In The Moment: Acting, Art and Life

Actor, director and AMAW teacher Jordan Lane Shappell goes deep. Looking at what it is you really want to express as an artist.

Aussie actor, Lincoln Younes shares his journey from working consistently as an actor in Australia to struggling to find work, before landing a role on ABC's new series Grand Hotel.

Stars in the series A Million Little Things. Allison Miller and Christina Moses share their very different journeys in acting.

Star of "The Magicians", Olivia Taylor Dudley talks about her journey in acting, what it is like working on a hit TV show, and how creating your own content is so important.

Chris Salvatore (Eating Out) talks about his career as an actor and musician, and his experience being pigeon holed as a "gay actor".

Australian actors Christian Antidormi, Todd Lasance, John Harlan Kim and Jordan Rodrigues talk about their experiences moving to Los Angeles.

Ken Kirby talks about his acting journey in Hollywood, through the ups and downs. He shares his experiences and gives advice on how to stick it out.

Josh Whitehouse ('Game of Thrones' Prequel, Poldark) talks to Anthony about his journey to acting through music, his band and auditioning. Josh talks about trust and allowing space for projects to happen.

Brianne Howey shares her experiences navigating her career in Hollywood and gives advice on how to stay true to your instincts.

Oliver talks about having a successful career as an on camera host and giving it all up to pursue his dreams of being an actor.

Lethal Weapon series regular, Michelle Mitchenor talks about being an "other" in society, and shares insight on the business of acting.

Series regular in the reboot of "Murphy Brown" Adan Rocha was ready to quit and move back to Idaho when he landed the role of Miguel on the star studded sitcom.

Arrow's Mr Terrific, Echo Kellum, discusses his upbringing, career, politics and future ambitions.

Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of "Stress Less Accomplish More," shares insights on the effectiveness of meditation for acting and life.

Broadway roundtable with working Broadway performers: Justin Mortelliti, Vahsty Mompoint and Rebecca Folkenberry.

Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day 2U) talks about acting class, auditioning, social media and a positive work ethic.

Kether Donohue (You’re The Worst)talks about success, self-care and body positivity.

Actress Ally Maki (Wrecked, Cloak & Dagger) and Tony talk about her experience as an Asian American actress in Hollywood and what it means to have representation in media.

You may know her from her role as Svetlana on Shameless. Izzy talks about getting into acting later in the game, and taking a risk on a no line role that lead to 6 seasons of filming.

You may know him from his role on “Star” or numerous other TV appearances. Chad offers insight into his experience with achieving success and the expectations that came with it.

All students of Anthony’s, they met on the set of Ma starring alongside Octavia Spencer. They share their experiences on set and how they have come to reach this level of success at such young ages.

Star of "The Secret World of Alex Mack" and "Ten Things I Hate About You", Larisa Oleynik talks to Tony about her journey in acting. From growing up on screen, to giving it all up to find herself, only to reconnect to her love of acting.

Star of "The Play That Goes Wrong" and AMAW New York teacher, Mark Evans shares all the ins and outs of performing on Broadway.

A real life married actor couple! Supporting each other through the ups and downs, and the challenges and joys of raising a child while they continue working as actors.

Tony interviews supermodel Sara Sampaio about being a successful model and Victoria's Secret Angel, and breaking into acting.

Vicky Jeudy, who played Janae Watson in 'Orange Is The New Black', and Anthony discuss acting, spirituality, and the crazy, beautiful journey of growing as an actress.

Tony interviews Willow Shields (The Hunger Games)about being a child star and the transition into becoming an adult actor.

Anthony interviews the hilariously talented all female comedy sketch group "Whoa Man" about their journeys in the Hollywood entertainment industry.

"The more I think about my life and what I want it to be: is to touch people's lives in a beautiful way."

"Art naturally is political because we are mirroring the human condition and showing it back to people. Hopefully the highest order of humanity, of how to be more human and be together..."

Your first read on something is your read... That means it's your way!"

"We are seeking out a mirror of our selves so that we don't feel alone."

"Who (cares) about whether or not you get the gold? All I'm wanting us all to do is go for the gold!...In the effort to commit, there are 10,000 other gold medals that aren't the literal gold medals."

“Micro-worlds come in, they come rushing in to the actor, they aid and abet you, they carry you to the finish line, they do all the work for you... it’s in our own ability to take a soaring leap into this unknown!”

"As actors we have to just do our best keep forging forward as you are, who you are, without apology."

"If all we want is more of you, then how can you ever be wrong?"

"The mud is the stuff that you and I and every being on the planet has, but it's essential to create the growth of the flower, which is your potential."

"Story is star. You are there to be a channel to serve that story. Get out of the way and let that story be told through you non-judgementally."

"You choose the right goal, you use the right means to get there, and then you leave the results to something greater than yourself."

"Even if you have a stressful job you still have to find a way to cut some room for you in life..."

"When you are able to transmute your suffering into... expression, into creativity, into play, then... to the world you appear confident."

"The moment always, always supersedes any *&%^ bullsh!t idea we have about text or story or characters..."

"We spend an inordinate amount of energy to put on clamps of control so that we don't have feel, which is actually our natural state... Vulnerability is actually the most empowered state you can be in."

"Listening has taught me a lot about breathing and a lot about dropping in and a lot about not worrying what you're supposed to say next, or do next, or how you're supposed to react."

"Do you look at anybody who is working in their work from an open-hearted place, from a place of judgement and condemnation? No, so don't do it to yourself. Do those people inspire you? Yes... You are one of those people. It's important to be a way-shower."

"The totality of being a creative being is more than just how you define yourself."

"I'm talking about engaging in the risk of connecting with people and being brave enough to share who you are. So even if you've been burned by it you try again."

"How could it be as good as it gets? It's impossible... Keep searching and keep asking."

"On set actors are struggling and figuring it out and maybe eventually they do get there on their own, with a lot of struggling and figuring it out, or the director helps them." Actors Featured: Andromeda Godfry and Rose Akroyd

"You do not have to be anybody but you to get work; black, white, green, gay, trans, it doesn't matter you just be who you are. Because if you don't, if you coopt another identity thinking that's the way to get a job, you could get a job that way... it's a soulless exchange. No job is worth your soul!"