We talk to Robyn Coburn "The Acting Resume Queen" about how to make your resume amazing. We also talk about her life with James Coburn and his lifetime of work.
Scott and Anessa talk about what a "world trip" really is. We try out some new stuff for Season 2. Most importantly we speak with creative god Kent Sanders as he speaks about a lifetime of working and interviewing creative people.
Scott and Anessa talk to Chris Eddy who started with American Immersion Theater at the beginning. He tells what it's like to do Immersion Theater for over a Decade. Also, listen for new Season 2 Tweaks!
For the past 25 years, Mark Vinello has done it all in the world of Make-up, from Jurassic Park to Spider-Man and Thor and cult hit Starship Troopers. He even co-designed the Demogorgon for Stranger Things and now he hits a career low point when Scott and Anessa interview him.
Scott and Anessa talk to Daniel Karpantschof from Cophenagen about his new invention. The world's first safe firearm. We discuss the movie and theatrical applications. Truly one of our most important and interesting interviews, it would be even better if Scott and Anessa were not interviewing him and instead it was somebody good at interviewing people.
Anessa and Scott speak to TV Host extraordinaire and author Shannon O'Dowd! This is a great interview for actors interested in the business of hosting an infomercial. Shannon discusses tips, tricks, contracts, what to look for in usage deals, and how to make it in this highly competitive field. Pre-order her book on Amazon "The Ultimate On-Camera Guidebook" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Camera-Guidebook-Experts-lnfluencers/dp/0988585553/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=ultimate+camera+guide+...
Anessa and Scott talk to Amber Lawson, the current Los Angeles Director of American Immersion Theater, and former star of "The Video Games" the musical. We talk about what it's like to take a musical from the Hollywood Fringe Festival to off-Broadway. We discuss some of the best tips for working in immersion theater and laugh way too much. Follow Amber on Instagram at @AmbyyNicole or search for Amber with #WheresAmber.
Scott and Anessa talk to Matt Westin about; big dreams, moving to Nashville, Pittsburgh's surprising theater scene, breaking into country music, and what it's like to play Johnny Cash. Check out Matt's website at https://www.mattwestin.com/ or find his music on Spotify by searching Matt Westin.
Anessa and Scott talk to Katie Rosin the President of Kampire PR and Marketing in New York City. She specializes in theater public relations and advertising. We talk about the subtle ways we are working with the media and how it's not always wise to tap your friends. We also briefly discuss Danny Meyer's Book, "Setting the Table." Katie suggests you read: http://www.theaterspeak.org/2017/09/how-to-work-with-press-rep.html http://observer.com/2017/01/ten-signs-you-should-not-hire-publicist/...
Anessa and Scott do a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of living the actor's life with Eric Schumacher. Eric takes us on his journey through acting in a less than conventional acting city. He talks playing some of the wild West's most iconic stars, including his work as Doc Holiday on camera. He talks about the struggles and joys of opening Seelie Studios and then we do some nonsense accent talk. Check out Eric's studio at https://www.seeliestudios.com/ or contact him directly eric@seeliestudio...
No doubt, social media is playing a huge role in the life of an actor. We bring on Andrew Selepak Ph.D. from the University of Florida to discuss points from his classes on Social Media. We talk tips, tricks, and where is our society headed.
Scott and Anessa speak with Leonard Jacobs about who was Clyde Fitch (Hint he's awesome), the Actors' Equity "Not A Lab Rat" strike, and not enjoying being picked for things. In one of our most interesting interviews, you can listen as Leonard tries to talk in small words so he does not lose Scott. Visit www.clydefitchreport.com, because if you're listening to this and NOT interested in that you're making a mistake.
Scott and Anessa interview a legend in the inclusive movie movement, Ms. Black Hollywood, the CEO of The Reel Network. She talks clever tricks for finding an agent, what LA is "really like," and crying with Angela Basset. Recommended Book is "An Empire of Your Own." Check out IMDB Pro https://pro.imdb.com/signup/index.html?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpro.imdb.com%2F And of course follow @MsBlackHollywood on Instagram or check out her website http://msblackhollywood.com/ and http://thereelnetwork.net/...
The theater professor of Oscar Winners, Lupita Nyong'o, Mahershala Ali and Jessica Chastain, THE Christopher Bayes stops by to talk acting. Bayes has a new book coming out "The Funny Book of Good Acting" and he discusses acting techniques that he taught at Julliard and now at Yale. We do a deep dive into the movement and the comedy world of acting, and why the forth wall should remain imaginary. We talk about training to become his apprentice and play 3 Minutes To Win It as well....
Scott and Anessa pull from their bucket of travel tricks and teach you how to survive those long grueling actor road trips and marathon days. Plus we talk about DownTown Disney's NEW VR Immersion Experience known as THE VOID!
Scott and Anessa work on the good and bad techniques of touch. How to use it in immersion theater or just for auditions. Actors mimic reality and in reality we touch other humans. Lean the ins and outs of this less common, but vital practice.
Have you ever consider that the show starts for the audience the moment they sit down? What if they're thirty minutes early? Scott and Anessa talk about immersive acting and how to beat "The Dangerous Clock". Later we move into "Line theory" and how to use it to make your show look amazing.
In this episode, Scott and Anessa reveal the secrets of selecting the right audience member for the right immersive experience and it's probably not how you think. We talk the subtle art of body mirroring and what it means from a customer perspective. In Depth and On Acting.
Scott and Anessa welcome Special Guest Professional Director Justin Issa and Professional Casting Director Adam Mack. In this episode we focus on how you can crush your next audition like a grape. Later on we give you some of the most in-depth immersion theater acting tips from people with a collective 30 years in the field.
