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Secret Techniques for a Strong and Expressive Voice
What's the best way to get your voice ready for an audition or a performance? Podcast guest Katie Riggs, a master vocal technique and therapy coach, walks us through helpful exercises and warm-ups to relax, protect, and strengthen your voice. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.
How Improv Can Make You a Better Actor
Improvisation can be a wonderful way for actors to sharpen their skills and improve their confidence. In this episode, we revisit a PTEOE presentation with comedy improv pros Sarah Claspell and Johnny Meeks of the Upright Citizens Brigade. They offer improv exercises that are both useful and very funny. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.
Foo Fighter Sounds Off: Why Unions Matter
Chris Shiflett is the lead guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters and an active union member. On this Spring 2021 episode, we revisit a conversation Gabrielle Carteris and David White had with Chris about how he landed his dream job, Covid-19's impact on the music business, and why he hopes to encourage more vocalists to be part of SAG-AFTRA. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.
What Your Talent Team Wants You To Know
How do you run your career like a business? Start by identifying and hiring the right team. On this episode, a lawyer, agent, publicist and social media expert discuss how they ensure people make the best decisions. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.
How the Portrayal of Women Is Changing
A replay of Gotta SeeHer to Be Her with Dr. Knatokie Ford, an advisor to the #SeeHer initiative who advocates for the accurate portrayal of women and girls in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment. Dr. Ford joined the show earlier this year to talk about how creators can change perceptions by showing women as they truly are. *The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.
Top Casting Directors Answer Your Pressing Self-Tape Questions
Making the perfect self-tape is more important than ever for actors. On this replay of a popular SAG-AFTRA panel, casting directors Krista Husar, Caroline Liem and Tracy 'Twinkie' Byrd share strategies for producing the perfect self-tape. The group offers tips on lighting, slates, sound—and they dish on the best and worst auditions they've seen. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.