Michael and I first had the opportunity to connect via LinkedIn. After a career as an actor, director, and running his own theatre company, Michael stepped into the world of finance to help artists in their financial planning...

The starving artist mentality has become very romanticized over the years, but it does not serve anyone, especially the artist. We must not place the burden of earning money on our creativity. In this episode of Actorcast, we...

Networking in the entertainment is just as important, if not more important, then in other industries. They key is knowing how to network effectively. In this episode, we discuss different ways that actors can network, the ap...

Devin is an incredible acting and audition coach based in New York. I had the opportunity to take one of her classes and was blown away by her knowledge and useful and practical advice for actors. In this episode, Devin …

I had the opportunity to work with both Margaret and Zach on a short film in early 2020 and was inspired by their work as filmmakers. In this episode, we discuss why they decided to pursue a career in cinematography, …

Mimi Intagliata has a 30 year career working in production and stage management, most recently as Director of Production Operations at Disney Theatrical Group. In this episode of Actorcast, she provides us with a wealth of kn...

As we all know, we face a lot of rejection in our acting careers. It's important to develop a process for yourself in dealing with this rejection. In this episode of Actorcast, we discuss the various things to keep in …

Ran Xia is a jack of all trades in the theatre industry, and it has certainly proven to be beneficial. Ran has worked as a playwright, director, sound designer, photographer, and graphic designer. In this episode of Actorcas...

While it's great to have focus and clarity in our acting careers, it's also important to champion ourselves by creating our own work. In this episode of Actorcast, we talk about writing as an actor and how actors can utilize …

Tracey Knight Narang is the beam of light this industry needs. She is a Tony-winning producer and playwright I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her about her career and perspective as a creative professional. In this episode, ...

It is so important to develop focus and clarity when we are pursuing our careers as actors. It's great to know what type of actor we want to be and how to run our business. But it's also a good …

One could tell that Sharon is incredibly passionate about her work as a theatre producer and general manager. She has been helping producers and artists bring their shows to life in theaters across the country for several yea...

"Exploring themes such as the man box and male loneliness (which happiness.com described as “the ticking time bomb that’s killing men”), RUB is a film anyone who’s struggled with feeling like an outsider can relate to." In th...

Robert Diamond created BroadwayWorld from a love of technology and theater and it was inspiring to hear his journey. In this episode of Actorcast, we talk about how Robert started BroadwayWorld, how actors can take advantage ...

It's no secret that empathy is required of actors. Actors must develop a keen sense of empathy when embodying and portraying their characters. So then why do so many actors have awful reputations for being rude, arrogant, and...

Brian and I originally chatted on my other podcast, Relate with Patrick McAndrew , and after that conversation I knew I wanted to have him on Actorcast. Brian is an expert on the entertainment industry and particularly on the...

I first got acquainted with Adam Weissman through a mutual contact at The Actors Fund and after connecting I definitely wanted to have him on the show. Legalities, rights, and regulations aren't often at the top of actors' mi...

Relying on auditions to get work can be tiresome and soul-crushing. Instead, why not create your own work by writing a play, filming a web series, or starting a podcast? It is so important for actors to create their own …

In another solo episode of Actorcast, we discuss five different ways that you could build relationships with casting directors. Casting directors are not the scary gatekeepers that some actors make them out to be. On the cont...

Anna Robb joins us for this episode of Actorcast from an international background in the performing arts. I was so inspired by Anna's story of working as a production stage manager, not only for a variety of types of venues, …

After I stumbled upon Sean De Simone's work as a casting director for TV hosts, lifestyle shows, and reality TV, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of …

Penny Templeton is a master in the craft of acting. Ryan Kessler connected us both and I was so inspired by her insight into the acting world while we had our conversation. We discussed her career as an acting coach, …

Hank and I had the opportunity to connect through our mutual friend, Ryan Kessler, who was a previous guest of Actorcast. I was inspired by Hank's devotion to the craft of acting and enjoyed having him share his insights with...

In this solo episode of Actorcast, we talk about why it's so important to apply your acting skills to the real world in your interactions with people. We do such a great job of understanding the psychology and behavior of …