That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse
471 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 304 ratingsFilm/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Contracts for Actors — with Alyshia Ochse
March 10, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBI joined Clubhouse!! Every week, I will be conducting the "Wednesday Wisdom" podcast recordings on Clubhouse. Monday's 11am, come join me. Contracts for Actors: what you should ask for and what you can get in your contracts. Special Clubhouse special conversations with myself, Erin Cummings (King Richard), Kendra Castleberry (casting), Jenny Hochberg (Parks & Recreation). Early Bird Discount codes for The New Triple Threat Membership: (available until March 15, 2021) EBCOSTAR: Co-star...
RERUN | Amanda Schull — Preparing for Big Opportunity: Show Up. Do The Work.
March 09, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBAmanda Schull is an American actress and former ballet dancer, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She’s known for her roles in Pretty Little Liars, Suits, 12 Monkeys, and in Nicholas Hyter’s 2000 drama, Center Stage. She began her performing career as a dancer, studying at Indiana University and apprenticing with the San Francisco Ballet, where she ultimately joined the company after the completion of Center Stage. She retired from dancing in 2006 and has since built a career as an actress...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The New Triple Threat — with Alyshia Ochse
March 03, 2021 09:30 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBThe all-new membership for actors including both recorded and live courses for all levels of actor, coaching in the crafts that make up the new triple threat: craft, technology, and business. Anna LaMadrid (Put Me on Self Tape) and I teamed up to offer a holistic approach to actor training with a fresh approach to the craft, the business and the technology involved in leveling up one's career skills. Committed to making top notch training accessible and affordable to all actors at any le...
RERUN | Jason Momoa — The Daring Auditions That Built a Career
March 02, 2021 09:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBJason Momoa is now a household name and here are some of the resilient auditions that shaped his career. He has been one to fiercely remain authentic and when the industry wasn't buying he was making his own art and stories. Today's episode is one to enjoy while sitting in a bar drinking a beer, eating wings and discussing some of those fun early auditions. Early Bird Discount codes for The New Triple Threat Membership: (available until March 15, 2021) EBCOSTAR: Co-star Membership EBGUE...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Sex — with Alyshia Ochse
February 24, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 14.7 MBLet's talk about sex scenes in auditions. How do you approach them? What about kissing, hugging, any kind of intimacy?? Today, Alyshia throws down some wisdom to help you navigate the sexual awkwardness present in auditions and how to negotiate what you are willing to do on set. Nudity clauses - what is acceptable to negotiate. And on set etiquette and tips for intimacy.
RERUN | LIVE from LA: Erin Cummings — Discovering Artistic Strength: We Create the Reality We Live In
February 23, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThat 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! Show Links: POP UP CLASS: Click here to register now PMO PEP TALKS: Click...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Boundaries — with Alyshia Ochse
February 11, 2021 00:20 - 7 minutes - 9.09 MBIn order to create we must make space. Space comes from boundaries, external and internal. As a creative, boundaries are the hardest to set and explain when we don't have "office time". Today, I chat all things schedule and support around your creation. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: PMO ...
S2 042: Skeet Ulrich — Fun Character Building
February 09, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBToday’s guest kicked off his career in the 90’s with memorable characters such as Chris Hooker in The Craft, and Billy Loomis of the classic Halloween favorite, Scream. Since then, he’s gone on to build an impressive 30 year career across all genres and is still going strong. Today, I sit down with Skeet Ulrich as he shares his journey from the invaluable lessons he learned at NYU, to how parenting has influenced his artistry today. You’ve seen him in film and television in popular project...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Support — with Alyshia Ochse
February 03, 2021 09:30 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBToday, the wisdom is around the support that you expect from a partner/parental figure for your artistic career. The discussion focuses on how to manage that expectation and how to garner the support that you want for your artistic endeavors. Show Links: REPRESENTATION EMAIL: Download the FREE template here! PMO PEP TALKS: Click here to reserve your seat PMO POP SELF-TAPE CLASS: Click here to sign up INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ...
S2 041: Ron Cephas Jones — The Little Moments that Build into Big Moments
February 02, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBOver the course of a 40 year career, Ron Cephas Jones has built a beautiful body of work ranging from theater in New York City with the Labyrinth Theater Company, to an award winning performance in the NBC television hit, This is Us . Today’s guest has learned the craft purely through experience and now teaches the art of breaking down the script to students at the California Institute of the Arts. His credits include the role of William Hill in This is Us, Truth Be Told, The Get Down, Luk...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Representation Email — with Alyshia Ochse
January 27, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBToday, let's chat about the most effective, eye catching email that can secure meetings with agents/managers to up-level your team and initiate more opportunities. I discuss when to email. How to email! And look below for a quick FREE downloadable template to set you up for attention getting success. Create your emails now! Show Links: REPRESENTATION EMAIL: Download the FREE template here! PMO PEP TALKS: Click here to reserve your seat PMO POP SELF-TAPE CLASS: Click here to sign up...
S2 040: Yara Martinez — Gratitude and Knowing Your Worth
January 26, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBToday’s guest started out as a dancer at just 2 years old and grew up studying ballet. She continued her dance practice all through college before deciding she wanted to pursue a career as a theater actor. Before she was cast in the role of fan favorite, Dr. Luisa Alver on Jane the Virgin, Yara Martinez spent the early years of her career in New York where the auditions felt few and far between. Today, she shares her journey with us, taking us through her 15+ year career in television and ...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Pep Talk/Secret Tip — with Alyshia Ochse
January 20, 2021 09:30 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBWednesday wisdom thoughts on failure, pep talks, and the best new character development tip! Make sure to sign up for the FREE PMO Pep Talk tomorrow talking booking a series regular off of tape during COVID. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: PMO PEP TALKS: Click here to reserve your seat P...
S2 039: Alain Uy — Amplifying Voice & Leaning Into Failure
January 19, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBFrom bringing diverse and dynamic characters to life on screen, to flexing his entrepreneurial spirit through his production company Them Too, multi hyphenate actor, director, producer, and writer Alain Uy has become “one to watch” in the entertainment industry, and he isn't slowing down anytime soon. Alain Uy is best known for his acting work on Helstrom, The Morning Show, and True Detective just to name a few, but above all he is a grounded and collaborative storyteller. Growing up as ...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Second Place — with Alyshia Ochse
January 13, 2021 09:30 - 8 minutes - 9.96 MBSecond place, understudy, waiting for the opportunity can feel bad. As actors, we are like trained athletes waiting for our chance to jump off the bench and get in the game in play. We must practice how we want to play!! Today, wisdom and perspective is given on what our jobs really entail. We must diligently create character and be ready to be called off the bench. Many people have been called in last minute and because of their preparation they were ready to PLAY. Their preparation and...
S2 038: Michael Mosley — You Deserve to Be At the Table
January 12, 2021 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBToday’s guest is living proof that alliterated names are a mark of success. Michael Mosley has done it all. His career is one to marvel, working nonstop in film and television in comedies such as Scrubs and dramas like Netflix’s Ozark and FX’s Next. Mike takes us through his beginnings as an acting student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts into a prolific and admirable career. He’s candid about his early auditioning struggles and how he eventually overcame his insecurities and lack of...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Any Exit Out of Anxiety — with Nicola Salter & Alyshia Ochse
December 23, 2020 09:30 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBHaving anxiety about life? Holidays? Auditions? What 2021 will look like? Me too. You are not alone. Today, I wanted to share the healthy EXIT to any anxiety. I wanted to end with soothing and practical wisdom from one of my great healers Nicola Salter. Anxiety is a jumbled mess of saying that your body is looking for "any exit" to not feel the cortisol dump that is happening. So here are some recommendations to immediately give the healthy exit for anxiety - whether you are trying to avoi...
S2 037: Matthew Del Negro — 10,000 NOs: Enjoying the Journey More than the Win
December 22, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBActor, writer, and host of the podcast show, 10,000 NOs, Matthew Del Negro has captivated viewers and listeners alike with his vulnerability, insight, and artistry. Matthew is a shining example of what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry when it comes to hard work and perseverance. Growing up in New York, Matt was no stranger to the actor grind. He spent several years bartending until he landed the beloved role of cousin Brian on Season 4 of HBO’s The Sopranos. Today, Matthew...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Fresh Take — with Alyshia Ochse
December 16, 2020 09:30 - 8 minutes - 9.7 MBLet's have variance in your scenes, this is an editors dream. Create character!! If you are creating a character you can be surprised and have a fresh take every time you play in the scene. Perfection is not pleasurable to watch. We do not respond to perfection. If you live and exist in a moment, the audience will be affected differently than just saying the lines. As the end of the year nears, let's cultivate how you create character so you can be in the moment. Living the in the moment w...
S2 036: Robert Baker — Find the Humor in the Drama and Kill the Table Read
December 15, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBToday, I’m sitting down with actor and writer, Robert Baker. Robert has built a decades long career in film and television across all genres from comedy to drama and everything in between. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert and his father both shared artistic interests. His father played in a rock band while Robert followed his passion for performing and went on to study at USC’s acting program in California. He gained experience and honed his craft by performing in student films, school pro...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: 5 Hot Tips for Self-Taping — with Sam Valentine, Anna LaMadrid & Alyshia Ochse
December 09, 2020 09:30 - 41 minutes - 40.7 MBAnna LaMadrid (Put Me On Self-Tape) and Alyshia sit down with Sam Valentine on the One Broke Actress Podcast crossover episode to give you the 5 hot tips for the best self-tapes. 2021 is kicking off and the industry is coming back. Let's get a jump start on getting your own studio set up and confidence to make the best tapes. EPISODE LINKS: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off MASTER YOUR SELF-TAPES: Use promo code MASTER25 for 25% off SHOW LINKS: Please ...
S2 035: Jenn Lyon — F*%k that Noise!
December 08, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBJenn Lyon not only talks about her courageous choices professionally (like being a reader for a Broadway show and then boldly asking to audition for the lead), but also about her personal struggle with anorexia and bulimia, and how living a life of service helps her keep it all in perspective. From her guest star on Justified that turned into a multiple season arc, to her show-stopping turn as Finna in CLAWS, Jenn is a stunning example of an artist in her power. And today she shares with u...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Holiday Break — with Alyshia Ochse
December 02, 2020 09:30 - 6 minutes - 8.42 MBIt is THAT time a year again! The industry is notoriously more quiet this time of year but with Covid rearing its ugly head there hasn't been a lot of activity to satiate our artist minds and pockets. What can we possibly focus on that seems somewhat in our control and still puts focus on furthering our careers? Today, I give a perspective shift on what we can give attention to that will enhance our experience when the industry comes back in 2021. EPISODE LINKS: CONTENT IS CONFIDENC...
S2 034: Jack Huston — Falling Back in Love with the Craft
December 01, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBToday’s guest comes from a long line of award-winning actors in Hollywood with family members that include household names such as Anjelica and Danny Huston. Even so, actor Jack Huston has worked tirelessly over the years to forge his own unique career path and to find his own success. Jack grew up in London, England and came from a theater educational background. Upon moving to America, Jack realized that he still had a lot to learn about the difference in skill sets between theater and fil...
S2 033: Aaron Lazar — Climbing the Ladder & Coming Full Circle
November 24, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe’re chatting with Broadway star and series regular on Fox’s “Filthy Rich”: Aaron Lazar. Aaron worked his way through every aspect of this industry—film, TV, theatre—with the same tenacity that almost led him to become a surgeon. But instead of never sleeping in medical school, he chose the city that never sleeps. 11 Broadway productions later (including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “A Little Night Music,” and “Dear Evan Hansen), plus acclaimed films such as “J.Edgar,” “The Wolf of Wall St...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Reels — with Alyshia Ochse and Marc D'Amour, LA Media Works
November 18, 2020 09:30 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBA demo reel is your most powerful marketing tool. Give your team the tools they need to best position you amongst the competition. Be unique. Showcase your talents while delivering a thoughtful and entertaining final product. Reels don’t have to be boring! EPISODE LINKS: WEBSITE: LAMediaWorks.com SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into...
S2 032: Josh Pais — Inner Energy Patterns and Surrendering to the Unknown
November 17, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBToday, I sit down with actor, writer, director and prominent acting coach, Josh Pais. Having had a successful, decades long career, Josh credits his approach to the craft to his parents. His mother, a creative free spirit and his father, a theoretical physicist, lead Josh to a method of training that uses physicality to get to a space of spontaneity in his art, a method that he compares to what it feels like to “play in a laboratory.” This discovery led him to founding the Committed Impuls...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Set Etiquette for Makeup/Wardrobe Departments
November 11, 2020 09:30 - 10 minutes - 12.2 MBSo you are now a guest on a show, working on an indie film or have been called up to the big league studio film...how do you address your hair, makeup, and wardrobe departments for the best collaborative creative conversation regarding your character's depiction on screen. Clear is kind, but sometimes those departments don't seem so kind. How to address showing up to set and keeping the creative liberties of your character's creation optimistic is in your control and today we discuss the bes...
S2 031: Kathleen Rose Perkins — Longevity: Learning to Pivot as Storytellers
November 10, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBToday’s guest embodies what it means to be a versatile and creative storyteller. Actor, writer, and producer, Kathleen Rose Perkins, has had an expansive career that has led her to varied roles in both comedy and drama in the world of film and television. Today, she walks us through the lulls as well as the highs of her journey starting from what she learned doing background work in Los Angeles, to what it was like to be fired from a job...more than once, to taking creative control of her ca...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Expectations Vs. Reality — with Alyshia Ochse
November 04, 2020 09:30 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBHow do we navigate the unknown in our careers? How does the expectation set us up for heartbreak? How do we treat the heartbreak of constant rejection? Yes, big topic for today! SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your character. Click here to learn more. INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @that...
S2 030: Ahna O'Reilly — Kismet and a Work Ethic to Back It Up
November 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode, I sit down with the incandescent Ahna O’Reilly. With nearly 50 films under her belt, Ahna has curated a career of unmissable performances, including The Help, Fruitvale Station, and, most recently, her breathtaking turn in The Morning Show. Ahna opens up about how her authentic relationships have led to some of her biggest opportunities (like Octavia Spencer getting her an audition for The Help!), the importance of honoring her own needs during the audition process, and ho...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Are You "Behind"? — with Alyshia Ochse
October 28, 2020 08:30 - 14 minutes - 15.6 MBWhen comparing yourself to other actors do you put yourself in the category of falling "behind"? Today, I address the feeling of negative narrative comparisons and how we can collectively not only stay in our own lanes but also celebrate your own path. SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your charact...
S2 029: Scoot McNairy — Lessons Over Time
October 27, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Scoot McNairy. Here’s a storyteller who’s genuinely humble and genuinely extraordinary. He’s an award winning actor and a producer. He’s worked on numerous award-winning films such as “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood,” “Gone Girl,” “12 Years a Slave,” “Argo,” and “Killing Them Softly.” He’s starred in critically acclaimed series such as “Narcos: Mexico,” “Godless,” and “Halt and Catch Fire.” The list of legendary directors he’s worked with will blow your...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Art of Letting Go Into Character — with Alyshia Ochse
October 21, 2020 08:30 - 8 minutes - 9.9 MBIt was a no. Then another no. Again, a no. Even yesterday it was a no. How do you let go in times of constant rejection? How do you not push for just getting the yes? Today, I wanted to discuss how you can "let go" of expectations of results in your art and use the pressure cooker situation to deepen your art (character). SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media: WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking a...
S2 028: Eric Ladin — The Power of Letting Go & Rolling the Dice
October 20, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBToday’s guest is the awe-inspiring, spectacular Eric Ladin. You might know him from The Killing, Boardwalk Empire, or Generation Kill because his moments onscreen are unforgettable. He talks about the evolution of his identity and how he learned to reconcile the way he saw himself with the way Hollywood saw him to lean into type and unleash his potential. He’s candid about the pressure he put on himself after graduating from drama school and his obsession with over-preparing. And it wasn’t u...
S2 027: Bonnie Somerville — Finding Her Second Act
October 13, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 73 MBI am so thrilled to welcome Bonnie Somerville into the TOA family. A Brooklyn native, Bonnie has always been strong, quick-witted, and no bullshit. And this interview is no exception. Bonnie doesn’t pull any punches today as she talks about the brutality of our business and the ebbs and flows of her remarkable career. From being scouted by modeling agencies and record labels, to beating out a thousand girls at her first national casting call and her surprise audition with Marcia Gay Hard...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: NO Small Parts — with Alyshia Ochse
October 07, 2020 08:30 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MBWe are in control of how much space we inhabit as a character and how much gratitude we express in our art. If you are stuck in a level in your artistry this might give you a different idea about turning that frustration into productivity. Take up space with your characters mind, story and life lived. Today, I remind you of all the parts that started "small" but were inhabited with a life lived. And those "small" parts grew. The growth came from the attention put on specificity and creatin...
S2 026: Brandon Scott — Tribe Vibe Mentality: The Importance of Community
October 06, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBToday, we welcome actor and musician Brandon Scott to the show. Currently recurring on hit shows such as Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why”, “Dead to Me” and NBC’s “This is Us”, Brandon continues to pop up on our television screens time and time again. Today, he walks us through his journey from waiting tables in Times Square to working opposite heavy hitter actors, Al Pacino and Christopher Walken, and how, year after year, he still finds the joy in discovering and rediscovering his own individua...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Happiness & Balance — with J.Claude Deering & Alyshia Ochse
September 30, 2020 08:30 - 50 minutes - 48.9 MBEver wonder how things go once you are a working actor who is trying to balance work/life/kids/marriage/society ideals? Today, we chat with J. Claude Deering and we debunk the ideals of the working actor in today's times and the idea of being "happy". J. Claude Deering is an LA-based actor and comedian. Acting credits include, Side Effects (dir. Steven Soderbergh), The Ugly Truth (Columbia Pictures), "Entourage" (HBO), recurring roles on “NCIS” (CBS) and "Inside the Box" (ABC/Shondaland), ...
S2 025: Selenis Leyva — Leaving a Footprint: No One Can Tell You It’s “Not For You”
September 29, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBActress, author, and activist, Selenis Leyva believes that the desire to perform is something that you’re born with, a passion that lies within your genes. Born in the Bronx, it was clear from the start that Selenis had a thirst for learning the craft when at age 14, she asked to use the school auditorium to create a drama class for herself and a group of her fellow classmates. Today, she recalls a defining moment in her youth where she was told that her dream of pursuing education in the ar...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Quality Check — with Alyshia Ochse
September 23, 2020 08:30 - 7 minutes - 9.42 MBToday, the discussion around the three C's that can have you trapped for taking responsibility for your own creativity. Can comparing be a positive thing? Does comparing downward spiral you into complaints? Is it possible to turn a complaint into a congratulations and a constructive conversation around movement. EPISODE LINKS: SELF-TAPE SLAY: Register for "Actor Traps" — Part 2 (Class Starts September 27th) SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and foll...
S2 024: Noomi Rapace — Peeling Back the Onion of Movies, Character, and Connection
September 22, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday’s guest is the one and only Noomi Rapace. She’s an actress and a producer. A shatterer of limiting beliefs. She achieved international fame originating the role of Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish adaptation of the Millennium Series: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Girl Who Played with Fire,” and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” This woman digs into the mind, body, and soul of every character she plays. Just watch her portray septuplets in “What Happened to Monday.” It’s...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Navigating Hollywood — with Brian Medavoy & Alyshia Ochse
September 16, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBAward-winning producer and manager Brian Medavoy has been in the entertainment business for nearly 25 years. In that time, he has emerged as one of Hollywood’s top talent representatives, helping to craft the early careers of actors such as Ryan Reynolds, Tobey Maguire, Josh Brolin, David Schwimmer, Jason Bateman and Maria Bello, among others. Today we discuss all the burning questions on how to up-level and navigate your career to its highest potential. EPISODE LINKS: WEBSITE: BrianM...
S2 023: Paul Greene — The Secret’s in the Love
September 15, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB“If you can see it, you can move it.” One night, as a teenager living on a farm in Canada, Paul Greene dreamed he was working on a movie set. He had never seen one before. Now as an actor, musician, writer, director, and producer, Paul has worked on the sets of countless films and series. He’s been dubbed the Cary Grant of the Hallmark Channel. And today, we’re diving into the stories of how he got there. Paul didn’t work as an actor in the beginning. He traveled the world as a model spend...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Breathwork — with Robin Solo and Alyshia Ochse
September 09, 2020 08:30 - 47 minutes - 110 MBBreathwork is the bridge to spirit, takes us into other realms, heals our body of trauma, regulates our para sympathetic system (nerves/fear) and connects us to our voice. Today, Robin Solo joins Wednesday Wisdom to give insight about how Breathwork will help strengthen your instrument. Tension is restrictive to breathing freely and deeply. A person free of stress will be calmer and better able to concentrate and connect to what they are saying in an open way. Our breath changes with our...
S2 022: Sarah Shahi — Seeking the Highest Degree of Truth
September 08, 2020 08:30 - 53 minutes - 123 MBToday’s guest is the gutsy and candid Sarah Shahi. You might recognize her as Jenny from Alias, Carmen on the L-Word, or the iconic Sameen Shaw on CBS’ Person of Interest. She’s a refreshingly honest and thus charming actress who makes no apologies for being herself. She discusses how befriending Robert Altman as an extra on his set inspired her to pursue an acting career and make the move from Texas to LA. She emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself in every way possible- for he...
WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Memorization — with Alyshia Ochse
September 02, 2020 08:30 - 11 minutes - 28.9 MBTips and tricks about your memory and memorizing lines. There are four different suggestions on memorizing your lines: Top Five Memorizing Techniques: Assign meaningfulness to things. Learn general and specific later Recite out loud in your own words until you don't need to refer to your notes. Teach someone else Use memory devices such as the ones offered in this episode. EPISODE LINKS: YOUTUBE: How to Memorize Lines Fast SHOW LINKS: Please subscribe to That One Auditio...
S2 021: Angel Parker — Reframing the Narrative
September 01, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 164 MBI am thrilled to welcome the radiant Angel Parker to TOA. This powerhouse has proven she can work in any genre, going from the hit Disney show, LAB RATS, to Ryan Murphy’s THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON, and Marvel’s RUNAWAYS. There is nothing Hollywood- or life- has handed Angel that she hasn’t taken in stride and reframed to work in her favor. Today, we’ll hear how she worked through personal tragedy while having to shoot a pilot, the lesson she learned working with Sarah Paulson, and the silv...
S2 020: Cameron Britton — The Freedom in Getting it Wrong
August 25, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBOur guest today is Canadian born actor Cameron Britton. He’s best known for his captivating and dynamic portrayal of serial killer Ed Kemper on Netflix’s series Mindhunter which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. His recent credits include the crime thriller The Girl in the Spider’s Web and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy. You can also catch him in Discovery Channel’s new series Manhunt alongside other such memorable talents as Paul Bet...
S2 019: Chris Diamantopoulos — Doing The DON'Ts and Winning
August 18, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOver the course of his 35 year career, Chris Diamantopoulos has built an expansive body of work in the entertainment industry from Broadway theater, to voice acting, to television and film work. Inspired in his early years by Moe of The Three Stooges, Chris knew he wanted to be an actor from the age of 9. Today, we sit down with Chris as he reveals how his transformative voice skills lead him to the Broadway stage in his twenties, and onward to Los Angeles where he landed roles in some of ...