That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

We always hear it, but truly it IS about the journey and not the destination. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com HEADSHOT RECOMMENDATION: JoannaDeGeneres.com

How does an artist become an icon? To curate a body of work that spans over forty years takes guts, resilience, determination, and extraordinary insight and intuition. Laurence Fishburne has become one of the most celebrated actors of our time and honestly doesn't need an introduction. But as we arrive at a landmark 100 episodes of That One Audition, there couldn't be a better artist and craftsman to better articulate what it is to be an actor. LINKS: IMDB: Laurence Fishburne WEBSITE: Laurence-Fishburne.com Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @putmeonselftape GUEST WEBSITE: PutMeOnSelfTape.com WEBSITE: alyshiaochse.com CREDITS: WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHIC: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

One quick tip to get you into a positive state of mind when entering an audition after a devastating audition or a lost role. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

For today's episode, we're sitting down with Bridget Regan, from Jane the Virgin, Agent Carter, The Last Ship, and the upcoming Paramount Network show, Paradise Lost, where she got to work with iconic artists like Barbara Hershey and Nick Nolte. She shares how she got her start doing community theatre while growing up just outside of San Diego, and how her experiences there lead her to a career performing on Broadway and in countless hit TV shows. We chat about some of her hilarious audition stories, what it was like working in the theatre and then transitioning to film, and how she's always managed to trust her artistic instincts—even when they lead her against the advice of her team. We get into some great listener questions, where she offers her practical advice for process, but as she shares, her "only real ritual is preparation." It is this kind of investment in her craft that has led her to opportunities where she's shot for 48 hours straight between TWO major TV shows. This deep desire to create connected work is why she's never stopped working. Her credits also include roles in John Wick, Grey's Anatomy, Sons of Anarchy, and White Collar. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Use the promo code "TOA" for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com Thanks to FabFitFun! #fabfitfunpartner Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @putmeonselftape GUEST WEBSITE: PutMeOnSelfTape.com WEBSITE: alyshiaochse.com CREDITS: WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHIC: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

For today's conversation, we're sitting down with actress Lesley-Ann Brandt. Her journey begins in South Africa, where she grew up during the final years of Apartheid. She shares what it was like growing up in institutionalized segregation and how, at 17 years old, her family left the country to move to New Zealand. It was here where she discovered her desire to be on screen, and also where she booked her first series role. Since she's known for her work on shows like Gotham, Single Ladies, Spartacus, and for her portrayal of Mazikeen on the hit show Lucifer. She shares how she made it to the states, found a manager, endured lots of no's, and made countless sacrifices so she could create a life telling stories on screen. She also share's what she's learned from working with so many accomplished actors, how she's continued to expand and improve her craft, and what's next for her after five years of creating an original character on a hit TV show. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @lesleyannbrandt WEBSITE: alyshiaochse.com CREDITS: WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHIC: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

Vulnerability is about showing up and being SEEN. It's tough to do when we're terrified about what people might think or see. Allowing yourself to be truly seen is the work that gets transcends into the most beautiful work. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: Links: Host: @alyshiaochse Show: @thatoneaudition

Today's guest will likely surprise you—be defies so many of the conventional ideas that get tossed around about what is possible in a creative career. Before Aleks Paunovic became an actor, he was a champion amateur boxer, born in Winnipeg. While he didn't come into his acting pursuit till his 30's, he shares how his love of music, natural athleticism, and rigorous work ethic all came together to empower his exploration into his creativity. His perceptive emotional intelligence and deeply connected humanity lives in every word he shares and his willingness to take big risks for the sake of his own artistic expansion is exactly why he's continues to blow us all away in every role he takes on. From a life-affirming encounter with acclaimed acting teacher, Larry Moss, to learning to transcend ego while preparing to play a primate in War for the Planet of the Apes, he's never willing to settle or play it safe. He also shares about his experience working on the new and highly anticipated show SEE, premiering this week Apple TV+. He's also in the new Snowpiercer series and has appeared on Van Helsing, Supernatural, The 100, and so many more. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @alekspaunovic WEBSITE: www.alyshiaochse.com WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

Unrealistic expectations hurt and shame your creativity. Evaluate what is helping you and what is ultimately holding you back. Show Notes: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: alyshiaochse.com

Today's guest takes us on a fascinating journey that begins in a gas station and culminates in an extraordinary career of striking, viscerally effecting images. Randall Slavin began his creative career as an actor, but eventually found that he truly came alive when he was takes photos of his actor friends. He's since developed a body of work that features nearly every iconic face of Hollywood. From Charlize Theron and Dennis Hopper to Kevin Bacon, Terrance Howard, Zoe Saldana, and so many more, he captures the essence of each of these artists in the most expressive and imaginative ways. He shares what he learned from his pursuit of an acting career, and how he was ultimately able to discover how the universe was pulling him in a new direction. Our conversation offers an insider and outsider's perspective on what it is to be an actor, and what it is to listen to and trust the inner voice that calls to every artist. His work has been featured in nearly every major publication, in galleries across the world, and in his new book, WE ALL WANT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: LINKS: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @randallslavin WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com GUEST WEBSITE: RandallSlavin.com CREDITS: WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHIC: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

Everything we perceive, interpret, and ultimately feel in life is filtered through our five senses, and stored in our subconscious with sense memory. Our imaginations are fueled by life experiences. Building our emotional muscles to their full potential is just as important as developing our physical and vocal muscles. This is the key to both our physical and emotional life as actors. Without sense memory, we cannot act. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: LINKS: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

Today's guest entered his on-camera career after being eliminated from the first round of a reality TV show. Little did he know how one small connection from this otherwise absurd and hilarious experience would open the door to a creative career that would force him to examine his humanity and the world around him. Travis Van Winkle made it to LA with a few hundred bucks in his pocket and the belief that somehow, he would find a career telling stories on camera. He's done just that and more, having appeared in films like Transformers, Friday the 13th, Meet the Spartans, and an even longer list of television roles. We chat about how his capacity for gratitude has expanded since the beginning days of his career, how a life in this business has encouraged deep personal reflection and growth, and how the jobs he's lost have paved the way to even bigger, better, and more expansive opportunities---like going back to school AFTER his series regular role in THE LAST SHIP. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: LINKS: HOST: @alyshiaochse SHOW: @thatoneaudition GUEST: @travisvanwinkle WEBSITE: alyshiaochse.com CREDITS: WRITER: Andrew Christofer SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE/GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings OUTREACH: Maya Butler PRODUCTION SERVICES: Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

Matt Newton, NY acting coach, gives insight on how he helps protect actors and uses his keen eye and kind heart to bring forth the true essence of your authentic artistry.

For today's episode I'm sitting down with actor Peter Facinelli. Before he was cast as the head of a certain vampire family in one of the highest grossing film franchises of all time, Peter wanted to be lawyer. But after realizing that a life practicing law wasn't at all like what he'd seen on TV, he discovered his love for acting—which as he shares, served his desire for attention, but also to disappear into becoming other people----which he has now done for the past 25 years. From his roles in Twilight, Nurse Jackie, and Can't Hardly Wait, to all the jobs that didn't quite work out, we chat about the subjectivity of art and how one seemingly "lost" job can open the door to even greater opportunities. Looking back on his 25 year career, he shares how he chooses what to do next, when to say no, and what producing and directing has taught him about giving back. Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: LINKS: HOST: @AlyshiaOchse SHOW: @ThatOneAudition GUEST: @PeterFacinelli WEBSITE: www.AlyshiaOchse.com CREDITS: Writer - Andrew Christofer Sound Design - Zachary Jameson Website/Graphic - Chase Jennings Outreach - Maya Butler Production Services - Paige Patterson & Elle Powell

Is it possible to give the same grace to an artist who takes a decade to learn as it does to a lawyer or doctor as they learn?

When you listen to today's academy award winning guest, you'll likely wonder how she manages to balance executive producing award-winning films, appearing as a series regular and recurring role on multiple TV shows, and raising a one-year-old. The answer, as Jaime Ray Newman shares today, is surprisingly simple. With the help of her creative community and collaborator-husband Guy Nativ, she's managed to build a body of work that captures humanity with breathtaking honesty. From the Academy Award winning short, SKIN, to her upcoming role in the series, LITTE FIRES EVERYWHERE with Reese Witherspoon, she shares her journey and how she's gone from creating her own theatre company at 16 in Michigan, to building a life in Los Angeles telling dynamics stories with prolific artists. As an actress, Newman has been working steadily for almost 20 years. She was a series regular on multiple TV series, including The Punisher for Marvel/ Netflix, Midnight, Texas for NBC, Bates Motel for A&E, Eastwick (based on The Witches of Eastwick) for ABC, Eureka for SYFY, and most recently Midnight, Texas for NBC. Newman will next be seen in the feature film Valley of the Godsdirected by Lech Majewski, starring opposite Josh Hartnett and John Malkovich, and Midnight Climax directed by Joseph Sorrentino. As a producer, Newman and her husband, filmmaker Guy Nattiv, run New Native Pictures. Their short film SKIN won the 2019 Academy Award® for Best Live Action Short, along with many festivals around the world. It was acquired by FOX Searchlight. LINKS: INSTAGRAM: @jaimeraynewman4real TRAILER: Skin (2019)

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Today we're sitting down with actor Chris Chalk as he shares how he's made a career working on Broadway, on TV, and in Film—with some of the industry's most notable names and memorable projects—like Denzel Washington in FENCES on Broadway, in 12 Years a Slave, on Fox's Gotham, The Newsroom, and the Netflix mini-series When they See Us. From auditioning across from Denzel, to curating a team of supportive reps who have his back and helped him fight for his goals in this business, he has lots to share about setting an intention in his work and staying excited about the process of telling stories on stage and screen. In addition to his lengthy list of credits, you can also see him in the upcoming and anticipated HBO series Perry Mason. LINKS: IMDB: Chris Chalk INSTAGRAM: @mynameischrischalk TWITTER: @chalkchris For coaching mentoring email inquiries to [email protected]

Giving another layer to your work. How does your character's view on their parents show up in the work?

Today's guest made her screen debut at the age of 13—after attending an open call, she was selected out of 800 young girls to play across from John Voight in DESERT BLOOM. Since then, Annabeth Gish has continued to build a career with roles across from some of Hollywood's most iconic names. She shares what it's like sharing the screen with icons like Julia Roberts, Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, and Lawrence Fishburn—and what she's learned from working with so many artists at the top of their game. From building a career to cultivating a rich personal and family life, she's candid about how she's sought out balance in all things, and how she's managed to continued working year after year. She shares how she approaches her work and how she continues to expand her craft—all while leaving room to TRUST and be surprised! Her list of credits is extraordinary and practically endless—The Haunting of Hill house, Halt and Catch Fire, X-Files, The West Wing, Nixon, The Bridge, and Mystic Pizza—just to name a few! LINKS: INSTAGRAM: @annabeth_gish TWITTER: @annabethgish IMDB: Annabeth Gish THAT ONE AUDITION WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

What are you missing about the human condition? Using life around you to observe human behavior and make character judgements. Observation lends itself to cultivating the most dramatic human experience for your art.

Today we're taking a journey into the minds of one of the most prolific American playwrights of contemporary theater. If you've ever read any of his plays, had the privilege to work on any of his scripts, or sit in the audience of one of his shows, then you know the power of Neil Labute and his extraordinary body of work. His imaginative use of language, his complicated and deeply human characters, and his provocative and sometimes shocking themes are widely celebrated, sometimes criticized, but always ignite a visceral reaction from audiences world-wide. His endless body of work includes plays like Reasons to be Pretty, Fat Pig, Some Girl(s), and The Shape of Things. Neil N. LaBute is an American playwright, film director, and screenwriter. He is best-known for a play that he wrote and later adapted for film, In the Company of Men, which won awards from the Sundance Film Festival, the Independent Spirit Awards, and the New York Film Critics Circle. He has made himself a force to be reckoned with and a name to watch. With his true-to-life cynical and self-absorbed characters and all-too-true social themes, he has firmly established himself as an unforgiving judge of the ugliest side of human nature. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing from New York University and was the recipient of a literary fellowship to study at the Royal Court Theatre, London. He also attended the Sundance Institute's Playwrights Lab and is the Playwright-in-Residence with MCC Theatre in New York City. LaBute's plays include: BASH: LATTER-DAY PLAYS, THE SHAPE OF THINGS, THE MERCY SEAT, THE DISTANCE FROM HERE, AUTOBAHN, FAT PIG (Olivier Award nominated for Best Comedy), SOME GIRL(S), THIS IS HOW IT GOES, WRECKS, FILTHY TALK FOR TROUBLED TIMES, IN A DARK DARK HOUSE, REASONS TO BE PRETTY (Tony Award nominated for Best Play) and THE BREAK OF NOON. In 2011 his play IN A FOREST, DARK AND DEEP premiered in London's West End. LaBute is also the author of Seconds of Pleasure, a collection of short fiction which was published by Grove Atlantic. His films include In the Company of Men (New York Critics' Circle Award for Best First Feature and the Filmmaker Trophy at the Sundance Film Festival), Your Friends and Neighbors, Nurse Betty, Possession, The Shape of Things, a film adaptation of his play of the same title, The Wicker Man, Lakeview Terrace and Death at a Funeral. Currently, Neil Labute's show The I-land is streaming on Netflix. LINKS: IMDB: Neil's Profile BROADWAY PLAY PUBLISHING: Neil's Author Page NETFLIX: The I-Land #FABFITFUNPARTNER: Interested in becoming a FabFitFun member? Be sure to use the code 'TOA' at checkout on FabFitFun.com and get $10 off your first box! #fabfitfunpartner

Understanding what you need right now to be of the best service of your artistry. When do you allow yourself to be in FLOW and when STRUCTURE must be in place to let creativity happen.

Jason Momoa was the FIRST one to audition for GAME OF THRONES and the LAST one cast a year later. His cousins impact on his life helped him make a strong choice that ultimately landed him the role. But it took him a few years and a couple of classes to trust his instinctive strong choices and learn how to "audition". BAYWATCH discovered him in his native home of Hawaii among a 1300 person cattle call. Jason responded to a radio call announcing the audition that would pay him more than the daily rate of folding T-shirts at the family owned surf shop. Jason's unique look has always made him a different choice but also made opportunities few and far between. So Jason, with many of his close friends, formed the production company Pride of Gypsies which has made Jason into an all around film maker, writing, producing, directing and acting. Jason will always be remembered for his unforgettable role as Drogo in season one of GAME OF THRONES. Currently, Jason is Aquaman in the DC Comics JUSTICE LEAGUE and AQUAMAN in 2018. Check out Pride of Gypsies' BROWN BAG DIARIES, ROAD TO PALOMA and BRAVEN. LINKS: Jason Momoa on Instagram Margie Haber Studio Game of Thrones Trailer Jason Momoa's audition tape for Game of Thrones Justice League Road to Paloma

It's all about the specifics in the script, but what is that DETAIL that can really activate your humanness in a scene?

Live from NYC with Claire Coffee. From her first big job in LA on The West Wing, to her series regular role on NBC's hit show Grimm, Claire has seen first-hand what it takes to take a career from recurring co-star to one of the leads of a major series. She shares how living as an actor in New York is different than in LA, how important improv was to expanding her work and community, and how she's learned to speak up for herself and set boundaries on set. She walks us through life after a series regular role, and how she's learned how to keep creating, even when things didn't go how she expected. Born in Marin County in Northern California, Claire Coffee graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a degree in Theater. She began performing on stage at age 5 in The Mountain Play Theater Company's production of "The King and I" in Mill Valley, CA. Not long after moving to Los Angeles, she was cast in The West Wing. Since then she has appeared on NCIS, General Hospital, Royal Pains, and is most known for her role as Adalinde Schade on NBC's hit show GRIMM. In addition to her extensive television and film credits, she has also trained at The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Improv Olympic. Recently, she has been cast in the anticipated new show LINCOLN, set to premier next year. LINKS: IMDB INSTAGRAM: @clairecoffee TWITTER: @clairecoffee ARTICLE: 10 Things you Didn't Know About Claire Coffee VIDEO: I Was A Teenage Pillow Queen

Beau Garrett is an American actress and model born in Los Angeles, CA and grew up in Topanga Canyon where she rode horses and was a competitive equestrian. She began her career appearing in GUESS advertisements in the late 1990s after being discovered by an Elite modeling agent at age fourteen. She first appeared on TV in the hit show Entourage in 2004 and made her feature film debut in the horror film Turistas (2006). She later portrayed Captain Raye in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Gem in Tron: Legacy (2010). Garrett would later appear as a regular on the television series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011) with Forest Whitaker. She played Phoebe in the hit Bravo series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce and In 2017 she signed onto the ABC series The Good Doctor. LINKS: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1683768/ INSTAGRAM: @blackdogtravels TWITTER: @beaujgarrett ARTICLE: Chad L. Coleman and Beau Garrett to Star In SAUGERTIES At Hudson Guild Theatre

Guy Nattiv is an Academy Award® winning filmmaker from Israel. His first American short film, SKIN, won the 2019 Academy Award® for Best Live Action Short, along with many festivals around the world United States, Best Live Action Short FilmFrance, 2019, Clermont-Ferrand, Audience AwardUnited States, 2018, HollyShorts FF, Best Short Film Grand PrizeFrance, 2019, ECU European Independent FF, Special Jury AwardUnited States, 2018, San Jose IShFF , Best Short Film. It was acquired by FOX Searchlight. The feature version, also entitled SKIN, stars Jamie Bell, Vera Farmiga and Danielle Macdonald, and premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival to significant acclaim, where it won the Fipresci Critics Prize. Its European premiere was at the Berlin International Film Festival, and will also be shown in April at Tribeca. It will be distributed globally by A24 and Voltage in summer 2019. Before coming to the USA, Nattiv was a lauded director in Israel, where his first feature, STRANGERS, was in competition at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals in 2008. His second feature, THE FLOOD, won the Generations prize at the Berlin Film Festival in 2012 and was nominated for six Ophir Awards, where it won Best Actor. MAGIC MEN, his third feature, premiered at Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2014, and also won the Ophir Award for Best Actor. A lover of the short form, Nattiv has been crafting award winning shorts for almost two decades. His first short film, THE FLOOD, won the top prize at Berlin in 2002, his next short STRANGERS won the Sundance Film Festival in 2006 and was short-listed for the Academy Awards® that year. His short film OFF- SIDE played over 80 festivals worldwide, including Tribeca and Locarno. LINKS: IMDB: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1142235/ INSTAGRAM: @guy_nattiv YOUTUBE: Skin Trailer #FabFitFunPartner Interested in becoming a FabFitFun member? Be sure to use the code 'TOA' at checkout and get $10 off your first box! #fabfitfunpartner

When do you ask for feedback on your audition? What does the feedback mean? What is your intention for getting feedback?

Today's guest's journey is a roller coaster ride full of defining moments, times when everything seemed to be working against him, but ultimately lead him to where he is today. From multiple heart attacks by the time he was 21 years old to getting cut from some of recent year's most recognizable films, Eme Ikwuakor has continued to press on and shares how he took the deep dive into an artistic career. Eme Ikwuakor is a triplet, born In Wheatridge, Colorado and the son of Nigerian parents (his father is a college professor in Nigeria). Attending the University of Colorado on a track and field scholarship, he was considering a sports marketing major until a college advisor recommended an acting course. Ikwuakor signed up and was quickly cast in the part of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird. It became a life-changing experience. Always fascinated by history and African-American rights issues, Ikwuakor then became heavily involved in the Interactive Theater Project in Colorado, a professional acting troupe that specialized in theater for social change. This experience became a great influence on his career goals. During this period, he was cast in Ink, the critically-acclaimed, locally produced, independent science fiction feature that won Best Colorado Film at the 2009 Denver Film Critics Society awards and was considered "one of the best films of 2009. (JoBlo)" This positive experience taught Ikwuakor a great deal about how to independently produce projects, market and take chances. Arriving in Los Angeles after college graduation with a B.F.A in Performance Theater, Ikwuakor took a series of jobs to support his acting and producing ambitions. His life-changing project, Chance, was a short dramatic film, which he wrote, produced, co-directed and starred in. Its insight encouraged him to drop his day job of three years and focus entirely on his acting career. Since then, he has never been busier. Ikwuakor's television series credits include Outlaw, Love Bites, Victorious, The Comeback, Silicon Valley, Castle, Hawaii Five-O and We Are Angels. In addition to Ink, he has been featured in the films The New Republic, Murder in the Dark and Not Safe for Work. He continues to work actively for social and political change. Currently, Eme is starring on ABC's, Marvel's Inhumans. LINKS: IMDb INSTAGRAM: @ikwuakor TWITTER: @emeikwuakor Inhumans Trailer

Do you sometimes struggle with deciding whether you should accept an audition or a job? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself that will help you make the decision! You must answer a resounding YES to at least 3 to take the job/audition, if it's a job/audition you're unsure about.

Sarah Baker is an actress and comedian born in the Washington, D.C. area. After graduating from James Madison University with a double major in Theater and English, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she joined the Whole World Improv Theatre as a performer, and later as a teacher. She also later became a member of the Sunday Company with the acclaimed Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. She is best known for her roles in The Kominsky Method on Netflix, The Campaign with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, and on HBO's Big Little Lies. She has been nominated for a Critic's Choice Award for her guest role on Louie, as well as for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Kominsky Method, in which she stars alongside Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. The hit show won the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series and, as of January 2019, has been renewed for a second season. She is slated to appear as "Emily" in Ben Falcone's Superintelligence starring Melissa McCarthy, premiering in December 2019. LINKS: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1807222/ INSTAGRAM: @barahsakers TWITTER: @barahsaker KOMINSKY METHOD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1807222/videoplayer/vi938195481

Getting to the truth of your WHY. Do you know why you are called to be an artist? Know why you're going into this, know why you're doing it, because the industry doesn't need you.

Today we have a fascinating conversation with actor Russell Hornsby—from Grimm, Seven Seconds, and The Hate You Give—as well as FENCES, both on Broadway and in the film, his career is full of valuable lessons he's learned. After twenty years in the industry, he shares how a long-term career was not a given reality for him, but rather something he's had to fight for every step of the way. His advice is equal parts inspiration and tough love, so whether you're just starting out or are a few years in, he's got some healthy perspective about being honest with yourself, doing the work, and putting everything you have on the line for your art. Russell Hornsby is an American theater, television, and film actor. He is known for his roles as Edward "Eddie" Sutton on ABC Family's Lincoln Heights, as Luke on the HBO drama In Treatment, as Detective Hank Griffin on the NBC series Grimm, and as Lyons in the movie Fences. After finishing his studies at Oxford, Hornsby moved to New York City and was subsequently cast in leading roles in Off Broadway productions of To Kill a Mockingbird (as Atticus Finch), Joe Louis Blues, and Six Degrees of Separation (as Paul). In the late 1990s, he decided to move to Los Angeles in order to transition into television and film. He has appeared in several different television productions including appearing in recurring roles in Haunted as Detective Marcus Bradshaw and Gideon's Crossing as Chief Resident Dr. Aaron Boise. His other television credits include Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order, and In Justice among others. He also played running back Leon Taylor in ESPN's drama series Playmakers. On the big screen, he has appeared in such films as After the Sunset, Big Fat Liar, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Keep the Faith, Baby, Meet the Parents, and Stuck among others. In 2000, Hornsby appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Jitney for which he won a Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award. He starred in the NBC fantasy drama Grimm from 2011 to 2017. In 2018, he played Isaiah Butler in the Netflix crime drama Seven Seconds. That same year, Hornsby joined the cast of the movie Creed II. LINKS: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395203/ INSTAGRAM: @russoulhornsby TWITTER: @russellhornsby SEVEN SECONDS TRAILER THE HATE YOU GIVE TRAILER

How to be a great "guest" on a TV show!

For today's bonus episode, we're talking with writer/director Eric Amadio—if you've not heard of him, you've likely seen his show SNOWFALL on FX, or at least spotted the billboards around the town. His fascinating story takes all kinds of unexpected turns---from writing haikus as a child to getting published at 10 years old, from electronic music producer to rapper to director, and now show creator---Eric has worn many hats and has accumulated some fascinating perspective along the way. We take a deep dive into how his process works, how he writes and manages his approach to production, and what he's observed about creativity in our rapidly changing modern culture. He is motivating and inspiring, and whether you're an actor, writer, or director, his insight will lead to some pretty powerful revelations about story structure, character, inspiration, and patience! Eric Amadio is a writer, director, and producer, known for Snowfall (2017), After Sex (2007) and Stuntmen (2009). Born in Southeast Los Angeles and raised during the height of violence in the crack-fueled 80's and 90's, Eric had his first essay published at the age of 10, went on to write for local music publication Rock City News at 16, then worked as an electronic music producer/DJ from ages 18-23 before beginning his career in film and television. Deeply rooted in Los Angeles, his grandfather opened one of the first Italian/American owned photo studios in Downtown LA in the 1940's, his mother grew up in the middle of the 1950's car-culture in Bell, and Eric's formative years were spent immersed in the various 80's/90's subcultures of hip hop, skateboarding, basketball, and crime, all elements that can be found in his work. LINKS: IMDB INSTAGRAM: @ericamadio SNOWFALL TRAILER

How long can you wait for your creativity to show up? How long can you wait to be picked? Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

Brit host and actor, Oliver Trevena, has interviewed hundreds of celebrities and musicians at the likes of The Hollywood Reporter, YoungHollywood, GQ.com, Sirius XM's "Dirty Pop" alongside N-Syncs Lance Bass, as well as Esquire Network's "Joyride" alongside T- Pain & Mischa Barton. As an actor, he's just wrapped "The Rising Hawk," "Embattled,"and "Grand Isle" (with Nicolas Cage and Kelsey Grammer) feature films. Oliver Trevena began his performing career as a child across the pond in the UK, singing and dancing and acting. His journey lead him to London where he continued to pursue his love of performing but after not one, but TWO near death experiences, his path lead him to Los Angeles to continue his pursuit of music. He's seen much of what the entertainment industry in LA has to offer, and after many ups and down, he reconnecting with his passion for storytelling and hasn't looked back since. From his countless hosting gigs, to acting, and now producing, He generously shares how he's managed to build a career that not only honors his artistry but also allows him to leverage his perspective as a producer---how he's built so many relationships over the years and how he's continued to evolve in the face of fear and uncertainty. He has since starred in movies, like The Long Road (2008), Ready? OK! (2008) and TV appearances in The Good Guys (2010), Leverage (2008), The Forgotten (2009) and How to Rock (2012). He now lives in LA but spends his time between the US and UK. LINKS: IMDB INSTAGRAM TWITTER

Taking time to recharge, go on vacation and spend time with friends and family always seems to be invaded or changed when you are an actor. Why do you always book when you have a vacation planned? How do you create boundaries to say no to the opportunity and say yes to the recharge moment. Happy Holidays!

RERUN on one of our favorite episodes with Katheryn Winnick. Update on Katheryn Winnick's amazing career. She recently wrapped her 5th season of VIKINGS where she stepped into the director's chair. Currently, she is filming Sean Penn's new film FLAG DAY with Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Sean Penn.

Set your intention before your audition or stepping onto set. May your intention be something that allows you to give measure to your own success as you leave an audition.

That One Audition Live from Los Angeles with Erin Cummings. We dive into the deep and gritty aspects of sex in auditions and on set, being a local hire, getting screwed on contracts, and not wanting to be just good enough. You want honest and real, this one pulls back the curtain on all the things this industry does to make your head spin and gives you tangible ways to not only survive in it but also thrive in it! Erin Cummings is a graduate of the University of North Texas, with a degree in Journalism. Cummings began her professional acting career, when she was spotted by an L.A. talent scout, while performing in community theater near Dallas. Cummings later went on to study Shakespeare at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, preparing her for her future roles as "Lady Macbeth" and "Queen Gertrude" in the Santa Susana Repertory Theater Company's productions of "Macbeth" and "Hamlet", respectively. Most recently seen as "Sura", the Thracian wife of "Spartacus" in the Starz original action-adventure drama series, Spartacus (2010). She also had a recurring role on Matthew Weiner's Emmy Award-winning AMC series, Mad Men (2007). She was seen, alongside Martin Lawrence, in Universal Studios' Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008). On TV, Cummings was a series regular on the second season of Dante's Cove (2004), on the Here! Network. Her other television work includes a guest lead turn on Cold Case (2003), a recurring role on Dollhouse (2009), and appearances on Nip/Tuck (2003), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Threshold (2005) and Charmed (1998). Erin is the founder of "Mittens For Detroit", a community initiative whose sole purpose is to collect and distribute new gloves and mittens to children and adults in the city of Detroit. LINKS: IMDB INSTAGRAM: @erincummings TWITTER: @ErinLCummings KAPPA KAPPA CANCER PODCAST

The word NO is exercised daily towards an actor/artist/creative but how many times does the artist say NO. Can we talk about boundaries? I'm learning how to say NO. It is not my first response. Mind is always YES (of course) and then I feel disgruntled and stuck because I've crossed my own boundary to make another person feel more comfortable. Am I not enough to take into consideration? Saying NO has given me the FREEDOM to enjoy what I'm doing at that moment and leaves me open for the YES that ignites the soul.

If you've been listening to the show for a while, you've probably started to realize just how many different paths a Hollywood career can take---that the meeting of preparation and opportunity can take a thousand different forms, regardless of where you come from or how you first discovered your impulse to be creative and tell stories. Today we're sitting down with Wyatt Russell, from Black Mirror, Overlord, Ingrid Goes West, and Lodge 49, as he shares how he came to acting, after a career playing hockey. He was born in Los Angeles, but soon made his way to Canada so hone his skills on the ice. After several injuries, found his way back to LA and after a few chance encounters, he realized that the business of telling stories on screen might just be for him. After several years of trying to find his place in the industry, he began to discover his niche—playing characters in psychologically nuanced worlds, rich with colorful insight. He's continued to find opportunities to explore and create with his unique voice, seeking out other collaborators whose works are defined by a similarly distinctive perspective. Today we discuss how he would change the audition process, confidence in this just being a job, paving your own way, saying no and the exploration of true collaboration. LODGE 49 is returning for its second season on AMC and he also stars in the upcoming adaptation of The Woman in the Window, starring across Gary Oldman, Amy Adams, and Julianne Moore. LINKS: IMDB Trailer for LODGE 49

Believing there is ENOUGH for you, for me and for everyone to succeed. Leaning into love and letting fear take a back seat, we will rise to our greatness and be able to celebrate each other. "I cheer for people. I was raised to believe there is enough sun for everybody."

Today we're sitting down with an imaginative and perceptive artist, writer and director, Sheldon Candis. He is a force for passionate storytelling, and is unbelievably candid and generous as he shares his personal pursuit to see his stories live on the big screen. He graduated from USC film school where he raised all his own money to produce his thesis project, he shares how he's continued to fund the production of his art, and how he managed to stay focused and inspired, even when the people writing the checks weren't quite convinced of his writing and directorial abilities. He continued to press through, never giving up, as he fought for the opportunity to share his stories. From his 10 years on set as a production assistant to the 56 different drafts of his directorial debut, LUV, he's stayed committed to developing his authentic voice and staying in the game, in the highest of highs---his film premiering at Sundance, to the lowest of lows, and in every moment in between. He shares how he was able to manage the pressure of directing artists like Common and Dennis Haysbert as a first-time director, and how he found and continues to re-discover the power to define himself and pursue his passion---to tell stories that unite humanity and empower and inspire people from every background. Baltimore native Sheldon Candis is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Candis recently created and directed the docu-narrative series 'I WILL WHAT I WANT', a cinematic portrait of ballet phenom Misty Copeland for Under Armour. Candis' documentary THE DWELLING, chronicles the lives of two homeless men living along Tokyo's Sumida Gawa. The film is being distributed by Scion and Giant Robot magazine. Candis' feature directorial debut LUV (which he also co-wrote) was an official selection in the Sundance Film Festival Dramatic Competition. He assembled an incredible cast including Common, Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Meagan Good, Michael K. Williams and a wonderful 11-year-old breakout talent named Michael Rainey Jr. IG: @sheldoncandis

An honest conversation about riding the wave of the highs and lows. Understanding how to recharge creativity after a moment of HIGH in your artistry.

Today we are chatting with Ian Verdun, an actor and playwright, seen most recently on Freeform's hit show SIREN. Ian was born and raised right here in Los Angeles, and graduated from Cal Arts where he studied acting, and also used much his time away from the stage writing his own plays. Today, he candidly shares his journey, from struggling to pay for school, to grinding in New York with multiple side jobs, all the way to booking his big break on SIREN. He generously shares his insight on the expanding diversity dialogue within the industry, how things have changed since he was stuck playing bit parts throughout school, and how, as a storyteller, he feels characters can and should be depicted by artists from every background. Verdun's past performances have been described as "brimming with grit and honesty" by Backstage, "quirkily charming" by Variety, and "finely nuanced" by LA Weekly. He has also been hailed by Stage Scene LA as the "brightest stage discovery of 2011". Ian continues to cut his teeth on the stages of New York and Los Angeles, along with writing and producing several plays himself. After appearing on ABC's Last Resort, TNT's Hawthorne and FOX's Lucifer, Ian threw his energy into his own television creation, Life's A Drag. Following years of experiencing the lackluster opportunities for diverse entertainers, Life's A Drag went on to win a number of awards in the burgeoning web festival circuit, including a special award for recognition in diversity. IG: @ianverdun

"Would you rather be typecast than not cast"? A real discussion on how to look at typecasting, is it really a bad thing or a good thing? You get to be the judge.

Today we're sitting down with television, film, and theatre actress Necar Zadegan. From her break-out performance on the hit TV series 24, to her starring turn on Broadway with Robin Williams in the Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, and her roles in Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce and currently in NCIS: New Orleans, Necar has built her career playing fierce, powerful, and passionate women who always leave us wanting more. She shares how her upbringing afforded her exposure to the arts from an early age and how her parent's encouragment kept her going as she ultimately found herself on stage in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at 16 years old. After a few years in the theatre honing her craft and obtaining a literature degree, she made her way to Los Angeles, and shares how her determination to find collaborative relationships guided her into a career on screen. From her audition for 24, to reading for a play workshop that ultimately lead her to Broadway, she honestly answers a few of the listeners questions, and shares how she goes about trusting her voice, winning the room, and making fans of future collaborators. Prior to that Necar scoring her star level turn as Delia Hassen on the mega-hit Fox TV series, '24' for Season 8, her television credits include "Harry's Law,""A Gifted Man","CSI: Miami," "The Shield," "Nip/Tuck," "The Unit," "NCIS," "How I Met Your Mother," "Lost" among others. Necar graduated with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a degree in English Literature. IG: @necarzadegan

Embracing the mistake that allows humanity to seep into your performance. Commanding the performance to not fall apart when you are messy and making mistakes. Something that happens that was not planned is a GIFT and usually the most captivating moment!