Hi Everyone! It has been a minute. Just wanted to check in and let you know that we have not forgotten about you! We love producing this podcast and we want to make sure you know we will be back soon with both Artistic Beginnings episodes and some of the new stuff we are working on now! While on this hiatus we are exploring more content to create and ideas to share with you. Hope you are doing well and let us know what you think Belly Button Round is... This is a public episode. If you would lik...
Jul 07, 2021•7 min
This week we have our mom on again to share her sage advice on the pod! We can't wait to hear what you think of all the great tid bits of insight our mom shares! Connect with us and let us know how awesome our mom is! It's ok... don't be shy... we know. :D This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisticbeginnings.substack.com...
Jun 09, 2021•25 min
Melody talks all about reputation in this episode as we revisit her past and talk about the positive and negative aspects of reputation in the entertainment industry. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Mel shares all the dirty details of a time where she was a troublemaker and the funny moments her shenanigans lead to! Lots of fun this episode with some heavy topics to boot! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
May 26, 2021•35 min
Mitch shares a little about what he learned while in the arts and shares his insight into some of his experiences while acting and what he took away from it. Hopefully you can learn a bit about his experience and apply it to your own! We also chat a bit about character development. Kind of a fun topic huh? Let us know what you think! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisticbeginnings.substack.com...
May 12, 2021•27 min
We are still here every other week! This week we catch up, take a breather and get back to business! We will be changing up the flow a bit but we are still the same Artistic Beginnings you know and listen to occasionally... Love you all and check back in on us when you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisticbeginnings.substack.com...
Apr 28, 2021•12 min
Join us this week with a Masterclass in Breathing with our dad Steve Hollis! For this very special 50th episode we have our dad! We talk a bit about his past (more history of the Hollis family to come soon) and about breathing! Have you ever wanted to level up the way you live and how you perform? This episode is for you! Learn some of the technical aspects of breathing and get a whole new appreciation for the foundational importance of breathing in the performing arts! For more on our dad or if...
Apr 14, 2021•48 min
In this episode, we have a chat with our very own Gabrielle Friedman. She started her following on TikTok and is one of our favorite creators. She entertains and puts out content that moves and shakes the earth. If you want to learn more about what it takes to be a creator on TikTok or you want to just see how Gabrielle thinks about it, this is the episode for you! Check out Gabrielle on Instagram and Tiktok @theartisticpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...
Feb 24, 2021•39 min
Join us on this wonderful journey into what Tik Tok is... For those non “Zoomers” out there join Mitch as he learns what Tik Tok is. Learn a lot about the state of the world through what Tik Tok is. If you like Tik Tok follow some of the people mentioned in the episode they are our top watches, and if you don’t like or don’t know Tik Tok listen and find out if it's worth a download for you later. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and Tik Tok on Instagram @theartisticpod and let's chat it ...
Feb 10, 2021•24 min
As an entertainment professional do you watch a lot of tv and movies and call it “work”? In many cases that is totally legitimate. Melody and Mitch discuss how they have balanced their consumption of the arts and talk about where the line is for them. Listen to this episode to share your thoughts on what constitutes consumption of entertainment as “work” vs. a leisure activity. Can you turn off the actor inside, or are you always going to analyze acting styles and never give in to the story and ...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min
To the New Girl’s Producer Laura Hunter Drago shares her story and digs into the process and path she took to making her work impactful and meaningful. Laura shares the milestones in her story and goes in depth on the experience of making To the New Girl possible! Join us this week and hear a great conversation with Laura. Laura Hunter Drago is a producer, writer, and actress living in Los Angeles, California. When she’s not making art, she works in marketing & web design. Laura is a proud S...
Jan 13, 2021•37 min
As we close out 2020 we realize not all is bad. I made some good decisions, some bad. One good one from this very long year. Has to spread love and cheer. In the form of a podcast with Melody my Sister Thanks to this podcast I never had to have missed her. With joy in my heart and Happiness in my mind. Sit back relax as I share a bit of a rewind... Thank you Melody! This episode is for you for an amazing time doing this podcast with you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...
Dec 30, 2020•6 min
To wrap up our thoughts on College... Worth it? we discuss an article that was shared with us by a listener. It had some great topics and this writer has some great insight for the artistic community interested in learning how to make it as an actor from a different perspective. This article was written by "Secret Agent Man" a secret... writer at the backstage. Check out the article here: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/agent-on-yale-juilliard-college-acting-programs-72103/ Also take ...
Dec 16, 2020•14 min
To round out our perspective on College as it relates to whether it is a good fit for you, we figured we should speak with someone that went to school for the arts... We know we were definitely coming off one sided so here is the gift of perspective! Get some! Brendon shares his story and great insight that should help inform your decision! Take a listen and hear some great advice from a great person! ___ This year, close to 100 performers (including myself!!!) - drawn from over 20 casts and spa...
Dec 09, 2020•37 min
To continue the College episodes we talk about the Pros and Cons! So excited to share our thoughts on what the pros and cons of College are. In addition to talking college, we have a trip down memory lane with a show that Mitch did as a kid - The Christmas Schooner! It was such a great show to be a part of and this year a special COVID Virtual release of the show will be live online for your viewing pleasure! Many actors from the many years the show ran are putting together a virtual version of ...
Dec 02, 2020•29 min
As we take a break to be thankful for everything we have and for getting through difficult times we turn to what made us most happy this year and share a special project that we did this year for your ears only! Join us with this special short episode!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisticbeginnings.substack.com...
Nov 25, 2020•10 min
Melody and Mitch talk about their College audition horror stories. Going to college for the performing arts wasn't the right call for us but what about you? There are pros and cons to going to college for the performing arts and not. We talk a bit about why we didn’t and why others may find value in it. This is going to be a series of episodes about College and the Performing Arts. We will talk with people that went to school, we will give our thoughts on it, and more! Let us know what you want ...
Nov 18, 2020•41 min
This week we talk stage fright. How does it manifest? What are some examples? How can we fight it? We talk all about our experience with stage fright, talk about how people deal with it and learn a lot about what you might need to know about pursuing the arts with stage fright. Don’t let stage fright keep you from sharing your story. Stage fright impacts many of us. We all have stories to share, and a gift for our craft that is unique and important. We talk about what stage fright is, how people...
Nov 11, 2020•35 min
Is play to play worth it? What is pay to play? Can it be good, is it all bad? Our mom Dawn Hollis is here to tell us the truth behind pay to play and the challenging part of the entertainment industry. With years of experience as an actress and working in the entertainment field our mom is a leading expert when it comes to understanding pretty much anything about being an actor and an artist. Listen to us gab on about pay to play and other performing arts topics in this weeks episode of Artistic...
Nov 04, 2020•24 min
This week Jodi Moore Lewis shares her story and we talk all about becoming an actor and fighting the cliche of being a performer in Los Angeles. Jodi opens up about how she felt about becoming a performer and her goal of becoming a working actor with a learner’s mindset instead of coming out to Los Angeles to be famous. She shares about her path from trying to be an actress, to becoming an Artist! Hear how Jodi stopped trying to act the way she imagined the casting directors would want her to ac...
Oct 28, 2020•29 min
This week we share our deepest darkest Actor’s Nightmares that cause us sleepless nights, and shed light on why we are the way we are... Join us as we talk about why we think we experience the nightmares, what we do to deal with it, and share our neurosis... We want to hear from you. Write in and share your actor’s nightmare that causes you to think about life deeply, maybe we will even share it (anonymously) on the show later on to let people know that they are not alone in having these earth s...
Oct 21, 2020•28 min
Shannon O’Connor is a delight and a half! Always over the top energy and ready to take on a challenge Shannon is a great example of an artist that takes on a ton of projects, has talents ranging from comedy to writing to modeling and keeps her head on straight during intense conversations! We were so happy to have Shannon on the show to talk about her path to performing, her tips on comedy, and the impressive way she leads her life! If you want to hear a great story teller with an eye for detail...
Oct 14, 2020•32 min
This week hear all about the story of a real power ranger Jacqueline Scislowski. She has great stories of her origins, working late nights as a child and her incredible levels of energy keeping her moving forward! She shares some great advice on what to consider when pursuing acting as a career. Should we as artists pursue other things while still working on our craft or simply just work on our craft and nothing else? Dig deep with us about the stories that give you an insight into how Jacquelin...
Oct 07, 2020•38 min
Ari Axelrod, a performer, coach, and all around good person shares great stories and insight into the life as a performer, taking on adversity and treating each day as if it were your last. If you want to be inspired to follow your dreams, learn about Cabaret and hear the wonderful story of Ari this episode is the ticket! Enjoy the conversation and get ready for some impactful life moments told by Ari Axelrod! http://www.ariaxelrod.com/ Other Links https://www.bridgingthegapny.com/info https://w...
Sep 30, 2020•44 min
This episode is with Chris Smith a social worker and performer working in the entertainment industry. He shares his wonderful winding path to his current passions and his involvement in the entertainment industry. We talk all about mental health and the work that Chris is involved in regarding mental health and social work within the actors fund and looking ahead. Given the conversation and timing of the impacts of COVID-19 you can certainly find some great insight into handling challenges, howe...
Sep 23, 2020•41 min
This week we explore further into the stories that Brian shared with us all about his wonderful experiences and his journey to working with Bill Berloni . Brian shares his wonderful story about how he came to work with Bill, and shares his perspective on the wonderful history of the very first Sandy in the very first production of Annie!! Let us know what you think of this episode and if you want us to find out more about the wonderful world of Bill and Brian! This is a public episode. If you wo...
Sep 16, 2020•26 min
This week is all about Brian Michael Hoffman’s journey! He is an amazing actor and animal trainer with extensive experience in his field. He had the great opportunity to start doing what he loves from a young age and continue to do that consistently from college to his professional career. Brian is a wonderful story teller and has much to share about pursuing your career. Listen to this episode to learn about his unique journey, his incredible fortune in saying YES to the right things, and even ...
Sep 09, 2020•38 min
Yes. Resounding Yes. Memorization is super critical for the performing arts whether you are a musician, dancer, actor, or otherwise. It is a valuable skill that will allow you to accomplish your goals and mission in whatever project you are a part of. In this episode we talk about the importance of memorization, techniques we have learned and use to memorize lines, monologues and remember where to find things. Let us know if you have any memorization tips or hacks that allow you to remember an i...
Sep 02, 2020•48 min
This week we talk with Amy Wolk, a New York based performer and educator. Amy has a very interesting path and career in the entertainment industry. In addition to performing she is a tutor with On Location Education (Catchy right!?). Her path is super interesting and she shares a lot of great advice on why education is important, the job of acting, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit artisticbegi...
Aug 26, 2020•31 min
This week we talk to Tuffet all about her journey and all of the accents along the way! Tuffet is a Dialect Coach and actress with major skills! She has a fun name and personality. Listen to this episode to get some great insight into Dialects and hear Mitch just flail at the very end trying to impress Tuffet... Spoiler... He does not... But you really do want to listen to the end and hear Mel and Tuffet talk in accents and hear Mitch struggle... schadenfreude artisticpodcast.com/episodes/ This ...
Aug 19, 2020•52 min
In this episode, we talk about what art means to people. Is art the final product that an audience sees... or is it the creative journey the artist goes on? There are a lot of opinions in this episode and we want to know what you think as well! Hit us up on instagram and share your thoughts! We know sometimes we can be wrong but we think we are right at the moment of publishing this episode... Prove us wrong ;) --- @theartisticpod www.artisticpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would li...
Aug 12, 2020•30 min
