Introductions and the State of the Industry

In this first episode of Supporting Actors, Sean Dube and Patrick Quinlan discuss their backgrounds in acting, the current state of the entertainment industry, and their mission to create a resource for working actors. They share their personal journeys into acting - Sean's transition from science to theater, and Patrick's early interest in high school plays that led to studying at Loyola University Chicago and later at Steppenwolf. The conversation covers the challenging current landscape of Hollywood, including industry consolidation, reduced production volumes, and the impact of streaming services on residuals and work opportunities. They outline future episode topics including self-tapes, audition techniques, acting craft, and the business side of acting, planning to release episodes weekly.