; La Mama: Firebird; HERE Arts: Gymnos (NYIT Award Winner); The Barrow Group Theatre Company: People on Fire, The Tarantino Variations, Below and Process; Regional: Shakespeare & Co.: Pericles and The Hound of the Baskervilles(American Premiere); Maryland Shakespeare Festival: Midsummer, Love’s Labour’s Lost andShakespeare Alive (Educational Tour); Shakespeare Orange County: Henry V, The Tempest and The Merchant of Venice; Colonial Theatre: The Tempest; American Shakespeare Center: The General of Hot Desire; TV: The Mysteries of Laura; Film: Falling, Take Me With You, Sweet Thing, Bad Blood. Yvonne is also an acting coach and in the past has taught regionally, privately and with Off-Broadway’s Classic Stage Company. Yvonne has a BFA from Chapman University and is an alumnus of Shakespeare & Co. Listen to her talk about building a committed community of artists and how she has leveraged high-value connections to create terrific artistic relationships.

Episode 21: Clinching Your Callback with Danielle Beckmann

Jan 23, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Commercials, Film, Learning About the Business, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Danielle Beckmann is an actress, comedienne, and producer with multiple projects under her belt. She is also a coach to actors working with The Artist’s Toolbox, which provides free mentorship and other services, and her own coaching service called Clinch the Callback.

Episode 20: Playwright & Author Pete Malicki on writing for stage and monologues

Jan 16, 2017 | Auditions, Casting, Learning About the Business, Monologues, Off Broadway, Plays, Shakespeare, Smaller Markets, Teachers, Theater, Writing | 0 Comments

Pete Malicki has been writing for close to 20 years now, with 5 novels, 80 or so plays and a plethora of other bits and pieces under his belt. Trying to mix up his style, he tends to gravitate towards story-based contemporary fiction, with characters who have strong, distinctive voices, seeking ideas everywhere and anywhere. He has taught various classes for about 6-7 years, with a passion for teaching business skills to artists and doing one-on-one career coaching.

Episode 19: Actor Talia Thiesfield on Growing in the Industry

Jan 9, 2017 | Auditions, Brand, Casting, Commercials, Grad School, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, Plays, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Talia Thiesfield graduated from UC Irvine’s MFA program and spent time in Los Angeles working with the Center Theater Group, touring with musicians and auditioning. She then took her career to New York to give it a boost. You’ve seen her on Veep, Limitless, and The Following.

Actors Launchpad with Tom Lapke

Jan 2, 2017 | Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business, networking, Teachers, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Tom Lapke is the is COO and a founder of Actors Launchpad, the premier actor resource to meet and take classes with some of the industry’s top casting directors, agents, and managers. He is also a partner in their parent company, 6th Legions Media
Lapke founded and ran the Education and Events division for Backstage, after being hired by them during their purchase of his website, AuditionUpdate.com
To date, Lapke has organized over 500 classes, events, and workshops with some of the industry’s leading professionals. He is considered an expert in the field of actor marketing and business development and loves teaching actors how to apply business management techniques to their careers.
Lapke has taught classes in business, performance and public speaking for The Actors Studio, BMCC, and The University of Florida, from which he holds an MFA in performance.

Episode 17: The Best Acting Advice, Insight and Interviews | Holiday Highlights 2016

Dec 26, 2016 | Agents, Brand, Casting, Commercials, Film, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, Shakespeare, Special Episode, Teachers, Theater, TV, Type, Union, Voice Over | 0 Comments

The Actor CEO Holiday Highlights 2016 Take the best actor advice and insight from 2016 to make the next year your best acting career year yet! [smart_track_player...

Episode 16: Onstage with Director Timothy Douglas

Dec 19, 2016 | Casting, Mentors, Off Broadway, Shakespeare, Smaller Markets, Teachers, Theater | 0 Comments

Timothy Douglas is an extraordinarily accomplished director working across the country mounting plays for The Guthrie, Arena Stage, Folger Shakespeare Theater, The Mark Taper Forum, Pittsburgh Public Rep, Yale Rep, and Actors Theater of Louisville and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Also an associate artist at Cincinnati Rep and Milwaukee Rep, he still finds time to teach Linklater voice work in college acting programs all over.

Episode 15: Casting Director Jessi Blue Gormezano

Dec 12, 2016 | Casting, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Off Broadway, Shakespeare, Theater, Type, Union | 0 Comments

Jessi Blue Gormenzano has served as Casting Director for the Pearl Theater Company in NYC for several years casting productions that received NY Times and Time Out critics picks awards and Drama League Noms for featured performer. She now works with the Abingdon Theater Company leading their Theater, Education & Artistic Outreach programs, continues her casting work, and recently toured her documentary play Remarkably Normal. She is the creator and lead producer of OUR BAR, a monthly night of site-specific theater and an Artistic Associate with American Records Theater Company and Blessed Unrest.

Episode 14: Ricardo Birnbaum Photography on Headshots

Dec 5, 2016 | Brand, Casting, Film, Headshots, Learning About the Business, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Headshots are the actor’s business card. It can be easy to obsess over the perfect look, the best photographer, inside, outside, ahhhhh! Well guess what. It does not have to be that complicated. Your headshot should represent an honest version of you. The person you are naturally when you walk into that casting office. It’s too much work to get a shot of something that you have to work at or reach for when auditioning. Acting is hard enough and it works best when you come from a place of authenticity, and that is what your headshot should represent. An authentic you. http://www.ricardobirnbaumphotography.com/

Episode 13: Maria Aparo and The Slash Generation

Nov 28, 2016 | Agents, Brand, Casting, Learning About the Business, Mentors | 0 Comments

Maria Aparo is very familiar with that type of management. As a producer/Actress/Entrepreneur she is very familiar with the Slash Life. She even started a movement focused on helping out others. It’s called The Slash Generation and you can find it on Facebook. There she helps artists of all types build a supportive community, manage their social media and communications, and learn more about taking their careers to the next level. She has also been coaching clients in business management and social media marketing. As an actress you’ve seen her in Amazon’s Red Oaks, on stage at the Venetian Theater, and in multiple film and new media projects.

Episode: 12 Playing the Boards with Jenni Puntey

Nov 21, 2016 | Agents, Brand, Casting, Grad School, Shakespeare, Theater | 0 Comments

Jenni Putney has been all over the country acting in theater since graduating from UC San Diego’s MFA program. She has worked with the Kennedy Center, The Gulf Shore Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, George Street Playhouse in Philadelphia, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Portland Center Stage and has just finished a massive undertaking, performing in The Norman Conquest Trilogy By Alan Ackborn at three theaters in Vermont in the same season.

Episode: 11 The Athletic Mind with Alex Breaux

Nov 14, 2016 | Brand, Casting, Grad School, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Shakespeare, Theater | 0 Comments

Often we can reach a plateau as artists. We achieve some level of comfort and choose to stay there rather than push ourselves towards the next goal or the next achievement. Athletes have to stay at their peak performance level or next time they’re out on the field, it will be obvious that they are not up to par. They see challenges as an opportunity to prove themselves and reach the next goal. Nothing is a set back, only an opportunity to learn and improve.

Special Episode: Fair Wage Onstage and Actors Equity Push for Pay

Nov 7, 2016 | Learning About the Business, Special Episode, Theater, Union | 0 Comments

Perhaps you’ve seen their videos on Facebook with actors like Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal, and writers like Tony Kushner voicing their support for a living wage for Off Broadway actors. They know that these contracts are a huge part of the life blood of the New York Theater environment and if actor’s wages stay stagnant, as they have, then this integral part of the theater ecosystem will no longer be able to find quality performers and the whole Off Broadway community will suffer.

Episode: 10 Perseverance with Ty Jones of Classical Theater of Harlem

Oct 31, 2016 | Casting, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Shakespeare, Teachers, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Ty Jones has been an artistic beast for the last ten years. Knowing his truth and keeping his challenges in perspective has powered this Obie Award winning actor into an artistic force. He raises 3 kids, has spent as the last 5 years as Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem bringing it from your more common New York theater company to performing shows in the 1500 seat amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, and also creating a Christmas show called The First Noel performing their second season in the historic Apollo Theater. Links: Notes On Directing http://amzn.to/2dEvlI4

Episode: 09 Audition Technique with Alberto Bonilla

Oct 24, 2016 | Brand, Casting, Film, Mentors, Teachers, TV | 0 Comments

Find the best on camera acting teachers in your area and take classes so that you are comfortable with the technicalities of auditioning for the camera. Even if you have experience on set and acting for film, it’s important to know the specific needs and pressures that come into play when auditioning for the role.

Episode: 08 How to work in Voice Over with Elizabeth Maxwell

Oct 16, 2016 | Brand, Casting, Commercials, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Smaller Markets, TV, Voice Over | 0 Comments

Some people do modeling, work as brand ambassadors, stunt performers, stand up comedians, and voice overs. The voice over market is quite competitive so if you choose to get involved you should know that it takes some training, management, and drive just like your acting career. The benefit is that it generally takes less time (depending on the scale of the project), you can record from home (if you invest in some good equipment), and there are a number of services out there to find and submit for auditions. If you think voice overs might be right for you, listen up!

Episode: 07 Big Fish/Small Pond with Lauren Myers

Oct 10, 2016 | Agents, Brand, Casting, Film, Indi Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Smaller Markets, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

Big Fish/Small Pond with Lauren Meyers You may not be working in the the top two markets for acting, and that’s OK. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/actorceo/ActorCEO__07_Big_Fish_Small_Pond_with_Lauren_Myers.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true"...

Episode: 06 Maintaining Your Momentum with Katie Amanda Keane

Oct 3, 2016 | Agents, Brand, Casting, Commercials, Film, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Teachers, Theater, TV, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Maintaining Momentum with Katie Amanda Keane It is hard to step into this industry and be met with so much rejection. But you knew it was going to be tough. [smart_track_player...

Episode: 05 Managing Your Marketing with Mark St. Cyr

Sep 26, 2016 | Brand, Casting, Commercials, Film, Learning About the Business, Theater, TV, Type | 0 Comments

You want to use the best tools out there to share your success in a way that is consistent with your image and abilities. That way whenever someone thinks of you as an actor they immediately know what tone you can bring to a role, what skills you have, and how they can best use you. Making the choice easy for an agent, casting, or a director helps them and YOU. The choice is always yours to make and change when it feels right. It’s your business and you are the ACTOR CEO.

Episode: 04 Agency Advice with Alexander Stine

Sep 19, 2016 | Agents, Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Alexander Stine has some truly unique perspective as an actor. He is both an actor AND an agent. He gets to see both sides of the industry and shares what he thinks actors need to know when dealing with their representation.

Episode 03: Executing Your Plan with Eric Satterberg

Sep 4, 2016 | Commercials, Film, Learning About the Business, TV | 0 Comments

Eric has served as an inspiration to me and many other actors thanks to his example of where hard work can get you. He has carved out a successful career working in commercials and television by laying out a roadmap of what he wants to accomplish and pushing towards those waypoints. The struggle is real for all of us working actors, but having detailed goals has given him the clarity to remain in control and focused on taking his career to the next level.

Episode 02: Management and Mentorship with Sarah Siadat

Sep 3, 2016 | About Me, Casting, Commercials, Film, Grad School, Learning About the Business, Mentors, Teachers, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Sarah motivates so many actors through workshops and one on one counseling sessions to put their effort in the right places to make meaningful progress.

Episode 01: Casting Insights with Ryan Jay Slater

Sep 2, 2016 | Casting, Film, Learning About the Business, Theater, TV | 0 Comments

Ryan has grown up in and around the industry, and has put in serious work in both acting and casting. His mother, Mary Jo Slater, is a cornerstone in the casting community in Los Angeles and brought both him and his brother Christian into the business early on. Seeing the mechanics of networking, pitching, writing sessions, auditions, final decisions, and working on set he brings a truly unique and valuable perspective to the conversation.

Episode 000: About Me with Mike Moreno

Sep 1, 2016 | About Me, Casting, Film, Grad School, Learning About the Business, Teachers, Theater, TV, Voice Over | 0 Comments

I decided to start this podcast because I was seeking out this information from my network and the connections I would make in the business. I’ve earned a BFA and an MFA, but I almost never heard any practical actionable advice on how to place myself in the industry and what to do to make sure I was not wasting my time or resources. The common understanding was “just hustle till you make it.” Man, that’s exhausting and not really practical. I would see good actors around me burn out and move on to other lives, because they did not feel like their efforts meant anything. They had no idea why things weren’t working. I have felt this way countless times. But when talking to others who are a few steps ahead of me I heard a consistent theme coming from successful professionals, You are an actor AND a business and you need to treat your career like a business so you can control the things you can, and forget about the things you can’t. Once you look at your acting in that light, you begin to have sharper focus, more commitment, and feel more professional about what you do. No one, not your agent or manager are going to do that for you. They are part of the business but it starts with you. You’re the CEO.

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.

10000 Nos with Matthew Del Negro

by Mike | 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

by Mike | Jul 6, 2020 | Wellness | 0 Comments

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

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

3 Steps to Scene Study Success

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

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

by Mike | 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.”

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

Wendy Alane Wright Hollywood Talent Manager

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

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

by Mike | 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

by Mike | 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

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

5 Savings Funds Every Artist Should Have

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

Best Voice Over Mics Under $300

by Mike | 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

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

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

by RG | May 6, 2020 | Acting, Blog | 0 Comments

Actor CEO 128 Improv Your Acting with Tony Babcock

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

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

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

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

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

Actors and the New Normal after the Coronavirus

by Mike | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Actor Career Actions You Can Do While Stuck At Home

by Mike | 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

ActorCEO 124: Anthony Meindl from the Anthony Meindl Actor Workshop

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

ActorCEO 122: Bust Through Your Self Sabotage with Bonnie Kelly

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

Actor CEO 123: Acting Business Development with Ben Whitehair

by Mike | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ActorCEO 121: Create Your Own Hollywood with Elizabeth Blake Thomas

by Mike | 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!

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

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

by Mike | 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.