Hometown To Hollywood w/ Bonnie J Wallace
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsBonnie J. Wallace is the author of Young Hollywood Actors and The Hollywood Parents Guide, and mother of Emmy Award winning actress Dove Cameron. In each of the 132 episodes over 6 seasons she shares an intimate conversation with a guest from the TV/film/music world. Inspiring, entertaining & educational.
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EP 132: Kenny Ortega
April 10, 2021 23:17 - 13 minutes - 18 MBMy guest on this very special Hometown to Hollywood podcast episode is director, producer, and choreographer Kenny Ortega. Kenny has directed many iconic film, TV and theatre projects, but he is best known for his work directing Newsies, Hocus Pocus, This is It, High School Musical 1,2, and 3, and Descendants 1, 2, and 3, as well as creating choreography for Michael Jackson, Cher, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, and Elton John. He has won three Emmy awards and two Directors Guild of America awards...
EP 131: Jillian Clare, Actor, Director, Producer
March 24, 2021 17:32 - 14 minutes - 20 MBToday my guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Jillian Clare. Jillian has been in the entertainment industry since the young age of 7. Having grown up on the soap opera Days Of Our Lives, Jillian went on to star in the Victorious special Freak the Freak Out, as well as roles in several other indie films and TV series. Besides acting, Jillian has taken her turn behind the camera as well. She recently produced and starred in the indie film Pretty Broken which ...
EP 130: Jody Margolin Hahn, Director
March 10, 2021 22:01 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBHi, thanks for joining us! This is Bonnie Wallace, author of The Hollywood Parents Guide, Young Hollywood Actors, and Top Hollywood Acting Teachers, and today my guest on this podcast is television director Jody Margolin Hahn. Jody started her career working with sitcom writers. She has directed over 150 episodes of television, including The Conners for ABC, Call Me Kat and The Cool Kids for FOX, One Day at a Time, Fuller House, Mr. Iglesias, Alexa & Katie, and others for Netflix, Nickel...
EP 129: Mike Manning, Actor & Producer
February 26, 2021 20:19 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Mike Manning. Mike is an award-winning actor and Emmy-winning producer. As an actor, Manning is most known for his roles in Disney's snowboarding movie Cloud 9, and MTV's Teen Wolf. Other TV credits include Hawaii Five-0, Major Crimes, The Bay, Crash & Bernstein, Operation Cupcake, and Days of Our Lives. When not performing, Manning works as a producer, co-founding Chhibber Mann Productions in 2015. He's been involved b...
EP 128: Sherry Kayne, Talent Manager
February 11, 2021 18:56 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is talent manager Sherry Kayne, co-founder of Moxie Artists. Sherry's clients are working in TV, Film, commercials and print, Broadway and professional stage productions and National Tours. They include Haley Reinhart, Catherine Mary Stewart, Akira Akbar, Quvenzhané Wallis, JD McCrary, Young Dylan, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, and more. We discuss social media, star quality, what makes for good acting and a good relationship with your agent o...
EP 127: Patrick Fabian, Actor
January 27, 2021 16:49 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBToday my guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is actor Patrick Fabian. Patrick is truly a career actor, working steadily for almost 30 years, primarily in television. He is best known for his roles in Better Call Saul, Big Love, Veronica Mars, The Last Exorcism, Must Love Dogs, and Star Trek: Voyager. Recent guest stars include Lucifer, Code Black, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Grimm, Scorpion, The Newsroom, Longmire, Castle and Scandal. Patrick also played my daughter Dove’s...
EP 126: Steven Vincent, VP Music & Soundtracks at Disney Branded TV
January 14, 2021 17:37 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBSteven Vincent, VP Music & Soundtracks at Disney Branded TV Today my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Steven Vincent, Vice President of Music & Soundtracks at Disney Branded Television. He is the man behind the music you love from not only the Disney Plus and The Disney Channel, but also Disney XD, ABC Family, and more, since 2007. Steven Vincent advises and collaborates with TV series and TV movie producers on script development and creating original music, as well as license...
EP 125: Dave Thomas Brown & Amelia Bay, Broadway Actor & Hair Artist
December 23, 2020 17:08 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBMy guests today on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast are Dave Thomas Brown and Amelia Bay. Dave is a triple threat whose roles on Broadway have included Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, Josh in Clueless the Musical, David Van Patten in American Psycho, JD in Heathers the Musical, and many more roles in touring and regional theatre. He played Elder Price on the West End in London as well as on Broadway. Amelia is a professional hairdresser and wig maker for both Broadway and TV. Her cr...
EP 124: Matthew Del Negro: Actor, Author, Podcast Creator
December 08, 2020 21:15 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBMy guest on this Hometown to Hollywood podcast episode is actor, podcast creator and author Matthew Del Negro. Mathew’s success has been well-earned and slow-burning. He began doing small theatre productions in New York before landing a pivotal role in Season 4 of The Sopranos. Since then his career has spanned theatre, film, and TV, and he is best known for his roles in Goliath, Huge in France, Wind River, Scandal, The West Wing, When We Rise, Hot Pursuit, Teen Wolf, and many more. In 201...
EP 123: Jerome Butler, Dialect Coach
November 25, 2020 22:16 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood Podcast is top dialect coach Jerome Butler. As a dialect coach for actors performing in movies, television, or theater, Jerome’s job is to give actors enough understanding of the accent for their imagination to take over and bring the character to life. And as a Juilliard School graduate with more than 25 years of experience in theater, television, and film, Jerome Butler understands the challenges facing actors. Performers he’s work...
EP 122: Sydney James Harcourt, Actor
November 11, 2020 19:26 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is triple threat Sydney James Harcourt. Sydney has performed on some of the world’s finest concert stages including Radio City Music Hall, Avery Fischer Hall, and Carnegie Hall. He has appeared on and off Broadway starring in productions like HAMILTON (the original Broadway company and 1st replacement for Aaron Burr), Disney's THE LION KING (where he played Simba), Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, and was most recently seen as Joe Sc...
EP 121: Howard Meltzer, Casting Director
October 28, 2020 22:36 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard has cast for Broadway, Off-Broadway, CBS, Disney Channel, Fox, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, Sony Pictures Television Studios, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Brothers Television. He has been nominated for 22 Artios Awards for excellence in casting, winning the honor three times. He has served as the Vice President of the Casting Society of America and is currently a Governor of the Academy of...
EP 120: Sheila Russo, Talent Manager
October 14, 2020 23:18 - 13 minutes - 19 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Los Angeles talent manager Sheila Russo of SR Talent Management. Her clients are currently series regulars & recurring on Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon, and Nickelodeon as well as starring in National Commercials for AllState, Farmers, Cheerios, Apple, Audi, Mercedes and many more. We discuss what makes a great talent manager, the differences between managers and agents, how to get the attention of a potential manager, advice for parents...
EP 119: Aufiero/ Horn Casting
September 28, 2020 18:29 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBHi, thanks for joining us today! This is Bonnie Wallace, author of Young Hollywood Actors and the upcoming Top Hollywood Acting Teachers, and today my guests on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast are award-winning casting directors Amber Horn and Danielle Aufiero, of Aufiero/Horn Casting. Danielle Aufiero and Amber Horn immediately made a splash in the entertainment industry when they opened the doors to Aufiero / Horn Casting over ten years ago. Their longstanding relationships with studios...
EP 118: Kira Kosarin, Actress & Singer
September 09, 2020 19:12 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is actress and singer Kira Kosarin. Kira is best known for her role as Phoebe Thunderman in in The Thundermans, as well as roles in Light as a Feather, Good Trouble, All About the Washingtons, Knight Squad, School of Rock, Henry Danger, One Crazy Cruise, and more. Her EP Songbird was released in July of 2020. Look for her in the upcoming movie, Supercool. We discuss her experience as a young actress and singer arriving in ...
EP 117: Studio Teacher Cheryl Diamond
August 20, 2020 14:59 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to the Back to School Edition of Hometown to Hollywood! Today my guest on this podcast is Cheryl Diamond. Cheryl is a certified Studio Teacher/Welfare Worker in the state of California and teaches young actors on set. She’s also the President of the Union Local 884, which represents studio teachers. Educating young actors can be a challenge, because their commitments to work and auditions often compete with regular school hours. Certified Studio Teachers in California are in charge...
EP 116: Jordan Fisher, Multi-Talented Artist
August 05, 2020 20:07 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is actor, singer, dancer, and all-around creative talent, Jordan Fisher. Jordan’s resume is very long for someone who’s still just in his mid-twenties, but he is best known for Moana, Grease Live, RENT Live, Liv and Maddie, To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You, Until Dawn, Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2, and The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Jordan was crowned the Season 25 winner of "Dancing with the Stars" alongside dance partner...
EP 115: Audrey Whitby & Victoria Moroles, Actresses and Founders of Acting with Actors
July 16, 2020 19:49 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBMy guests on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast are the founders of coaching business Acting with Actors, actresses Victoria Moroles and Audrey Whitby. Audrey is known best for her work on The Thundermans, The Standoff, Liv and Maddie, Betch, So Random!, Awesomeness TV, Townies, Guilty Party, and In the Vault. Victoria is best known for her work on Teen Wolf, Liv and Maddie, Down a Dark Hall, Here and Now, Cloud 9, and Snow Falls. With a combined 100+ episodes of children's...
EP 114: Jessica Marie Garcia, Actress
July 02, 2020 22:49 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is actress Jessica Marie Garcia. Jessica is best known for her roles of Jasmine in the Netflix hit On My Block, Willow in Liv and Maddie, and Becky in The Middle, as well as recurring roles on Diary of a Future President, How to Get Away with Murder, American Princess, Starter Pack, Hacking High School, Huge, and more. She is a member of the all-female ensemble cast of BETCH: A Sketch Show on Hulu, and her feature film Avenge The Crows was...
EP 113: Anthony Meindl on Artists and Social Justice
June 18, 2020 15:51 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBToday my guest on this special edition of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Anthony Meindl. Anthony is a master acting coach, and founder of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop, which has locations in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, London, Atlanta, Toronto, Santa Fe, Chicago, Cape Town, Copenhagen, and Sydney. His philosophy is radically different from the status quo—he does not use scene objective, sense memory, or any of the standard 20th Century approaches that most acting schools take ...
EP 112: Krisha Bullock, Casting Director
June 04, 2020 18:09 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Los Angeles casting director Krisha Bullock, of Bullock and Snow Casting. Listen to the first 10 minutes here for free, or become a Friend of the Podcast for access to the full interview, as well as access to the entire collection of over 100 other inspiring and educational episodes designed to help you succeed in the entertainment industry. It’s easy! In your browser bar, go to https://hometowntohollywood.supportingcast.fm/ and for ...
EP 111: Diane Christiansen, Master Acting Teacher
May 20, 2020 20:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Diane Christiansen. Diane is an award-winning acting teacher, and founder of Diane Christiansen Coaching in Los Angeles, as well as the new Christiansen Acting Academy in nearby Agora Hills. Her schools offer weekly classes to actors from age three to adult, broken down by age and focus—and including scene study, audition, technique, Improv, and character development, as well as offering commercial classes, casting director wo...
EP 110: Haydn Jones, Commercial Talent Agent
May 06, 2020 22:29 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Haydn Jones. Haydn is head of the Youth Commercial Division at A3 Artists Agency, formerly known as Abrams Artists Agency. This is the very first Commercial Agent interview on the podcast and I’m so excited to share it with you! We discuss how actors can get started in the industry, how to get a commercial agent’s attention, why commercials can be the gateway to an acting career, how commercial casting is different than theatrica...
EP 109: Harriet Greenspan, Hollywood Casting Director
April 16, 2020 16:03 - 1 hour - 16.9 MBBecome a member! Friends of Hometown to Hollywood get the full version of the interview, plus complete access to my archive—sign up here: https://hometowntohollywood.supportingcast.fm/ (If you’re already a Friend, thanks for your support! Find the latest episode and your podcast feed here: https://hometowntohollywood.supportingcast.fm/subscription/ ) My guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood Podcast is Los Angeles casting director Harriet Greenspan. Harriet has six Artios A...
EP 108: Diane Burroughs, TV Writer, Showrunner
April 02, 2020 02:03 - 46 minutes - 19.8 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is producer, writer, and show runner Diane Burroughs. Diane is best known for This is What Democracy Looks Like, Still Standing, Rita Rocks, Yes Dear, and The Drew Carey Show. Diane shares her years of experience generously and speaks very directly about how actors both fail and succeed in this industry, including sharing audition advice, advice for parents of actors, thoughts for writers, and general excellent insight for anyone...
EP 107: Lisa London, Casting Director
March 18, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 18 MBMy guest on this podcast episode is Los Angeles film and TV casting director Lisa London. Lisa has won an Artios Award from the Casting Society of America for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. She is the author of the book From Start to Stardom: The Casting Director’s Guide for Aspiring Actors. Some of the many Film and TV projects Lisa London has cast over her 25-plus year career, alongside her casting partner Catherine Stroud, include Hannah Montana, Grandma’s Boy, The House Bunny, Sui...
EP 106: Jet Jurgensmeyer, Entertainer
March 04, 2020 19:33 - 34 minutes - 18.2 MBToday my guest on this podcast is young actor and musician Jet Jurgensmeyer. Jet is best known for his work on Last Man Standing, American Sniper, Ferdinand, Adventures in Babysitting, The Stinky & Dirty Show, Shimmer and Shine, and T.O.T.S. His debut album featuring new single Parachute is out now. Jet is only 15, but he has already accomplished a lot as a professional performer. Join us as he shares how he got his start, who inspires him, how he balances school and work, how he stays posi...
EP 105: Judy Kain, Acting Teacher
February 20, 2020 19:38 - 48 minutes - 17.5 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Los Angeles acting teacher, Judy Kain, founder of the award-winning Keep it Real Acting Studios. Judy Kain is also the author of I Booked It!, host of the podcast, Hollywood Game Changers, and an actress with over 400 commercial credits, and over 110 film & TV credits. We cover a range of important subjects for aspiring actors, and focus especially on the commercial end of the field. Judy shares her wisdom on auditions, self-...
EP 104: Scott Sedita, Master Acting Teacher
February 06, 2020 19:51 - 47 minutes - 19.7 MBMy guest on today’s podcast episode is renowned Los Angeles acting teacher Scott Sedita, founder of the Scott Sedita Acting Studios. A former talent agent and casting director, Scott is the author of two books, Scott Sedita's Guide to Making It in Hollywood: Three Steps to Success, Three Steps to Failure, and The Eight Characters of Comedy. He’s also the creator of the Scott Sedita Actor’s Audition App. Actors who have studied with Scott include Cameron Monaghan, Holly Taylor, Ross Butler, ...
EP 103: Cindy Osbrink, Youth Talent Agent, Founder & CEO of Osbrink Agency
January 22, 2020 20:25 - 42 minutes - 59.7 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Cindy Osbrink, CEO of The Osbrink Agency which she founded in 1993. Today Osbrink is one of the most esteemed Youth Talent Agencies in Hollywood, and the company is a full-service agency with Theatrical, Commercial, Print and Voice Over departments for adults and youths alike. Cindy has represented many of the most acclaimed young actors in Hollywood including Brie Larson, Dakota & Elle Fanning, Tyler James Williams, Raven Sym...
EP 102: Toni Long, Entertainment Lawyer
January 04, 2020 18:59 - 57 minutes - 80.4 MBDo you ever wonder what an entertainment attorney would tell you if you could sit down and talk? What advice they might give you? If so—you are in for a treat, because today’s podcast features Los Angeles Entertainment Attorney Toni Long. If you or someone you love is getting into professional performing of any sort, you would do well to take advantage of this free hour with Toni. We discuss some of the biggest mistakes actors make with lawyers, when to reach out to one, what an entertainme...
EP 101: Abby Johnson, Talent Manager
December 21, 2019 02:48 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBMy guest on this episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Abby Johnson. Abby is a Talent Manager with Green Room Management in Los Angeles. We discuss how talent managers work, what they do and don’t do for their clients, the difference between agents and managers, what makes for a great manager, advice for actors trying to get a manager and advice for how to best work with your manager once you have one, and MUCH more. This is a candid and wonderful conversation for anyone intereste...
Encore: Sarah Jeffery (Episode 5)
November 28, 2019 17:53 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBMy guest on this encore podcast episode of Hometown to Hollywood is actress Sarah Jeffrey. Sarah is best known for her work on Shades of Blue, Wayward Pines, Disney Descendants, and Descendants 3, The X-Files, Daphne and Velma, and Charmed. This conversation was originally recorded in June of 2016. In our conversation we discuss what’s important for success, the challenges of getting a visa for actors who are not U.S. citizens (Jeffery is Canadian), how to stay positive when the going gets...
EP 100: Kristin Chenoweth: Emmy & Tony Award Winning Actress & Singer
November 14, 2019 04:38 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBToday my guest on this very special 100th episode of the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is the legendary Kristin Chenoweth. Kristin is one of those rare performers who truly excels in multiple mediums: musical theatre, film, TV, voiceover, and concert performances, and she has the awards to prove it, with both an Emmy and a Tony among others. Perhaps best known for originating the role of Galinda in Wicked, some of her other Broadway and Off-Broadway runs have included You’re a Good Man, Cha...
EP 99: Fatmata Kamara, CAA Theatrical Agent
October 31, 2019 23:19 - 37 minutes - 52 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Fatmata Kamara. Fatmata is a theatrical talent agent at Creative Artists Agency, or CAA, one of the biggest agencies in Los Angeles. Her clients include Gabrielle Union, Ksenia Solo, Anna Diop, Matt McGorry, and Winston Duke, among others. We discuss when actors should come out to LA, how to get the attention of an agent in Hollywood, whether to pursue a youth agent or an adult agent if you land in LA after college, and much, much more....
EP 98: Sara Isaacson, Casting Director
October 17, 2019 17:36 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is casting director Sara Isaacson. Sara is best known for casting Law and Order: True Crime, Bates Motel, Fringe, The Arrangement, Famous in Love, The Mentalist, Motive, Almost Human, and State of Affairs. She is a member of the Casting Society of America. We discussed a wide range of subjects over the course of our conversation, including how to get on a casting director’s radar, what she wishes actors would and would NOT do in auditions...
EP 97: Actor's Dialect Coach, Scott Alan Moffitt
October 02, 2019 13:38 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBToday my guest on Hometown to Hollywood is The Actor’s Dialect Coach, Scott Alan Moffitt. Scott teaches both an introductory and an ongoing class in dialects at the Young Actors Space, which is located in Los Angeles. He is also available for one-on-one coaching via Skype or here in LA. We had a fun and fascinating conversation around how Scott teaches actors dialects and accents, and the importance of accents and dialects as special skills to increase an actor’s chance of booking roles. W...
EP 96: Cozi Zuehlsdorff: Actress, Singer, Writer
September 11, 2019 20:07 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBToday my guest on this podcast is actress, singer, and writer Cozi Zuehlsdorff. Cozi is best known for her work on Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, Freaky Friday, Pure Country Pure Heart, Mighty Med, and Sophia the First. Cozi has some exceptionally thoughtful advice for anyone who wants to be in this industry, and a wisdom that is beyond her 21 years. Some of my favorite quotes from our conversation: “Do things that scare you. If you’re afraid to dive, just dive afraid.” “Imagine driving...
EP95: Taylor Bright, Talent Manager
August 29, 2019 03:25 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBIf you’ve ever wanted to get the inside scoop on talent management, this podcast is a must-listen. My guest on this episode of Hometown to Hollywood is Taylor Bright, a Talent Manager with Stagecoach Entertainment in Los Angeles. Prior to becoming a manager, she worked in casting offices at Bullock & Snow Casting and Aufiero/Horn Casting on projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, MTV & CW. We discuss a wide range of subjects, including how talent management works, the difference between agents an...
EP 94: Kevin Mock, Producer, Editor, Director
August 13, 2019 23:25 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Kevin Mock. Kevin is a director, producer, and editor, best known for his work on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, America’s Next Top Model, LA Heat, The Flash, and Chuck. Because Kevin’s experience is so wide-ranging, this is a wide-ranging conversation! It will be interesting to anyone interested in directing, producing, or editing, as well as anyone interested on how the entertainment industry really works. I learned a lot myself! Some of ...
EP 93: Marnie Cooper, Acting Coach: Update
July 29, 2019 20:25 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBEP 93: Marnie Cooper, Acting Coach: Update My guest on this podcast episode is master acting coach, and talent manager, Marnie Cooper. This is Marnie’s second time on the podcast, and we dive deep into some excellent acting advice; I recommend you go back and listen to her first episode as well, which is Episode 72. Marnie has been teaching acting, and coaching clients for over 25 years, and works with kids, teens, and adults. She has worked with Mila Kunis, America Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, O...
Encore: Cameron Boyce (Episodes 59 & 60)
July 13, 2019 01:57 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis encore episode of Hometown to Hollywood is dedicated to our beloved Cameron Boyce, who passed away this week at the age of twenty. I can think of no better way to honor him than by sharing his own words. Cameron’s interview was originally released in two parts because it went so long… as with everything he did, Cameron was generous with his time and energy. He was committed to sharing his experience honestly and thoughtfully, in an effort to help and inspire people. This encore episode...
EP 92: Dylan Arnold, Actor
June 27, 2019 20:36 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBBainbridge Island native and friend Dylan Arnold had his breakout roles in indie films like Fat Kid Rules the World and Laggies and his star has only risen with roles in Mudbound and Halloween, and serious arcs on Nashville and The Purge. In this conversation we discuss his community theatre beginnings and his decision to focus on training before pursuing a Hollywood career, as well as how to stay positive and active now that he has one. Some of my favorite quotes from our conversation: ...
EP 91: Zak Barnett, Acting Coach, Founder of ZBS
June 06, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 84 MBMy guest today on Hometown to Hollywood is Zak Barnett, founder of the Zak Barnett Studios in mid-town Los Angeles, which is billed as “an acting studio for the development of the whole self.” Zak Barnett Studios provides classes, intensives, and private coaching for professional actors aged 9-adult. They also have summer camps and acting intensives. This is my second episode with Zak, so if you haven’t heard the first one, I would recommend that you look that on up and listen to it as well...
EP 90: Eric Morris, Legendary Acting Teacher
May 15, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBToday my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is renowned acting teacher Eric Morris. His books, No Acting Please, Being & Doing, Irreverent Acting, Acting from the Ultimate Consciousness, and Acting, Imaging & The Unconscious are used in colleges, universities, and private schools all over the world. His latest book, A Second Chance at Life, explores how some of the techniques he developed for actors can free ALL people from obstacles and emotional blocks so that they can experience ...
EP 89: Michael Orland, Music Director, Pianist, Vocal Coach
May 02, 2019 03:59 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBHow fun would it be to sit down for an hour with the associate musical director on American Idol for 16 seasons? SO FUN! You’re in for a treat, because my guest on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast is Michael Orland. Michael is a pianist, arranger, vocal coach, and musical director, and yes—is best known for his work for 16 seasons on American Idol. We talk about passion, music, fame, vocal coaching, American Idol, what’s truly important for success in the entertainment industry (it’s not w...
EP 88: Diana Elizabeth Jordan: Actress, Director
April 19, 2019 05:10 - 1 hour - 106 MBHi, thanks for joining us! This is Bonnie Wallace, author of The Hollywood Parents Guide, and Young Hollywood Actors, and today my guest on this podcast is Diana Elizabeth Jordan. Diana is a film and TV actress and has just made history as the first black, female filmmaker with cerebral palsy. Diana has an MFA in acting from California State University Long Beach and has committed her career to entertaining and ensuring that disability is an inclusive part of the American Scene. For the pas...
EP 87: Amy & Wendy Engelberg, TV Writers and Producers
April 02, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBToday my guests on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast are Amy and Wendy Engelberg. Amy and Wendy are TV writing and producing partners who are sisters. They are best known for Fuller House, What I like About You, Daytime Divas, Sonny with a Chance, Lizzy McGuire, and Drop Dead Diva. We discuss how they got started writing and producing for TV, what their work as writers and producers looks like, their involvement in casting, the challenges and joys of writing and producing for TV, advice fo...
Ep 86: Pamela Fisher, Talent Agent, VP Abrams Artists
February 21, 2019 18:53 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBToday’s guest represents some of the most successful young actors in film and TV, including my daughter Dove Cameron. Pamela Fisher is Vice President of Abrams Artists Agency, and Head of their Emerging Talent Division. Considered by many in the industry to be the top agent for emerging talent in Hollywood, Pamela shares her wisdom and experience in this great episode. Whether you are an actor yourself, the parent of one, or just curious about the industry, this is a must-listen episode! S...
Encore: Luke Benward (Episode 18)
January 02, 2019 18:22 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBMy guest on this encore episode of Hometown to Hollywood is actor Luke Benward. You may have seen him as Bo in the recent Netflix hit Dumplin’. Luke has done MANY film and TV projects. In addition to Dumplin’, he is best known for his roles in Life of the Party, How to Eat Fried Worms, Because of Winn Dixie, Minutemen, Cloud Nine, Girl Vs. Monster, Good Luck Charlie, and Ravenswood. Luke shares what it was like to be an actor starting at the age of 5, how he managed to balance school and a...