Actor Hack Podcast

Episodes

1. 39

   39: A Mark a Yen a (Hack) or a Pound

   That clinking, clanking sound, which makes the world go round! A special new year edition in which Caralie and Daniel discuss the financial realities of performing in NYC. They cover union-mandated minimums for performers, personal money advice, current rents, and #fairwageonstage.

   Jan 23, 2017
2. 38

   38: Changing Seasons on the Road (Matt)

   We chat with working actor and dad Matt Bailey! He hails from Palo Alto, CA and chats with us about his first survival job as a stage door guard at Studio 54, to understudying, to working on the Jersey Boys tour for 3+ years, to recurring on Hulu’s The Path! We talk getting better at […]

   Jan 8, 2017
3. 37

   37: Spinning Plates and Crafting Puppets with (Julia)

   Julia is a puppeteer! She talks about puppet wrangling, children’s theater, discovering comedy, and living the life of an artist working for the Parks Department of NYC. She’s also a Macy elf! Lots of laughs and getting misty about theater in this episode.

   Dec 19, 2016
4. 36

   36: (Cathy De La) Grad Schoolz

   We sit down with Cathy de la Cruz: filmmaker, performer and writer born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. We chat two MFAs, teaching creative writing and film making to kids, and how she stumbled into being a queer poet. We also chat working with your heroes, being naked in hot springs,...

   Dec 5, 2016
5. 35

   35: Chill to the (Max)

   Max shares his journey from dabbling in New Orleans theater to NYC to Williamstown. He was an assistant for a Broadway actor, went through Stella Adler intensive, survived an apprenticeship at the Williamstown Theater Festival, and struggles to stay motivated just like the rest of us.

   Nov 21, 2016
6. 34

   34: Anger Into Art with (Actor Hack)

   Join your old pals Daniel and Caralie while they reflect on the election results and rally together resources and ideas on how to make a difference. They introduce a new website www.wheretogofromhere.org focused on fueling anger into action. They chat finding comfort, current media, utilizing…

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   Nov 18, 2016
7. 33

   33: Let’s Get Lit with (Ben!)

   Pound the Pavement with Literary Supervisor, Ben! He went from a musical theater major, to working in casting and talent agencies to going to Grad School to now working at Samuel French! He gives practical advice on how to get your foot in the door and stand out among competition in the artistic...

   Nov 7, 2016
8. 32

   32: You Could Hear It For (Miles!)

   We chat with Sound Designer Miles Polaski who guides us through his journey from actor to all hands on deck to finding his niche as a sound designer. He’s done it all from freelance in Chicago to in house in Virginia and now is a successful Drama Desk Nominee living in NYC! Here are […]

   Oct 23, 2016
9. 31

   31: Finding Your Folks with (Rachel!)

   Actor Rachel Casparian opens up about body image, mental health, and how she found her NYC network of artists. She’s Co-Creative Director of Naked Angels’s Tuesdays @ 9 and Co-Artistic Director of Core Artist Ensemble. She addresses how she initially approached the industry and what she would…

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   Oct 9, 2016
10. 30

    30: Hey (Nick!) Light the Lights!

    We chat with Field Manager Nick about his life as a programmer, problem solver, dream maker, and more! He’s a self proclaimed “Gearhead” who tells us about mentorships, creating moments and emotions with lights, and gives us insight on being in the fancy and professional world of lighting! Also…

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    Sep 25, 2016