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The American Immersion Theater Podcast

Scott Cramton and Anessa Johnson, Acting Expertsait.careers
On Acting: The American Immersion Theater Podcast is about making you a better actor. We focus our effort on the rising wave of immersion and experiential theater. We walk you step by step through The American Immersion Theater method of acting. To be a better actor we believe it’s not just about acting, it’s about interacting.
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Episodes

Special Guest Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

Scott and Anessa talk to Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" We play games, talk about hosting the White House Press Correspondents Dinner, and perhaps an action film... starring Colin Mochrie?

Nov 21, 202136 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Sinking Ship Creations Founder talks about the cutting edge in Immersive Theater

Scott and Anessa talk to Ryan Hart from Sinking Ship creations. Truly an immersive theater company trying new and creative things. Ryan talks about breaking new ground between theater and games. We break down what it's like creating shows so custom that sell-out at 10 customers. Check out https://www.sinkingshipcreations.com/ NOTE: The Show we speak about on-air was officially canceled due to COVID-19 concerns in New York....

Oct 09, 202034 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Acting in a Covid World with Tyler Baker.

Scott and Anessa talk to Florida Actor and YouTube Creator Tyler Baker about COVID-19 in the world of creativity and how to make it through.

Aug 24, 202032 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Directing with Kalo Ciara

Kalo Ciara talks about what it's like directing in Baltimore through a Pandemic. She speaks her thoughts on BLM and being a proud woman in a leadership role. We also talk about Anessa's Dog.

Jul 14, 202052 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Acting with Social Anxiety and Racoon Living.

Scott and Anessa have special guests Emily Gray (@ELGray18 on Instagram). We talk going from Social Anxiety to Immersion theater. How to really crush cocktail hour and of course. COVID-19.

Apr 21, 202037 minSeason 3Ep. 13

The Resilient Actor by Debra Wanger

Scott and Anessa speak with Actress and acting coach Debra Wanger on her book the Resilient Actor. Debra talks on how to plan your life and work as an actor(ess) in American. She also talks Sean Penn, Jeremy Piven and working as an LA agent. One of our most focused interviews for all our aspiring actors out there.\ Get Debra's book at https://debrawanger.com/

Feb 10, 202034 minSeason 3Ep. 9

The World of New York Professional Wrestling and Fake Murder

Scott sits down with one of his most interesting guests; Actor and New York Wrestling Champion Dante Jayce. Anessa is still sick, so it's not as good, but Dante makes up for it by seamlessly crossing the world of Immersion Theater and Professional Wrestling.

Nov 06, 201933 minSeason 3Ep. 5

From Chuck E. Cheese to Murder, a Houston Acting Story.

Today Scott and Anessa interview Houston's own Sarah Opersteny professional actoress and AIT Asst. Director. She talks of her winding path to working in theater and the highs and lows of murder mystery work.

Oct 14, 201930 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Spoken Word to Immersion Goddess; A Detroit Story.

Scott and Anessa talk to Carolyn Ferrari, Detroit American Immersion Theater Director and famed Spoken Word Poet. She gives us her best tips for acting and a few inspiring moments as well.

Oct 09, 201925 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Our Biggest Event in History!

Scott and Anessa kick off Season 3 with information about our exclusive Houdini Estate Event. Guests Included Joey Graceffa, James Charles, the VP of Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine and tons of representatives of Bachelor Nation. This was American Immersion Theaters, most immersive event ever.

Oct 04, 201949 minSeason 3Ep. 1

How to Eat Fire, Lick a Mousetrap and Make it Theater.

Scott and Anessa interview world-renowned circus performer Michael O'Hair, founder of Hire the Circus.com. We talk about the weight a human skull crushes at, how a machete and your arm are a bad mix and doing 250 shows a year with your wife.

Aug 30, 201931 minSeason 2Ep. 8

The Pioneer of Immersion Theater in New York, Ian McNeely

Scott and Anessa interview Broken Ghost Immersives Founder Ian McNeely. Hear how he went from a Masters in Shakespear to running a pretend wake in his apartment. One of our most in-depth and unique interviews with a man blazing new trails in Immersive Entertainment

Aug 23, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Is College Worth it?

Scott and Anessa debate the idea of going to college to obtain a degree in theater. College tuition has risen over 400% in the past 30 years, leaving most actors that attend college in crushing debt. Is the juice still worth the squeeze? Warning: This episode has numbers in it!

Aug 16, 201946 minSeason 2Ep. 6

"How to Audition for a Producer" with Producer of The Twilight Zone Ron Fogelman!!!

This is Scott and Anessa's best episode. Sure that bar is low, but this is one heck of a guest. They talk how to make it, auditioning for a producer and the best episode of the Twilight Zone with Ron Fogelman. Ron is the producer of "The Twilight Zone" which was just playing at the west end of London on one of their premier stages. He was also instrumental in getting "The Play that Goes Wrong" off the ground. Listen as he shares his wisdom from a life in the entertainment field....

Aug 02, 20191 hrSeason 2Ep. 4
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