How does an artist become an icon? To curate a body of work that spans over forty years takes guts, resilience, determination, and extraordinary insight and intuition. Laurence Fishburne has become one of the most celebrated actors of our time and honestly doesn’t need an introduction. But as we arrive at a landmark 100 episodes of That One Audition, there couldn’t be a better artist and craftsman to better articulate what it is to be an actor. Exclusive Offer for TOA Listeners: LIVE PODCAST WIT...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In today's episode, I got to sit down with an extraordinary actress who has crafted a diligently curated body of work defined by her remarkable range. Carmen Ejogo has played major roles in Sam Mendes’ Away We Go, Sparkle with Whitney Houston, It Comes at Night, Roman J. Israel, Esq., Alien: Covenant, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them, and most recently opposite Mahershala Ali in the new season of True Detective. Characteristically tight-lipped about her personal life, Carmen generously pu...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
What’s your 5 year plan? What can you control? What’s within your power to create for yourself. It’s all starts with a plan, actionable goals/intentions and discipline! Exclusive Offers for TOA Listeners: LIVE David Rapaport Pep Talk & Podcast recording (December 15th @ 12pm PST): SAVE MY FREE SEAT FREE pop up self-tape class with The New Triple Threat Members: SAVE MY SEAT Open to public Come see a full session of self-tapes Submit your own for a FREE evaluation from Alyshia & Anna Show...
Dec 02, 2021•11 min
From bringing diverse, powerful characters to life on the screen, to writing scripts for one of the most successful television series on Netflix, Brandon Kyle Goodman has emerged in the entertainment industry as a powerful force with a voice to be reckoned with. This summer, Goodman can be seen starring in Netflix’s upcoming feature film, “Feel the Beat,” opposite Sofia Carson. The drama follows an out-of-work actress, April (Carson), who returns to her small hometown after failing to find succe...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Alyshia discusses the journey of being an artist and not being married to a "right' way of artistry. There is YOUR way! And today, how can you best support your way of being a working actor. Show Links: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL : The New Triple Threat INSTAGRAM : @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM : @thatoneaudition WEBSITE : AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES : Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY : Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER : Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher...
Nov 24, 2021•12 min
For today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Bridget Regan, from Jane the Virgin, Agent Carter, The Last Ship, and the upcoming Paramount Network show, Paradise Lost, where she got to work with iconic artists like Barbara Hershey and Nick Nolte. She shares how she got her start doing community theatre while growing up just outside of San Diego, and how her experiences there lead her to a career performing on Broadway and in countless hit TV shows. We chat about some of her hilarious audition sto...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid, co-founder of The New Triple Threat, and they chat with New Triple Threat member Fiona Browne about her new found success after up-leveling her self-tapes. Show Links: BLACK FRIDAY DEAL : The New Triple Threat INSTAGRAM : @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM : @thatoneaudition WEBSITE : AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES : Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY : Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER : Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher...
Nov 17, 2021•23 min
Today’s guest has been around the arts her entire life. She is the acclaimed and generously creative British actor, writer, director and producer Rebecca Hall. Many of us first saw her in Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and soon after starring in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Rebecca witnessed early on what an artist’s life could be. Her first on screen appearance was in the TV mini-series The Camomile Lawn at the age of 10. It was also around this time that her father (celebrated sta...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Back on some wisdom for a Wednesday, speaking about the Holiday season and irrational fears of booking out! Alyshia is joined by her co-founding partner of The New Triple Threat, Anna LaMadrid.
Nov 10, 2021•7 min
Today we chat with Adam Shapiro about what it is to be enough, being re-cast in the feature adaptation of a passion project, to the insightful advice Director Jason Winer gave just before testing for a pilot, to starting your own theatre company. From his work on The Affair, Sense8, Grace & Frankie, The Mindy Project, and Snowfall, to his roles in Now You See Me, The House Bunny, and Steve Jobs, as well as on Broadway in Waitress---you’ve likely seen today’s guest before… Adam is currently f...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Back on some wisdom for a Wednesday, Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid. Check out The New Triple Threat at thenewtriplethreat.com .
Nov 03, 2021•12 min
Today’s special guest wears many hats. Actor, writer, producer, and former jazz band member Monica Raymund believes there is no right way to become an artist. Graduating from the Juilliard School class of 2008, Monica felt that her 4 years spent as a student allowed her the space to fully explore her instrument and break through her own inner blocks. After gaining representation through Juillard’s showcase, Monica shares that the determining factor in choosing her agent was the fact that her tal...
Nov 02, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Back on some wisdom for a Wednesday, Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid. The New Triple Threat Co-Founders discuss insecurity versus confidence. Check out The New Triple Threat at thenewtriplethreat.com .
Oct 27, 2021•12 min
Today I sit down with star of the newly released “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” Tamara Taylor. As a shy kid, Tamara started out in modeling school. It was there where she discovered how she came alive on a runway performing in front of an audience. With dreams of pursuing acting, Tamara credits her mother with helping her to set her creative priorities on track when she asked, “Do you want to do this because you want to be famous, or do you want to do this because you like it?” After moving...
Oct 26, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Actor Rudi Dharmalingam showed a creative spark from a young age. From writing short stories and sketches with his two best friends while growing up, to attending the National Youth Theatre in the U.K. at the age of 16, Rudi excelled in his drama studies and had a fascination with performance. After graduating from the University of Salford, Rudi was ready to hit the ground running. He had his sights set on working as a professional actor in theater and had secured an agent during his first year...
Oct 19, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Today’s guest is the gutsy and candid Sarah Shahi. You might recognize her as Jenny from Alias, Carmen on the L-Word, or the iconic Sameen Shaw on CBS’ Person of Interest. She’s a refreshingly honest and thus charming actress who makes no apologies for being herself. She discusses how befriending Robert Altman as an extra on his set inspired her to pursue an acting career and make the move from Texas to LA. She emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself in every way possible- for her, t...
Oct 12, 2021•55 min
Today’s guest made her screen debut at the age of 13—after attending an open call, she was selected out of 800 young girls to play across from John Voight in DESERT BLOOM. Since then, Annabeth Gish has continued to build a career with roles across from some of Hollywood’s most iconic names. She shares what it’s like sharing the screen with icons like Julia Roberts, Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, and Lawrence Fishburn—and what she’s learned from working with so many artists at the top of their game...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Born in New York, and having grown up with two actor parents, Ben Schnetzer never saw acting as any different from any other 9 to 5 job. Starting out in school plays, Ben recalls how his parents supported him from a young age and encouraged him to lead his own way when it came to his craft. Taking a year-long break after high school, Ben attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the U.K. and recalls the obstacles he encountered during his early years of auditioning. Landing his first m...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Susie Abromeit trains in her craft the same way she trained as an athlete. As a tennis player, Susie dedicated hours a day to perfecting her game and eventually earned the title of #6 top tennis players in the U.S. Despite her incredible success as an athlete, it was performance that always lit up her soul. Growing up in Florida, Susie spent much of her childhood drawing, writing stories, and being encouraged by her teachers and parents when it came to her natural acting talent. After reflecting...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Before she became known as Hollywood’s go-to stunt woman for top box office films and television, Kimberly Shannon Murphy had a love of dance and gymnastics as a child. Her interests expanded into acrobatics when she joined AntiGravity in New York City touring the world as a silk and hammock aerial performing artist. Today, she shares with us how she was able to break into the entertainment business through commercial dance work when she booked her first ever audition breakdancing in an Old Navy...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Over the course of his 30 year career, Aasif Mandvi has learned that the dreaded phrase, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” is nothing more than a myth. As an actor, writer, producer, podcast host and much more, Aasif has no shortage of creative endeavors and has learned to embrace that multiplicity rather than fight it. Born in Mumbai, India, Aasif moved with his family to the U.K. and grew up in north England. His creativity was evident from a young age, from drawing to writing poetry to ev...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 15
French-American, Stephanie Szostak (show-stack) acts, writes and speaks. She is currently starring on ABC’s hit series A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, is working on a book called "Oh The TiDDies You'll Grow!" and speaks to various organizations (from corporate to non-profits supporting immigrant women, teens and mental health) encouraging people to "find their truth... with love & humor." Szostak got a late start on the acting scene (age 30) and had the willingness to disrupt her life, leaving her ...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr
Born in South Africa, Neil Sandilands’s decades-long career spans across the globe. As an actor, writer, director, and musician, Neil has meticulously put in the time to develop, hone, and refine his craft as an actor, as well as an all-around storyteller. You’ve seen him in Netflix’s hit new post-apocalyptic series, “Sweet Tooth” as the witty and quirky General Abbot, opposite Tom Hanks in “News of the World,” in both The CW’s series “The Flash,” and “The 100,” AMC/Sundance TV’s “Hap and Leonar...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today's guest was initially in the business of fashion til she seized the opportunity to fill in for a coworker as a background actor for a popular show. She made such an impression that she was asked to return week after week until she got her union card and the rest is history for YOLONDA ROSS. An independent film darling, Yolonda made her feature film debut in the award-winning independent film “Stranger Inside” in 2001. Yolonda went on to win an IFP Gotham Award for Best Breakthrough Perform...
Jul 27, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 12
There is a small percentage of actors who get the opportunity to be part of one franchise, but with todays guest, KAREN GILLAN, she's been part of not just one, but TWO multibillion dollar franchises. Her first agent described her as having "sheer perseverance" due to her being relentless in having them represent her: AT THE AGE OF 15! Two working class parents who were her biggest fans to the point of even playing major roles in booking auditions. That's right, you will hear how her mother's th...
Jul 20, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Today’s guest grew up the daughter of two prominent Chicago attorneys and the youngest of three siblings immersed in the arts. Everyone welcome: Cassidy Freeman. Her poise, work ethic and determination to constantly challenge herself quickly paid off. She embraced her old soul and let go of her aspirations of being an ingénue which immediately led to her first big break. Not knowing what a "stand in" or a "#2 on a call sheet" might deter other folks, but not Cassidy. She used that experience on ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"Being an actor feels like such a privilege, but it’s not a privilege if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing.” - Jasika Nicole As the auditions start to pour in again, how are you enjoying your process? Let's focus on progress instead of perfection. Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT : Script Analysis Class CONSULTING : Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING : Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM : @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM :...
Jul 07, 2021•12 min
Today, I sit down with actor, producer, writer, and filmmaker, David Dastmalchian. For over a decade, David has built a dynamic career driven by ambition and vision. In an industry that often tells us there is only one way to success, David has proved time and time again that there are any number of roads an artist can take to get to where they want to be, and with he himself often taking the road less traveled. Starting out in the theater world of Chicago, David quickly began racking up commerc...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today’s guest possesses creative gifts that expand across all forms and all mediums. Fully fueled by heart and passion, Jasika Nicole is an actor, clothing designer, artist, pottery maker, LGBTQ advocate, writer, and the list doesn’t stop there. Committed to pursuing an education in the performing arts, Jasika studied theater throughout her college years before relocating to New York City to follow her dreams of stage acting in New York City. Like many actors, Jasika initially struggled to balan...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today I’m sitting down with actor-musician, Brandon Jay McLaren. Starting out as an athlete and a marine biology major, Brandon has gone on to craft a full and dynamic career as an actor over the course of nearly 20 years. Beginning as early as age 12, Brandon began booking commercials with the encouragement and support of his mother. Though he continued to study acting throughout high school and college, upon graduation, Brandon began feeling the pressure to go out and get a “real job.” Despite...
Jun 22, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
