Today we interview therapist Jenny Williams who specializes in creatives. Specifically performance and creativity expansion. We go in depth into Brainspotting which is one of the most exciting and new modalities. Brainspotting is one of the newest cutting-edge techniques for the treatment of trauma , and also in healing creative blocks and performance issues. This brain-body therapy is ideal for helping creatives heal from the past, ignite their talent, and pursue their dreams and career with al...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Exploring what it means to be present as an actor and how to get to that. What does self care look like as an actor and how do you sustain a career through all the ups and downs mentally. What does ego and identity mean and how does it apply to actors. We talk about therapy and the changes it can make. We also talk about couples therapy and who it's good for. Group therapy versus individual therapy and it's benefits. Today we're joined by Seth Menachem, LMFT, joins me today in talking about his ...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Today we're joined by Chris Burris, lead trainer at the IFS Institute. We talk all things IFS therapy , which is one of the leading therapies in the world right now. How it compares to traditional talk therapy. How it can help actors and others in the entertainment industry. Chris Burris is a Senior Lead Trainer for the Internal Family Systems Institute where he provides Level I, II, and III trainings in the IFS model. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and a practicing psychotherapist sinc...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Today we talk with Therapist Anna Hollaender-Bird who has a specialization in therapy for people in the entertainment industry. We talk about the specific mental health challenges of the industry industry, what you can do and why you should prioritize it. We also talk the effect that mental health has on your performances and your overall career. How can we help our mental health in an uncertain industry? We also talk about Performance coaching tips that can help your performance. Anna's bio Ann...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Anthony Meindl is the founder of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, with studios in 10 cities over the world. Named best acting studio in Los Angeles. Today we talk about what to look out for in acting classes, what it means to act, and how to actually "stop acting". Trusting your instincts, making your own choices, and bringing your own essence to your acting. We also talk about how important presence and flow is for actors and how meditation can be such a great tool to train that. We cover a ran...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Zack Duncan Gilanyi is a former talent agent and current talent manager at E85 Talent Management. He got real about the importance of truly caring for the client, and how he got into this industry to help actors feel more comfortable with their reps. He tells us exactly the way he thinks communication between and actor and their reps should be. The importance of keeping it casual. The need to really know your clients on a personal level to really represent them to the best of your ability. There...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Casting Director Lindsay Chag joins us today to discuss Mindset, psychology, and mental health are key for being a successful actor. In today's episode we go in depth on what type of mindset it takes to be successful in anything, but especially as an actor. How it affects your auditions and what you attract into your life. To be a successful actor you first have to have a successful mindset. Lindsay tells us exactly how and also how a lot of tennis equates to acting. Definitely lots of golden nu...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Andrea Bunker is a casting director and has experience in comedy, long and short film, and television. She has worked on many films like Four Weddings, Men in Black International, and Big Little Lies. She tells us exactly what she looks for in submissions and auditions. The importance of the right way to have your reel edited. And how showing range is not that important or beneficial. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Michael Testa is is a casting director and writer. He has cast the original Roswell and movies like The Glass Jaw, Don't Look Back, and many, many more features. Make sure to listen in on how he became a casting director and the advice he gives for auditions. He also shares his casting process as well as what he's working on now. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please...
Jun 04, 2020•47 min
Ramani Leah shares with us the story of how she became a casting director. How quarantine will change the casting process and the future of the industry. She also tells us the importance of questions in the audition process and other tips to ace the audition. What she finds important in an actor's marketing materials. Ramani is the casting director of Criminal Minds, has cast The Bates Motel, The Strain, and many more. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions tha...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Cara Chute Rosenbaum, the casting director of The Mindy Project, Jumanji, Sorry for Your Loss, and many more, shares what's important to prepare for auditions. She also shares where she believes casting is going in a post Corona world. This episode is filled with such valuable insights into the casting process and what actors need to pay attention to. And what does it take to get into casting? How do you get started on that journey? Cara shares her own personal story with us in how she got start...
May 22, 2020•47 min
People Store Owner Rebecca Shrager shares what they look for in actors and their philosophy on out of town actors. People Store has been around for more than 30 years and is the most reputable agency in the Southeast. With many series regulars they are the top destination for representation in the Southeast region. A region that has been blowing up the last few years with huge projects being cast. With everything becoming self tapes it's becoming more and more important for actors to have repres...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Upcoming director and writer Kelsey Bollig is with us today to share her journey as a young female director breaking through and directing in Hollywood. She shares with us what path she took and what advise she would give not only directors but actors that want to work as well. We get into the right way to build relationships, how to deal with the current quarantine, and how to get noticed as a director. Check out the premier of Kelsey's "Asking for a Friend" June 10th on the Alter Youtube Chann...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Carla Hool, the casting director of Narcos, Selena, Coyote, and many more, gives us an open look behind the scenes for casting. She shares her story and what motivates her, what she recommends for actors, the audition process, pitching, and we even go into mental health. She also shares her passion for casting and diversity in film and TV, giving fresh faces a chance, and much much more. Look out for the new TV shows coming out she's cast recently: Coyote and Selena. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Be...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Self tapes are happening more than in person auditions and it makes sense. It's much more efficient for most casting directors. This is also mean yours have to stick out from the competition and not every self tape is created equal. Here's what you can do... Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement...
Apr 10, 2020•24 min
With there being more self tapes than ever that also means that many actors are able to do their audition from anywhere. This is good news for most as this means you can get representation in some other cities outside of your own to get more auditions. How and why should you do this? Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @t...
Apr 03, 2020•18 min
Joe Sabatino not only has been a successful actors in many hit TV shows, including NYPD Blue, NCIS, Vegas, 24, he also produced USA's Necessary Roughness for 3 years. There's a lot we learned from his massive amount of experience. What actors can do to help themselves get cast and how they shoot themselves in the foot. How you get a show produced and picked up, and it's not how you would think. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered...
Mar 27, 2020•47 min
The Corona Virus has had a never seen impact on the world. There hasn't been a time in our lifetime that so much has completely shut down and where it can affect so many people not just health wise but career wise. What can you still do when the entertainment industry is completely shut down? Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthrough...
Mar 27, 2020•16 min
Headshots are not just one of the things you need, they are the MOST important piece of marketing material you need. Yes, ahead of a good reel for an actor. We're not where we were ten years ago, the industry is different now. Things are more digital than ever and there's thousands of actors being submitted for just one small role. This means "good enough" headshots aren't enough, they need to be the best. Here we tell you how you can achieve that and why it matters. Hosted by Apollo Management ...
Mar 27, 2020•25 min
What is this podcast about and why should you care? It's an in depth look inside everything in the entertainment industry from the perspective of a talent manager and an actor. We will interview casting directors, producers, directors, talent agents, actors, and many more in the entertainment industry. Hearing their stories, how they got there, their triumphs and their struggles, and the lessons they learned that can help you as well. Hosted by Thomas and Greg Bekkers from Apollo Management. IG:...
Mar 25, 2020•5 min
