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Young people starting out in television sometimes say to me: “I want to be you.” My stock reply is always: “Then you have to take the whole package.” And now, at last, the most important woman in the history of television journalism gives us that “whole package,” in her inspiring and...

Young people starting out in television sometimes say to me: “I want to be you.” My stock reply is always: “Then you have to take the whole package.” And now, at last, the most important woman in the history of television journalism gives us that “whole package,” in her inspiring and...

Welcome to Inside The Audition, the podcast where we go behind the scenes with actors and film industry professionals to share audition experience, insight and advice. For film and theatre actors looking for actionable tips, strategies and resources to help you shoot standout auditions and book your next lead role.

The audition process can make or break a performer's progress. Join Broadway veteran Justin Guarini every week to hear what it takes to stand out from the competition, avoid common mistakes, and unlock the next level of your musical theater career. Have you ever walked out of an audition room and asked yourself: "I could've done so much better, why was that so terrible?" Justin has too, many times, more than he can remember. So, he started searching for a new way to nail auditions and book more jobs as a performer. Now, each week, Justin brings you valuable insights from his 17 years of ...

Auditioning for voice over jobs can be daunting. Mission Audition can help! In this podcast, the team at Voices.com exposes what exactly makes a good (and not so good) voice over audition. In each episode, voice talent on Voices.com audition for a specific category of voice over job that we’ve posted, and a selection of reads are critiqued before the job is actually awarded! Packed with highlights of problem areas, and tips for solving them, Mission Audition will expand your knowledge of the way that clients hire, common pitfalls to avoid, and the extra touches you can add to ensure your ...

All things Music Theatre Auditions!

Audition Hell is a bold, brutally honest audio series that calls out the absurdity of modern casting. From laughable self-tape requests to unpaid "opportunities," we break it down with wit, heat, and a whole lot of “did they really just ask for that?” Against garbage disguised as opportunity.Against being treated like we should be grateful for scraps.Against silence when the system is broken. It’s not just a rant. (Okay, it’s a little bit of a rant.)But it’s also a movement—for talent who are tired of playing nice when the game is rigged. If you’ve ever screamed “What the hell ...

Prepping songs for Musical Theatre auditions can be more stressful and confusing than a bad production of Sweeney Todd... but this book can help. Adam Wachter has taught courses on audition repertoire selection at top conservatories in the US and UK and spent years accompanying and sitting "behind the table" in auditions for everything from university programs to Broadway shows. This friendly and accessible guide is designed to answer all your questions and help you stock that rep book with tight cuts of great songs so you can walk into your next audition and totally nail it.

Interviews with Broadway actors about the reality of being a professional actor in the American Theatre. The Audition Helper podcast is ranked in the Top 15 Audition Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/audition_podcasts/

Laura Enstall's mission is to help present the best version of you as you enter the audition world. On The Audition Well Podcast Laura will dig deeper into the auditioning process with current and former students that have taken her classes. Whether it be preparing you for your college audition journey, auditioning for community or professional theatre or even thespian auditions, all auditions are important and require training. ​ Book your complimentary consultation at AuditionWell.com Facebook.com/auditionwell Instagram.com/auditionwell RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/109e5df8/podcast/rss

Join us for chats with department chairs, faculty, and decision makers from some of the country’s most competitive theatre and musical theatre programs, as well as topical discussions with other industry professionals as it relates to the college audition process.

Veteran actor and frequent audition saboteur Gary Lee Mahmoud (Blue Bloods, New Amsterdam, First Reformed) invites a different actor on the show each week to share their funniest/cringiest/worst audition story. Gary will be hearing each of these stories for the first time so you can laugh and cringe right along with him... and maybe also appreciate that you can have a bad or embarrassing day and life still goes on. Gary's not sure why he wrote all of this in the third person... and continues to do so.

In the highly competitive world of acting, auditions are the gateway to a successful career. The ability to make a lasting impression in those fleeting, yet critical moments can mean the difference between landing the role of a lifetime or being left in the waiting room, hoping for the phone to ring. Mastering the art of auditioning, be they in-person, via self-tapes, or live on Zoom is a vital skill every actor must acquire.

Working in an environment that often stereotypes or attempts to “universalize” experiences, it’s more important than ever that actors consider how culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and ability are inseparable and important parts of their identity that should not be minimized and can instead enhance their work. In Breaking It Down: Audition Techniques for Actors of the Global Majority, Nicole Hodges Persley and Monica White Ndounou share real-world audition strategies that center the experiences of actors of color.

Join us as we journey through the ups and downs of becoming an actor. We are two young performers who want to make this industry more relatable. Behind the Audition Tapes will do exactly what it says: it will delve into life away from the camera, delve into an actor's journey, and discuss what it truly takes to begin, succeed, and survive in this industry. It will include in-depth and intimate dialogues packed with knowledge and inspiration. We wish to provide a safe and honest environment for both new and established actors, along with having some fun and walking away feeling more ...

Performing children have a very special existence which sometimes sets them apart from their peers. Parents are often excluded from this world but are expected to support them all the way. There is very little authoritative advice on how to cope and what to expect. This book will help children and their parents navigate their way through all of this: to advise, guide, inform and demystify the wonderful world of live theatre.

This podcast is an exploration of the daunting College Theater (+ Musical Theater) Audition process led by an expert in the field, as well as an exploration of the paths to success from college to beyond. We talk with Colleges about their training programs and Artists about their unique careers fostered by their training. Join Charlie Murphy, actor & Director of Musical Theatre College Auditions (MTCA) as he chats with Broadway performers, college faculty members and industry pros about navigating the college audition process, earning a performing arts degree, and the role education plays in ...

A podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre. We’ll be dissecting the songs, character and vocal archetypes, musical genres, and vocals styles of Broadway so that you can: 1) create a powerful audition book that showcases your artistry and actually gets you work 2) feel totally at home reading the musical score of a show 3) define your unique artistic voice 4) and craft a performing career you love! Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre ...

Veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell draws on his 35+ tumultuous years of work in the entertainment industry to offer a guide to breaking in, making a living, and making a life in the fabulous trenches of show business. Covers every facet of the business, including: - ...

In The Six-Shooter James Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy in the sunset years of the Wild West. Episodes ranged from straight Western drama to light and sentimental comedy. Stewart, being one of the reigning stars of Hollywood at the time, also brought his own touches to bear. His use of whispered narration during tense scenes created a heightened sense of drama and then relief when the situation was resolved.