To sign up for Audition Psych 101, go to www.leigh-foster.com/101. Actor Michael Kostroff is best known for playing the role of Maurice Levy on the hugely popular show; The Wire. He’s also had recurring or series regular roles on shows like The Deuce, Law and Order, The Good Wife, Luke Cage, The Blacklist, Damages, Billions, and the list goes on and on…enjoy this episode. Michael’s renowned acting workshop Audition Psych 101 is finally becoming an online course. Starting this Sunday January 9th,...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 79
Here is my exact step-by-step process for auditioning for and booking TV roles. Enjoy. I have put thousands of hours of work into this podcast over the past 5 years, for free. If you have ever gotten anything out of it..any beneficial piece of advice or useful technique. If I have saved you any time, helped quell your audition nerves, or simply made you a better actor. Then I ask YOU to help ME now.. "Mistakes Were Made, But Not By Me" is perhaps the most important audiobook I have ever listened...
Oct 05, 2020•39 min
Chris has done a TON of commercial, TV and VO work. TV appearances include recurring roles on For All Mankind, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Boss, as well as roles on House Of Cards, Grey's Anatomy, Sirens , Betrayal, Mob Doctor, and many more. His book "Acting In Chicago" taught me everything I needed to know when I moved here seven years ago. He also has a new book out called The Voice Over Startup Guide. www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast www.chrisagos.com
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Michael Kostroff has been in approximately every TV show ever made. In this episode he answers a number of listener questions with topics like rejection, auditioning, starting a career at 40, etc. Get access to more performing arts jobs than any other platform by going to www.backstage.com/action to get 30 days free. To sign up for Michael's classes go to: http://www.auditionpsych101.com & http://www.theworkingactorgroup.com
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Welker White is an actor with deep roots in theatre, film, and television. Most recently Welker completed shooting her third film with Martin Scorsese, The Irishman, opposite Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro. On stage Welker has performed on and off-Broadway as well as regionally, originating roles by playwrights Lisa Kron, John Patrick Shanley, Craig Lucas, Mac Wellman, David Ives, Keith Reddin, and many others. Welker holds an MFA in Directing from Brooklyn College, where she teaches in the MFA Act...
Sep 25, 2019•2 min
You want my advice? Here you go. I give my thoughts on building a career in acting in this interview from The Tony Rossi Show. Enjoy. Get access to more performing arts jobs than any other platform by going to www.backstage.com/action to get 30 days free. Become a member like Leigh. Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893/ Follow Leigh on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighfoster123/ Follow Tony on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony.rossi/...
Aug 07, 2019•49 min
Join Leigh as he visits with actor/performer Justin Guarini. Justin was a finalist in the first season of American Idol in 2002, which served to jump start his performance career. He has since appeared on screen and stage, including in Broadway productions of ‘American Idiot,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and ‘Wicked.’ He’s also hosted many shows like ‘Idol Wrap’ and has had some fun playing the hilarious Lil’ Sweet in commercials for Diet Dr. Pepper. Justin talks about the importance of having the right...
Jul 25, 2019•39 min
In this episode Leigh visits with actress/producer Elysia Rotaru. Elysia is a Vancouver native who recently relocated to Los Angeles. She has many credits under her belt, including ‘Smallville,’ ‘Supernatural,’ a recurring role on ‘Arrow,’ and many others. She’s also a highly sought-after voiceover talent, having used her talents on hundreds of projects, including commercials, animation, and video games. Elysia discusses the challenges (and joys) of auditioning, along with the transition from th...
Jul 03, 2019•29 min
"You know how many actors come in here and say 'I just got this last night or I got it two days ago'?...And you know what I say? 'So did the person that's going to fuckin' book it' Jonathan Stanley is the owner of Hot Shots Self Taping in LA. Over the years he has seen thousands and thousands of auditions. On this episode he comes on to explain what that's taught him. As an actor Jonathan has landed roles on projects such as 'Timeless,' 'Batman v Superman,' 'Lucifer,' 'The Bold and the Beautiful...
Jun 22, 2019•42 min
"It's arrogant to think you know why you didn't get a job" Brendan Taylor was born in North Vancouver, Canada. He completed high school with a bilingual diploma in English and French, he pursued post-secondary education at The University of British Columbia where he graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He was fortunate to spend a year on exchange in Paris, France. He began working in Set Decoration on The Wicker Man (2005) starring Nicholas Cage. From that point on he worked on mult...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 27 min
On this episode I check in with my western correspondent in the field; Nelson Ritthaler. After 365 days of pursuing a career acting in LA he breaks down what's gone right, what's gone wrong and everything in between. Enjoy.
May 01, 2019•47 min
Alyshia Ochse is a Los Angeles-based actress and bestselling author. Just a few of her credits include recurring roles in "The Purge", "Ballers", "Life Sentence", "Satisfaction", "Days of Our Lives", "General Hospital", "Hart of Dixie", "True Detective", and more. She is the host of the podcast “That One Audition” which features conversations with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life-changing audition tales and the survival skills they’ve coll...
Apr 26, 2019•41 min
"The most important thing about booking all those shows is don't fucking DO anything...just don't fucking do anything!" On this episode TV, Film, Commercial, Stage and VO actor Jay Klaitz discusses how he approaches auditioning. I guarantee you'll learn something...I certainly did. Oh, and make sure you listen 'til the end ;) Join the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893/ instagram: @leighfoster123 twitter: @action_podcast
Apr 10, 2019•56 min
"You have to be savvy from the start" In this episode: Actor, and returning guest of the show, Michael Kostroff (The Wire, The Deuce, Damages, Billions, etc) and I discuss everything that DOESN'T have to do directly with the auditioning process. Join the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893/ instagram: @leighfoster123 twitter: @action_podcast Join Michael Kostroff's email list at: https://www.auditionpsych101.com
Mar 21, 2019•40 min
From effective "self-tape" auditions to who should seek representation in Atlanta, talent manager Laureen Muller comes on the show to discuss these topics as well as much, much more. http://rcmtalent.com
Mar 08, 2019•52 min
“As an actor, you’re only as good as your ideas.” In this episode Leigh visits with renowned acting coach Terry Knickerbocker. Terry is a graduate of the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU, where he is still a member of the core faculty. He trained as an actor and a teacher with William Esper, and in 2015 he founded the Terry Knickerbocker Studio, a two-year Meisner conservatory in Brooklyn. Terry has coached actors including Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina, Boyd Holbrook, Natasha Lyonne, Leslie Bibb,...
Feb 22, 2019•46 min
Tony Howell is a digital strategist for Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Olivier award-winning artists. His work has been featured by Google, Squarespace, SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity, and more. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he was an actor for 20+ years, performing On-Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and more. In addition to weekly free content and scholarships to his quarterly programs, Tony donates a percentage of profits to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and 100% of all the profits f...
Feb 13, 2019•46 min
On this episode my guest is Courtney Rioux. Courtney can be seen on NBC’s Chicago Med as Paramedic Courtney. Her voice can currently be heard on spots for Jimmy Dean, McDonalds Happy Meal, and Hershey’s. As a Clarity Coach she helps her clients shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. Her fun and easy approach has been described as, "therapy without the therapy!" Courtney and I discuss goal setting and achieve, how she went from a co-star to being on nearly every episode of Chicago ...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Seth Barrish has been a professional acting coach and teacher for more than 30 years. An award-winning actor, director, and Artistic Director, he has spent the last three decades focusing on techniques that maximize spontaneity and bring performances to life. He is the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Barrow Group: a new York based theater company and school.
Jan 01, 2019•49 min
Michael Kostroff has been in approximately every TV show ever made. Here's his advice on auditioning for co-star roles. www.WeAudition.com (25% with code ACTION25) www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast http://www.auditionpsych101.com https://twitter.com/TheRealKostroff
Nov 13, 2018•45 min
On this episode my friend and fellow actor Nelson Ritthaler and I discuss an incredibly beneficial exercise for actors that we have been practicing. Enjoy. www.WeAudition.com (25% with code ACTION25) www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast
Apr 23, 2018•56 min
On this episode, actor Kevin L Johnson, who plays Sam Dermody on the hugely popular Netflix show Ozark. Enjoy. www.WeAudition.com (25% with code ACTION25) www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast
Jan 31, 2018•24 min
Larry Moss is one of the most sought after acting coaches in the world today. He worked with Helen Hunt on As Good As It Gets, Tobey Maguire on Seabiscuit, Hillary Swank on Boy Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, Leonardo DiCaprio on The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wallstreet and many more. He studied with Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner. He has taught at Juilliard and The Circle in the Square in NYC. He has acted in numerous broadway productions, has directed for the stage and screen, is...
Jan 03, 2018•29 min
Larry Moss is one of the most sought after acting coaches in the world today. He worked with Helen Hunt on As Good As It Gets, Tobey Maguire on Seabiscuit, Hillary Swank on Boy Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, Leonardo DiCaprio on The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wallstreet and many more. He studied with Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner. He has taught at Juilliard and The Circle in the Square in NYC. He has acted in numerous broadway productions, has directed for the stage and screen, is...
Dec 06, 2017•27 min
Michael Kostroff returns to discuss tips for auditioning and working in comedy for people who consider themselves "unfunny" For all information on Michael's upcoming workshops go to... http://www.auditionpsych101.com ALSO! Go meet Michael and get your signed copy of Audition Psych 101 Saturday, 12/2 6:30-8:00 pm The Book Cellar 4736-38 N. Lincoln Avenue Action Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893/...
Nov 28, 2017•42 min
This episode is an interview with a friend of mine about his experience attending a Summer Intensive, which is a condensed acting conservatiory experience where students are in class all day, 6 days, for 6 weeks. The school he attended did not sponsor this episode. This is an honest, unbiased view.
Nov 21, 2017•41 min
Holly Allen is a professional actor, acting teacher, and freelance casting director. She has seen exactly what works and what doesn't after directing thousands of auditions over the past 18 years. To find out more about Holly go to http://www.hollyallenonline.com Find her on Facebook @HollyAllenActor for upcoming workshops, articles and updates.
Nov 01, 2017•40 min
http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-wizard-of-lies To sign up for Michael's Audition Psych 101 workshop go to http://www.auditionpsych101.com and make sure to sign up for his email list so he can notify you when he's coming to your city.
May 15, 2017•35 min
This episode is a conversation between myself and Emily Jo Hayes, a very successful model and actress working in the Midwest, about the basics of commercial print or lifestyle modeling; a highly lucrative aspect of this industry we feel many actors neglect. To schedule a Skype appointment with me email leighfoster123@gmail.com To schedule a Skype appointment with Emily email emilyjohayes@gmail.com
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Emily Fletcher's ten year Broadway acting career included roles in Chicago, The Producers & A Chorus Line. She is the founder of Ziva Meditation and zivaMIND, the world’s first online meditation training course. Emily has been featured in The New York Times, named top 100 "women in wellness to watch" and regarded as one of the leading experts in Vedic meditation. She has been invited to speak at Google, Viacom, and Harvard Business school to name a few. Since 2011 over 3,500 ppl have taken h...
Nov 25, 2016•44 min
