Episode 76: Kelly McCreary
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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Episode description
After launching her career through both commercial and stage work, Kelly developed a strong on-screen presence and marketable charm which later translated into compelling television roles. Kelly McCreary is an actress known for “Greys Anatomy”, “Scandal”, “Emily Owens M.D., and “Harvey Girls Forever!”. In this special episode, Kelly joins Pete to discuss a day in the life of a working actor in Williamstown, originating roles in plays, the profile of an ideal manager, broadcast vs. streaming, downloading the tone and style of a show, director word choice, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:40 - 00:11:05) -- Early Days In Broadway
(00:11:05 - 00:15:30) -- Growing Up In Milwaukee And Becoming An Artist
(00:15:30 - 00:25:10) -- Majoring In History With Interest In Theater
(00:25:10 - 00:31:00) -- Mastering In The Actors’ Life
(00:31:00 - 00:34:40) -- Booking A Role In “Passing Strange”
(00:34:40 - 00:37:37) -- Transitioning Into Television
(00:37:37 - 00:43:30) -- A Shift In Management
(00:43:30 - 00:45:50) -- “Emily Owens M.D.” And Moving To Los Angeles
(00:45:50 - 00:48:45) -- “Scandal” And Booking “Grey’s Anatomy”
(00:48:45 - 00:49:55) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:49:55 - 00:50:53) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:50:53 - 01:03:30) -- 202 Episodes As Maggie Pierce
(01:03:30 - 01:07:50) -- Identifying The Tone And Style Of A Show
(01:07:50 - 01:12:50) -- What Makes A “Good” Director
(01:12:50 - 01:23:30) -- Director’s Word Choice And Communication
(01:23:30 - 01:28:30) -- Next Up For Kelly
(01:28:30 - 01:30:50) -- Words Of Wisdom To Younger Self
(01:30:50 - 01:33:09) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:40 - 00:11:05) -- Early Days In Broadway
(00:11:05 - 00:15:30) -- Growing Up In Milwaukee And Becoming An Artist
(00:15:30 - 00:25:10) -- Majoring In History With Interest In Theater
(00:25:10 - 00:31:00) -- Mastering In The Actors’ Life
(00:31:00 - 00:34:40) -- Booking A Role In “Passing Strange”
(00:34:40 - 00:37:37) -- Transitioning Into Television
(00:37:37 - 00:43:30) -- A Shift In Management
(00:43:30 - 00:45:50) -- “Emily Owens M.D.” And Moving To Los Angeles
(00:45:50 - 00:48:45) -- “Scandal” And Booking “Grey’s Anatomy”
(00:48:45 - 00:49:55) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:49:55 - 00:50:53) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:50:53 - 01:03:30) -- 202 Episodes As Maggie Pierce
(01:03:30 - 01:07:50) -- Identifying The Tone And Style Of A Show
(01:07:50 - 01:12:50) -- What Makes A “Good” Director
(01:12:50 - 01:23:30) -- Director’s Word Choice And Communication
(01:23:30 - 01:28:30) -- Next Up For Kelly
(01:28:30 - 01:30:50) -- Words Of Wisdom To Younger Self
(01:30:50 - 01:33:09) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
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