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Inside The Agency
by Michelle Gauvin
After 23 years experience as the owner/ talent agent for the company Performers Management, it was time to branch out. The podcast came as an inspiration during the Covid lockdown. How do we connect when we are all isolated and disconnected from the Industry? It started with volunteering for webinars and zoom calls connecting with actors and finding out what questions were needing answers during this time. I realized there was a need to connect, chat and give advice about the business as well as share my experiences. Inside the Agency was born. It's a place, a podcast, for actors to tune in to get real information about the industry. Inside the Agency is where you can hear from experts about the blunt truth about the business, what to expect and some hilarious stories. We will have guests that share their insight, tips and their experiences. Get ready to get a sneak peak of "Inside the
Episodes
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ITA Rant with Alcohol, Spring Slowdown
It's the Spring Slowdown! Yes, it's quiet. Hang in there! Try not to go stir crazy. Focus on being productive instead of getting in your head. A reminder to make sure you let your agent rest after hours and on weekends. Your agent can't do their best if they haven't had any rest. You want your...
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Tip of the Day: Don't Give Up!
Tip of the Day: Don't give up! It's spring time which is always a slower time for the industry. Don't get in your head, dont second guess your talent and DONT GIVE UP. You got this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Happy new year! Wait it's March...actually April 1st WTF!
Happy new year! Wait its March, nope its April 1st. This year has blown by but we managed to talk shop for a new episode for you all. We talk headshots, seizing opportunities and the spring break lull. It's the agency's 25th anniversary today! Happy anniversary Performers! Lots of love ITA Hosted...
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Tip of the Day: It's the Holidays
Tip of the Day: It's the Holidays! All agencies will be closed from December 17th till January 3rd, 2022. Agencies will reopen on the 4th. Please hold all communication till after the 4th, unless your team reaches out to you. There can be the occasional audition or availability check over the...
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Happy F@cking Holidays!
Its the Holidays! Give your talent reps the best gift, the gift of peace. The industry and agencies will be closed from Dec 17th till January 3rd. It's time for our long winters nap. Let me tell you, we need it! Please hold any communication, texts, emails, phone calls etc till after the break.…
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We Aren't Dead!
How are you all?? It's been a while. We Aren't Dead! What a shit show it's been. With the avoided IATSE strike, the delta variant and the harsh new protocols for filming, it's been a crazy time! We thought 2020 was difficult to navigate, well 2021 has been a new kind of crazy! We dive into the...
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Tip of the Day: What is a Deadline?
We decided to bring back the Tip of the Day. For some reason some actors are confused about what a deadline is, let us educate those of you. Hopefully you get it now. Help us, help you get the job. We need you to make those deadlines..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ITA chats with Actor/Coach Al Miro
ITA chats with the fabulous actor/acting coach Al Miro. We chat about Al's journey from acting and training in NYC to acting and coaching in Canada. We talk about visa applications, red tape with cross border bookings, and more. Al talks about his FOMO for wanting to shoot on his birthday which...
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ITA: Check Your Checks and Make Your F***ing Deadlines!
We talk, we rant, we mic drop! Literally. Why is everyone traveling? The rules are just lifting and travel is about to start in Canada. Yes, the US is really opening up, and travel is happening. We have FOMO! Let your agent know your away dates and try not to send last minute. Hang in there, we...
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ITA Asked and Answered
You asked, we answered. We talk about the spring slowdown. Yes, it is slower time of year. We are waiting for the episodics to get renewed and "picked up". If you are feeling the slower speed, hang on. You have till June, take a deep breathe and take advantage of this slower time. You asked…
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ITA Rant
We are back to chat and rant. We talk about being honest with your agent, how important it is to have a drivers licence and the 24th anniversary of Performers Management. Happy 24th anniversary Performers! Tune in! Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Another Q & A with ITA
Another Q & A with the fabulous Allison Riley We kick off this episode catching up with Allison and discussing her leading role with Jon Hamm on "Corner Office". We chat about confirming with your agent, taxes, covid payments, researching a new agent, social media, and self submitting. Should you...
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We are back!
We're back! Did you miss us? Welcome to the 2021 shit show! Know that we are essential, filming is essential, so you are essential. This is an unprecedented time, but the industry is strong. Be prepared to self-tape, be grateful for the opportunities, love your team and get ready to work. Hosted…
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Twas The Night Before Christmas...
Happy Holidays! What a year! Coming to you from ITA we bring you "Twas the night before Christmas...with a twist! We want to thank you for listening to us banter for the last few months. It's time for the our cherished 'long winters nap'! Looking forward to filling your ears with witty...
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Tip of the Day: Actors Do You Know What You Are Talking About?
Tip of the Day: Actors, Do You Know What You Are Taking About? Our last tip of the day before the holidays! Actors, if you hear about a project do your due diligence before reaching out to your agent. Don't send an email with a vague description to your agent and expect them to hunt down some...
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Q&A with Allison Riley
BONUS episode! Everyone loves a bonus! We bring you ITA's Q&A with Allison Riley. We cover questions about the current climate of the industry, when to apply for a sales tax number, when to incorporate, is it still a good time to apply to an agency and more. We wrap this episode and season 2 of…
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Tip of the Day: Confirm Your Auditions ASAP
Tip of the Day: Confirm Your Auditions ASAP Please confirm with your agent ASAP. Work on an alert for your emails from your agent. We don't rest until our clients confirm every self tape, audition and zoom call. CONFIRM ASAP (Did we say ASAP enough???) Follow Us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See...
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ITA Chats with Kurt Evans
Today we chat with Artist2Artist Creator and actor Kurt Evans. We talk about how the industry has changed and the need to adapt. This is how Artist2Artist was born. Artist2Artist is a platform to introduce developmental actors to casting and agents. We are now on the list... Follow ITA on…
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Tip of the Day: What Are Your Special Skills?
Tip of the Day: What Are Your Special Skills Casting is using the search engines on the casting profiles to see what you can do. List your skills! There are certain roles that require special skills. Make sure to take advantage of your abilities and get noticed for it. Only list what you really…
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ITA brings you Inside Info!
We are bringing some Inside Info to you! How and when to apply to an agency whether you are a new or experienced actor. Make sure to take care of your profiles and IMDB when shifting to a new agency. Advice about actors that need to "plan" or have "goal" meetings. Do you need more than one rep in...
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Tip of the Day: Do You Have a Demo and is it on Your Profiles?
Tip of the Day: Do You have a Demo and is it on Your Casting Profiles? If you have great footage to create a demo or a sizzle reel, please get one done. Casting is constantly asking for an updated demo these days. If you don't have strong demo footage, please don't stress. If you have strong...
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ITA chats with Hometown to Hollywood's Bonnie Wallace
ITA chats with writer, actor mom, and parent consultant Bonnie Wallace. Bonnie is mom to well known actress Dove Cameron. She takes us through the process of their journey to Hollywood, advice to parents/actors and her consultant company Hometown to Hollywood. She is a known writer of "The...
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Tip of The Day: How Best to Interview with an Agent
Tip of the Day: How best to interview with an agent. Congrats, you got an interview with an agent - so now is the time to show up excited! Come prepared, be ready and be on time. Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ITA Rant: Is it Christmas Yet?
ITA brings you the latest Rant: It is Christmas Yet? We chat about the holidays approaching and how not to miss out on auditions while traveling. How best to interview with an agent and staying positive and productive during this time. When is it time to join the union? We laugh, we swear and…
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Tip of The Day: Know Your Triggers
Tip of the Day: Know Your Triggers It's important for actors to try to heal any pain or blocks from your past. Yes, we all know acting requires reference but its best to not use past pain. Acting is all about "playing" a character, not to emotionally damage yourself... Follow us on Instagram…
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Inside the Agency chats with Union Rep Kori DePauw
We catch up with the union rep Kori DePauw. We talk about 'our' start since she used to be my assistant before her move to UBCP as an on set representative. Kori chats about current set protocols, what to expect when shooting, and how the union can help. We share some laughs. You are missed KK!...
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Tip of the Day: Are Your Profiles Up to Date?
Tip of the day: Are Your Profiles Up to Date? Actors make sure to update your online profiles regularly. Years ago agents handled updates but now the sites are meant to be used by the actor as well. Keep all of your accounts updated with your latest and greatest materials. It's not just your…
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ITA Chats with Actress Danielle Panabaker from Flash
Inside the Agency chats with actress Danielle Panabaker from the hit CW series Flash. Danielle talks about her start as a child actor, working on your craft, the importance of a supportive team and her advice to actors. Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Tip of the Day: Keep Your Agent Informed
Tip of the Day: Keep Your Agent Informed Are you going away, taking a hiatus, changing your address and or hair colour? Are you debating about incorporating or becoming union? Most decisions an agent should be a part of or at least informed. Keep us in the loop. Follow us on Instagram Hosted on...
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ITA Chats with Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker
Inside the Agency had the pleasure to chat with well known NYC acting coach Terry Knickerbocker. Terry teaches Meisner out of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn, NYC. He has coached some of the best, Emmy Rossum, Sam Rockwell Josh Charles, Natasha Lyonne, Leslie Bibb, and Abbie Cornish to...
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Tip of the Day: Keep Your Focus
Tip of the Day: Keep Your Focus We are all working harder than ever. Actors are taping more self-tapes and agents are working long hours to produce opportunities. Keep up the good work, the long hours and stay positive mindset. Sooner or later the hard work will pay off. Keep your focus and stay...
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Inside the Agency chats with Casting Director Ann Forry
ITA chats with casting director Ann Forry We talk about her evolution from talent, to an agent, to a well known casting director. Ann has cast in cities such as Vancouver, Los Angeles, NYC and London. Ann has worn many hats including directing her feature "Shall we Play" and multiple short films....
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Tip of The Day: Watch How You Slate
Tip of the Day: Watch how you Slate. Casting is seeing your slate as your introduction. Make sure you put your best foot forward. Try not to slate in character, this is how you are presenting yourself since there are no in room auditions. Check us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See...
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ITA talks with Laura Mac from The Laura Mac Method
Inside the Agency chats with actor/coach Laura Mac from The Laura Mac Method. We discuss ways for actors to be productive during down time, how to focus on what you can control with the ups and downs of the industry and some of her top acting tips and tricks. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Tip of the Day: Get Ready to Zoom
Tip of the Day: Get Ready to Zoom... Casting is using Zoom as the new platform for auditions, callbacks and chemistry reads. When you are sent a Zoom link, check it. You can check that the link works in advance. Is your Zoom username your stage name? If not, change it. Casting will be looking for...
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Inside The Agency Vent
Inside the Agency Vent! There is strong language used in this podcast. In this episode we talk about everything from how you can support your agent during this busy time of self-tapes, making sure you're reading your notes properly and how to leave an agent gracefully. We also talk about finding...
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Tip of The Day: Deadlines...
Tip of the Day: Deadlines... In the era of self tapes deadlines are so important. Do you fully understand what the term "deadline" means? Getting your tapes in late to your agent is missed opportunities, be sure you read your notes properly and make your deadlines. Check us out on Instagram…
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Inside the Agency chats with Kathleen Mayrs
ITA connects with commercial casting director Kathleen Mayrs. Kathleen chats about her start in the industry and advice for commercial castings. We chat about the difference between commercial and T.V. training and laugh about the new normal. We are celebrating that filming is back and embracing...
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Tip of the Day: Do You Have Questions about Your Audition or Self-Tape?
Tip of the Day: Do You have Questions about your Audition or Self-tape? Is it after hours or the weekend? Try to respect office hours. Check in the notes, has the question already been answered? Ask questions when you receive the audition, not right before the deadline. Is it a weekend? Hold that...
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ITA chats with Serinda Swan
ITA chats with well known actress Serinda Swan. We go way back! We talk about our hilarious start and how she was the catalyst to the restart of the agency a decade ago, You may know Serinda from her leading roles on HBO 'Baller's, USA's 'Graceland', 'Breakout Kings', CW's 'Coroner' and more. She...
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Tip of the Day: How best to Apply to an Agency
Tip of the Day: How Best to Apply to a Talent Agency Make sure you stand out. When you apply to agency always include a demo, class work or a few self-tapes. We need to see your talent, not just a headshot, resume and a cover letter. Get with the times, great creative and stand out. Check us on...
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ITA presents Q&A
Welcome to our first Q&A with Inside the Agency. You asked, we answered. Ayla Wren is helping us out with this episode to ask the BIG questions. How to submit to an agency? Agent pet peeves? Do you need a demo to apply to an agency? How often should an actor check in with their agent? How many...
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Tip of the Day: Do You Have a Bubble?
Tip of the Day: Do you Have a Bubble? Let your agent know about the people you have in your bubble. Casting is asking for actors to audition with best friends, family and mates to work together on shoots. Let us know what your bubble looks like. Send your agent photos, names and ages. The more we...
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ITA chats with digital agent Jade Sherman
ITA chats with digital agent Jade Sherman from A3 in Los Angeles. Jade gives us advice on digital branding and positioning, how best to promote yourself and what not to do. Tune in to get great insight on what helps you with your digital platforms and what a digital agent can do for you. Hosted…
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Tip of the Day: What are Your Away Dates this Summer?
Tip of the Day: What are Your Away Dates this Summer? Are you going away? Let your agent know of any N/A dates. Agents expect their actors to be 100% available unless told otherwise. It's getting busy! Casting is gearing up for the US network shows as well as casting MOW's. If you are traveling,...
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ITA chats with director/writer Christie Will Wolf
Inside the agency chats with well known writer & director Christie Will Wolf. We talk about her pivot from acting into her successful writing and directing career. We chat about her hustle in Hollywood, her new set protocols, advice to actors and how you can be a mom and have it all. Instagram...
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Tip of the Day: Are you Prepared?
Tip of the Day: Are you Prepared? Are you ready for an audition? Did you research the show? The tone? What are your character's notes from your agent? Do you need coaching? Get prepared and be ready for that next audition/self tape! Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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ITA Chats with Pamela Fisher from A3 Agency
ITA catches up with Los Angeles based talent agent Pamela Fisher from A3, formally Abrams Artists Agency. We chat about her journey becoming a talent agent and scout after her time as a young actor in New York. We covered what makes you stand out as a young star, advice on selecting your team…
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Tip of the Day: Do you Know your Agent's Office Hours?
Tip of the Day: Do you know your agent's office hours? It's important to know your agent's hours and how best to reach them. We do need our beauty rest on weekends and after hours. Follow Us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ITA catches up with actor Steve Bacic
ITA catches up with actor Steve Bacic. We chat about his successful career, his advice to actors, his directing debut and more. Steve has worked with some of the greats: Anthony Hopkins, Bill Paxton, Dennis Hopper, Richard Dreyfuss, Jason Alexander, Ray Liotta, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Anna Gunn...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
After 23 years experience as the owner/ talent agent for the company Performers Management, it was time to branch out.
The podcast came as an inspiration during the Covid lockdown.
How do we connect when we are all isolated and disconnected from the Industry?
It started with volunteering for webinars and zoom calls connecting with actors and finding out what questions were needing answers during this time.
I realized there was a need to connect, chat and give advice about the business as well as share my experiences.
Inside the Agency was born.
It's a place, a podcast, for actors to tune in to get real information about the industry.
Inside the Agency is where you can hear from experts about the blunt truth about the business, what to expect and some hilarious stories.
We will have guests that share their insight, tips and their experiences.
Get ready to get a sneak peak of "Inside the
HOSTED BY
Michelle Gauvin
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After 23 years experience as the owner/ talent agent for the company Performers Management, it was time to branch out. The podcast came as an inspiration during the Covid lockdown. How do we connect when we are all isolated and disconnected from the Industry? It started with volunteering for...
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