Actor Aesthetic
By Maggie Bera
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Actor Aesthetic, hosted by NYC-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate artists pursuing a career in the theatre industry.
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the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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moving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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best advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of Limelight
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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taking you through the longest week of my life auditioning, working 9 to 5, and learning new music
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Pre-Broadway workshop of SMASH, starring in SIX on Broadway, and making music with Bella Coppola
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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"audition season" is my worst nightmare and I WILL come out alive!!!!!
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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national swing day, college auditions, and learning new skills in 2024
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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going viral online, “what’s next for you?!?” and going after what you want in 2024
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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set your goals with me for the new year! actors’ edition
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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10 things that made my life as an actor SIGNIFICANTLY better this year
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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how I manage my time auditioning, performing, and working a 9 to 5 job
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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auditioning for your school show? here’s how to deal with cast list anxiety
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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taking you through my FIRST year of auditions in NYC after college
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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my worst audition ever (literally) and what I learned from it
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Equity Principal Auditions: 7 things I wish I knew before my first EPA
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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regional theatre, auditioning, managers vs. agents, LA and more with Trevor James (Guthrie, Pasadena Playhouse, Theatre Aspen)
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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how I met my agents in NYC (and how you can find representation)
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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social media is changing for actors... learn how to ride the wave while you can
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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how to join actors’ equity association
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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a day in my life of a TWO SHOW DAY! (and how to survive these monster days)
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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”The Power Of Social Media For Performers” BroadwayCon Panel with Maggie Bera, Tyler Joseph Ellis, Kaisha Huguley + Cara Rose DiPietro
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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week 2 of rehearsals, tech week, and OPENING of Escape to Margaritaville at the Engeman Theater
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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my first week of rehearsals in NYC for Escape To Margaritaville + what I’ve learned
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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the extremely hard truth about being an actor in NYC (and how to survive the numbers game)
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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how NYC equity auditions work for non-equity actors (w/ Jessica Junqua)
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May 31, 2023 |
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beyond the big apple: an actors’ guide to the ORLANDO theatre community w/ Ashley Vankirk
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May 18, 2023 |
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10 things I wish I knew before going to college for musical theater
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May 10, 2023 |
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how to master the art of the self-tape audition (and book the job)
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May 02, 2023 |
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how to STAND OUT from the crowd in your auditions
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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the audition survival guide: what every actor needs to know
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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how pop music revolutionized musical theatre (and what that means for actors)
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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I went to 3 auditions, my day job, and filmed a self tape in 1 day lol (here’s how)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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a day in my life as an actor during the busiest time of audition season
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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from viral hit ”Little Miss Perfect” to full-fledged MUSICAL with award-winning composer Joriah Kwamé
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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what the hell is going on with Equity auditions?
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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your next binge-worthy bluegrass musical with husband and wife duo Douglas Waterbury-Tieman (creator) + Annabelle Fox (actress)
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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a day in the life of an actor with a 9 to 5 job
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 3!)
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 2)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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how to get the most out of your college + high school experience as an actor
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!)
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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is social media really THAT important for actors?
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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5 rookie mistakes actors make after graduating (from personal experience lol)
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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how to get involved in readings, workshops and new musicals
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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why I work a 9-5 full time job while pursuing a career as an actor
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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agents, actors access, tv/film, mental health + MORE with Junior Gomez
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May 11, 2022 |
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what your actor website says about you
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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how to start your own audition journal
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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why actors need to find a hobby outside of theatre
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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what is summer stock + what happens when you don’t book the job?
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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do all actors need a website?
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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my step-by-step guide to filming a simple self-tape audition
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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swings, understudies and standbys (and why they’re so important)
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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5 lessons I learned after graduating with a BFA in musical theatre
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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8 things I wish I knew before pursuing a career in theatre
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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college auditions, self tapes, and survival jobs with Ben Biggers (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical)
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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best advice for actors from behind the table with music director Daniel Klintworth (Pretty Woman)
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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does the perfect ”work/life” balance exist in theatre?
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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3 ways to find an agent or manager in NYC
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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how to stand out in your college audition prescreens
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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everything you need to know about actors‘ equity‘s OPEN ACCESS
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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want to build your audition book? now you can!
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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how to own your next audition
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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why rejection sucks + how to overcome it
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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top 5 casting sites for finding professional auditions (musical theatre edition)
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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my untold story of life after college in musical theatre
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!! with Eleri Ward
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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what you didn‘t know about moving to NYC as an actor
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May 25, 2021 |
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10 easy ways to revamp your audition book
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May 19, 2021 |
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10 tips to nail your next self tape
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May 11, 2021 |
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how to prepare for the reopening of live theatre
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May 03, 2021 |
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confessions of a child actress with Taylor Leigh Bera (Little House On The Prairie The Musical)
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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how I found the theatre industry at 25 with Kaisha S. Huguley
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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tiktok, NYC + actors‘ equity with Mia Gerachis (Elf National Tour)
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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college auditions, tiktok + theatre kids with Molly Hagerty
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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tiktok, marketing + Sondheim, of course with Tyler Joseph Ellis
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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let‘s dismantle the ”broadway body” with Dani Tamburro and Jeanna Gillespie (Onstage with Wellness)
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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how the pandemic saved my life with Meghan Gratzer (RCCL Grease, Hairspray)
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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side jobs, tour life, audition stories + performance anxiety with Gerianne Perez (In Transit)
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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college auditions, social media + diversity in the arts with Samantha Rios (University of Michigan)
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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How To Prepare For College Auditions with Leo Ash Evens of MTCA
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Mean Girls, Understudies + Mental Health with Tee Boyich (Mean Girls)
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Balancing Life, Broadway + Social Justice with Julia Knitel (Come From Away)
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Broadway, University of Michigan + Songwriting with Jane Bruce (Jagged Little Pill)
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Chicago, College + NYC with Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre)
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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One Million Musicals with Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Waitress, College, NYC + Manifesting Your Dreams with Gabriella Marzetta (Waitress)
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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TikTok, Ratatouille, Elon + Broadway with JJ Niemann (Book of Mormon)
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Mean Girls, Social Media + Starkid with Mariah Rose Faith (Mean Girls National Tour)
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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What Nobody Tells You About The Theatre Industry with Broadway Veteran Kate Loprest (First Date)
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Everything You Need To Know About The Virtual Theatre Co. with Founder Alyssa Jiwani
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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The Unbelievable Story Of One-Legged Tap Dancer Evan Ruggiero
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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My Honest Thoughts On Musical Theatre College Auditions
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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College, Moving to NYC + Relationships Within The Industry with Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!)
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Growing Up On Broadway, Studying at Juilliard + Manifesting You Dreams with Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story)
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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From Behind The Table To Broadway with Kimberly Marable (Hadestown)
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Behind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Ben Crawford (Phantom of the Opera)
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Cruise Ships, Relationships in the Industry + Creating Your Own Work with Dane Reis (You Booked It Podcast)
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Swinging 12 (!!!) Tracks On Broadway with Brittany Nicholas (Mean Girls)
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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TikTok, Side Jobs, Cruise Ships & MORE with Deanna Giulietti (Jersey Boys NCL)
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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The Ultimate Journey From TV to Broadway with Lindsay Heather Pearce (Glee, Wicked)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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"You'll Never Work 'Til You're Forty" with Kayla Ryan Walsh
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Behind The Scenes with 5-Year National Tour Veteran Allison Bailey (Wicked)
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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From Chicago to NYC: Bringing 2020's Most Anticipated Musical To Broadway with Courtney Mack (Six)
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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How To Pave Your Own Way In The Theatre Industry with Producer Abby DePhillips
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, Vocal Injuries + Being A Mom with Kara Lindsay (Newsies)
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Mean Girls, College Auditions + Side Hustles with Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls)
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, College + Overcoming Rejection with Christine Cornish (Cats)
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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National Tours, BLM + Mental Health with Ciara Alyse Harris (Dear Evan Hansen)
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, College Auditions + Moving to NYC with Janine DiVita (Grease)
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Will Eco Cast LIVE Replace In-Person Professional Auditions?
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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How COVID-19 Will Impact The Future Of College Auditions with Kaitlin Hopkins (Texas State University)
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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40 Self-Care Strategies To Boost Your Mental Health During The Pandemic
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Broadway Shuts Down Til 2021 + What That Means For Actors
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, COVID-19 Shutdown + Survival Jobs with Cailen Fu (Mean Girls)
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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College Auditions: Resources, Training + Scholarships with Founder Ellen Lettrich (TFCA)
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Leading With Love In The Face Of Racism with Marshall W. Mabry IV (TEDx Broadway)
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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How To Be A Better Ally To BIPOC in the Theatre Industry
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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National Tours, MFA Programs + Booking Without Representation with Jennifer Apple (The Band's Visit National Tour)
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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How to Embrace Movement In Quarantine with Elise Melendez (Motivated Movers)
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May 25, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, National Tours + Advice For Young Performers with Tyler McKenzie (Hamilton)
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May 18, 2020 |
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Create Your Own Destiny with Director/Choreographer Natalie Malotke
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May 11, 2020 |
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Behind The Scenes with 8-Time Broadway Vet Bret Shuford (Wicked)
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May 04, 2020 |
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6 Reasons Why Every Actor Should Convert Their Instagram Account To A Business Profile
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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The Most Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Instagram (And How Actors Can Take Advantage)
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Instagram For Actors: Q&A with Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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How To Protect Your Mental Health During COVID-19 with Dr. Bill Crawford
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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A Casting Director's Perspective on COVID-19, Social Media + Self Tapes with Michael Cassara
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Why Family Support Is SO Important For Young Actors with Bruce Richardson (my GRANDPA!)
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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National Tours, Social Media + COVID-19 with Bailey McCall (Waitress National Tour)
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Behind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Paloma Garcia-Lee (Moulin Rouge)
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Touring Hacks, Dating In Theatre + Moving to NYC with Carissa Fiorillo (Aladdin National Tour)
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Social Media, Survival Jobs + Getting Healthy with Amanda Paige Lewis
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Visas for International Actors, Survival Jobs + Agents with Joomin Hwang (The Prom)
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Balancing Blogging And Performing, Recovering From Illness + Breaking Boundaries with Meghan Nicole Ross (YourDarlingStyle)
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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National Tours, College Auditions + Survival Jobs with Ian Saunders (Bullets Over Broadway)
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Broadway Debuts, Performing On The Tony Awards + The Ultimate Audition Grind with Becca Lee (The Prom)
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Unofficial Lists + How To Use Them Fairly
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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The Pros + Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition)
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020
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Dec 28, 2019 |
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Start The New Year Off Right With These 11 Resolutions! (ft. Collin Sanderson)
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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What NOT To Do When Choosing An Audition Song
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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10 Broadway Musicals We're Thankful For (ft. Collin Sanderson)
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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The 5 Most Common Struggles Actors Face With Auditions
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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How + Why I Joined Actors' Equity Association
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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Answering YOUR Questions on Survival Jobs, Agents, Audition Songs & MORE!
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Typing At Auditions: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Answering YOUR Questions on Agents, Equity, NYC, Self-Tapes & MORE!
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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How I Afford To Live In NYC As An Actor
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Answering YOUR Questions on Summer Stock Auditions, EMC Points, College, Burn Out & MORE!
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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An Introvert’s Guide To Surviving Audition Holding Rooms
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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How To Create A Strong Website For Actors
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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6 Tips For Staying Present in An Age of Social Media
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions In A Day (Successfully!)
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Why You Should Be Submitting Directly To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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How To Stay Healthy During Audition Season
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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10 Simple Ways To Calm Your Audition Nerves (ft. Collin Sanderson)
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Answering YOUR Questions on Audition Songs, Actor Websites, Cover Letters & MORE!
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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5 Actor Job Boards For Finding Casting Calls and Auditions
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Summer Stock: 5 Regional Theatre Audition Conferences for Actors
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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Why Do Broadway Shows Close?
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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15 Survival Jobs and Side Gigs for Actors
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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10 Tips On How To Structure Your Actor Resume
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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My All-Time Favorite Moments of the 2019 Tony Awards
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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A Practical Guide For Actors Moving to NYC
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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20 Items You Should Pack For An Out-Of-Town Contract
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May 28, 2019 |
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How To Submit Your Materials To Casting Offices
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May 20, 2019 |
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Ultimate Guide For Rejection And How To Deal With It
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May 13, 2019 |
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The Most Surprising Lessons I've Learned From Equity Principal Auditions
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May 06, 2019 |
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5 Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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The Actor "Hustle" - Is It Hurting Our Mental Health?
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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How To Use Instagram To Help Define Your Brand As An Actor
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Apr 08, 2019 |
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12 Times Writers Starred in Their Own Broadway Musicals
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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How to Bump Your Actor Website to the Top of Google Search
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It
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Mar 18, 2019 |
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15 Positive Ways To Approach Auditions
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Mar 11, 2019 |
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10 Things I Pack When Traveling To Auditions
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Mar 04, 2019 |
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My Journey Into The Musical Theatre Industry
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Feb 25, 2019 |
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Everything You Need To Know About 'Audition Update'
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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How Actor Aesthetic Was Born
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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Why I'll Never Make It w/ Patrick Oliver Jones (EVITA, THE ADDAMS FAMILY)
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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Rent Live...ish?
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Jan 28, 2019 |
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Guided Meditation Series (Audition Holding Room)
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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Guided Meditation Series (College Auditions)
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Jan 19, 2019 |
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My Top 10 Favorite Broadway Musical Scores
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Jan 14, 2019 |
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Calm Your Nerves for College Auditions
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Jan 07, 2019 |
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What NYC Audition Holding Rooms Are Really Like
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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How and Where to Find an Agent
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Dec 24, 2018 |
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What Happens When You Start to Feel Burnt Out?
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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10 Simple Ways To Improve Your Audition Book
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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How These 20 Actors Joined Actors' Equity
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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So You Have a BFA, Now What?
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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10 Things Actors Can Be Thankful For
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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20+ Benefits of Joining Actors' Equity Association
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Nov 19, 2018 |
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How to Keep an Audition Journal
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Nov 12, 2018 |
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Equity Chorus Calls (ECC)
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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Equity Principal Auditions (EPA)
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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How To Join Actors' Equity Association
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Nov 07, 2018 |