BEFORE THE BREAK is a podcast by actors for actors, and everyone really. Each week, Tommy Beardmore and Adam DeCarlo will sit down with a working actor to discuss the ups, the downs, the trials, and tribulations of the journey that led them to their big break. Guests will include names you're sure to recognize, as well as up and coming actors from various facets of the performing arts.
Tommy Beardmore and Adam DeCarlo
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Jamyl. He has been seen him in the film, Bros, and on such shows as Manifest, Gotham, and The Path. He's also appeared in the San Francisco and Broadway companies of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We discuss diving into Shakespeare, getting the acting bug from his father's film making hobby, years of hustling after grad school, marketability, how a play in 2019 changed everything, coming back strong after the COVID shut down, the love hate relationship of self tapes, the athleticism of working on Harry Potter, and the importance of always adding to your toolbox. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpod and on Facebookhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Jamyl -on Instagram at @jamyldobsonFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Ryan Bondy. Ryan has performed in The Book of Mormon on Broadway and abroad in the lead role of Elder Price for 5 years, in 65 cities, in 3 countries, on 2 continents, and 1000 performances. We discuss growing up being torn between baseball and theatre, the competitiveness of theatre school, the importance of listening, the grueling and daunting audition process for Book of Mormon, going through Mormon Boot Camp, making his B'Way debut midway through a performance, dealing with nerves, touring Australia, getting a green card, and pursuing new creative outlets. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpod and on Facebookhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Ryan -on Instagram at @bondy34Follow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Joel Garland. Joel has appeared in the films Birdman, The Book of Henry, The Grudge, and the upcoming Eileen. He's had recurring roles on such shows as Bored to Death, Billions, The Last OG, The Godfather of Harlem, Hello Tomorrow, and Orange Is The New Black. We discuss growing up doing theatre, working in tech, years of hustling in NYC, feeling comfortable on set, the stress of playing a magician in a film, networking with no ulterior motive, getting recast, being a part of Orange Is The New Black from the beginning, the changing landscape of the industry, and the importance of the current strikes. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpod and on Facebookhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Joel -on Instagram at @oneoldogFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Maya Stojan. Maya has appeared in such shows as NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, The Resident, and Magnum P.I. She's also had recurring roles on Agents of SHIELD and Castle. We discuss growing up in Switzerland and feeling a little different, her first role playing a bird, coming to the U.S. to study theatre in college, the pressure of working to fulfill her visa, waiting for auditions at L.A. Film School, how doing casting workshops opened doors for her, the importance of total immersion in acting, losing a TV role because of visa papers, how meditation and gratitude have changed her life and career, and not being afraid to be messy. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Maya -on Instagram at @maya.stojanFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with photographer, Michael Hull. His work has been featured in The New York Times, VH1, Playbill Magazine, Broadway.com, Broadway World, The Times Square Alliance, and The Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation. We discuss working amidst the industry strikes, the importance of specificity, the intimacy of a photo shoot, starting his career as an actor, how he reluctantly got into head shot photography, being in service of others, creating a place of comfort for clients, and when in the shoot he gets the most genuine shots. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Michael -on Instagram at @michaelhullnyc of @michaelhullphotoFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Jack DiFalco. Jack has had recurring roles on such shows as Blue Bloods, The OA, Law & Order SVU, Daredevil, FBI, Prodigal Son, and Chicago PD. His Broadway credits include Marvin's Room, Torch Song, and The Ferryman. We discuss growing up in the foster care system, how a workshop in Upstate NY changed the entire trajectory of his life, the manager that championed him, learning the ropes of auditioning, learning so much at a young age, commuting for survival jobs, the doors that opened from booking his first Off-B'Way show, being in pain while working, the importance of having boundaries on set, and the stressful road to booking his first B'Way show, and doing back to back to back B'Way shows. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Jack -on Instagram at @jackdifalcoFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with TV staff writer, Dylan Guerra. Dylan has been an actor, director, and most recently a staff writer on the hit series The Other Two. We discuss the long journey to landing a job on The Other Two, his solo show, the sense of community on the picket lines, imposter syndrome, how writers rooms are staffed, Adam and Julian's first TV experiences, getting wined and dined in L.A., and where the strike is today. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Dylan -on Instagram at @dylanguerraFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Michael Cerveris. Michael has had recurring roles on such shows as Fringe, Gotham, The Tick, Mindhunter, and The Good Wife. His Broadway credits include The Who's Tommy, Titanic, Evita, Assassins, Sweeney Todd, and Fun Home. We discuss growing up in the arts, not knowing if he's ever be an actor, his time at Yale Undergrad, doing background work on soap operas in NYC, the importance of listening and learning on set, moving to L.A. to film 'Fame', and who told him he'd be making his B'Way debut in 'Tommy'. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Michael -on Instagram at @michaelcerverisFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with talent agent, Brett Rigby. Brett is an agent at the NYC boutique talent agency, CGF Talent. We discuss the WGA and SAG strike, the actor/agent relationship, taking on new clients, his life as an actor, the joy of booking a gig, self tapes, and his advice for actors. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon TikTok at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Brett -on Instagram at @brettdrigbyFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Follow Julian - on Instagram at @juliangavilanesDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Nelson Ascencio. He's appeared in the films, Paul and The Hunger Games. On TV he's been on such shows as Master of None, Kevin Can Wait, Blue Bloods, Broad City, Manifest, and Law & Order. He's had recurring roles on Mad TV, Tales of the City, and White House Plumbers. We discuss immigrating to America from Cuba as a child, attending a summer theatre program in NYC, the importance of bringing yourself to your auditions and work, getting into the comedy scene in L.A., quitting the industry for a decade, lasting relationships that have molded his career, moving back to NYC, and how his career took off later in life. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Nelson -on Instagram at @nelsonascencioFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Ann Harada. She has had recurring roles on such shows as Blue Bloods, Schmigadoon!, and Smash. She's also appeared on Gossip Girl, The Flight Attendant, New Amsterdam, Younger, and Search Party. On stage she's been in the Original Broadway Casts of Seussical, Avenue Q, 9 to 5, as well as the recent revival of Into The Woods. We discuss growing up in Hawaii, a summer internship in NYC that changed her life, learning from sitting in on auditions, the importance of knowing your type, waiting for her time to shine, having odd ball side jobs, how Smash was the gift that kept giving, the reward of affecting people, and the joy of working with nice lead actors. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Ann -on Instagram at @iamannharadaFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Eric Anthony Lopez. He's appeared on the music game-show, I Can See Your Voice, and made his film debut in Chang Can Dunk on Disney +. His stage credits include The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, and the current revival of Evita at A.R.T. We discuss his life long obsession with The Phantom of the Opera, discovering his voice at a young age, dealing with having a baby face socially and professionally, leaving school to do an Off-Broadway show, getting creative in the audition room, not being phony with people, finally booking his dream job, and getting into on-camera work. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Eric -on Instagram at @ericanthonylopezofficialFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with casting associate, Scott Charles Jr. Scott works at the Emmy Award-Winning Judy Henderson Casting. We discuss working in such a prestigious office, growing up watching movies, wanting to be a director, joining a drama club in high school, moving to NYC after college showcase, falling out of love with acting, flirting with screenwriting, how he got into casting, wanting to create a comfortable space for actors, what a casting associate does, whether or not followers and likes matter, do's and dont's, the importance of a good slate, a day in the life of casting a role, and the fate of self-tapes. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Scott -on Instagram at @scott.charles.jrFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Ben Rappaport. Ben has had series regular roles on Outsourced and For The People. He's also had recurring roles on The Good Wife, Mr. Robot, Younger, Law & Order SVU, and Inventing Anna. He can currently be seen on Broadway opposite Sean Hayes in the TONY Nominated play Good Night, Oscar. We discuss moving a lot as a child, getting the acting bug from a production of Romeo & Juliet, the theatre teacher who changed his life, moving to NYC to attend Juilliard, making a fan of casting at ABC while in school, getting a hard dose of reality after Juilliard, booking the lead of a TV series after a dry spell, getting cast in a handful of pilots that never got picked up, and adjusting to self-tapes. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Ben -on Instagram at @ben_rappaportFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Derrick Cobey. His stage credits include The Little Mermaid, Ragtime, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Rent and Jesus Christ Superstar. He's Barrymore Award Winner for his work in Parade. And his Broadway credits include The Scottsboro Boys, and the revival of Kiss Me Kate. We discuss growing up with a cop and minister as parents, finding the arts through the church, how seeing his first Broadway show changed his life, how his work in orchestration has improved his acting career, moving to NYC, life on tour, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, the heavy and collaborative experience of creating The Scottsboro Boys, ideas for the future, and the importance of being your authentic self. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Derrick -on Instagram at @derrickcobeyFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on the 100th Episode of BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Joel Johnstone. He's appeared on such shows as SWAT, Longmire, NCIS Los Angeles, and had recurring roles on CSI Vegas, The Newsroom, and Getting On. He's been a series regular on The Astronauts Wives Club, and earned a SAG Award for his work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. We discuss growing up in the Midwest, his love of baseball, how a summer theatre program changed his life, moving to NYC for college, how a black box theatre production officially hooked him, booking his first professional gig in London, dealing with years of droughts, moving to L.A., how making his own film re-sparked his passion, and how a casting assistant on The Newsroom changed the course of his career. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Joel -on Instagram at @joeljohnstoneFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with talent agent, Kat Hargrave. Kat is a senior agent specializing in TV/Film at the NYC boutique talent agency, DGRW. We discuss growing up in small town Texas, wanting to be in musical theatre, working at Disneyland Hong Kong, why she wanted to shift into being an agent, starting from the bottom, getting hired at DGRW in the pandemic, the importance of communication, how she pushes for her clients, knowing your essence, actor insecurities, and the best ways to submit to agents. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Kat -on Instagram at @kat_hargraveFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Josef Davies. On the big screen he's appeared in such films as 1917, Dumbo, and The King. On the small screen he's been on such shows as The Crown, Chernobyl, Young Wallander, and Andor. We discuss growing up in a single parent household in London, how casting can see certain things in you, how friends and family pushed him to pursue acting, coming out of his shell in theatre school, jumping straight into work after school, his bad-ass agent, that monologue in Andor, letting the text do the work, and the secrecy of working on a Star Wars project. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Josef -on Instagram at @josef_davies_Follow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with Intimacy Coordinator, Jamie Monahan. We discuss growing up in a military family and moving a lot, working with her mother, the importance of intimacy coordination on set, what goes into the job, the special collaboration with a director, the mental health side of things, the younger generation of filmmakers, how she got into this aspect of the industry, and the sigh of relief from actors. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Jamie -on Instagram at @jmemonahanFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Entertainment District Podcast Welcome to the our official podcast where we talk movies, series, and anime. Thanks...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Jesmille Darbouze. She's appeared on such shows as Jessica Jones and The Mysteries of Laura. Her Broadway credits include the revival of Kiss Me Kate and Betrayal. She can currently be seen in the new Broadway production of A Doll's House, opposite Jessica Chastain. The road that led to attending Carnegie Mellon and the relationships made, having years of survival jobs, her first Broadway show (being an offer!?), the blessings of being a mother and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Jesmille -on Instagram at @jesmilledFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Carrie St. Louis. She's appeared on such shows as The Good Fight, Younger, Elementary, and Blindspot. On stage, she's been in the Broadway productions of Rock of Ages, Kinky Boots, and Wicked, and can currently be seen in the off-Broadway hit, Titanique. We discuss doing theatre as a child, having to miss important life events because of acting, having a side business, her wild Rock of Ages audition, going from being an opera major to years of eight show weeks, the lie she told to her improv class, honing in on her comedy chops, the pressure of being in Wicked, handling fear after a job ends, and the importance of savoring the moment. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Carrie -on Instagram at @carriestlouis Follow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Peter Hargrave. His on screen credits include The Godfather of Harlem, FBI, Dynasty, and Law & Order: SVU. He can currently be seen playing Scar, on the US National Tour of The Lion King. We discuss life on tour, growing up in a small town, straddling sports and theatre in high school, being naive about college theatre school programs, working on Disney Cruise Line right out of college, knowing your type, and how to deal with different types of auditions. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Peter -on Instagram at @peteyhargraveFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Lindsay Rootare. She's appeared in such shows as Dispatches From Elsewhere, The First Lady, The Staircase, First Wives Club, and Queens. Most recently she can be seen in the films Do Revenge, and Jerry and Marge Go Large. We discuss being more creative growing up in Detroit, being a backup dancer for Salt-N-Pepa, auditioning for everything she could, the struggle of meeting reps, being resourceful, sometimes having to pay to play, turning bookings into a math equation, the benefit of having reps in lots of markets, and in person auditions vs. self tapes. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Lindsay -on Instagram at @bestfundreamsquadFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with writer/director, Josh Hope. Josh is an award-winning indie filmmaker and film festival programmer. We discuss growing up in a small town, using films as an escape at a young age, getting into the Chicago market, working on The Jerry Springer Show, actor audition do's and dont's, creating your own work, and the wild world of the film festival circuit. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Josh -on Instagram at @filmstallionFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Kersti Bryan. She's appeared in the film, Hustlers; and has had roles on such shows as Perry Mason, Tales Of The Walking Dead, Invasion, The Blacklist, New Amsterdam, FBI: Most Wanted, Ray Donovan, The Deuce, and Elementary. We discuss the importance of having your own space to create, getting the acting bug, how an arts school changed her life, how to begin navigating the industry, transitioning from theatre to on-camera, being ready for bigger roles, and the trickle down effect of wonderful lead actors. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Kersti -on Instagram at @kerstidangerFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!XR MOTIONExperience the Future of Digital Art with XR Motion! 3D, VR, AR, AI, NFT, Motion GraphicsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Travis Nelson. He's appeared on such shows as The Recruit, Clarice, Fringe, Supernatural, and Jett. He can currently be seen as a series regular on Amazon Prime's, The Lake. We discuss acting style, growing up in Canada, starting out in TV as a crew member, the experience of being Zac Efron's stand-in, briefly living in Australia, putting professional roots in Toronto, flirting with moving to the states, the creative joy of making your own work, and looking forward to the future. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Travis -on Instagram at @travis_k.nFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Lindsay Heather Pearce. Her on-camera credits include the film The Wedding Ringer, and such shows as The Glee Project, Glee, and Grey's Anatomy. On stage she's played Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, and can currently be seen on the U.S. tour of Mean Girls: The Musical. We discuss the stress of leaving Wicked as she was rehearsing Mean Girls, the ups and downs of touring, musical theatre fandom, the magic of live theatre, having the performance bug from a young age, being part of The Glee Project, being recognized in Times Square, the trauma of working on reality TV, and the humanity in being an actor. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Lindsay -on Instagram at @lindsayheatherpearceFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Mark Evans. On stage he's appeared in such shows as of Ghost The Musical, Wicked, and Book of Mormon. His Broadway credits include Mrs. Doubtfire, Waitress, The Play That Goes Wrong, and can currently be seen in the off-broadway production of Titanique. We discuss being part of the cult hit Titanique, the disappointment of Mrs. Doubtfire closing, the isolation of growing up gay in Wales, training in London, the value of working with the best, stepping into more creativity behind the scenes, being a parent, and the joy of his doing his first solo show. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Mark -on Instagram at @markevansactorFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with TONY Award-Winning actor, Gregory Jbara. He has appeared in dozens of films, and such shows as The West Wing, Friends, Monk, Family Guy, Law And Order, and Nurse Jackie. He's a series regular on Blue Bloods and is a Tony Award winner for his role in the Broadway Musical, Billy Elliot. We discuss his long relationship with Blue Bloods co-star Tom Selleck, his time at Juilliard, trusting your collaborators, having to prove himself to Neil Simon and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Greg -on Instagram at @gregoryjbaraFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!Support the show
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Megan Kane. She has appeared on such shows as That Damn Michael Che, Monsterland, and For The People. She was in the off-Broadway production of Emojiland, and can currently be seen on Broadway in the new musical, & Juliet. We discuss being in a relationship with a fellow actor, having to move a lot as a child, how a production of Annie in 2nd Grade changed her life, Interview With The Vampire being her first professional audition, moving from L.A. to Texas, moving to NYC 5 days after college, working for TheaterWorks, survival jobs within the industry, not getting in the room a lot, the importance of being pro-active, and the thrill of booking her first Broadway show. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Megan -on Instagram at @itsmegankaneFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Jonathan Hoover. He has appeared in Chorus Line, Bat Boy, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. He's most known for his online parody impersonation of Patti LuPone, Inappropriate Patti, which led him to being cast in the show American Horror Story: NYC. We discuss creating your own work on your own terms, gaining an online following, performing as a child, honing his craft in college, moving to NYC and living in a closet, juggling survival jobs, Inappropriate Patti starting as a party trick, getting a DM from Ryan Murphy, and working with Patti LuPone. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Jonathan -on Instagram at @inappropriatepatti & @jdhooves84Follow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with agent, Katie Murphy. Katie is the owner and a senior agent at the NYC boutique talent agency, Pantera/Murphy Agency. We discuss growing up performing, getting referred to an agent from a family friend, moving to NYC and interning at a talent agency, moving up from assistant to partner to owner, the love of working with actors, the importance of communication, we take listener questions, and actor do's and dont's. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Katie -on Instagram at @kgmurphy4 and @pmtheagencyFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Julian Gavilanes. He has appeared on such shows as The Blacklist, FBI, Mr. Robot, Gotham, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, and Z Nation. We discuss running the NYC Marathon, the hustle of surviving in the industry, getting provoked by Matthew Lillard in an audition, booking a lot of work very quickly, moving to NYC, how knowing yourself makes you a better actor, getting humbled in L.A. before moving back to NYC, and being happy for others that book roles you read for. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Julian -on Instagram at @juliangavilanesFollow Tom -on Instagram at @imtombythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor Abigail Hawk. She's been seen in such shows as The Jim Gaffigan Show, Law & Order SVU, and a recurring character on the hit show, Blue Bloods for 11 seasons. We discuss Anna Paquin stealing her thunder, the benefits of traveling, using your acting skills to excel at survival jobs, being a mother, learning and working with Tom Selleck. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Abigail -on Instagram at @hawkabigailFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Harvey Guillén. Harvey has had recurring roles on Reacher, Human Resources, Archer, The Magicians, and Mickey Mouse Funhouse. He's also appeared in the films Werewolves Within, and The Internship. And he is currently one of the leads on the hit FX comedy series, What We Do In The Shadows. We discuss wanting to be an actor after seeing Annie as a kid, picking up trash to pay for his first improv class, selling chocolate for a con man, constantly being told no, learning Japanese in 2 weeks for work, striking out in NYC and returning to L.A., booking a coveted gig at Kaiser Permanente, the importance of having a relationship with your reps, why you should focus on booking the room, and the sacrifices of a working actor. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Harvey -on Instagram at @harveyguillenFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, Adam sits down with actor, Lissa deGuzman. She's appeared on Broadway in Disney's Aladdin and King Kong, and can currently be seen touring the country as Elphaba in the National Tour of Wicked. We discuss growing up loving sports, wanting to be a dermatologist, getting the acting bug in high school, booking a National Tour right out of college, being on tour with her brother, getting her first "you booked Broadway" phone call, returning to Broadway in a post-pandemic world, the importance of swings and understudies, the audition process for Wicked, and wanting to do on-camera work one day. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Lissa -on Instagram at @lissadeguzFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Joseph Piccuirro. He has had recurring roles on such shows as Good Trouble, Station 19, and Jane The Virgin. He has also appeared on SWAT, Teachers, Scandal, New Girl, and Ballers. We discuss getting into the arts because his football program got cut, wanting to be a professional wrestler, moving to NYC for theatre school, getting his SAG card from background work, moving to L.A. and experiencing a two year drought, starting to book after getting new reps, meeting with David Ayer and booking the film Bright, and the importance of being physically and mentally healthy. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Joe -at IMDbFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Nasia Thomas. She has had roles on the TV shows The 4400 and That Damn Michael Che. And on Broadway, she's appeared in Caroline, or Change, Ain't Too Proud, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We discuss growing up attending arts school, how Into The Woods changed everything for her, booking the Beautiful Nat'l Tour before finishing college, starting her career as a swing, making the transfer to Broadway, how she joined the workshop of Ain't Too Proud, working non-stop from college to the pandemic, having self doubt about on-camera work, and the power of getting out of our own way. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Nasia -on Instagram at @nasiathomasFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Austin Colby. He has had appeared in the US National Tour of Frozen: The Musical, The Off-Broadway revival of Jersey Boys, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, and South Pacific. We discuss growing up singing in church, auditioning in a tuxedo, why the arts were an escape early on, touring the country opposite his wife in Frozen, moving to NYC and getting humbled very quickly, the importance of staying ready, thanking a casting director for not having booked him, owning the audition room, the fear of bringing a famous film role to the stage, and wanting to pursue on-camera work. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Austin -on Instagram at @austin__colbyFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on a special episode of BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with Casting Director, Ally Beans. We discuss what led her to becoming a CD, do's and dont's, and we pick her brain about all things casting. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Ally -on Instagram at @castingbyallyFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down for EPISODE 75 to chat about nerves. We discuss what causes them, ways to deal with them, the importance of having the right mindset, focusing on the scene, and not making every audition so precious. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Glenn Stanton. He has had recurring roles on such shows as The 4400, The Walking Dead, The Son, and Chicago Fire. He has also appeared on 9-1-1, Rosewood, and Sirens. We discuss growing up with aspirations of playing professional football, the stress of putting together his college auditions, choosing Chicago as his first market post-college, getting his first rep via mail blast, booking a lot of shows very quickly, making the decision to move to L.A. with big credits under his belt, hitting the ground running in L.A. followed by a 2 year drought, dealing with self doubt, how an acting coach brought back his confidence, and the importance of not making auditions so precious. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Glenn -on Instagram at @glennstantondramaFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, David Banks. He has appeared in over 100 commercials, and had roles on such shows as Never Have I Ever, The Afterparty, Rutherford Falls, Station 19, Insecure, and Why Women Kill. We discuss the fear and nerves of live theatre, the importance of experience, the current state of comedy, getting roasted by Andrew Dice Clay, starting to shift more into dramatic roles, growing up in a small town, moving to L.A. and not booking for years, using no's as a motivation, and becoming better at acting and auditioning by being a reader at a casting office. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow David -on Instagram at @dynamitedorkFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Carolyn Michelle Smith. She has had recurring roles on such shows as The Chi, Russian Doll, and House of Cards. She has also been a guest star on Law & Order: SVU, How To Get Away With Murder, The Oath, and Luke Cage. We discuss doing theatre as a child, making an artistic oath at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, moving to NYC to attend Fordham University and Juilliard, taking a left turn into finance, how past guest Ben Rappaport's NY Times review changed her life, the challenges of Juilliard, the joy of coaching, and how past connections have led to bookings. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Carolyn -on Instagram at @that_carolynmichelle Hillman Grad ProductionsFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Dionne Audain. She has had guest star roles on such shows as Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, SWAT, How To Get Away With Murder, Orange Is The New Black, and House of Cards. We discuss growing up as a performer on the island of Montserrat, moving to NYC as a child, getting into acting after college, leaving her past life to pursue acting, years of hustling, relocating to L.A., how a terrible bike accident changed her life, starting a spiritual journey of healing, and how stepping up in her craft led to major career progress. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Dionne -on Instagram at @iamdionneaudainFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Robin Lord Taylor. You've seen him in such films as Accepted, Would You Rather, and John Wick 3; and on the TV shows Gotham, Law & Order: Organized Crime, You, The Walking Dead, and Kevin Can F**ck Himself. We discuss growing up in a small town, the limo driver who changed his life, his incredibly successful group of friends in college, finding early success in the commercial world, auditioning for the casting director and not the role, and his love for quality work. That and much more! Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Robin -on Instagram at @robinlordtaylorFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Ann Harada. She has had recurring roles on such shows as Blue Bloods, Schmigadoon!, and Smash. She's also appeared on Gossip Girl, The Flight Attendant, New Amsterdam, Younger, and Search Party. On stage she's been in the Original Broadway Casts of Seussical, Avenue Q, and 9 to 5. We discuss growing up in Hawaii, a summer internship in NYC that changed her life, learning from sitting in on auditions, the importance of knowing your type, waiting for her time to shine, having odd ball side jobs, how Smash was the gift that kept giving, the reward of affecting people, and the joy of working with nice lead actors. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Ann -on Instagram at @iamannharadaFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Tiffany Yvonne Cox. She has appeared in such shows as Space Force, Dead To Me, Santa Clarita Diet, Grey's Anatomy, How To Get Away With Murder, Jane The Virgin, and had a recurring role on Good Trouble. We discuss becoming a mother during the pandemic, her involvement with SAG-AFTRA, growing up as a military brat, learning the ropes from summer theatre internships, making the switch to TV, moving markets to L.A., making a game plan for success, the importance of relationships and collaboration, the desire to do more in the industry than just acting, not being afraid to go out and travel, leaving co-stars behind, booking a role on Saturday and filming Monday morning, and how a friend connection led to her biggest role yet. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Tiffany -on Instagram at @tiffanyyvonnecoxFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Gerald Webb. He has appeared in such shows as Barry, 9-1-1, Good Trouble, Bull, NCIS: LA, Agent X, Agent Carter, Workaholics, and Always Sunny in Philadelphia. We discuss growing up around so much culture, transitioning from successful DJ to actor, how Jam Master Jay jump started his career, the importance of a game plan, not being afraid to ask for help, how he got into casting with The Asylum, overcoming the fear from a traumatic injury, and overcoming industry BS. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodon Twitter at @b4thebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Gerald -on Instagram at @geraldwebb$TACK$ MovieFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Emrhys Cooper. He has appeared in the film Mama Mia!, and on such shows as CSI: NY, Desperate Housewives, Touch, and Person of Interest. He most recently appeared in the feature film, The Shuroo Process, which he also wrote and directed. We discuss moving during the pandemic, growing up in England and feeling different, how moving to London changed his life, how arrogance led to making his own success, the immense challenge of getting his Visa to move to the U.S., a disastrous first trip to L.A., reminding Paris Hilton to say thank you, juggling a lot of jobs while try to get his start, moving to NYC for a fresh creative start, getting into writing and directing, the learning curve of being a filmmaker, and how getting off prescription drugs has opened him up creatively. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Emrhys -on Instagram at @emrhyscooperFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!
This week on BEFORE THE BREAK, the boys sit down with actor, Kennedy Caughell. On screen, Kennedy has appeared in Law & Order: SVU, and on stage she has been in the National Tours of Wicked and American Idiot. On Broadway, she has been in the casts of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and is currently in the Tony Award winning Paradise Square. We discuss getting the acting bug from a trip to NYC as a kid, going to High School in Oklahoma with an amazing arts program, having high standards for prospective colleges, demeaning casting directors, booking roles by not being what they were looking for, moving to NYC and immediately going on the road, booking Wicked while working at Barry's Bootcamp, dealing with big auditions at the last minute, and getting into on-camera work during the pandemic. That and much more!Follow Before The Break - on Instagram at @beforethebreakpodhttps://beforethebreak.buzzsprout.com/Follow Kennedy -on Instagram at @kennedycaughellFollow Tommy -on Instagram at @imtommybythewayhttps://www.tommybeardmore.com/Follow Adam -on Instagram at @thatadamdecarlohttp://adamdecarlo.com/Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and give us a rating!