Creation Grounds

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Level up in your career & book more consistent work with an easy to use online tool that tracks audition & workshop metrics at Auditiontrackers.com ________ IG: https://www.instagram.com/becomecgpro/ Imdb Ed: Imdb Imdb Jackie: Imdb CG Pro: Community Website: Website Ed is an Unreal Authorized Instructor and CG Supervisor in movies, TV, commercials and live events, having worked for ILM, Disney and Digital Domain on Blockbusters like Jurassic World, The Lion King and Jungle Book. He is the co-founder of successful world touring group The Sancho Plan. Ed loves to use cutting edge technology to create engaging and inspiring experiences, as well as beautiful world class imagery. Jackie has been creating high-end imagery for movies, TV, commercials, music videos and live events for decades since film school. She's worked for the world's top studios such as ILM, Digital Domain, and MPC on many blockbusters including three of the top 10 grossing films of all time. Movies include: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows II, Tron, Iron Man 3 & Jurassic World just to name a few. They met while working on Harry Potter and are married and living their dreams while helping people from all ranges of experience (from beginner to seasoned studio executives) on the cutting edge VFX we see in entertainment today. In this episode we dive into the world of VFX, the future of entertainment and how some of this technology can disrupt different industries. How actors can use Mokap from the comfort of their homes and their own personal breakthroughs. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Fav animated character of all time? (2:08) Similarities and differences between animation and VFX. (3:10) On the intial interest in VFX. (5:30) On working on Jurassic World. (8:15) How a VFX artist might view the world differently than someone not in VFX? (9:30) What's a typical day like in the VFX world? (13:11) On the future of filmmaking and the current reveloution going on in VFX world (17:09) Jungle Book & Lion King (22:12) More on future of filmmaking and the cutting edge technology. (25:05) What they wished viewers appreciated more while watching final product.(26:14) Favorite part of working on Marvel film, Jurassic World etc? (27:45) How would someone get started in VFX if they wanted to? (33:06) How actors fit into the world of VFX (Mokap) (40:13) On their school and resources. (43:02) On personal breakthroughs and obstacles they've overcome in their journey (44:35) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (52:36) How can people connect with you? (58:16) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Level up in your career & book more consistent work with an easy to use online tool that tracks audition & workshop metrics at Auditiontrackers.com ________ Zoe Malik is a NYU grad and has a background in research. She is a writer and producer and currently a news producer on "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee." She works frequently with the Tryguys podcast More from Zoe: Interview ________ Some Questions I Ask: Background on what she does. (2:09) On "line checks." (3:49) What draws you to research? (5:14) What are your favorite things to research? (8:03) Thoughts on technology, social media - the good and bad? (10:55) On joke creation and balancing the comedy and facts (13:55) As a researcher how do you determine accurate facts vs fabricated facts? (16:50) How, if at all, does a person with a background in science view art differently than an artist without a science background? (18:58) What is the typical day of a news producer like? (21:45) Advice to anyone interested in that wants to get in your field? (25:45) What excites you most in your career right now? (29:45) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind and why? (32:28) On humanity (34:33) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Level up in your acting career & book more consistent work with an easy to use online tool that tracks audition & workshop metrics at: Auditiontrackers.com ________ IG: Insta Website: Tylie Working on: Labor ________ TyLie Shider is the recipient of the 2021-22 Liberty Live Commission at Premiere Stages, a 2020-21 Playwrights' Center Jerome Fellow, and an I Am Soul Playwright Resident at the National Black Theatre. His plays include Parable of the Backyard Roots (2019 Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Finalist), Bastard, Platform States of Mind and Talk. His work has been developed by The Kennedy Center, Liberation Theatre Company, Dixon Place, La MaMa, Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, SPACE on Ryder Farm, Harlem 9, Homebase Theatre Collective, 3:5 Creative[s], Yendor Arts, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Luna Stage, Joust Theatre co., New York New Works Theater Festival, and The Theater Project. Awards include: Drama Desk from Delaware State University, and The Theater Project's One-Act competition 2015 Best Play and Audience Favorite. Member: Dramatist Guild of America, 2018 Playwright in residence at the Liberation Theatre Company, 2019-20 Playwrights' Center Jerome Fellow, and the 2020-21 The Civilians R&D Group. He holds a BA in journalism from Delaware State University and an MFA in playwriting from New York University. ___________ Some Questions I Ask: What draws you to writing? (2:00) On the day he started to write. (2:32) What about playwrighting specifically interests you? (3:04) What's process of writing? Does it vary project to project or is it the same? (4:31) What inspires you or most interests you currently? (5:54) Where did inspiration for your new play "Labor" come from? (7:50) What is "Labor" about? (9:45) On working with actors with a new play. (12:27) What distinguishes character voice on the page? How do you make them different on the page? (13:24) What is process of a writer bringing their work to theaters & getting their work in front of producers? (16:59) What advice do you have for aspiring writers? (18:26) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (20:24) How can people connect with you? (21:32) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Level up in your career & book more consistent work with an easy to use online tool that tracks audition & workshop metrics at Auditiontrackers.com ________ Website: Sgt. Lloyd WWI Sergeant Perry Loyd did not live to see the day he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, but a ceremony was held Saturday at Fort Jackson to honor him. Sgt. Loyd was acknowledged for his contribution and sacrifice as a volunteer soldier during World War I. Perry W. James IV, grandson of Sgt. Lloyd, received the medal on behalf of his family. According to information provided by Ft. Jackson, Loyd was from South Carolina and trained at Camp Jackson in 1917. He deployed as part of the 371st Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division, American Expeditionary Force and was wounded in action Sept. 29, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Loyd was discharged at the end of the war and returned to his life as a sharecropper in Sumter County. Loyd died in 1946 when he was 61-years-old. He never knew his chain of command had recommended he receive the Wounded Chevron, which later qualified him for the Purple Heart Medal. James, who was named after his grandfather, learned about the medal that was never delivered and started the necessary steps to correct the error. Military personnel, relatives, along with friends and family from across the country, witnessed the ceremony. Perry has a historical novel based on Sgt. Lloyd that is releasing this November or December. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Favorite military film? (2:46) On memorable moment in youth. (3:14) On discovery of Perry Lloyd & beginnings of research into him. (5:59) Biggest challenge of research and what about your discoveries (besides him being family) really made you believe Sgt. Lloyd was an important person for you to learn more about? (7:54) What was the process of getting the purple heart for Sgt. Perry Lloyd? (10:20) More on the 371st colored infintry regiment and historical context. (13:45) Besides the internal drive and connection of Perry Lloyd being family, what makes this an important story to tell in your opinion? (19:10) Process of deciding to write a novel. (21:06) Book that you've gifted the most in the past year? (25:44) What are you working on now or desire to work on next? (27:55) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (35:56) How can people connect with you? (38:28) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ IG: Insta Imdb: Imdb Born in Philly, Brian Anthony Wilson (BAW) is an actor and producer known best for his role as Vernon Holley on HBO's "The Wire" he has also appeared in "The Postman", "Limitless", as well as "Law Abiding Citizen." He has done 8 out of the 10 August Wilson plays and is a phenomenal stage actor as well. He is extremely active and has several projects he is working on and that are upcoming. In this episode we talk about his depth of experience, "The Wire," Life/Work balance, favorite celebrity encounters and the hustle of being an actor. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Philly and The Philly Eagles. (1:37) Defining moment in his life. (2:44) On his start in acting. (3:42) August Wilson? (5:07) Life/Work Balance of Actor. (6:20) Favorite celebrity encounter? (10:20) On "The Wire" and experience working on it. (13:30) Habits and Routines in building career? (19:55) What advice would you give a younger you? (22:35) What do you believe today that you didn't belive 5 years ago? (25:24) Fav books? (26:32) What inspires you now a days? (28:09) Future and current projects? (29:28) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (30:38) How can people connect with you? (32:17) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Website: Marlon Campbell Theater of the Living Word: Website Born in Kingston, Jamaica, raised in Brooklyn and Queens, Marlon Campbell is a performer, Production Designer and Technical Director working primarily in NYC. His work can be seen in logos, posters, stationary, CD covers, web sites, videos, stage shows, and publicity materials for a variety of artists, entrepreneurs and organizations including Negro Ensemble Company, Project HOPE, NYU, Tokyo's Broadway Musical Academy, The Equinox Group and ICM, as well as performers such as Patti LaBelle, Expose, KRS-One, Troop, Ray, Goodman and Brown, Naughty by Nature, and Janet Jackson. He proudly serves as Executive Director of Theatre of the Living Word. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Earliest memory of the arts? (2:05) Most inspired piece of work he's seen and why did it inspire (4:52) Theatre of the Living Word (7:20) What is an executive director? (9:05) What draws you to the design element and stage management in theater (11:52) What's the most fun production you've worked on? (13:59) What's the biggest lesson you've learned during your career? (16:19) Book you've gifted the most? (18:15) What are you currently working on or desire to work on next? (21:12) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (23:21) How can people connect with you? (26:13) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Haseem Bivens Imdb Health/Wellness: Blakh Love IG: BlakhLove IG: Haseem Bivens Haseem Bivens can currently be seen in Lin Manuel Miranda and Michael Chu's "In The Heights." Haseem Bivins (AKA Gorilla Sage) is a dynamic storyteller who is known for his commitment and dedication for bringing stories to life. Gorilla Sage has been an active member of the street dance community for over ten years and has battled in numerous street dance tournaments all over the east coast. Since high school, Sage has studied acting and he believes whether someone is speaking or moving, the intention to connect to those watching should be very similar. If not, the same. Using his years of experience Sage has given back to his community and created numerous opportunities for people who are interested in the arts. He owns and operates an arts/health and wellness company with his fiance called Blakh Love. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Earliest memory of dancing? (2:25) Why dance? (3:54) Why not act? (5:07) On the moment he decided to make a life in the arts a career. (5:36) Is dance something that can be developed if someone has no rhytmn(7:52) His process of practicing his dances? (9:52) On a rock bottom moment and what he did to turn it around (11:35) On Lin- Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights" (15:00) Favorite moment on set (21:32) Most valuable thing learned from being on set (25:14) On his health/wellness company that he started with his fiance. (26:34) What is black/brown communities relationship with health & wellness currently and why do you think it's that way? (30:33) 3 ways people can help their health and wellness right now? (32:57) What are you currently working on or desire to work on next? (34:37) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (37:57) How do people connect with you? (39:11) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Helene Kvale Imdb Website: Helene Kvale Upcoming documentary: The Loom Helene Kvale was born in Norway, grew up in San Francisco until she was eleven and then lived in London. She received a BSc Econ Honors. from the London School of Economics, reading Anthropology and then gained her post graduate actor training diploma at The Drama Studio, London. As an actor, Helene performed on the West End stage in Burning Blue (winner of 2 Olivier Awards), Life During Wartime, and To Kill A Mockingbird. She also starred in numerous regional and touring productions including The Secret Rapture, Roman and Marys, Diary of Anne Frank, Getting Out, Brand, Canadian Gothic, Sexual Perversity in Chicago. Helene was part of the National Theatre Company playing Lady Anne opposite Ian McKellen in Richard III and in King Lear (Brian Cox) as well as Napoli Milionaria. At the NT Studio she played opposite Ray Winstone in Shift and in Gitta's Atonement, directed by Brian Cox. Helene has appeared in over twenty television dramas including Prime Suspect 4, Soldier Soldier, Daddy's Girl, London Bridge, This Life, Deceit, Lovejoy, The Bill. Film work includes Tomorrow La Scala! (British Academy Award Nomination and Juried at the Cannes Film Festival), Talk and 5:45 (Winner Berlin Short Film Festival). In 2003, she returned to the USA to join the faculty in the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut as Assistant Professor in Residence. Helene is also a director and writer. She is the founding Artistic Director of Bated Breath Theatre Company where she produced, conceived and directed Hunger, The Parkville Project and her translation of A Doll's House at the Gene Frankel Theater in New York. Helene regularly directs for The Connecticut Repertory Theatre including If We Were Birds, Eurydice, Big Love, Pride and Prejudice, Too Much Memory, The Skin of Our Teeth and Gut Girls. She also directed Marat/Sade for the Studio D Series. Helene is an alumna of The Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab. As a screenwriter, Helene co-wrote the independent films Burning Blue (national release July 2014) and When You're Not Looking. She is currently writing a TV pilot called Indivisible. She currently is working on a documentary near and dear to her heart slated for release in 2023. ________ Some Questions I Ask: When did your interest for the arts begin? (3:35) About the day she decided to start taking action towards building career as artist? (5:06) On transition from the US to Europe (6:45) What was the London Arts scene like and how was your journey to success there (10:18) On working opposite Ian McKellen & Brian Cox at National Theatre (13:52) What was it like building your Lady Anne? (19:32) On television career (21:05) What prompted shift from TV career to teaching? (24:22) What biggest foundation lesson do you want actors to walk away from the things you teach? (26:30) On directing (30:50) Favorite kind of actors to direct (34:10) What led to the formation of your theater Bated Breath? (37:17) What do you believe today that you didn't believe 10 years ago & why? (38:49) On her interest for documentaries (41:56) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (51:14) How can people connect with you? (55:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Pat McCorkle Imdb IBDB: Broadway Database Twitter: Tweet Connect: Website Pat McCorkle a prominent NYC casting director joins me for this episode of the Creation Grounds. We chat about her start in casting, how she got into the arts, what makes a memorable audition, can an actor who bombs an audition be considered for future roles? Projects she's currently working on and actually looking for actors for now, to her small part in the process of Steilberg's upcoming "West Side Story." McCorkle Casting, Ltd. has handled hundreds of projects in film, television and theater. Founded in 1979 by Pat McCorkle, the company has earned a reputation for energy, creativity, and the keen ability to translate a directors vision into reality. Having cast everything from Hollywood mega-productions to small regional theaters, McCorkle and her staff have developed a vast talent network extending from working stage actors to superstars. The company has also developed a name for bold and unexpected ideas and for the discovery of new talent. Several of McCorkle cast members have garnered SAG, ACE, Tony, and Emmy awards/nominations. A few highlights of McCorkle's track record include an Emmy nomination for "Californication", Linda Hunt's Oscar winning role in The Year of Living Dangerously; the pool of undiscovered young actors - Brendan Fraser, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris O' Donnell - selected for Stanley Jaffe's School Ties; and a long list of people who were "tagged" by McCorkle early in their careers, including Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Skeet Ulrich, and Calista Flockhart. ________ Some Questions I Ask: What inspires you? (1:59) On her start in the arts? (3:06) Why not act? (5:07) On how she got her start in casting. (6:13) On beginnings of McCorkle Casting. (9:00) What is the most challenging aspect of casting? (9:28) How do casting directors secure projects? (10:40) What makes a memorable audition for you? (11:34) Audition moments that really stand out? (13:00) What do you wish actors knew about the casting process? (14:14) Any actors you've ever fought for when the directors/producers don't want them? (15:20) What makes a bad audition and have you ever cast an actor who bombed an audition in your office? (16:44) What do you believe today that you didn't believe 10 years ago about the casting process or even in life? (20:38) On the internet and social media? (22:26) Similarities and differences in casting for theater, TV and film? (24:10) What do you desire to do next? (26:10) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (28:25) How do people connect with you? (29:52) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Neil Tyrone Pritchard Imdb IG: Instagram Park Ave Armory: Website Labyrinth Theater: Website Native New Yorker Neil Tyrone Pritchard is a Labyrinth Theater Company member, actor, singer and free spirit. He mentors younger artists in their artistic expression at Park Ave Armory, was last seen in Stephen Adly Guirgis's "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven" and is a company member. He loves to sing and do what his artistic heart leads him to do. In this episode we chat about mental health in the black community and why it is tough, particularly for black men, to chat about. He chats about his intro to Labyrinth theater at a pivotal moment in his artistic career and much much more. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On being a native New Yorker. (2:28) Moment that has made him laugh the hardest? (3:30) When his love of the arts developed? (4:55) Top 3 in Spotify playlist? (7:12) What do you believe today that you didn't 10 years ago? Why did you change your mind (8:15) What interests you most in life currently? (10:58) On Teaching. (13:30) On discovering his gift for singing. (16:04) Who is a singer you love that not a lot of people know about? (19:17) Why is conversations about mental health important? Why do you think black men in particular veer away from it? (20:50) On his mental health practices. (24:39) On first experience with Labyrinth Theater (31:45) What makes Labyrinth Theater special? (38:20) What do you desire to do next in your career? (40:00) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (42:36) How can people connect with you? (44:42) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Robby Ramos Imdb IG: Instagram Miami born Cuban American Robby Ramos is an actor of stage, TV/film. He was working on FX's Snowfall before the pandemic hit, is a new father and just recently booked a recurring/series regular role on Starz's upcoming wrestling show "Heels." In this episode Robby talks about his journey from sleeping on an air mattress in a basement in NYC to Heels on Starz. ________ Some Questions I Ask: When did you decide to be an actor? (2:55) Any hobbies? (5:55) What was the journey like from Miami to NY? (7:25) On sleeping on air mattress in NYC. (9:41) Album that never gets old to you? (11:55) Most challenging thing you've gone through in your career so far and biggest lesson you have learned? (12:25) Favorite wrestler (15:44) Premise of Starz "Heels" (17:15) Experience of booking "Heels" on Starz? (18:09) On building his character "Diego 'Cottonmouth' (26:07) Biggest thing you learned on set? (30:18) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (32:53) How can people connect with you? (34:12) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Natalie Roy Imdb IG: Instagram Website/Coaching: Natalie Roy Community: Let's Play: C.R.E.A.T.E Podcast Podcast: Apple Match Commercial: 2020 Canadian born Natalie is an actress, author and spiritual teacher. She's performed and taught all over the world on stage and screen and has appeared on Blindspot, The Affair, Law and Order: SVU, The Detour, Power, The Following, Being Erica, Murdoch Mysteries and in two films directed by award-winning director Sidney Furie. She authored her first book: "30 Years, 30 Lessons" several years ago and has since collaborated on The "I'mPossible Project" and the upcoming CREATE Book: “Let's Play!” She's also a 500 hour certified Yoga Teacher and a meditation teacher specializing in Visualization technique, positive psychology for actors, the Yoga Sutras and taking ancient Eastern philosophy and practices and playing them into the audition room and onto set. Natalie brings together the practices and techniques of meditation, mindfulness and “learned optimism” with the artistic process. She Co-Founded C.R.E.A.T.E with her best friend Kristin Hanggi and created the acting technique The Activated Actor. Natalie was most recently seen as Olivia Wright on CBS's Bull and was widely seen (with over a billion impressions) as "2020" in the viral Match commercial produced and written by Ryan Reynolds. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Where were you born? (2:04) Why the arts and where did that interst come from? (2:27) Spotify playlist (5:21) What was the big mindset breakthrough for you? (6:30) Advice and tips for when handling doubt (11:56) Practical tips for improving self taping for auditions (14:23) What book has impacted you the most? (17:33) On her viral "Match" commercial (20:17) Favorite moments during that experience? (24:33) On what she learned from her experience (27:31) How can people enlist your services for self taping, mindset and coaching? (30:00) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (31:58) How can people connect with you? (32:57) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Linkedin: Linkedin Website: Split Knuckle Theatre Massachussetts born Greg Webster joins me for the 51st episode of The Creation Grounds. In this episode Greg discusses how he got into movement and the body and how it helps actors. The difference between a human doing and human being, Jacques Lecoq and his pedagogy, Wim Hof and breathing, nutrition and health, can actors have success and not live in the major markets? Tips for actors based from his decades of experience in the industry, victim vs fighter mindset and much more. Greg serves as the Artistic Director of Split Knuckle Theater Company and is also one of the company's founding members. Greg has worked as a performer, teacher, and choreographer from Broadway to the West End and has worked extensively in regional theaters throughout the United States as well as internationally. He is Professor of Movement Theater at the professional actor training program at University of Connecticut and is responsible for teaching the pedagogy of the French theater master Jacques Lecoq. He is also the resident movement coach and fight Choreographer for the Connecticut Repertory Theater. Previous to his appointment at UCONN, he was an instructor at the London International School of Performing Arts, of which he was also a graduate. He holds a B.A. in theater from Columbia College of Chicago and an M.F.A. in acting from the University of Missouri Kansas City. Among Greg's other interests, he is an accomplished Martial artist, Authentic Pilates instructor, Gyrotonic ® teacher and Personal trainer. He holds a black belt in Aikido and is a former Golden Gloves boxer. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Where were you born? (2:09) Why movement as a focus for you? (2:45) On early career in NYC and waiting tables (6:37) On personal training and exploration of different movement systems (7:40) On a challenging period in NYC & defining open call in NYC that shifted things for him (10:03) On Jacques Lecoq, who he is and his style of work (12:04) On origins of creating his own work (14:21) On the business part of show business (20:52) On markets to build a career other than NY and LA (24:30) On Breath work and Wim Hof (25:33) On nutrition (32:17) On Martial Arts, Aikido,Intuition & In depth nutrition (38:46) How actors can train their bodies if they are working 40 hours a week? (53:00) On branding and importance of selling yourself (1:00:00) Unwavering belief in talent despite adversity (1:04:46) On protecting your energy and dream (1:12:00) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (1:13:50) How do people connect with you? (1:20:20) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Woodie King Jr. Imdb IG: Instagram Website: New Federal Theatre Alabama born Woodie King Jr. is an award winning theater director, producer, writer and all around multi-hyphenate. Earlier this year we lost Douglas Turner Ward who founded the historic and internationally known Negro Ensemble Company. (The Negro Ensembe Company has a whole wall dedicated to it's impact and legacy in the African American Mueseum in Washington D.C). In this episode Woodie discusses and honors Doug's legacy and impact. He shares stories about Doug and also shares about how New Federal was founded. He discusses some challenges that black theatre faces and what some potential solutions are. In 1970, King founded the New Federal Theatre and the National Black Touring Circuit in New York City, where he remained as producing director throughout his career. King produced shows both on and off Broadway, and directed performances across the country in venues such as the New York Shakespeare Festival; the Cleveland Playhouse; Center Stage of Baltimore; and the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. King's work earned him numerous nominations and awards over the years, including a 1988 NAACP Image Award for his direction of Checkmates, and 1993 Audelco Awards for Best Director and Best Play for his production of Robert Johnson: Trick The Devil; he also received an Obie Award for Sustained Achievement. King was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Wayne State University, and a doctorate of fine arts from the College of Wooster. In addition to his directing and producing of theater, King wrote extensively about the theater industry; he contributed to numerous magazines, such as Black World, Variety, and The Tulane Drama Review, as well as authoring a number of books. ________ Some Questions I Ask: What was the moment you decided you wanted to build a life in the arts? (2:04) What questions in interviews do you wish people would ask you that they never do? (3:50) First time meeting Douglas Turner Ward? (5:40) Why is Douglas Turner Ward such an important figure in American history? (6:10) What is your favorite moment with Douglas Turner Ward? (7:22) What's your earliest memory of Negro Ensemble Company? (8:06) Advice to artists about to graduate and enter real world, professional world (9:00) Why have companies like NEC and New Federal been around for as long as they have? (10:00) Most important lesson you've learned from Douglas Turner Ward? (10:46) If Doug was creating and sustaining a theatre company in the modern technology age what would he be doing? (12:06) What are some of the biggest challenges of black theatre today and what are some potential solutions? (12:45) What show of performance had you completely riveted or is most memorable? (13:30) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (14:06) Advice for this generation of actors? (14:58) How can people connect? (16:30) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Know who casts what and measure your way to your bookings with Auditiontrackers.com ________ Nambi E Kelley Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Nambi Chicago native actress, poet, writer/playwright Nambi E Kelley joins me for the 49th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss her writing and rewriting process, how does she keep rewrites fresh and inspired when she has hard deadlines, advice to artists about to graduate, overcoming writers block and more. Nambi is currently working on an exciting project that is in talks to potentially be Broadway bound. She served as a writer for season 3 of Showtime's "The Chi" and Her adaptation of Richard Wright's "Native Son" (Sam French, Concord Theatricals) premiered in New York, produced by The Acting Company at The Duke on 42nd Street, July 2019. The world premiere of Native Son was presented to critical acclaim at Court Theatre, and received nominations for 5 Jeff Awards including best adaptation and production of the year, and was the highest grossing production in Court Theatre's 65 year history. Nambi has performed across the country including at the Goodman and Steppenwolf Theatre, and has been seen in numerous TV spots including: Elementary, Person of Interest, Madam Secretary, Chicago PD, Chicago Justice and has toured internationally. In this episode Nambi references Daniel. For listeners who aren't familiar she is referring to Daniel Carlton. ________ Some Questions I Ask: If any author or playwright could pen your life who would it be who would it be? (2:05) What sparked interest in performance and the arts? What's your earliest memory of that? (4:03) What's your research process like for creating a role or script? (6:53) When faced with writer's block what do you do to overcome it? (8:05) What play, role, or script has given you most joy to write or perform? (9:53) How does her writing inform her acting & vice versa if at all (14:11) Advice to artists about to graduate and enter real world, professional world (16:41) What is your rewriting process like? (19:20) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (26:40) Where can people connect with you? (29:29) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Ronnetta Renay Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Ronnetta Twitter: Tweet Walking Dead Twitch: Twitch Baltimore native Ronnetta Renay joins me for the 48th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Baltimore, her interest in creating characters, why villians appeal to her, her latest booking, and AMC's The Walking Dead. Ronnetta can currently be seen as Host of AMC's The Walking Dead's Twitch channel. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On her interest in acting? (1:35) Biggest challenge in her career and what she's learned from it. (3:58) What is something that she loves that other people think is wierd? (6:13) What she learned from her marketing background that helps her in her acting career. (8:39) Earliest memory of a character she created? (11:45) If anybody could play a biopic of her life who would it be? (15:07) What do you love most about sketch comedy? (17:37) 3 practical things an actor can do to uplevel marketing? (18:35) What character has given you the most joy to create and why? (24:09) What advice would you give a smart driven student about to enter real world? What advice would you have them ignore? (26:10) What book have you gifted the most in the past year? (28:48) On her latest gig with AMC's The Walking Dead (29:50) On her latest booking (34:34) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (36:48) Where can people connect with you? (38:32) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Moses Ingram Imdb IG: Instagram Baltimore native and Yale Drama School Grad Moses Ingram joins me for the 47th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Baltimore, what's on her spotfiy playlist, her advice to women of color in the entertainment industry, Queens Gambit, the creation of her character Jolene and her upcoming project playing Lady Macduff alongside Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Corey Hawkins & more in the upcoming Shakespeare film "Macbeth" directed by Joel Coen. Moses can currently be seen playing Beth's best friend in Netflix's Queens Gambit. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On her interest in acting? (2:05) What inspires you? (3:09) On music she is listening to (3:58) Whats the last play, movie, tv show that moved you? (5:00) On Baltimore and how it's shaped her (6:05) On graduation from Yale and how she felt (8:30) On challenges and differences between the classroom and first time being on set (9:40) On her audition process for "Queen's Gambit" (11:03) What were some of the challenges and triumphs of being on set (12:00) On creating the character "Jolene" in "Queen's Gambit" (14:10) Favorite chess board piece? (15:43) What book have you gifted the most in the past year? (16:15) Best $100 you've spent (17:04) What advice would you give women of color in the entertainment industry? (17:58) What do you believe today that you didn't believe 5 years ago? (20:00) On her upcoming project "Macbeth" slated for release 2021 (21:45) Most valuable thing she's learned from her co-stars (22:58) What she desires to do next? (25:03) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (26:03) Where can people connect with you? (27:08) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ SMU and Uconn Actor/Director/Acting Teacher Dale Rose joins me for the 46th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the craft of acting, how actors can improve during the pandemic, major influences in his life and more. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Where he was born and his childhood (2:02) What drew him to the arts? (2:27) Who is Stanislavski and why is he important? (7:08) What play or role has impacted your life the most and why? (10:56) What book has shaped his life the most (13:20) On teaching acting (16:08) Bad teaching advice he's heard (18:15) How can actor improve craft while not actively in rehearsals, on movie set or TV set? (20:58) What do you believe today that you didn't 5 years ago? (23:51) Tell me about a moment that at the time felt like a failure but actually turned out to be a success (25:40) Last play or movie that moved you? (28:20) What book have you gifted the most in the past year (29:35) On his collection that made an art gallery (30:54) When you think of the word creative who is the first to come to mind and why? (33:33) How can people connect? (35:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: @KhalidRivera Youtube: Channel Website: Connect Khalid Rivera joins me for the 45th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss his early Broadway success with Julie Taymor, his music and understanding entertainment contracts. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On being a native New Yorker? (1:38) Earliest memory of performing? (2:16) When he decided he wanted to make a career in the arts (2:47) On early Broadway success and working with Julie Taymor? (3:16) Favorite on stage memory? (4:45) Music and Acting what he finds more fulfilling and why (6:27) On songwriting process (7:03) On Entertainment contracts (8:18) 3 tips for creatives about contracts (8:40) Advice for actors signing agent contracts (12:40) Real life example of when being savvy with contracts benefitted his career (13:38) What inspires you? (14:45) Best $100 dollars you've ever spent (16:09) Projects currently working in/on. (16:43) What are you looking forward to most in life right now? (18:50) When you think of the word creative who is the first to come to mind and why? (20:21) How can people contact you? (21:17) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Emana Rachelle Imdb: IG: Instagram Youtube: Channel Website: Emana Twitter: Tweet ATL native Emana Rachelle joins me for the 44th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss her big booking on HBO's Insecure and her experience on set with Issa Rae and Kyla Pratt, how she manifested it, dream boards and comedy. Emana's work includes - Film/Television: 30 Rock, numerous national commercials, Theatre: Clybourne Park (Francine/Lena), Ruined (Sophie), International tours in South Africa and Holland. She received her MFA from West Virginia University (WVU) where she was W.E.B. DuBois Graduate Fellow. She holds additional training from the British American Drama Academy (BADA) and a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. In 2009, she co-founded the theatre company PULSE: Art to Life focused on producing original work and communal story preservation. Emana Rachelle freelances as a stand-up comedian and host. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Tell me about the day you discovered you were funny? (1:55) First experience doing standup? (3:55) On Drama and Comedy (6:00) On manifestation and her booking of Insecure? (7:25) How to build a vision board (13:00) Challenges in between setting goal and the manifestation (15:22) Being on set of Insecure (21:15) Lessons she'll carry with her for the rest of her career from this on set experience (27:47) What is next for you? (30:55) What book have you gifted the most in the past year? (33:00) Top shows she is watching right now? (35:27) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (37:24) How can people connect with you? (38:16) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Get Help: Jacob Evans FB: Connect West Virgina born Jake Evans was an all state jazz musician in high school and studied law at WVU College of Law, receiving honors such as Student Body Vice President, Student Governor, Academic Advisor, serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors, Outstanding delegate three times over for the National Model United Nations conferences, just to name a few. He graduated with honors from WVU with a BA in Political Science and Philosophy for his undergrad. Jacob struggled with depression and attempted suicide at 11 and later struggled with substance abuse. His 2nd year in law school he decided to go through the journey of healing. He now has a passion for helping others do the same. Jacob uses his intimate knowledge of substance abuse, personal development strategies, life skills, and unique interventions to assist others in any facet of life they wish to improve upon. Jacob has helped individuals and their families combat addictions and other life struggles for 3 years. Jacob provides the guiding hand and structural framework that will result in anyone taking hold of their lives and becoming their truest selves. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Tell me about your early years and where you grew up (2:57) On music and his high school years (8:49) On first use (12:25) On depression early and life and attempted suicide (12:58) What are qualities of an addictive personality and how can one get in front of severe addiction if they have that kind of personality (16:40) What causes addiction? (17:59) Beliefs/myths held by people who aren't addicted about people who do suffer from addiction (20:05) More details about his first use with context & pretext (24:32) What was the thing that led to the decision for him to be sober (32:53) How he got sober and how others can. On Cognitive Restructuring (43:10) What resources can those struggling with addiction or people who have loved ones struggling with addiction tap into? (46:50) What he's passionate about (50:48) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (54:15) How can people connect with you? (57:35) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Michele Baldwin: Imdb Website: Michele Youtube: Youtube channel Multifaceted Michele Baldwin joins me for the 42nd episode of The Creation Grounds. With the pandemic going on and 2020 being a year to remember Michele discusses how she's been staying positive and creative during quarantine in New York City. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Last good book she read? (2:01) Words of encouragement and advice to her younger self? (7:07) How she got out of dark places and how others can (9:12) What was going on in her head when we first got into quarantine (16:30) Low point during quarantine and how she turned it around? (21:04) On her documentary "Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth" (24:25) Her creative process? (26:25) About "An Actors Life"? (28:40) A purchase of $100 or less that has improved her life in the past year (32:10) What stories interest you the most right now? (35:05) What are you working on right now? (37:00) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind? (39:53) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Pernell Walker: Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Pernell South Bronx native Pernell Walker holds her M.F.A from Actors Studio Drama School and joins me for the 41st episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Pernell has steadily been working and has been in the Sundance Film Festival short "Pariah" directed by Dee Rees. She's been featured in Ava Duverney's "When They See Us" and "The Deuce" on HBO. Look out for her in future projects that she can't speak about just yet. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Growing up in South Bronx (1:52) Earliest acting memory(2:57) On college and grad school (10:39) What advice would she give a freshman version of herself with the knowledge she has now? (13:23) First year out of grad school (18:01) On booking Pariah and being on set (21:53) Lessons on set (26:03) Experience on Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven (28:17) Book she's gifted the most in the past year (29:54) Movie that has resonated with her the most in last year? (33:54) Role she is most proud of (35:30) What she loves most about acting (36:10) What she is working on right now (39:10) When she thinks of the word creative who comes to mind and why (41:37) Where can people connect with you? (42:04) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Khalil Kain: Imdb IG: Instagram Connect: Cameo New York native Khalil Kain joins me for the 40th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss everything from advice for up and coming actors, his illustrious and culturally impactful career, working with 2Pac in juice and some on set memories, the impact of Charles Weldon (the former artistic director of The Negro Ensemble Company) on his life and his new play "Lambs to Slaughter." Khalil has an impactful and illustrious career spanning from his roles in things from his work in the hood classic "Juice" as Raheem directed by Ernest Dickerson and starring 2Pac, to his work with Larenz Tate and Nia Long in the love classic Love Jones, to Darnell in Girlfriends with Tracee Elllis Ross, and For Colored Girls directed by Tyler Perry and starring Janet Jackson & Anika Noni Rose. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Upbringing in NYC? (1:32) What is the most impactful lesson he's learned from his father (an original member of The Last Poets) (3:25) On his early days at The Roxy and in the rink (5:03) What movie or TV has moved him the most recently? (9:36) Top 3 memories from the set of "Juice"? (13:59) Why Juice has stood the test of time (18:53) On a scene between Bishop and Raheem and how they prepared (21:53) What he thinks Pac would be doing if he were around today (26:19) Love Jones & Girlfriends (28:17) Advice to up and coming actors? (33:55) The late Charles Weldon's impact on him (35:23) On the idea to write his new play "Lambs to Slaughter"? (43:00) Challenges and joys of the writing of "Lambs to Slaughter" (48:43) What he desires to do next (53:03) When he thinks of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (55:24) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: Instagram Actor, writer, director, poet Daniel Carlton joins me for the 39th episode of The Creation Grounds to chat how he's adapted Yes And in improv as a way of living his life and the benefits, his love of history and how it's impacted and continues to impact his work and how you can use the power of history to inform your work & Black theater and movies and how black artists can find and learn about black material and what some barriers may have been or be to discovering more black material. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Where were you born? (1:45) If a poet could pen the experience of your childhood who would that poet be? (2:30) Influences on decision to be an actor (3:20) What draws him to do work in jails, shelters and schools (4:41) What is "Yes and" and what it means to him (7:58) What theater piece has resonated with him most in his life (14:48) What are the biggest barriers of a black actor knowing more of the black theater cannon (19:14) Favorite moment in history (26:55) Has has history informed current work (33:55) Top 5 black plays? (41:32) Top 5 black movies (44:34) What book have you gifted the most in the past year? (48:27) Currently working on? (49:23) When he thinks of the word creative who is the first person that comes to mind and why? (52:52) How can people connect with him (54:11) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: Instagram Youtube: YT Tik Tok: Toker Tik tok influencer Jessica Genadry joins me for the 38th episode of The Creation Grounds to chat martial arts and her experience receiving her black belt overseas, her love for Katara on Avatar: The Last Airbender, her campaign for the role, the push back she got for campaigning for the role, her thoughts on the push back and message to those who disagree with her campaign. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Martial Arts (1:54) Receiving black belt overseas (3:57) Interest in acting (5:30) On her viral tik tok video? (6:30) Avatar the last airbender (7:01) On Katara and why she loves her (9:28) On when her tik tok video first started going viral (10:24) Why she got pushback for her campaign to play the role (11:11) On her growth and if those who disagree have a point (12:58) On her intial snapchat response? (14:50) How she's grown from the experience (16:32) What she wishes those who disagree with her knew that they may not know? (17:09) Open to other roles other than Katara? (18:24) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Stephen Adly Guirgis: Imdb Twitter: Twitter Instagram: IG The Get Down: Netflix Episode 37 of Creation Grounds features Pulitzer prize winning playwright/actor Stephen Adly Guirgis who most recently wrote "Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven." His work has been seen on Broadway with the production of "The Motherf*cker with the Hat" with Chris Rock & Bobby Cannavale and he's been a member of Labyrinth Theater Company since the beginning. He's co-created Netflix's "The Get Down" with Baz Luhrmann and has an amazing catalogue of plays that are performed nationally and internationally on 5 continents. As an actor, he's been featured in projects like "Birdman" and can be seen in an upcoming Laker's project that has yet to be released. And to top it off he's a dope, authentic, down to earth tell it like it is human being. We talk about his writing process, how to get through writer's block, how a writer can mentally and emotionally prepare for the the differences/similarities in writing for the stage or TV if TV is something a writer is interested in, tangible and intangible things actors can work on to improve their craft, the beginning days of Labyrinth Theater Company, ideal traits he'd love in a director who directs his work, his experience on "The Get Down", the genesis of his latest project "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven" and much much more. Enjoy this amazing interview with Guirgis. ________ Some Questions I Ask: What question he wishes interviews started with that they never or rarely do? (4:12) What he is currently listening to? (4:44) A piece of art that was a major influence in his life. (6:34) What led up to the moment of him wanting to do plays (7:45) What is the most challenging part of writing? (10:30) What do you enjoy most about writing? (16:13) Describe a moment of writer's block and how he overcomes it (17:52) On the orgins of LAByrinth Theater (22:39) What are 2 traits he would want in a director that directs his work (26:15) Differences of writing for theater vs TV (29:15) His experience working on "The Get Down"? (34:25) On Philip Seymour Hoffman's influence on his acting (39:30) Acting Tangibles & Intangible's. Can an ungifted actor become gifted? Or is it God given (43:57) Favorite role and why (44:18) What's it mean to truly support those around you? (47:28) Favorite word (47:50) Least favorite word (48:10) Book he's gifted the most (48:20) On Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven (49:07) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (54:13) Where can people connect with you? (56:17) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Benja K Thomas: Imdb Twitter: Twitter IG: Instagram ________ Obie award winning actress Benja Thomas joins me for the 36th episode of The Creation Grounds. Benja was most recently seen in the production of "Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven." by Stephen Adly Guirgis. We talk about her brief interest in wanting to be a nun, growing up in Harlem, belief in yourself before anybody else believes, her process of creating a character for a new play, working with Guirgis & much more! ________ Some Questions I Ask: Background in Photography? (2:00) How does your photography influence your acting and vice versa? (2:57) Growing up in Harlem (3:38) Interest in being a nun? (5:20) Tell me about the moment or the moments leading up to wanting to be an actor (6:50) Beautiful art? (8:45) Writing during Covid-19? (10:35) What is it to believe in yourself before others believe in you (12:00) Developing believe before evidence of results (14:00) On process of creating her character in Halfway Bitches by Stephen Adly Guirgis? (16:33) On her Obie winning experience? (20:25) What makes you smile the most right now? (23:25) Motto in Times Square (24:01) Projects working on now or in future? (25:35) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind for you and why? (27:09) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Shanna Sharp Music Twitter Tweet IG: Instagram Business: Mess Hall This episode features Shanna Sharp, Singer/Songwriter, Realtor and business owner. This is the 3rd part of the 3 part series on financial literacy, and how balancing acting and real estate can lead to that for any artists interested in real estate. Shanna discusses her first 6 months in NYC, the kismet of arriving and getting a meeting with a major record label, opening her business, paying off all of her debt and how artists can use real estate to do the same. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Describe her childhood with a musical instrument (2:05) How her interest in arts began (2:38) Transition to NYC? (3:05) First 6 months in NYC (5:27) Top artistic memories up to this point? (9:03) Why do some artists have an aversion to real estate? (12:12) What advantages do artists have in the real estate space? (13:25) How Bohemia Realty Group can help artists? (14:48) On her business Mess Hall in Harlem? (15:25) What skills gained in real estate can help your artistic career? (17:05) On balancing real estate and artistic career (19:00) On paying her last piece of debt? (20:44) What are you currently aiming for in artistic and real estate career (22:55) What are 3 things an artist needs to know before getting into real estate (24:29) For artists not interested in real estate but inspired by your career what advice would you give them? (27:05) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (29:38) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Brian Letendre Ibdb IG: Instagram Julliard MFA grad, Broadway performer/dancer, real estate agent Brian Letendre joins me for the 2nd part of this 3 part series of financial literacy for artists. This is the 2nd part of the 3 part series on financial literacy, and how balancing acting and real estate can lead to that for any artists interested in real estate. Brian discusses the top 2 lessons from Julliard that he still applies to his career today, the moments leading up to his Broadway debut, how real estate can serve your artistic career and 3 things an artist should know prior to getting involved with real estate the good, bad and ugly. ________ Some Questions I Ask: How he developed his interest in the arts (1:48) If a choreographer made an interpretive piece to represent his life who would it be and why? (2:41) Top lessons that he keeps with him today from Julliard? (3:40) First months out of Julliard in NYC (5:06) Tell me about the moments leading up to Broadway debut (6:45) Favorite stage door memory (9:10) Tell me about the moments leading up to Bohemia Realty Group (10:24) Why do artists have such an aversion to real estate? (11:55) What advantages does an artist have over traditional real estate agent (13:58) How can Bohemia Realty help an artist in real estate (15:25) 3 pieces of advice for artists (17:08) What skill can real estate give to an artist concerning their artistic career (18:08) What are you currently aiming for in your real estate career and artistic career (19:35) What are 3 pieces of advice for artists wanting to get into real estate (22:17) For artists not intersted in real estate but inspired by your career what piece of advice would you give them? (24:10) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (26:10) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Sarah Saltzberg Imdb Broadway Ibdb IG: Instagram Tony winner, performer, writer, producer & co-founder of Bohemia Realty Group Sarah Saltzberg joins for the 1st part of this 3 part series of financial literacy for artists. Sarah discusses her first 6 months in NYC after graduating Boston University, favorite stage door moments from Broadway's production of Putnam Spelling Bee, the moments leading up to the creation of Bohemia Realty Group, why she initially wanted to separate her artistic and real estate career, why artists could be great in real estate, tips on getting started and words of advice for artists in their artistic career. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Describe her childhood with a musical or a musical moment (2:02) BFA experience at Boston University (4:02) What was first year in NYC after grad school like? (5:45) The moments leading up to the creation of the Real Estate firm Bohemia Realty Group (7:22) Top 2 memories from Tony winning Putnam Spelling Bee? (11:28) How did acting skills inform your real estate and vice versa (14:45) Why did you want to separate your artistic career from real estate career (18:30) Advantages artists have over a traditional real estate agent (20:30) How can Bohemia Realty Group help artists who want to get started in real estate? (22:30) How has investing in herself impacted those around her (23:45) What are you currently working on (26:05) 3 things artists interested in real estate should know? (27:30) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (28:50) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: Instagram Youtube: Youtube Idriss Alison Konteh joins me for the 32nd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss social media and building your following. He has 70K followers on IG including but not limited to Tiffany Haddish. We chat failure, how he left his job for his passion and comedy. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On his name? (1:45) Favorite memory growing up in the Bronx? (2:04) Funniest person he's met (2:38) One thing his audience doesn't know about him that he wishes they did? (3:25) What does failure mean to you? How do you bounce back? (4:18) Huge setback that happened that in retrospect actually ended up being a big blessing? (5:30) On the decision to quit his good paying job to live his passion (7:45) On IdrissTV (12:13) On moment he realized his youtube channel was doing well (viral) (14:20) On his first sketch and his growth since then (17:30) His process of creating sketches. (18:30) On Legacy and message (20:11) Why are studios and hollywood embracing social media? (21:37) What are the steps for someone with 0 content, but wants to start, to build and nurture their audience (22:40) What holds people back from creating content (25:56) When you think of the word creative who is the first to come to mind and why? (27:35) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Sean Freeman Imdb IG: Instagram Alabama born Sean Freeman and proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity joins me for the 31st episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss frat life, his commitment to service, maximizing gifts and the differences between the Atlanta and NY acting market. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Tell us about where you are from (1:47) What do you love most about having grown up in Alabama (2:20) Favorite memory growing up? (3:35) Siblings (4:45) Top 5 movies? (5:00) On Alpha Phi Alpha and community service? (6:30) Day he pledged and how it's impacted his life and those around him. (8:00) The appeal of Alpha Phi Alpha (10:15) Goal or lofty dream you have? (11:46) What are you most proud of in your life right now (12:48) About the day he decided he wanted to act? (14:55) Pros and cons of ATL vs NY acting market. (16:30) Does having activities outside of acting make you a better actor and why? (19:30) What does black boy joy mean to you? (21:30) If you could put a motto on a billboard what would it say? (22:41) On preparation for his role of Sam (23:25) What do you want to work on in the future? What are you currently working on? (25:06) When you think of the word creative who is the first to come to mind and why? (27:29) On music video he shot with Dee Baines (28:08) Where can people connect with you? (29:19) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Freddie Fulton: Bedtime Stories IG: Instagram Arkansas born Freddie Fulton joins me for the 30th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Poetry, Love, Sports, Craft, Fasting and Columbia. Freddie is a Columbia MFA grad whose work has been seen on regionals stages and soon to be Broadway, TV, film and more. ________ Some Questions I Ask: What moments led to your interest in Poetry? (1:45) How has Arkansas shaped and molded you? (3:57) What was the moment you decided to be an actor. (6:35) Sports (9:20) What moves you? (9:51) About the day he first got to New York (12:25) Moment of breakthrough at Columbia that led to great growth in his craft (15:08) Dream roles (17:38) Favorite moment in TV/Film or play (20:18) Restrictions & Opportunities for POC actors (22:48) What does grinding mean to you? (28:14) Top 3 memories from grad school (32:12) On Fasting (41:27) Favorite role and why (44:18) What's it mean to truly support those around you? (47:28) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (52:09) Where can people connect with you? (53:30) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Brian Mcmanoman Imdb IG: Instagram Linkedin: Connect Website: Coaching Yale MFA grad Brian Mcmanamon chats about his stint as Clayface on Gotham, his Yale audition experience, the top 3 things he sees actors struggle with in MFA acting auditions, craft and his upcoming projects. Brian Mcmanamon's work has been featured on Gotham as Clayface, The Subject, & upcoming project The Path. He coaches actors for individual project and also is an expert coach for actors looking to apply for MFA programs. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (1:39) What was the moment when you decided you wanted a life in the arts? (6:52) Leaving Minnesota to come to east coast (8:00) Leaving Boston University and deciding to get MFA (10:00) Most memorable MFA audition moment (11:08) Book you've gifted the most? (12:35) If you could work with any actor dead or alive who would it be and why? (14:22) On Inspirations (15:55) Breaking down scenes and creating character? (18:00) On creation of Clayface on Gotham (20:11) Top challenges you see actors struggle with in preparation for grad school (24:13) What are you currently working on and what do you desire to work on next? (29:12) What would the new you say to the old you? (31:22) What have you learned from teaching that helps you in your own craft? (34:31) How can people get coaching or sign up for your MFA prep class? (41:17) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (41:52) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: Instagram Current NYU BFA student Ryan Murray joins me for the 28th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss acting, improving and growing in your craft and his anticipation for being a student at NYU. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in your life and why? (1:12) Tell me about the day you discovered your passion for acting (3:10) What are some of the choices that have defined who you are. (5:00) About his audition experience for BFA programs and what he wishes he knew now that he didn't know then? (7:57) Play, movie or show he's recommended in the past year (10:56) What character do you relate to the most and why? (13:23) Dream roles? (14:59) Value of art (16:27) If his yearbook quote could be plastered everywhere what would it say? (18:25) Routine to improve as an actor (21:35) Last film he saw last and if he could be his own personal touch on it what would it be? (24:38) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (26:03) How can people connect with you? (28:30) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Aamira Martinez Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Aamira Martinez Short: Adulting Cuban american Aamira Martinez joins me for the 27th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Aamira's work has been featured on The Blacklist, When They See Us and she's created her own work called Adulting. Link up above. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (1:37) On how she got interested in the arts (4:27) Favorite director (7:09) On When They See Us set (9:10) On her role in "When They See Us" (10:04) How does Ava Durverney work with actors? (11:23) The most empowering role that she's ever played (12:28) Where she trained (14:37) On her involvement in "The Casting Call" project (15:07) 3 books she's gifted the most in the past year (17:04) What would she do to enhance visibility and empowerment of women in the industry? (19:04) On projects she's written and creating 3 dimensional characters (21:42) Happiest moment for you this year in 2019 (23:40) What motto would you plaster on a billboard (24:46) On Actor Burnout, actor productivity (26:44) Difference between busy work but not being productive (29:42) Most challenging thing for her this year and how it's made her grow (33:40) 3 things actors can do to take care of their mental health? (37:04) Things women can do to empower themselves in the industry (39:54) What's next and what can we look out for? (42:44) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (46:44) Where can people connect with you? (48:54) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ James Tang Imdb IG: Instagram Youtube: YT Actor: Website Twitch: Twitch Tiktok: Toker Thaliand born James Tang joins me for the 26th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss gaming, his international influence, his hopes for the future of diversity in Hollywood and more. James's work has been featured on Brooklyn Nine Nine, NCIS: Los Angelos, Bosch and many others. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (:57) On growing up in Thailand? Cultural differences (2:34) International schooling (4:00) How international schooling has influenced his art (4:30) About the day he decided to become an actor. (5:23) Favorite actors or movies growing up? (7:27) Star Wars (8:00) Process of bringing characters to life (8:27) Spirit Animal (9:45) On deciding to write and create his own content (10:27) FortNite or World of Warcraft? (12:56) His thoughts on future of asian representation in Hollywood (14:12) On advice for people looking for their first TV role (16:38) Business tips for artists. Merging show & business (19:40) If he had a motto that could be on a billboard what would it be? (21:02) On current projects (22:20) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why (25:11) Where can people connect with you? (25:53) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Jowin Batoon Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Marvel: Universe Inside the Rain: Movie Queens NY Jowin Batoon joins me for the 25th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss her role in Marvel's Iron Fist and the success of the hit Crazy, Rich Asians. Jowin's work has been seen opposite Aziz Ansari in Master of none in the film Inside the Rain featuring Eric Roberts and Rosie Perez, Law and Order and NCIS. She was born in the Philippines and shortly after moved to Queens NY. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On being raised in NY? (2:12) A life defining key moment in her life? (3:58) Memories of the Philippines (5:04) How long did it take you to learn English? (7:15) What's one thing you wish people knew about Phillipine culture? (7:40) Most proud accomplishment up to date? (9:08) On gratitude (10:52) Tell me about the day you decided to act (11:17) On her Martial Arts training (13:54) On booking Marvel's Iron Fist (15:49) What can we expect from your character Torx? (17:18) Any dream collaborations (19:10) Celeb crushes? (20:15) On what Crazy Rich Asians' success meant to her (20:48) On being on set for Master of None (22:36) What are 2 things actors can do today to move their career forward (24:00) How can people contact you (25:50) When you think of the word creative who is the first to come to mind and why? (26:05) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Dominique Morrisseau Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Connect Detroit native Dominique Morisseau joins me for the 24th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss her process in writing, what upcoming writers can do to improve and much more. Dominique's work has been featured on Broadway, regionally as well as on screens. Dominique Morisseau is the author of The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) which includes the following plays: Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater Company), Paradise Blue (Signature Theatre), and Detroit '67 (Public Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and NBT). Additional plays include: Pipeline (Lincoln Center Theatre), Sunset Baby (LAByrinth Theatre); Blood at the Root (National Black Theatre) and Follow Me To Nellie's (Premiere Stages). She is also the TONY nominated book writer on the new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial Theatre). Dominique is alumna of The Public Theater Emerging Writer's Group, Women's Project Lab, and Lark Playwrights Workshop and has developed work at Sundance Lab, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Eugene O'Neil Playwrights Conference. She most recently served as Co-Producer on the Showtime series “Shameless” (3 seasons). Additional awards include: Spirit of Detroit Award, PoNY Fellowship, Sky-Cooper Prize, TEER Trailblazer Award, Steinberg Playwright Award, Audelco Awards, NBFT August Wilson Playwriting Award, Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, OBIE Award (2), Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, Variety's Women of Impact for 2017-18, and a recent MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow. ________ Some Questions I Ask: First thing she generally does day to day? (2:30) If had to personify your parents to a poem or album which album or poem would it be and why? (3:45) About the day she discovered she didn't want to just act but write (5:55) Which book or play have you gifted the most in the past year and why? (7:55) If students are about to graduate college and feel uncertain about their careers or the creative process what practical advice would you give them to get started? (11:50) What character have you written that you have been most nourished by or learnt the most from? (14:30) On Pitching a script (17:40) State of theater: what she likes & what she wishes would change (20:24) Streaming services & theater (22:57) If you could put a motto on a billboard in Times Square what would it be? (26:15) On her current project "Ain't Too Proud" (28:48) Who's the first person you think of when you hear the word "creative"? (30:24) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Lucius Baston Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Atlanta Clip: Connect Queens NY native Lucius Baston joins me for the 23rd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Confidence and how to develop it, & the fan favorite character Ahmed White from Donald Glover's FX series Atlanta. Lucius has a lengthly resume as a producer and actor. Some of his more notable roles include is his role opposite Donald Glover in FX's Atlanta, a role in Mara Brock Akil's "Love Is and most recently has been featured on HBO's LoveCraft Country. He's currently filming "The Underground Railroad" Gerard Doucette on Stan against Evil and has been featured on Blindspot on NBC. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree because his son is a series regular on Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Greatest lesson his parents taught him and how it benefits him today? (:28) On being shy and how he broke through it (1:19) On manifesting and how to do it (2:58) Manifesting for people who may have trauma or have a hard time being positive? (4:08) Top 3 books? (5:18) On starting acting and not knowing what a headshot was (5:55) On starting acting later in life and steps he took to book (7:30) 3 business tips to bring to an artistic career (9:30) On working with Donald Glover on FX's Atlanta (10:57) Advice for behavior on set? (12:20) On his BTS webseries project and other projects (13:21) Who's the first person you think of when you hear the word "creative"? (17:20) What's your favorite album and what song speaks to your soul? (18:20) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Gil Tucker Facebook Comedian/Actor Gil Tucker joins me for the 22nd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss storytelling and what makes a great one & places his stand up has taken him. From Vegas, to Madison Square Garden & Def Jam. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Greatest lesson his parents taught him? (:35) Tell me about the day you realized you were funny (3:41) On bombing on stage and the lesson he learned from it (7:00) Advice to up and coming comedians (10:55) On performing at the Apollo (11:53) The process of him performing for Def Jam Comedy (13:53) Working with David Alan Grier, Tracey Morgan, Chris Rock (16:25) What makes a great story (19:48) Top 5 comedians (22:20) On Negro Ensemble Company & playing Sgt. Waters in "Soldier's Play" (25:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Jimmy Gary Jr Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Florida native and Ex NFL Seattle Seahawk running back turned actor Jimmy Gary Jr. joins me for the 21st episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss fortitude and never being denied when it comes to your goals. Jimmy Gary Jr. is widely known for his role in Orange is the New Black, and made appearances in New Amsterdam as well as When They See Us. He was also CJ in Negro Ensemble's Company's 50th anniversary reboot of "Soldier's Play." ________ Some Questions I Ask: Where does your story begin? (1:04) Earliest memory (2:32) Interest in football and journey to be #1 recruit in the country (4:07) What mindset hack helped you become the #1 recruit in the country? (7:34) What athletic mindset can actors use? (12:30) What do obstacles mean to you? (14:30) On leaving NFL and deciding to be an actor (16:15) Some of the projects he's working on (23:40) Advice to people who feel like they are on the brink of giving up (26:28) How can people connect with you? (28:03) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Fulton Hodges Imdb IG: Instagram Fulton Hodges joins me for the 20th episode of The Creation Grounds. Fulton is a native New Yorker (BK) and has 40+ years in the theater. He has been a stage manager, actor, director and everything in between. He lives, breathes and eats theater. ________ Some Questions I Ask: What it was like growing up for you? (1:11) On avoiding the crack epidemic growing up in NYC (7:06) On his father (8:41) Advice on developing longevity in career and on big inspiration (12:23) On the Audelco experience (19:00) Why is giving back so important to you? (24:35) On his creative proces (25:56) What is one thing that you believe about acting that others think is crazy? (29:22) When you think of the word creative who is the first person to come to mind and why? (31:17) On Negro Ensemble Company's reboot of "Solider's Play" (34:35) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Desmond Thorne Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Adventures in Black Cinema With Desmond Thorne: Podcast Website: Desmond Thorne South Orange, NJ native Desmond Thorne joins me for the 19th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss his interest in sketch comedy, staying true to yourself and his film which has since released (since the recording of this podcast) "The Disruption." Desmond is an Actor/Writer/Director/Producer/ Podcast Host. Recently he's started a podcast that explores black cinema - the link is above. Be sure to support! ________ Some Questions I Ask: What was it like growing up for you? (:47) Interst in acting (3:30) When did sketch comedy come into your life (4:24) His sketch comedy group Nerds on Fire? (6:03) About his favorite character he's created? (8:35) What do you love most about what you do? (13:41) What does diversity in TV/Film/Writing do for you when you see it? (15:28) What is the worst piece of advice you've been given in entertainment industry (20:10) When you think of word creative who comes to mind and why (22:40) On his film "The Disruption" (27:35) How can people connect with you? (32:21) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Allie Woods Imdb Texas native Allie Woods joins me for the 18th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss his early days at the legendary Negro Ensemble Company in New York City, on him discovering Denzel Washington in the play that led to Denzel's role as Malcolm X in the Spike Lee film, audition tips for actors and on the legacy of NEC. Allie is an actor and director and is a member of the internationally known Negro Ensemble Company. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Growing up in Texas? (:52) Interest in theater (1:42) First production involved in (2:40) Transition from Texas to NY? (3:30) Early days of Negro Ensemble Company and NEC stories ? (5:50) On working personally with August Wilson(10:38) On directing Denzel Washington in "When The Chicken's Come Home To Roost" (13:20) Can that special quality that people like Denzel has be learned (18:35) What has he changed his mind on in past couple of years (20:23) Audition tips (23:10) When he thinks of word creative who comes to mind and why (31:10) What are you working on next? (32:22) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Donnell E Smith Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Kalief Browder: Netflix Website: Donnell E Smith Baltimore native Donnell E Smith joins me for the 17th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss his trip to Haiti on a budget and how others can travel on a budget. And his role as Kalief Browder in the Jay Z produced Netflix documentary TIME: The Kalief Browder Story. Donnell is wildly creative and talented. He has talents in music as well as a seasoned actor. He is based primarily in NYC and has done theater from the critically acclaimed Kill Move Paradise at the National Black Theater to his more widely known roles as TJ in Snugs House and Kalief Browder in The Kalief Browder Story. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Why'd he leave Baltimore to come to New York? (1:00) Which city he's learned the most from and why (Baltimore, NY, ATL) (1:37) On singing (2:48) On transition from music to acting? (4:31) On who he thinks is a game changer in music and why? (6:15) His interest in travel (8:25) What he's changed his mind on in past couple of years and why (12:16) What purchase of $100 or less has positively impacted your life in the past 6 months (14:53) Traveling on a budget (16:40) On booking the Kalief Browder project (19:48) 3 words to describe his Sundance experience (24:22) Where can people connect with you? (26:36) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Lidiane Fernandes Imdb IG: Instagram Link to Vampire Slayer Book & more Brazillian Lidiane Fernandes 16th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss taking action on your dreams. Lidiane is widely known for his role as Lea Guerrera on Orange is the New Black and has recently been featured in Happy! and Alternatino with Arturo Castro. Lidiane and I went to the same High School and both were in the same impactful peer educator acting class called P.R.O.F.I.L.E.S headed by Wes Stover. ________ Some Questions I Ask: On her birth in Brasil and arrival to the US? (:55) Life motto (3:56) Arrival to Bridgeport, CT out of Brasil (5:30) Involvement in P.R.O.F.I.L.E.S at Central High School? (6:23) On not knowing English upon arrival in USA? (10:58) On booking Orange is the New Black (12:16) Taking action on dreams rather than dreaming (15:11) On writing her book and where to find it (18:15) Words of advice (22:39) How to connect with Lidi (25:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Horace Glasper Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Website: Connect Press: VoyageATL NYTimes Chicago native Horace Glasper joins me for the 15th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Knowing and finding your purpose. Horace is a standup comedian, actor and writer who has background in theater as well as TV/film. Most recently he's played the role of Victor in the film The Prayer. He's toured with comedian Lil JJ and was a part of Negro Ensemble Company's illustrious 50th anniversary theater season. We met during productions at NEC and are both legacy bearer recipients and were in the revamp of Soldier's Play which hadn't been done at NEC since Denzel Washington, Samuel L Jackson, James Pickens Jr and other's had done it. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Growing up in Chicago? (:49) When were you introduced to acting and writing? (2:21) When he moved to NYC (4:11) Finding his purpose (5:18) Defining his purpose? (6:38) How does having a purpose in entertainment industry support his perseverance in the industry (7:08) How someone can find their purpose? (8:49) How do you get through fear? (11:19) Resources for people looking for purpose (13:38) Practical actionable way for people in inner cities on wrong path to self correct (16:23) 3 ideas he would pass down to his kid to help sustain them through life (20:50) What are you currently working on? (21:32) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Emmett Hunter Imdb IG: Instagram Twitter: Tweet Atlanta Clip: Connect Florida native Emmett Hunter joins me for the 14th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Confidence and how to develop it, & the fan favorite character Ahmed White from Donald Glover's FX series Atlanta. Emmett is widely known for his role as Ahmed White in Atlanta, Gerard Doucette on Stan against Evil and has been featured on Blindspot on NBC. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree because his son is a series regular on Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. ________ Some Questions I Ask: His upbringing in Florida? (1:01) Passion for acting (2:21) On interest in business and where that stemmed from (3:16) How business impacts his acting career? (3:53) On his struggle with confidence & 3 principles of confidence? (4:48) How he prepares a role (6:02) On Atlanta and his character Ahmed White (6:55) On the "Bite this Sandwich" moment and what it may mean (10:20) On working with Donald Glover and what will stick with him for his career (11:28) Can confidence be developed by people who struggle with it? (15:13) What has he perservered through that helped his confidence (17:18) Where can people connect with you? (21:55) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Pedro De Leon Imdb IG: Instagram Pedro De Leon joins me for the 13th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Pedro is a NY based theater and TV/Film actor. He's been on shows like Shades of Blue and movies like Docket 32357 & Solo, Contigo. ________ Some Questions I Ask: His move from Puerto Rico to the US? (:50) On Roots and Heritage (4:30) On Writing (6:05) On loneliness or feeling like an outsider? (9:08) How do you define being an outsider? (10:25) On connection with wife (12:06) Would you rather fit in or stand out? (12:57) On his booking Shades of Blue (14:38) What was your experience on set? (16:20) How do you reward yourself after a success? (17:23) Words of advice for people who are lonely or feel like outsiders or feel like they are on the outside? (18:16) Where can people connect with you? (21:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -