Quei Tann is an actor living in Los Angles. You've seen her on How To Get Away With Murder, Dear White People, and CAM on Netflix. Quei is unbelievably vulnerable and honest in this episode. You will get to hear about her journey from homelessness to being on set with THE Viola Davis. Follow Quei on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/queitann/ Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and share the podcast as it really helps spread the word. If you have any questions, comments, or just want ...
Feb 01, 2021•51 min
Jennifer Apple is an actress and acting coach! Pre-quarantine she was traveling with the tour of The Band's Visit. Jennifer and I talk about being true to yourself, not apologizing, her program the "Empowered Artist Collective," her experience with The Band's Visit, and so much more! Jennifer's Website: https://www.jenniferapple.net/ Jennifer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferapple_/ Empowered Artist Collective: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/ Thank you for listening! Please rat...
Jan 18, 2021•34 min
BONUS EPISODE Happy Holidays everyone! My gift to you this year is this wonderful bonus episode. Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He’s helped 432 actors find representation (and counting!) and is the Founder of the Actors Belong Here Facebook Group where he’s known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network series regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA...
Dec 21, 2020•41 min
Salisha Thomas was in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway as well as the national tour! You would never guess who stopped her on the street in New York and told her she had to move there. Salisha was crowned Miss California, and was also a performer at Disneyland. Take a listen to learn all about what it's like to be on a Broadway tour, what the audition process is like, and so much more! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/?hl=en Our theme music was brought ...
Sep 21, 2020•35 min
Welcome back to The Everyday Actor! Lili Wexu is a Voiceover Artist and the author of "Get Clever About Voice Acting and Announcing," which is an amazing resource for people looking to hone their VO skills, and be successful in the VO world. Lili announced at the Olympics (how cool is that??) and has worked on countless projects and sets. You can find her books here: https://www.getcleverabout.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/?hl=en Please rev...
Sep 07, 2020•38 min
Katie Griffin is a commercial casting director based in New York, but casts for project everywhere! She has been in the business for over 20 years and strongly believes in connecting with talent and working as a team. During quarantine, she started the slate challenge on Instagram and has been holding 10-minute generals with talent from all around the world. In this episode we talk about all things casting: what to do and what not to do in an audition, the role of a casting director, how to get ...
Aug 24, 2020•54 min
Ian and Blaize are both actors based in Los Angeles and are FANTASTIC at creating their own content, which is such an important part of being an actor nowadays. In this episode, we talk about their upcoming film, A More Perfect Union, what it takes to make your own feature, how they got into acting, their journeys with improv, their advice for beginning actors, and so much more! To learn more about their film and to follow that journey, you can follow the film's IG @amoreperfectunionfilm. For in...
Aug 10, 2020•49 min
Today we get to hear from our first New York based actor! Michelle has been seen in Homeland, Blue Bloods, and One Bad Choice--just to name a few! Michelle and I have a lovely conversation about what it's really like to be an actor and how to stay motivated while pursuing your dream. Michelle has recently started her own podcast called "Mentors on the Mic" that I think you will all love. Here is a link so that you can take a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-on-the-mic/id1523...
Jul 27, 2020•44 min
Adin Rudd and I talk about all things voiceover! VO is becoming such a big part of the business especially during this quarantine. Take a listen to learn all about getting a voiceover demo, the life of a voiceover actor, how to make your own VO studio at home, and so much more! Follow the podcast on IG to keep up with any news and tips & tricks for the industry! @everydayactorpod. Have any questions, comments, or just want to chat? Send me an email at everydayactorpod@gmail.com. Our theme mu...
Jul 13, 2020•37 min
Today we get to hear from the wonderful Michael Tessler, a producer living in LA. He is the CEO of multihouseentertainment. Recently he had the amazing opportunity to produce with the Discovery Channel and Zac Efron.Follow Michael’s journey on his Instagram @mjtessler. Follow Multihouseentertainment of Instagram, Facebook, and on their website mutlihouseentertainment.com . Our theme music was bought to you by the always lovely Ellysa. You can hear more of her music on Spotify at https://open.spo...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Today’s episode is a little different. Normally I would do an interview style episode, but in light of the murder of George Floyd and the racism in America, it’s time for me to take a step back and pass the mic over to my friends in the film industry that are Black. Today you will hear from 7 amazing, passionate, and creative artists. They each have a unique story, a unique perspective, and a unique call to action for you, the listener. It’s time for change in the film industry and in the arts i...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min
From Dynasty, Annabelle Comes Home, Ouiji, and more comes Sierra Heuermann! A stunt double, actress, and musician, Sierra talks to us about how she started doing background, photo doubling, and stand in work and how she turned to working in stunts! I love Sierra’s energy and her outlook on the industry! Enjoy! Please follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/ You can find Sierra on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sierraheuermann/ To see her on Dynasty, check out...
May 25, 2020•39 min
From Netflix’s very own “Never Have I Ever,” comes Jack! An actor living in LA, Jack and I talk about his experience in background acting, his initial fear about signing with an agent, and he and I share some vulnerability about feeling stuck in a single genre. Plus so much more! SAG list of agencies: https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/agents-managers/about-professional-representatives/sag-franchised You can find Jack on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jackseavor/ You can f...
May 11, 2020•38 min
Seen on Dear White People (Netflix), and countless commercials and projects, Ellysa is an actress, singer, songwriter, and music producer living in LA. Ellysa and I talk about her journey to LA, some of her best and worst auditions, her journey representation, your rights as an actor, and SO much more! You can find Ellysa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justellysa/ You can find her music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=Rgf10Z4-T52R2_TKIkF9i...
May 11, 2020•43 min
Michael is an actor living in LA and is the King of creating his own career and chasing opportunities. In this episode we talk about what he does everyday as an actor, his journey to getting representation, and his advice to a beginning actor. You can find the commercial class he recommends here: https://www.heyisawyourcommercial.com/ You can find him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/makumusic/ You can find his sketch comedy group here: https://www.instagram.com/_5dproductions_/ Our ...
May 11, 2020•31 min
Welcome to The Everyday Actor! My name is Emma Dayton Petersen and I am the host and creator of this podcast! I am a working actor living in Los Angeles and created this interview style podcast to give insight into what the everyday life of an actor looks like. If you are a beginning actor wanting to break into Hollywood, or just want to know more about the life of a working actor, this is the podcast for you! In this trailer episode, I introduce myself and the podcast, and give you a little sne...
May 02, 2020•3 min
