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Actor Aesthetic — 220 episodes

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what i'm investing in as an actor (and what's not worth the money)

2

actor insurance: the conversation we need to have (pt 1)

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we need to catch up

4

let’s talk money: the side of acting no one prepares you for

5

building an audition rep book that actually FEELS like you (plus 100+ song suggestions)

6

why I got cervical disc replacement surgery (and what recovery has really been like)

7

side jobs for actors, sickness, and how the theatre industry changed post-pandemic

8

a beginner's survival guide to TECH WEEK (ahhhhhh)

9

what to expect if (AND WHEN!) you book a regional theatre contract

10

I went to 5 Equity Auditions in NYC in one day... here's what I learned

11

performing at 54 Below in NYC... how to get involved in your next show

12

when should I join actors' equity? (here's your answer!!!)

13

what to do when you have to sing a POP SONG for a musical theatre audition

14

the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career

15

moving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)

16

best advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of Limelight

17

taking you through the longest week of my life auditioning, working 9 to 5, and learning new music

18

Pre-Broadway workshop of SMASH, starring in SIX on Broadway, and making music with Bella Coppola

19

there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!

20

"audition season" is my worst nightmare and I WILL come out alive!!!!!

21

national swing day, college auditions, and learning new skills in 2024

22

going viral online, “what’s next for you?!?” and going after what you want in 2024

23

set your goals with me for the new year! actors’ edition

24

10 things that made my life as an actor SIGNIFICANTLY better this year

25

how I manage my time auditioning, performing, and working a 9 to 5 job

26

auditioning for your school show? here’s how to deal with cast list anxiety

27

taking you through my FIRST year of auditions in NYC after college

28

my worst audition ever (literally) and what I learned from it

29

Equity Principal Auditions: 7 things I wish I knew before my first EPA

30

regional theatre, auditioning, managers vs. agents, LA and more with Trevor James (Guthrie, Pasadena Playhouse, Theatre Aspen)

31

how I met my agents in NYC (and how you can find representation)

32

social media is changing for actors... learn how to ride the wave while you can

33

how to join actors’ equity association

34

a day in my life of a TWO SHOW DAY! (and how to survive these monster days)

35

”The Power Of Social Media For Performers” BroadwayCon Panel with Maggie Bera, Tyler Joseph Ellis, Kaisha Huguley + Cara Rose DiPietro

36

week 2 of rehearsals, tech week, and OPENING of Escape to Margaritaville at the Engeman Theater

37

my first week of rehearsals in NYC for Escape To Margaritaville + what I’ve learned

38

the extremely hard truth about being an actor in NYC (and how to survive the numbers game)

39

how NYC equity auditions work for non-equity actors (w/ Jessica Junqua)

40

beyond the big apple: an actors’ guide to the ORLANDO theatre community w/ Ashley Vankirk

41

10 things I wish I knew before going to college for musical theater

42

how to master the art of the self-tape audition (and book the job)

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how to STAND OUT from the crowd in your auditions

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the audition survival guide: what every actor needs to know

45

how pop music revolutionized musical theatre (and what that means for actors)

46

I went to 3 auditions, my day job, and filmed a self tape in 1 day lol (here’s how)

47

a day in my life as an actor during the busiest time of audition season

48

from viral hit ”Little Miss Perfect” to full-fledged MUSICAL with award-winning composer Joriah Kwamé

49

what the hell is going on with Equity auditions?

50

your next binge-worthy bluegrass musical with husband and wife duo Douglas Waterbury-Tieman (creator) + Annabelle Fox (actress)

51

a day in the life of an actor with a 9 to 5 job

52

my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 3!)

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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 2)

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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023

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how to get the most out of your college + high school experience as an actor

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10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!)

57

is social media really THAT important for actors?

58

5 rookie mistakes actors make after graduating (from personal experience lol)

59

how to get involved in readings, workshops and new musicals

60

why I work a 9-5 full time job while pursuing a career as an actor

61

agents, actors access, tv/film, mental health + MORE with Junior Gomez

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what your actor website says about you

63

how to start your own audition journal

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why actors need to find a hobby outside of theatre

65

what is summer stock + what happens when you don’t book the job?

66

do all actors need a website?

67

my step-by-step guide to filming a simple self-tape audition

68

swings, understudies and standbys (and why they’re so important)

69

5 lessons I learned after graduating with a BFA in musical theatre

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8 things I wish I knew before pursuing a career in theatre

71

college auditions, self tapes, and survival jobs with Ben Biggers (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical)

72

best advice for actors from behind the table with music director Daniel Klintworth (Pretty Woman)

73

does the perfect ”work/life” balance exist in theatre?

74

3 ways to find an agent or manager in NYC

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how to stand out in your college audition prescreens

76

everything you need to know about actors‘ equity‘s OPEN ACCESS

77

want to build your audition book? now you can!

78

how to own your next audition

79

why rejection sucks + how to overcome it

80

top 5 casting sites for finding professional auditions (musical theatre edition)

81

my untold story of life after college in musical theatre

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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!! with Eleri Ward

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what you didn‘t know about moving to NYC as an actor

84

10 easy ways to revamp your audition book

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10 tips to nail your next self tape

86

how to prepare for the reopening of live theatre

87

confessions of a child actress with Taylor Leigh Bera (Little House On The Prairie The Musical)

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how I found the theatre industry at 25 with Kaisha S. Huguley

89

tiktok, NYC + actors‘ equity with Mia Gerachis (Elf National Tour)

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college auditions, tiktok + theatre kids with Molly Hagerty

91

tiktok, marketing + Sondheim, of course with Tyler Joseph Ellis

92

let‘s dismantle the ”broadway body” with Dani Tamburro and Jeanna Gillespie (Onstage with Wellness)

93

how the pandemic saved my life with Meghan Gratzer (RCCL Grease, Hairspray)

94

side jobs, tour life, audition stories + performance anxiety with Gerianne Perez (In Transit)

95

college auditions, social media + diversity in the arts with Samantha Rios (University of Michigan)

96

How To Prepare For College Auditions with Leo Ash Evens of MTCA

97

Mean Girls, Understudies + Mental Health with Tee Boyich (Mean Girls)

98

Balancing Life, Broadway + Social Justice with Julia Knitel (Come From Away)

99

Broadway, University of Michigan + Songwriting with Jane Bruce (Jagged Little Pill)

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Chicago, College + NYC with Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre)

101

One Million Musicals with Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor

102

Waitress, College, NYC + Manifesting Your Dreams with Gabriella Marzetta (Waitress)

103

TikTok, Ratatouille, Elon + Broadway with JJ Niemann (Book of Mormon)

104

Mean Girls, Social Media + Starkid with Mariah Rose Faith (Mean Girls National Tour)

105

What Nobody Tells You About The Theatre Industry with Broadway Veteran Kate Loprest (First Date)

106

Everything You Need To Know About The Virtual Theatre Co. with Founder Alyssa Jiwani

107

The Unbelievable Story Of One-Legged Tap Dancer Evan Ruggiero

108

My Honest Thoughts On Musical Theatre College Auditions

109

College, Moving to NYC + Relationships Within The Industry with Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!)

110

Growing Up On Broadway, Studying at Juilliard + Manifesting You Dreams with Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story)

111

From Behind The Table To Broadway with Kimberly Marable (Hadestown)

112

Behind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Ben Crawford (Phantom of the Opera)

113

Cruise Ships, Relationships in the Industry + Creating Your Own Work with Dane Reis (You Booked It Podcast)

114

Swinging 12 (!!!) Tracks On Broadway with Brittany Nicholas (Mean Girls)

115

TikTok, Side Jobs, Cruise Ships & MORE with Deanna Giulietti (Jersey Boys NCL)

116

The Ultimate Journey From TV to Broadway with Lindsay Heather Pearce (Glee, Wicked)

117

"You'll Never Work 'Til You're Forty" with Kayla Ryan Walsh

118

Behind The Scenes with 5-Year National Tour Veteran Allison Bailey (Wicked)

119

From Chicago to NYC: Bringing 2020's Most Anticipated Musical To Broadway with Courtney Mack (Six)

120

How To Pave Your Own Way In The Theatre Industry with Producer Abby DePhillips

121

Broadway Debuts, Vocal Injuries + Being A Mom with Kara Lindsay (Newsies)

122

Mean Girls, College Auditions + Side Hustles with Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls)

123

Broadway Debuts, College + Overcoming Rejection with Christine Cornish (Cats)

124

National Tours, BLM + Mental Health with Ciara Alyse Harris (Dear Evan Hansen)

125

Broadway Debuts, College Auditions + Moving to NYC with Janine DiVita (Grease)

126

Will Eco Cast LIVE Replace In-Person Professional Auditions?

127

How COVID-19 Will Impact The Future Of College Auditions with Kaitlin Hopkins (Texas State University)

128

40 Self-Care Strategies To Boost Your Mental Health During The Pandemic

129

Broadway Shuts Down Til 2021 + What That Means For Actors

130

Broadway Debuts, COVID-19 Shutdown + Survival Jobs with Cailen Fu (Mean Girls)

131

College Auditions: Resources, Training + Scholarships with Founder Ellen Lettrich (TFCA)

132

Leading With Love In The Face Of Racism with Marshall W. Mabry IV (TEDx Broadway)

133

How To Be A Better Ally To BIPOC in the Theatre Industry

134

National Tours, MFA Programs + Booking Without Representation with Jennifer Apple (The Band's Visit National Tour)

135

How to Embrace Movement In Quarantine with Elise Melendez (Motivated Movers)

136

Broadway Debuts, National Tours + Advice For Young Performers with Tyler McKenzie (Hamilton)

137

Create Your Own Destiny with Director/Choreographer Natalie Malotke

138

Behind The Scenes with 8-Time Broadway Vet Bret Shuford (Wicked)

139

6 Reasons Why Every Actor Should Convert Their Instagram Account To A Business Profile

140

The Most Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Instagram (And How Actors Can Take Advantage)

141

Instagram For Actors: Q&A with Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera

142

How To Protect Your Mental Health During COVID-19 with Dr. Bill Crawford

143

A Casting Director's Perspective on COVID-19, Social Media + Self Tapes with Michael Cassara

144

Why Family Support Is SO Important For Young Actors with Bruce Richardson (my GRANDPA!)

145

National Tours, Social Media + COVID-19 with Bailey McCall (Waitress National Tour)

146

Behind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Paloma Garcia-Lee (Moulin Rouge)

147

Touring Hacks, Dating In Theatre + Moving to NYC with Carissa Fiorillo (Aladdin National Tour)

148

Social Media, Survival Jobs + Getting Healthy with Amanda Paige Lewis

149

Visas for International Actors, Survival Jobs + Agents with Joomin Hwang (The Prom)

150

Balancing Blogging And Performing, Recovering From Illness + Breaking Boundaries with Meghan Nicole Ross (YourDarlingStyle)

151

National Tours, College Auditions + Survival Jobs with Ian Saunders (Bullets Over Broadway)

152

Broadway Debuts, Performing On The Tony Awards + The Ultimate Audition Grind with Becca Lee (The Prom)

153

Unofficial Lists + How To Use Them Fairly

154

The Pros + Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association

155

How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition)

156

10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions

157

5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020

158

Start The New Year Off Right With These 11 Resolutions! (ft. Collin Sanderson)

159

What NOT To Do When Choosing An Audition Song

160

10 Broadway Musicals We're Thankful For (ft. Collin Sanderson)

161

The 5 Most Common Struggles Actors Face With Auditions

162

How + Why I Joined Actors' Equity Association

163

Answering YOUR Questions on Survival Jobs, Agents, Audition Songs & MORE!

164

Typing At Auditions: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?

165

Answering YOUR Questions on Agents, Equity, NYC, Self-Tapes & MORE!

166

How I Afford To Live In NYC As An Actor

167

Answering YOUR Questions on Summer Stock Auditions, EMC Points, College, Burn Out & MORE!

168

An Introvert’s Guide To Surviving Audition Holding Rooms

169

How To Create A Strong Website For Actors

170

6 Tips For Staying Present in An Age of Social Media

171

How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions In A Day (Successfully!)

172

EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity

173

10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition

174

Why You Should Be Submitting Directly To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)

175

How To Stay Healthy During Audition Season

176

10 Simple Ways To Calm Your Audition Nerves (ft. Collin Sanderson)

177

Answering YOUR Questions on Audition Songs, Actor Websites, Cover Letters & MORE!

178

Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?

179

5 Actor Job Boards For Finding Casting Calls and Auditions

180

How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor

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Summer Stock: 5 Regional Theatre Audition Conferences for Actors

182

Why Do Broadway Shows Close?

183

15 Survival Jobs and Side Gigs for Actors

184

10 Tips On How To Structure Your Actor Resume

185

My All-Time Favorite Moments of the 2019 Tony Awards

186

A Practical Guide For Actors Moving to NYC

187

20 Items You Should Pack For An Out-Of-Town Contract

188

How To Submit Your Materials To Casting Offices

189

Ultimate Guide For Rejection And How To Deal With It

190

The Most Surprising Lessons I've Learned From Equity Principal Auditions

191

5 Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song

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10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage

193

The Actor "Hustle" - Is It Hurting Our Mental Health?

194

How To Use Instagram To Help Define Your Brand As An Actor

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12 Times Writers Starred in Their Own Broadway Musicals

196

How to Bump Your Actor Website to the Top of Google Search

197

My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It

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15 Positive Ways To Approach Auditions

199

10 Things I Pack When Traveling To Auditions

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My Journey Into The Musical Theatre Industry

201

Everything You Need To Know About 'Audition Update'

202

How Actor Aesthetic Was Born

203

Why I'll Never Make It w/ Patrick Oliver Jones (EVITA, THE ADDAMS FAMILY)

204

Rent Live...ish?

205

Guided Meditation Series (Audition Holding Room)

206

Guided Meditation Series (College Auditions)

207

My Top 10 Favorite Broadway Musical Scores

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Calm Your Nerves for College Auditions

209

What NYC Audition Holding Rooms Are Really Like

210

How and Where to Find an Agent

211

What Happens When You Start to Feel Burnt Out?

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10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Audition Book

213

How These 20 Actors Joined Actors' Equity

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So You Have a BFA, Now What?

215

10 Things Actors Can Be Thankful For

216

20+ Benefits of Joining Actors' Equity Association

217

How to Keep an Audition Journal

218

Equity Chorus Calls (ECC)

219

Equity Principal Auditions (EPA)

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How To Join Actors' Equity Association