Beyond Technique with Samantha Rund

Casting Director Erica Arvold joins host Samantha Rund this episode to discuss: Empowering Yourself in the Audition ProcessWhat Preparation Really MeansThe Importance of Building CommunityThe Origin of the "Starving Artist"Feedback FridaysArvoldWarner StudioSupporting Artistry Beyond The GigErica Arvold, owner and CEO of arvold., has spent 30 years as a casting director, educator, speaker, producer, writer, director and an advocate for screen artists. Erica has contributed to over 140 films, 85 television shows, and countless multimedia & commercial projects, including  House of Cards,  Harriet, Lincoln, Loving,  Charlotte’s Web, Gods & Monsters, The Horse Whisperer, In Her Shoes, A League of Their Own, Love Jones, Mad City, Rudy, and Runaway Bride.Erica has worked with ABC, AMC, Amazon, Apple TV+, Blumhouse, CBS, Disney, Dreamworks, Focus, Fox, Hallmark, HBO, History, Imagine, NatGeo, Netflix, Paramount, Scott Free, Showtime, Sony, SYFY, Universal, USA, and Warner Brothers as well as many independent filmmakers and creatives. She has been nominated for CSA’s Artios Award five times, inducted into First Lady of Virginia’s Opportunity Hall of Fame for contributing to the economic growth in the state, and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Casting Society of America, and Producers Guild of America.As an advocate for artists, she has spoken, moderated panels, and mentored filmmakers at Austin Film Festival Screenwriters Conference, Independent Television Festival, Richmond International Film Festival, and Virginia Film Festival, among others.In 2010, Erica founded arvold.education to cultivate artistic growth in actors and filmmakers, which quickly expanded into offering classes for all humans. Her collaboration with master teacher/actor/director Richard Warner is now Arvold Warner Studio, and focuses on actor & multi-hyphenate screen artist training. Her rehearsal for life program, META, focuses on positive personal and professional acceleration for all humans. META is often invited into the business and leadership world of corporate coaching, applying tools and methodology of actor training to learn effective communication, engagement, and trust.Her company arvold. is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and has offices in Atlanta, GA. arvoldwarnerstudio.com/membershipSamantha Rund is a  professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication,  and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Comedian and Podcast host Adam Tiller joins Samantha Rund on this NOT PG-13 episode to discuss: The Futility of PerfectionPreparation and PlayLetting Go of Other's Expectations and NegativityConsistency vs MotivationThe Culture of HazingThe Creation of Beefcake & ButterballMental Health  Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Everett, WA. He performs locally at Laughs Comedy Club, The Comedy Underground, and Club Comedy in Seattle. Adam hosts and produces a podcast titled, “Fadam & Friends,” and co-produces the comic strip “Beefcake & Butterball.” In his spare time, Adam enjoys eating and sleeping. WEBSITE:  https://www.adamtillercomedy.com/PODCAST:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fadam-and-friends/id1470421058COMIC STRIP:  https://www.instagram.com/beefcakeandbutterball/?hl=enINSTAGRAM:  Personal:  @ATILL55Podcast:  @FandFPodComic Strip:  @BeefcakeandButterballSamantha Rund is a  professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication,  and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode Head Writer, Associate Artistic Director, and Founder of The Sketch School  Marc Warzecha joins host Samantha Rund to discuss:Finding Your Comedic VoiceHow Improv and Sketch Evolved Over the YearsMaking THE PITCH Work For YouTips on Creating Sketches &  Universal HumorExperiences Teaching Sketch Internationally as a Representative of the United States EmbassyMARC WARZECHA: With two decades at THE SECOND CITY Comedy Theatre, he is an award-winning HEAD WRITER and ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, overseeing the development of dozens of original sketch comedy and improv revues. Additional sketch credits include: THE KENNEDY CENTER (Washington DC), THE KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE (Los Angeles), COMEDY CENTRAL, FULLSCREEN LIVE, DISNEY DIGITAL. Warzecha is the founder of THE SKETCH SCHOOL, a training center dedicated to sketch comedy, and has taught sketch internationally as a representative of the UNITED STATES EMBASSY.thesketchschool.comSamantha Rund is a  professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication,  and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Actress and Content Creator Brie Eley joins host Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss: Her Role in the Star Wars UniverseWhy Embracing Change Can Sustain Our CareersInspiration from Classical TheatreHow Traveling Enhances the Artistic ProcessAllowing History to Teach and Empower UsCreating the Here & Ready Talent Database Brie Eley is an actress and content creator from Sugar Land, Texas. A theater nerd at heart, she trained at Marymount Manhattan College and the BADA Midsummer at Oxford University program.  Upon graduation, she apprenticed at Actors Theatre of Louisville before performing regionally at The Kennedy Center and across stages in New York and the northeast. Done with the snow and tiny rooms, Brie made her way to LA for sunshine and closet space! She landed in West Hollywood and has been enjoying her assigned parking ever since. She quickly landed on dramatic gems Grey’s Anatomy and Criminal Minds before shifting to more comedic work on camera in shows like Brooklyn 99, 2 Broke Girls and Champions. Her interest in digital sketches and branded series led to producing with AOL Studios and the creation of the all-female troupe 4Play Comedy LA.​She now spends her time appearing in a variety of commercials, independent film projects and on television. She continues to act on-stage at spaces like Skylight Theater, Comedy Central Stage and A Noise Within while flexing her comedy chops as a creator. Her film Password Deals, about an ambitious street hustler, advanced to the finals of the NBC Short Cuts Festival, and her short Acceptance, which she co-wrote, produced and acted in,was distributed on Viacom/BET and BET.com.Brie's artivism led her to create Here and Ready, a talent database of Black Actresses. From the site you can search across a number of categories, filter parameters, view reels and contact actors directly. There's even an option to directly submit castings, and it's all free to access. Here and Ready also has an active private community group, with a combined access to more than 1100 actresses. Both efforts work to increase the visibility of Black Actresses, visibility of us within the entertainment industry and visibility for how we see and support each other.  https://www.brieeley.comwww.hereandready.coSamantha Rund is a  professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication,  and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Award-winning actress, singer and voiceover artist, Jennifer Sun Bell joins host Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss: Her Transition from  Electrical Engineering  to Show Business Overcoming Shyness, Finding her Voice, and sharing Untold StoriesWriting and Producing her new Music Video " Still Here"Stepping out of our Comfort ZonesCreating a  New NormalJennifer is an award-winning actress, singer and voiceover artist who is passionate about giving a voice to the unheard stories of this world and of our imagination. Believe it or not, she used to be the quiet, shy one who was unsure of who she was or her purpose. Through the arts, she found that she was not the only one who needed to speak up. There are so many untold stories that need to be shared, and she finds no greater joy than being a part of the collective voice. She’s recently had the immense pleasure of working with Dreamworks Animation and several video games where she cannot wait to be able to share the good news! She’s also been in several feature films including Universal’s American Reunion and on many tv shows including CBS’ NCIS and Showtime’s Kidding with the amazing Jim Carrey. Jennifer is also actively creating her own content and currently working on her own music. She recently released her first single “Still Here” and has just finished recording vocals for her upcoming EP. Most importantly she prioritizes spending time with her family and wellness. Family and love is what fuels her to be creative and simply let go. From a historically inspired pirate queen to an animated woodland creature finding she too can be a queen, Jennifer continues to give voice to the magically unique, unheard heroes of this world and beyond. https://sunbellmusic.com/IG@jennifersunbellSamantha Rund is a  professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication,  and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Connection Expert, Designer, Engagement Specialist & Laugher Coach Brian Trendler joins Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss How Humor Can Help Your ROIHow to Combat Imposter SyndromeThe Ted ExperienceHow Going Virtual Affected the PNAHow to Hold Yourself AccountableHow Your Title Can Work for YouThe Importance of Body Language for Work and Home LifeBrian Trendler is a Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Connection Expert, Designer, Engagement Specialist & Laugher Coach.After leaving corporate America in 2002, Brian turned a part-time graphic design business, We Fix Ugly Design, into his primary income. In 2008, he found a struggling local business networking group; PNA, and now as newly appointed owner in 2021, has led the company through unprecendeted growth and expanded to 8+ chapters in the Pacific Northwest. Previously in 2015, he also started a humor-based speaker and engagement company called LAF Tech because no one one person told him he couldn’t make that business model work.“Driven” is a word most often used when anyone describes Brian. His quick-wit, infectious humor and motivational style of coaching, presenting and inspiring has made him a popular go-to person when any sales, marketing or conference environment needs an uplift. When not working, Brian is a dedicated father to his amazing children, who he’s grooming to ideally take care of him as soon as humanly possible.LAFtechNW.com - still my newest love and main bizPNAnw.com - growing like a bunny farm in Arkansas! Business Networking done RIGHT!FB.com/ShutUpAndLaughPodcast - my show, my baby, you know the rest!WeFixUglyDesign.com - my first born, and still why i have a roof over my head!Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance, communication, and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Veteran and Actor Hiram A Murray joins host Samantha Rund this episode to discuss:How Actor Training Impacted his Experience as an NYPD officer, Marine Captain, Husband, and FatherHow Great Communication Can Improve All Your RelationshipsHis Favorite Acting Technique How to Stay Mentally Strong and Outlast AdversityHiram A. Murray is an award-winning American actor born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He first started his acting career in 1999 on the CBS television show "Now and Again". Hiram took a break from acting to pursue a formal education in screenwriting and film directing in college. While in college he worked for the NYPD. Shortly after 9/11, Hiram put his dreams and aspirations aside to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he quickly rose to the rank of Captain. After completing his active duty in 2008, Hiram came back to his first love "Acting". Hiram has gone on to find success in Hollywood with such roles on Fox's "Touch" starring opposite Kiefer Sutherland, "Lethal Weapon" starring opposite Damon Wayans, Paramount Pictures' Scout's Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse, a recurring role on ABC's General Hospital, a leading role in Saban Films' The Great War, and various other projects." Watch him now in the "The Great War" on Amazon Prime, and check out his recent work in "The Last Son" (https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt1800393/?ref_=nm_filmo_filminprod_2). Follow across social media @hiramamurraySamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Career Coach and Professional Actor Jenna Doolittle joins Samantha Rund this episodeto share how to be in the biz in a way that works for you. We discussHer company Actors RiseHer experience being featured in the New York TimesChallenges and Blessings being a Recovering PerfectionistGiving while maintaining Healthy BoundariesAdvice for the Acting BusinessHealthy Relationships with Industry GatekeepersJenna Doolittle (a Doolittle who does a lot!) is a Career Coach for actors and a working actor herself. Jenna has appeared on shows like American Horror Story, NOS4A2, and Scandal. Her company, Actors Rise, empowers actors to take control of their careers so they can stop stressing and start booking. Most recently, Jenna was featured in The New York Times for her work helping actors during the pandemic with her free Actors Rise Newsletter. Subscribe to the Actors Rise Newsletter: www.bitly.com/actorsrisenewsletterInstagram: www.instagram.com/thatdoolittleTwitter: www.twitter.com/thatdoolittleClubHouse: @ThatDoolittle For info about coaching, please email: ActorsRise@gmail.comSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Circus Extraordinaire Joel Salom joins Samantha Rund to discuss his experiences performing around the world.We also discussHis Robot Dog who got the golden buzzer on Australia's Got TalentChuka Chuks percussion juggling balls Cultural DifferencesRelaxed Concentration in Potentially Perilous SituationsRecovery from a Major Injury It's a lively conversation as deep as it is entertaining. “The irrepressible Joel Salom is an outstanding all-round comic, whether as a skill-fullyinept acrobat or artfully off-colour juggler. Popping ping pong balls out of his mouth(with references to the whole digestive system), flinging clubs impossibly fast.. playingelectronic percussion with bounced balls and executing a hilarious reversal on the olddropped-pants shtick. He’s also the genius behind the show’s other stand-up comic, ablithely satiric little robot dog named Erik.” Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle.Both Joel and Erik worked with Circus Oz for two years, in Mexico, the USA (New York,Pittsburgh, Arcata, Galveston), Hong Kong, Edinburgh and Australia. Joel played RingMaster, graced the flying trapeze and was also a juggler, clown and acrobat.Joel’s theatre show GADGETS with musicians Jim Dunlop and Marko Simec has touredto over 60 theatres in Australia and won the 'Innovation Award' at the Drover Awards. Also it has been performed at the Keo Chang Festival of Theatre(South Korea),BerlinLacht Festival, Bern Music festival (Switzerland), La Chaux Du Fond(Switzerland),Karavaan festival (Holland),The Woodford Folk Festival, HOOPLA Circus and StreetTheatre Festival (Darling Harbour) and The Taranaki Arts Festival (New Zealand).As an independent artist Joel has performed in Australia, U.S.A (Seattle, San Franciscoand Costa Mesa with Teatro Zinzanni), Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, France,England, Scotland, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.Corporate shows for Toshiba, Sony, Cirque Du Soleil, Bombay Times, DavidoffSingapore, Deutsche Bank, Avaya Communications, Opera Australia, Sydney LordMayor Christmas Dinner, Aristocrat and many more. joelsalom.comhttps://chukachuks.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYoiuTZjMpU&feature=emb_logoSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Director, Actor, and Professor Kevin Otos joins Samantha Rund this episode to discuss his experience on stage and screen across the country, and ways to stay creative within any given circumstance. We also discussAudition Advice for Prospective StudentsElon University Meisner and Commedia dell'ArteListening, Acceptance, and EmpathyApplied Meisner for the 21st Century Actor (his upcoming book with Kim Shively ) Kevin Otos was born and raised in Southern California where he learned to love the beaches and the mountains as well as acting. He developed his passion for theatre in Oregon and eventually graduated with his MFA in Acting from Florida State University's Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training where he studied with an outstanding faculty, including the legendary director of Eugene O"Neill's plays, José Quintero. Some favorite roles include Antony in Julius Caesar and Antonio in The Merchant of Venice. Kevin has also appeared on screen in the series One Tree Hill, Necessary Roughness, and Underground as well as in a number of independent films, commercials, and industrials. Also a director, Kevin has directed a wide range of plays including Much Ado About Nothing for the Texas Shakespeare Festival where he met your host Samantha Rund. Expert in Commedia dell’Arte and Meisner Technique, Kevin teaches Acting at Elon University in North Carolina. His upcoming book, Applied Meisner for the 21st Century Actor co-authored with Kim Shively is scheduled for release in May by Routledge press. Pre-order at https://www.routledge.com/Applied-Meisner-for-the-21st-Century-Actor/Otos-Shively/p/book/9780367542764You can learn more about Kevin at www.kevinotos.com.Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a commentBecome a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode award winning director and writer Katherine Vondy joins Samantha Rund to discuss creativity, tenacity, and the true gift of creative work. We also exploreDifferences in Film, Theater, and LiteratureHow to Protect Your Self WorthWays to Release Writer's BlockCreative Challenges and Discoveries during QuarantineReimagining Hedda Gabler and How She Stays Relevant TodayUsing The Voice Body Mind Connection to Create a Life You Want to LiveKatherine Vondy is a Los Angeles-based writer and director working in film, theater, and literature. She is the recipient of the Davey Foundation Theatre Grant for her play The Fermi Paradox, and The Broken Heart of Gnocchi Bolognese, her award-winning short film, has screened at festivals worldwide. Kat has received writing residencies from the HBMG Foundation, Palazzo Stabile, Vermont Studio Center, Starry Night, and Wildacres. Her plays have been developed with the Salt Lake Acting Company, The Athena Project, The Blank, Paper Wing Theatre Company, Campfire Theatre Festival, and The Vagrancy (where she currently serves as playwriting group moderator). Her prose and poetry appears widely in literary journals and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Queen’s Ferry Best Small Fictions, and Best of the Net. She received her BA in English and Music from Amherst College and her MFA in Film and Television Production from USC. www.katherinevondy.comSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode entomologists and professional educators Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker join Samantha to share how learning about bugs can help improve our communities, our understanding of our own humanity, and increase our capacity for empathy towards ourselves and others. We also discuss Their incredible Kenyan research expedition Filming with Bruce WillisHow learning about bugs can improve your actingThe very real way their research is helping to change the worldIt's a fascinating episode you won't want to miss!Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker are The Bug Chicks, entomologists and professional educators who inspire people of all ages to find their inner bugdork! Connecting the science of entomology with social-emotional learning, they use bugs to help people open their minds, break down prejudices and feel empowered in their lives. They've recently started a new curriculum called DIFFERENT (www.thebugchicks.com/different) that dives deep into social-emotional concepts through the science of entomologyLinks: www.thebugchicks.com; @thebugchicks on Instagram & Twitter; The Bug Chicks on FacebookSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode photographer Joanna DeGeneres joins Samantha Rund to share her journey to becoming one of the top headshot photographers in Los Angeles, and how her background in the arts has informed and empowered her life. We discussChoosing to be Free From SufferingCommitment and what it really means to "Fake it till you make it"Talent vs Hard WorkWhy a great headshot is vital to your careerAdvice for starting outArroganceConfidence Crushersand Doing What You're Great AtJoanna has her BFA in Art from Michigan State University and her MFA from the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program (PATP 2002) She moved to Los Angeles in ’02 to pursue acting and quickly picked up a camera, the rest is history.She started shooting headshots in Los Angeles over 10 years ago right when the industry switched from black and white film to color digital. While pursuing her career as an actress, she worked as an assistant and associate in a casting office where she had the experience of looking at thousands of headshots and sitting in on incredible auditions. She is a full time photographer and loves what she does. Her studio is located in North Hollywood, California.http://www.joannadegeneres.comSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Two Time Emmy Award winning director Mary Lou Belli joins Samantha Rund this episode to discuss her experience as a director and the importance of mindset, boundaries, and trust. She shares lessons from working on Girlfriends, useful tips for raising kids, and the 4 things essential to success. --------------------------------------------------Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world for performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comMary Lou Belli, a two-time Emmy award-winner, has beendirecting television for over 20 years. She has done ground-breaking work on web-series and her award winning short,America, just won The Hague Fest. Through her teaching, shesupports many of the vibrant diversity programs including theDGA, ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, HBO Access, AFI’s DirectingWorkshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshopmentoring the next generation of directors. She is the co-author offour books: “The NEW Sitcom Career Book,” "Acting for YoungActors," "PERFORM: Acting for the Screen" and “Directors Tellthe Story” which she co-wrote with fellow DGA member BethanyRooney. She taught directing at USC for 10 years.www.maryloubelli.comTwitter/IG/FB @maryloubelli***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

In this episode comedian Cat Alvarado joins Samantha Rund to discuss the importance of prioritizing your time, approaches to networking, and the things that can make or break your career.Cat shares what it's like to be a comedian with an economics degree, some of the underbelly of the biz, and what to prepare so you don't miss your shot. We briefly geek out over A Midsummer Night's Dream and talk about how to make sure we don't lead miserable lives.Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently, she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comCat grew up just outside Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley and devoted her teens to performing arts, but took a hard left, got married at 19, and became the single mother of a fully grown man child and earning a BA in Economics. By the end of college, she realized getting married at 19 was a terrible mistake, and got divorced at 21. She then had to find her own identity while pursuing her MA in Economics from UC Santa Barbara. At UCSB, she took up stand up and the rest is history. She’s been in comedy festivals all over country including the Laughing Skull Comedy Fest in 2017. Follow her on Instagram @thecatalvarado or on Facebook.com/catalvaradocomedy to find out when she has shows near you. You can also catch her onstage at IO West in Hollywood with Dollop in the Del Close Theatre on Saturdays at 10PM!https://www.catalvarado.com/Check out her upcoming event Oct 3rd with over 12 hours of live comedy with comedians including Maria Bamford https://secure.actblue.com/donate/laughacrossamerica?refcode=rund***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

In this Episode Samantha Rund and Cathy Madden discuss the Alexander Technique and how it can improve our lives in countless ways... on and off the stage. By choosing to work with our body's natural design we can decrease tension in our experience of life's many challenges, increase our range, and assist our ability to achieve our dreams. We discuss topics ranging from social distancing, character development, leading man energy, zoom fatigue, Meisner, and Uta Hagen. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world for performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comCathy Madden is a Teaching Professor for the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program, and Director of the Integrative Alexander Technique Studio of Seattle. Her books include: Integrative Alexander Technique Practices for Performing Artists : Onstage Synergy and Teaching the Alexander Technique: Active Pathways to Integrative Practice . Madden studied the Alexander Technique with Marjorie Barstow , the first graduate of F.M. Alexander's training school, for nearly 20 years and served as her assistant in workshops in the U.S.A. and Europe. She regularly teaches for Alexander Technique training schools and Arts organizations in in Australia, Europe, and Japan, and has been a featured keynote speaker/presenter for International Congresses and meetings; She was a founding member of Alexander Technique International and is a former chair of the organization. She is also a founding member of the Integrative Alexander Technique Circle. She remains active as a theater director and is a Creative Collaborator for Lucia Neare Theatrical Wonders (http://www.lucianeare.org/). Her most recent directorial outing was "directing by Zoom" for Amanda Cole's production celebrating Hildegard von Bingen for the Anywhere Festival in the Sunshine Coast , Australia. (This was before we needed to do much of our communication by Zoom!)For Cathy’s complete biographical information, please see her website:http://www.cathymadden.net/***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode comedian, author, coach, and speaker Aidan Park joins Samantha Rund to explore how carefully choosing our thoughts can enable us to live our dream lives. Aidan discusses the isolation and powerlessness of his youth as an undocumented immigrant, why he worked as an "erotic services provider", living with HIV, becoming a widow, overcoming shame, how NLP changed his life, and writing his book " The Art of Being YAY!".This is a life changing episode you don't want to miss!Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world for performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comAidan Park is a comedian, author, empowerment coach/speaker and creator of his brand “the art of being yay” dedicated to helping people get happier!Aidan has a VLOG on AidanPark.com where he addresses topics of interest as it relates to mental health! And free resources for yayfulness!www.aidanpark.comIG @aidanparkshow***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

In this episode engineer, producer, and comedian Sushil Ganesh joins Samantha Rund to discuss his decision to leave Microsoft and pursue his dreams in Mumbai.We discuss relationships, comedy, shame, and major life changes.Sushil shares his deeply personal journey to self acceptance. Sushil Ganesh recently moved back from Seattle to Mumbai, and started his own Comedy Production Company called Masala Mama Productions. He hosts a biweekly International Online Comedy show called 50 Shades of Brown which promotes artists of color internationally (white is also a color xD), and raises funds to support African Indian athletes. Previous headliners include Craig Gass, who has been on Family Guy, Sex and the City, The King of Queens and several great shows. IG @MasalaMama17IG@DadJokesGuyFacebook @MasalaMamaProductionsSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode Mayor Chance Mullen joins Samantha Rund to discuss their experiences post graduate school, moving to NY and LA, as well as the highs and lows of the auditioning process. Chance shares ways performance training helps him better serve his community as mayor and his transition into politics. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chance Mullen is the current Mayor of Pelham, NY since 2019.Before which he served as a trustee for two years .He also works professionally at Ford Foundation since 2012 as a people development specialist focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, onboarding, professional development and coaching, training, etcAdditionally, he's worked as a professional actor and filmmaker for over a decade in NYC. Credits include commercials for at&t, Toyota, Verizon, time Warner cable, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Netflix and many more. Wrote sun belt express (available on Netflix). Launched Alberio Films (production company).Key credits: Co-produced sun belt express (distributed by mar vista entertainment, available on Netflix, Hulu, etc) Web series: real American voter, kitchen sink,Short film: equityTwitter @ChanceMullenSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

Comedian Paul Moomjean joins Samantha Rund to discuss how to navigate and define control. Paul shares how his experience in stand up comedy affected his previous teaching career, his life in and out of “The Church”, and the surprising story behind his new tattoos. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comPaul Douglas Moomjean is a Southern California native with fresh perspectives on dating, his numerous careers, and his faith. He was a finalist in the 100+ comedian Ventura Comedy Festival, appeared on Laughs on Fox, and his VidAngel comedy special "Guys Like You and Me" will be coming out soon! Paul has opened for Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer, Christopher Titus, and The Sklar Brothers. Paul tours the country performing at clubs, colleges, churches, bars, warehouses and even backyards.Paul Douglas Moomjeanwww.themoomabides.comINSTA/TWITTER: @themoomabides***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode comedian Erik Escobar joins Samantha Rund to discuss energy and the creative process as well as Experiencing QuarantineHow to Make the Most our our Daily InteractionsLiving in the WoodsHis Ted TalkWorking with Incarcerated YouthHow getting an MFA impacted his comedy. Erik Escobar is a comedian who has performed all over the United States at clubs, colleges, and theatres independently, with the Almost Asian Comedy Tour, and opening for acts such as Rex Navarrete and Jerry Seinfeld. You can catch him on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Buzzfeed, VH1, the upcoming feature film VHYes alongside Tim Robbins and Thomas Lennon, and his own TEDTalk out of Carroll College in 2020. He holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Comedy Theory and Studies from Goddard College and resides in Los Angeles, CA with his shih tzu, Rancor.www.Erikescobarcomedy.comSamantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

In this episode comedian, actor, and voice over artist Valerie Tosi joins Samantha Rund to discuss... How to make rejection work for you.Why hosting is an important skillset.Landing that Dream Role. Valerie shares her experience on Conan, a surprise twist at Comic Con, and what it's like to produce Mermaid Comedy Hour the longest running all-female comedy show at The Hollywood Improv.Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comValerie Tosi is a comedian, actor, writer, and voiceover artist. An alumna of both iO West and Second City Hollywood, she has appeared in a viral promo with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. Valerie has appeared on ‘Stan Against Evil’ on IFC, ‘The Joel McHale Show’ on Netflix and was the guest comic on a recent episode of ‘Conan’ on TBS. She is regularly featured at major comedy festivals including Limestone, Laughing Skull, Out of Bounds, and All Jane. Valerie is a regular feature act for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Gould and she is the voice of the Google Home Mini campaign. She is the host and creator of The Mermaid Comedy Hour, the longest running all-female comedy show at The Hollywood Improv. Her comedy is personal stories told in a way that is delightfully relatable.Website: www.valerietosi.comIG & Twitter: @valerie_tosi Ways to help this message be heardIf you enjoyed the podcast like share and subscribecomment with an episode highlightleave a 5 star reviewBecome a patron on PATREON ***https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode martial artist, comedian, and podcast host Pocholo Cruz joins Samantha Rund to discuss how his training as a martial artist impacts his comedy, his podcast, and his time as a former cop. We examine preconceived notions, uncomfortable situations, and balancing ego. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comPocholo Cruz is a martial artist, comedian, and podcast host. Podcast links: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/pankrationphilosophyApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pankration-philosophy/id1439209021Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZP7aGQjLv3GYhbpUxuPLGPatreon - patreon.com/Pankration ***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode Samantha Rund and comedian Chelsea Tolle discuss mental health, emotional elasticity, and coping mechanisms. Chelsea opens up about going to treatment for an eating disorder, her struggle with addiction, and road to recovery. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world for performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comChelsea Tolle is a comedian currently based in the Pacific Northwest, "cut from the same cloth of fearlessness such as Lenny Bruce, Pryor, Kinison and Ralphie May. She isn't afraid to be honest with any audience and has the determination to make you laugh if you wanted to or not.” - Comedian Mark GonzalesWebsite and show schedule:www.theladyclown.comInstagram : @theladyclownFacebook: Chelsea Tolle - Comedy***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharund?fan_landing=trueThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode Samantha Rund and Kute Blackson discuss the importance of letting go of control and being guided by our intuition. We investigate transformation, love, and the deeper lessons of 2020. Kute shares practical advice on what it means to live your life’s purpose and the fundamental need to free ourselves from our personas. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comKute Blackson is author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development by everyone ranging from Larry King, Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson and more. He has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, as well, Inc magazine calls him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go To For Advice’. He recently received a Walden Award in the New Thought Wisdom category that Unity honors once a year to recognize socially conscious leaders who are making the world a better place, past winners in the same category have been Oprah Winfrey and Michael Bernard Beckwith. A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multi-cultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness. For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. From the first time he spoke in front of 3000 people at age 8, to speaking in over 300 venues by age 18, to helping organizations develop authentic leadership and achieve extraordinary performance over the last decade. His electrifying presentations, not only offer real world practical ideas and soul stirring wisdom, but also ignite the heart and inspire courageous action. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.Website: www.kuteblackson.com www.boundlessblissbali.com FB: www.facebook.com/kuteblackson IG: www.instagram.com/kuteblacksonYT: https://youtu.be/3heV_sKvj28-***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharund?fan_landing=trueThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

In this episode Samantha Rund and Jena Oberg discuss why preparation and the "moment before" needs to stay flexible, what high school students showed us about Shakespeare, and why community theaters are so important. Jena shares some of her experiences working as an artistic director and how her background in the arts helped her navigate her year long adoption process, travel to India, and connect with her daughter. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently, she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comJena Over is currently the Artistic Director of Little Lake Theatre, since 2016. Her favorite directing credits include: Macb, Arcadia, Electra, The Farnsworth Invention, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Peter and the Starcatcher, Letters to Sala, The Crucible, Outside MullingarHer favorite acting roles include: Joyce in Top Girls, Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire, Catherine in Proof, Lenny in Crimes of the HeartHer next directing project is Amadeus, TBA, which was pushed back from April due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. As the theater will not open for in person events this season, Jena is currently launching an online acting zoom-academy and developing virtual content for the rest of 2020. She is also a new mom! Having spent the first three weeks of 2020 in India, adopting her daughter. www.littlelake.org

In this episode, Samantha Rund and Judith Shahn discuss the importance of freeing your natural voice, and how voice training can help you speak from a place of power. We discuss impulse, socialization, and how to remove obstacles blocking your way. Judith shares how she became a Linklater practicioner; and some of her many experiences teaching voice at the University of Washington's School of Drama, School of Law, and abroad. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently, she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.com Judith Shahn is a voice teacher, actor, public speaking consultant and dialect coach for professional theatre. She is a Designated Linklater Voice teacher and taught for 26 years at the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program and retired in 2016. She also has her own business Vibrant Speaking, where she works with people in all professions on Public Speaking, Presentation Training and Communicating through a present self. For 30 years she has coached professional theatres, mostly in Seattle (Seattle Rep, ACT theatre, Intiman, Seattle Children’s Theatre as well as Shakespeare Festivals). She has been an actor on and off since she was a teenager. Most recently she appeared in My Antonia at Book-It Repertory and Coriolanus: Fight Like a Bitch at 12th Ave. Arts. Until Covid, she was teaching internationally in Brazil, Scotland (the Kristin Linklater Voice Centre) and Mexico. Judith’s other passion is leading groups in becoming an instant chorus for pure joy!www.vibrantspeaking.com

In this episode Samantha Rund and Lynn Dilmani discuss how to bring more of yourself into your comedy, when and why it is important to "control the room", and over coming diversity. Lynn shares how she got into comedy, what it's like to work as an ER nurse, and why sometimes you just gotta "show your crazy side" .Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently, she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives.www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comBorn in West Virginia and raised by a dysfunctional family traveling between West Virginia & Kentucky Lynn Dilmani picked up a lot of great coping skills that she now incorporates into her comedy and life. She has been performing stand up comedy for 5 years and dabbling I’m acting for the past 3 years. www.liynndilmani.com***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!

On this episode Samantha Rund and Bernice Ye discuss how to become comfortable with fear and what it means to be brave. Bernice shares her experience moving from China to the US alone at 21. We discuss juggling careers, passion projects, overcoming self consciousness, and the connection between comedy and forgiveness. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently, she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comBernice Ye is a Seattle-based comedian, writer and dancer. Born and raised in China, she came to the US by herself at the age 21, with $1000 and 2 suitcases in 2004.Outside her job as a Senior Program Management Lead at Hulu, Bernice has been performing dance (since 2010) and stand up comedy (since 2018). She has studied hip hop, jazz, Argentine tango, and is one of the original choreographers and dancers from Dare to Dance community and their shows. For comedy, Bernice has performed in Northwest Women’s Comedy Festival, Crazy Woke Asians show,San Diego Comedy Festival, Seattle Intersections Festival, Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival (San Francisco), as well as shows all over WA, OR and CA. She is also a writer at The Syndrome Magazine, with the mission to empower women, one laugh at a time.She's producing a big fundraiser online comedy show for Deaf Children and super excited about it!!! It's on 9/17 7pm PDT. https://givebutter.com/hear-the-laughterAll shows can be found at www.berniceye.com, and her IG page @bernicecomedy.

On this episode Samantha Rund and Diana Dorell explore how performance principles can help you become more present in your relationships and learn to accept your true self. Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comic, and creator of Beyond Technique Coaching. Recently she can be seen on 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim. She's passionate about using performance principles to help enrich and empower people's lives. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comDiana Dorell is women's empowerment leader, healer and modern day medicine woman who helps women own and step into their power to create lives of grace, love and magic. She is the bestselling co-author of The Dating Mirror: Trust Again, Love Again on Amazon. She can be found on Instagram (dianadorell) and on her website TheDancingGoddess.comBe sure to listen for Diana's free gift."Where's My SoulMate Already?" audio training to help you find love, starting with yourself. Link for that is in this episode!

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