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Where Working Actors Talk
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#Whereworkingactorstalk: An illuminating, entertaining, no bullsh*t look into the entertainment industry. Each episode features a candid chat between the SKS staff and a variety of Film and TV professionals ranging from seasoned actors to casting directors, talent representatives and directors as they share their experiences, provide advice and discuss issues that are pertinent to actors today. Follow us on Instagram @StanKirschStudios and go to www.StanKirschStudios.com
Episodes
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Amanda Booth: Acting, Motherhood & Taking Control of Your Career
Colleen Foy sits down with actor, model, producer, and advocate Amanda Booth to reflect on the unexpected path that took her from being a small-town athlete on a college scholarship to modeling in New York and Europe, and eventually to building a career in commercials and acting in Los Angeles....
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Actor & YouTube Pioneer Greg Benson Greg Benson: Building a Long-Term Acting Career & Creating Your Own Opportunities
Greg Benson has been a working LA actor, comedian, and director since 1991 — with credits on Beef, Matlock, NCIS, and Bel-Air, plus 150+ national commercials. He's also an early online-comedy pioneer, growing his YouTube channel MediocreFilms to over a million subscribers. Greg gets into moving...
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Actor Headshots, Wardrobe & Auditions with Image Consultant Buckley Sampson
Colleen Foy sits down with actor and image consultant Buckley Sampson to talk actor headshots, audition wardrobe, self-tape outfits, personal branding, and how actors can use style to communicate their casting type. Buckley shares how she went from working as an actress to helping actors align...
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Actor & Intimacy Coordinator Julia Belanova on Taking Risks, Auditions & Creating Safer Sets
Actor, activist, and certified intimacy coordinator Julia Belanova joins SKS master teacher Colleen Foy for a candid conversation about building a sustainable acting career, taking creative risks, navigating representation, and creating safer, more empowered film and television sets. A magna cum...
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Eps 40: Heather Hemmens on Building a Long-Haul Acting Career: Self-Care, Resilience, and Creating Your Own Opportunities
Colleen sits down with Heather Hemmens (Roswell New Mexico, Hellcats, Yellowstone) to talk about sustaining a decades-long career through resilience, craft, and self-care. Heather looks back on moving from Maine to LA at 18 with little money, the disheartening early years, and how depression in…
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Eps 39: Natalie Lander on The Middle, Legally Brunette, and Creating Your Own Work (9-1-1: Lone Star, 13 Reasons Why)
Brock and Natalie Lander (The Middle, 9-1-1: Lone Star, 13 Reasons Why, Hannah Montana, Grey’s Anatomy, Goldie and Bear, Legally Brunette, and MTV’s Search for the Next Elle Woods) get into the nitty gritty about being a modern day actor. Natalie shares how Stan Kirsch Studios helped her…
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Eps 38: Melissa Blue (Rock Your Reel, Blue Lit Studios) on Actor Footage, Branding, and Reels
Angela Fornero sits down with Melissa Blue, owner of Rock Your Reel and Bluelit Studios, to talk through actor branding. From demo reels to headshots, they dive into the pros and cons of using self-tapes versus creating footage and how actors can “level up” their packages depending on where they...
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Eps 38: Laura Niemi on Theater, Audition Craft, Reinvention, and Building a Long Acting Career
We are thrilled to welcome long time SKS'er Laura Niemi. With over 60 IMDB credits, and an extensive background in theatre (The Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Rep, The Taper just to name a few) - she knows what it takes to put in the work and navigate this wild industry. From Laura’s theater roots...
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Eps 37: Finding Her Voice: Loren Escandón on Art, Culture, and Resilience
In this episode, award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker Loren Escandón shares her inspiring journey from Cali, Colombia, to Hollywood. Growing up surrounded by cartel violence, Loren’s mother enrolled her in ballet to keep her safe, which sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling. She...
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Eps 36: Meet the Newest Acting Coach at SKS: Award-Winning Writer/Actor A.J. Castro (Will and Grace, NCIS, 9-1-1)
A.J. Castro was born in Costa Rica and raised in Miami, where he quickly found his love of acting. He sits down with host Colleen Foy to talk about his journey in the industry and finding his place as a Latino in Hollywood. From studying at CSULA to booking Will & Grace and 9-1-1, A.J.’s journey...
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Eps 35: Navigating the Actor's Journey with Allen Theosky Rowe: From Bombshells to Breakthroughs
Allen Rowe (FBI Most Wanted, The Last Ship, Hawaii Five-0, ) has been a long time student of Stan Kirsch Studios. In this episode, he joins his mentor Colleen Foy to look back on his unique journey as an actor. Allen shares his early struggles, including flying between San Francisco and Los…
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Eps 34: Navigating Dreams, Reality, and Burn-Out: The Acting Lifestyle with Audrey Moore
Audrey Helps Actors meets the Working Actor Podcast. This week actress Audrey Moore takes a look back on her career, how she navigates acting as a lifestyle, and the magical thinking to burnout loop that every actor faces. As she and host Colleen Foy dive into the intricacies of Audrey's career…
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Eps 33: Director Aprill Winney on Directing Television, Her Casting Process, and Giving Adjustments
In this episode, host Colleen Foy interviews television director April Winney, discussing her career trajectory from theater to becoming a sought-after director known for her rapport with actors. They delve into April's isolated upbringing in the Sequoia National Forest, her shift from acting to...
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An Industry Tell-All with Colleen’s Manager Paulo Andres
Host Colleen Foy speaks with her talent manager Paulo Andres about his 23-year career in the industry. They delve into Paulo's journey from aspiring actor to successful manager, highlighting the transition and his dedication to his clients. Paulo shares why he signed Colleen, what stands out in...
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Eps 31: Rigging The System In Your Favor: An Actor's journey with Dajuan Johnson
Rigging the System in Your Favor: An Actor's Journey with DaJuan Johnson Host Colleen Foy and guest DaJuan Johnson reconnect on this episode, taking us through DeJuan’s journey as an actor in Los Angeles. Together, they reflect on his 15-year career from his humble beginnings in theater to…
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Eps 30: GLOW’s Britney Young on Life After a Series Regular
Actress, producer, and overall superstar Britney Young shares her journey from Tokyo to America, graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, and establishing herself in Hollywood. Britney candidly discusses her behind-the-scenes roles on TV shows like 'The Mentalist' and 'Crazy…
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Eps 29: Acting Journeys and Life Lessons with Brock Ciarlelli
You may know Brock Ciarlelli from his work on iconic projects like ABC’s The Middle, Universal Pictures’ BROS, Netflix’s Glamorous, and Hulu’s Dr. Odyssey or from working with him in class. Whether he’s mentoring, acting, writing, or producing, Brock has had quite the journey in Hollywood. In…
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Eps 28: Unlocking Social Media Success for Actors with Heidi Dean
Unlocking Social Media Success for Actors with Heidi Dean In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Dean, a social media strategist for actors and the author of 'Social Media for Actors: 100 Essential Tips to Grow, Thrive, and Survive Online.' Heidi shares her journey from a 20-year acting career…
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Eps 27: SKS Faculty Real Talk Roundtable: The State of the Industry: Colleen Foy, Aleks Ristic, Angela Fornero, Brock Ciarlelli, and Kristyn Daniel
SKS Faculty Real Talk Roundtable, the entire faculty comes together to talk about all things industry. CEO Kristyn, Studio Director Colleen, and actors and coaches Aleks, Angela, and Brock come together to discuss their experiences and offer guidance to the SKS community. They talk about the...
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Eps 26: Overcoming Adversity through Art: The Journey of Actor, Writer, and Mentor Maryam Myika Day
When your world crashes down around you, how do you continue moving on? In 2015, Maryam Myika Day welcomed her daughter Ayodélé Olayinka into the world and said goodbye to her husband. Through that joy and grief came a reckoning and realization of who she wanted to be as an artist going forward…
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Eps 25: All Things Acting Career with SKS Coach and Actor Angela Fornero
Today we have on acting coach extraordinaire, the woman you want to be in a Career Corner with, and accomplished actor/writer/producer/ray of sunshine Angela Fornero. A seasoned actress and business-minded coach, we dive into her journey in the acting industry. Angela shares her extensive...
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Eps 24 Leonard Wu: From Peking Opera to Hollywood and Beyond – A Journey Through Acting and Cultural Identity
How do you enjoy the journey of being an actor? How do you stand up for yourself on set? How do you find your actor niche? Leonard Wu comes on the podcast to reunite with his former acting classmate Colleen Foy to talk about his journey and everything that he has experienced. From ‘Grey’s…
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Eps 23: Chelsey Crisp on Becoming a Series Regular on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’, Comedy, and How the Pursuit of Acting Has Changed
We’ve all felt how the acting industry has changed over the last few years. Even more than before, our individual journeys as actors show how there is no right path. This week, we are joined by ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ star Chelsey Crisp. Chelsey shares how a co-star role that she almost turned down,...
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Eps 22: Tiffany Daniels: From Dancing to being a Laker Girl to Hollywood Star on all your favorite shows
Tiffany Daniels discusses her multifaceted career in the entertainment industry with host Colleen. Known for her role in 'That Girl Lele,' Tiffany shares insights on her early career, including her prestigious year-long scholarship at the Edge Performing Arts Center and the challenges she faced...
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Eps 21: Emmy award winning, Kate Mansi on Trusting Your Acting Journey
There is no “one path” to becoming a working actor. No one knows that better than Kate Mansi, who transitioned from having a dance scholarship to pursuing acting at Pepperdine University. She walks us through how her life changed when she found her passion and what she did to take care of herself...
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Eps 20: Rachel Bloom: From Viral Video to “Crazy Ex Girlfriend”, “Reboot”, “Frasier”, and her Netflix Special, Death Let Me Do My Job
Who knew that wanting to f*** Ray Bradbury would get you into Hollywood’s most coveted rooms? A Tisch graduate, actor and writer Rachel Bloom shares her journey in the entertainment industry, reflecting on her early career milestones, including how she got her SAG card through various voiceover…
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Eps 19 From Detroit to LA: Gabe Gibbs' Journey from Stage to Screen
In this episode, Gabe Gibbs discusses his path from Detroit to Los Angeles, starting with a successful end to his college career at Emerson. We talk about how Gabe booked a Subway commercial and a small movie role in the same week, which motivated him to move to LA. He shares experiences from his...
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Eps 18: Christine Ko (Dave, Handmaid's Tale)
This week we sit down with SKS alum, actor Christine Ko. She walks us through her entire career. From moving to LA not even knowing what an audition is, to booking her first series regular role on a multi-cam sitcom. She tells us how SKS changed her life and set her career in motion, how drawing...
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Eps 17: Raymond Lee (Actor - Quantum Leap, Top Gun: Maverick)
The first episode of season 2 is here!! This week we talk to actor and SKS alum Raymond Lee. He walks us through his entire career, from moving to LA, getting his SAG card, the importance of a strong actor community (which he found at SKS!), booking his first series regular role, working with Tom...
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Eps 16: Kimberly and Brant Daugherty (Actors, Screenwriters, Producers)
This week we talk with Hollywood power couple and writing team, Kimberly and Brant Daugherty. Just in time for the holiday season, we chat all about how they went from dating, to writing partners, how they sold and starred in their first Christmas movie (A Christmas Movie Christmas), what…
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Eps 15: Dani Scott (Producer, Actress)
This week we talk with a woman who wears soooo many hats, and does it seamlessly. Dani Scott is an actress and producer currently working with Redacted Media. She lives for falling in love with new characters and complex stories, all with the goal of being a go-to comedic actress and award…
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Eps 14: Joe Gressis (All things Demo Reels)
This week we talk all things Demo Reels with 3 time Emmy-nominated writer, editor and producer Joe Gressis. Joe has been named Best Demo Reel Editor by Backstage Magazine twice, and he is here to share so many tips and tricks on what makes a great demo reel edit. This is a must listen for any...
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Josh Brener (Silicon Valley, The Last Of US)
Welcome to the SKS Acting Podcast, Where Working Actors Talk. This week Colleen Foy chats with one of my favorite people of all time and a former SKS teacher Josh Brener. Josh is one of the most talented actors I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and with over 70 IMDB credits, he is a wealth…
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Episode 12 - Adam Tsekhman (Actor, DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
This week Colleen Foy chats with the incomparable Adam Tsekhman. Adam tells us how a family trip to Moscow landed him his first job in television, how he turned a recurring role into a series regular on a major hit tv show, how he handles disappointments in the industry, the importance of...
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Episode 11: Elizabeth Knowelden - Uncover The World Of Audio Narration
This week we have an illuminating chat with New York Times bestselling audiobook actor Elizabeth Knowelden. Listen as this multi-talented actress, singer and director opens our eyes to the wonderful world of voice narration, an industry untouched by the covid pandemic OR the current double…
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Eps 10: Ulysses Morazan of @ulyandernesto (Social Media Series Part 2)
This week we are diving into part 2 of our social media series, sitting down with Ulysses Morazan. Uly is not only an incredible actor, but over the past 5 years, he and his "current husband" have built and monetized a massive social media following with over 432,000 TikTok followers to date....
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Colleen chats with Sam Valentine of One Broke Actress
This week we sit down with Sam Valentine of the wildly popular podcast, One Broke Actress. Find out how she turned a private blog, into one of THE most influential and listened to podcasts amongst actors today. How she parlayed the success of One Broke Actress into a full blown career, which then...
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Colleen sits down with Stephanie Czajkowski for a powerful, inspiring interview
We welcome Stephanie Czajkowski, who's inspiring journey is unlike any we have ever brought you. We talk about how, through her 3 cancer diagnosis, she embraced her power, discovered exactly who she is, and how it helped her approach her acting career in a whole new empowered way. She is a…
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Actor and SKS alum, Tim Ciou (NBC's THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
This week, we sit down with actor and SKS alum Tim Chiou. We learn all about his start in the industry, his unbelievable chemistry read for NBC'S THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, how his auditions have changed since being a series regular...... and we hear his thoughts on the writer's strike.
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Happy Hour Round table Real Talk w/ Colleen Foy, Angela Fornero, Brock Ciarlelli, Aleks Ristic
SKS teachers, Colleen Foy, Brock Ciarlelli, Angela Fornero and Aleks Ristic, sit down with a cocktail and real talk about the tv/film industry and their life as auditioning actors. The talk about how to ward off burnout, ways to keep your creative muscles working, radical acceptance, how to be...
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Round Table SKS Event
With a combined 280 credits on IMDB, you won’t want to miss this epic round table zoom event. We talk all about their start in the industry, the greatest challenges each of them have faced in auditions and on set, how to say no when something doesn't serve you and KNOWING YOUR WORTH!! There are…
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Star of THIS IS US and SKS alum, Caitlin Thompson chats with Colleen Foy
Join Caitlin and Colleen as they chat about the farewell season of THIS IS US, her incredible journey as Madison, and of course all things acting! Caitlin is one of the most generous actors out there and we are so thrilled she was able to work this into her shooting schedule!...
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Staci Roberts-Steele Producer of DON'T LOOK UP
When we recorded this chat, we couldn't mention the name of the film Staci was producing for Netflix starring Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, but now we can happily say we are so glad to get a behind the scenes look with Staci! And if you haven't seen DON'T LOOK UP, yet - we...
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Colleen Foy sits down with Actor/Director Alan Ritchson (JACK REACHER / HUNGER GAMES)
Alan is a multi-hyphenate in the truest sense. In front of the lens, he plays the internationally renowned detective, JACK REACHER for Amazon, based on the best-selling novels which have sold over 100,000,000 copies worldwide. Production is currently under way for Reacher’s first season. His turn...
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Writers/Producers Elaine Loh and Bashir Gavriel Talk shop with Colleen Foy
Elaine Loh spent over a decade as a working actor, training and teaching at SKS and booking roles on JANE THE VIRGIN, SUPERSTORE, S.W.A.T., IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY..., NCIS:LA, and many more, before finding her true passion - telling stories about our inclusive, diverse, and dynamic world. She was…
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#Whereworkingactorstalk: An illuminating, entertaining, no bullsh*t look into the entertainment industry. Each episode features a candid chat between the SKS staff and a variety of Film and TV professionals ranging from seasoned actors to casting directors, talent representatives and directors as they share their experiences, provide advice and discuss issues that are pertinent to actors today. Follow us on Instagram @StanKirschStudios and go to www.StanKirschStudios.com
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