Hollywood Close-up, hosted by two actors Natalie Lipka and Wayne Frazier focuses on creating your own career in the entertainment industry. On the show, Natalie and Wayne discuss the latest in the entertainment world, how to be proactive, well-rounded actors and how they don't wait for the phone to…
Natalie and Wayne premiere Hollywood Close-Up's brand new theme song. Faruq Tauheed ("The Noise", "BattleBots") joins them for the end of the year Holiday episode. Featuring Music – Leah Finkelstein and Heidi-Marie Ferren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faruqadelphia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/faruqadelphia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faruqadelphia Catch Faruq on "The Noise" "He Cooks He Scores" on YouTube
Natalie and Wayne celebrate Halloween with their new stage mama, Maw Kitty. They share new sketches and talk to the stars of BYUtv's "Extinct" Yorke G. Fryer and Chad Michael Collins. Featuring Music – Dave Smith and Garry Corman with the OC9 Music Group The Boobe' Sisters EXTINCT Theatrical Trailer Watch EXTINCT on BYUtv Chad Michael Collins https://www.chadmichaelcollins.com https://twitter.com/collinschadm https://www.instagram.com/collinschadm https://www.facebook.com/ChadMichaelCollins Yorke G. Fryer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2072708 https://twitter.com/YorkeGFryer https://www.instagram.com/bigdaddyfryer https://www.facebook.com/yorke.fryer
Natalie and Wayne share what's on the horizon for Hollywood Close-Up. Filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill (Nation's Fire, Lazarus: Apocalypse) joins them to talk about going from VHS editing to directing an Academy Award nominee. Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group http://www.churchhillproductions.com http://www.imdb.me/thomasjchurchill https://twitter.com/thomaschurchill https://www.instagram.com/thomas_j_churchill
With 200 episodes in the books, who better to celebrate with than the hilarious Steve Tom! Featuring Music – LaFemme Niketta Slant Heidi-Marie Ferren
Natalie and Wayne talk via phone call with two time Emmy award winning director Noel Quinones about his documentary film Uno A Uno. Stand-up comedian Stacey Taylor joins them live to talk about making life changes and the Straight Jacket Comedy Tour. Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/chicago/date/2017-09-23 https://twitter.com/Str8JacketFunny https://www.facebook.com/StraightJacketComedyTour/
Natalie and Wayne share different ways to help in the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Actress and author Jenna Fischer ("The Office", Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) joins them in-studio to talk about her new book "The Actors Life: A Survival Guide". Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson with the OC9 Music Group TWITTER: https://twitter.com/jennafischer INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/msjennafischer
Natalie and Wayne remember the comedy genius Jerry Lewis. Actress and model Tess Broussard (Comedy Central's "Kroll Show") talks about her charitable work and being a good role model for her daughter.
Natalie and Wayne are featured in Backstage AGAIN! S.J. Mendelson AKA Maw Kitty gives them a behind the scenes look at being a contestant on "America's Got Talent", shares her love for Simon Cowell and talks about being cast in a pilot for Netflix. Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan Website: http://sjmendelson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MawKIttys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawkittys
Natalie and Wayne offer the SAG-AFTRA National Presidential Candidates an unbiased environment to discuss the issues at hand. Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan
Natalie and Wayne review the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical contract vote. International actress Bai Ling ("Entourage", Red Corner) chats about the long casting process and truly being in the moment on set. Featuring Music – Florence Hartigan http://officialbailing.com https://www.instagram.com/realbailing https://twitter.com/RealBaiLing
Natalie and Wayne speak fondly of the late Sam Shepard. Former Miss Black USA, musician and author Ezina spills the "fries" on multitasking in the business. Featuring Music – Aliyah Moulden http://www.ezina.com https://twitter.com/Ezina https://www.instagram.com/ezinatv
Natalie goes to live theatre while Wayne goes to a movie theater. Actress, comedienne and writer Christina Marie Leonard ("Loch Ness", The Hidden Rebels Podcast) drops by to talk about how Pocahontas and Princess Leia influenced her career in entertainment. Featuring Music – Aliyah Moulden https://www.christinamarieleonard.com/ https://twitter.com/cmarieleonard https://www.instagram.com/christinamarieleonard/ https://www.youtube.com/user/cmarieleonard
Natalie and Wayne get a call from past guest James Chalke with some exciting news. Singer and actress Aliyah Moulden (Netflix's Anastasia) joins them to chat about her experience working with coach Blake Shelton on NBC's "The Voice" and tells them about her early birthday gift. Website: https://aliyahmoulden.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIYAHMOULDEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliyahmoulden1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliyahmoulden YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ALIYAHMOULDEN
It's the Natalie and Wayne are back from summer hiatus episode. Actor, writer, producer and U.S. Veteran Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (Not a War Story, "Sons Of Anarchy: Mayans MC") calls from Las Vegas to talk about making a film on a low budget and working with Kurt Sutter. Guest Links WEBSITE: https://www.vincentroccovargas.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereal_Rocco FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vincentRoccoVargas INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vincent.rocco.vargas
It's almost break time with Natalie and Wayne. Husband and wife team Cliff and Bev Nelson talk about their journey from writing their first song on the road to creating music with the OC9 Music Group. Guest Links WEBSITE: http://oc9musicgroup.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/oc9musicgroup INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/oc9musicgroup
It's the best of the Tony Awards talk with Natalie and Wayne. Playwright, actor and teacher Jack Fry (They Call Me Mister Fry) channels Einstein! and chats about finding the right storyteller to direct your work. Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.einsteintheplay.com WEBSITE: http://theycallmemisterfry.com
Natalie and Wayne chat about covering the red carpet at the AA4K Studios Student Short Film Premiere. Actress Mischa McCortney (Dropouts Comedy) joins them to talk about writing sketches with the one you love and how stand-up comedy can be therapeutic. Featuring Music – Bev & Cliff Nelson Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.mischamccortney.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/themishkamouse INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themishkamouse Guest Promotions Dropouts Comedy
Natalie and Wayne contemplate the the age old question – Is it appropriate to wear white before Memorial Day? Actress Caitlin O'Connor (American Satan and Glass Jaw) joins them to chat about hosting the upcoming Maxim Hot 100 List Party and shares her secrets to a successful beach photoshoot. Featuring Music – No Small Children Guest Links WEBSITE: http://caitlinoconnor.me TWITTER: https://twitter.com/caitlin_oconnor FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/officialcaitlinoconnor INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/caitlin__oconnor/
Natalie and Wayne recap their favorite moments from the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Producer Jenn Page chats about being an independent film director and her upcoming passion project Playing with Beethoven. Featuring Music – No Small Children GUEST LINKS WEBSITE: http://jennpage.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thejennpage PROMO LINKS Playing with Beethoven Playing with Beethoven: Piano Audition - Unrehearsed Duet
Natalie and Wayne give tips for that last minute audition. Filmmaker Jason Raphael returns via phone to share updates on his film A New Beginning and his new comedy project. Featuring Music – Slant Guest Links FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ANewBeginningFilm IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3583636
Natalie and Wayne defend the creatives. Choreographer and creator of the immersive dance performance "The Other Side," Sofia Stoller chats about the many facets of her production which touch on political and social hierarchy. Featuring Music – Slant Guest Links WEBSITE: www.sophiastoller.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sophiastollerdance INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sistoller The Other Side on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothersideperformance
Natalie and Wayne rejoice, NO WGA STRIKE! Director, author and acting instructor Mary Lou Belli ("Famous In Love", "NCIS: New Orleans") compares directing to making a pizza and talks about how the camera reads everything in an actor's eyes.
Social Media challenge accepted and completed. Natalie and Wayne chat with DJ Will Gill about spring break with Flo Rida and how he uses his turn tables to tell stories. Guest Links WEBSITE: https://www.wge-events.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/djwillgill DJ Will Gill's Mixes: https://www.mixcloud.com/willgill
Natalie and Wayne discuss working for free. Phoenix Forgotten star Florence Hartigan joins them to talk about preparing for a horror role and opening a flower shop! Featuring Music – Losers Like Us Guest Links TWITTER: https://twitter.com/flohasthoughts INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fl0bie/ IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366746/ Guest Promotions Phoenix Forgotten Kaboombox – Musical/Rap Improv
Natalie and Wayne debate over proper chocolate bunny eating etiquette. Director Edward Payson (Our Friend Jon, Paranormal Central) joins them to talk about his film school experiences and filming a movie within a movie. Featuring Music – The Last Gunfighter Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.anantiheroproduction.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/an_anti_hero_production/
Natalie and Wayne pay homage to the Groundlings founder Gary Austin. Country music singer-songwriter Katelyn Marie joins them to chat about her writing techniques and building her team with the OC9 Music Group. Guest Links WEBSITE: https://www.katelynmariemusic.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KatelynMariePiz FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KatelynMariePiz/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/katelynmariepiz/ Reverbnation https://www.reverbnation.com/katelynmarie
Natalie and Wayne chat about the possible WGA strike. Empowering actress and star of her own super woman show Kimleigh Smith (T-O-T-A-L-L-Y, The Discovery) talks about being your own superhero and her new Netflix movie with Robert Redford.
Breaking News: There's traffic in LA! Natalie and Wayne discuss how to maneuver the gridlock and other travel options. The National Association of Latino Independent Producers executive director, Ben Lopez joins them to chat about connecting Latino content creators and preparing them to compete in Hollywood.
Wayne goes all Kong, as "This is Us" consumes Natalie. Rockers 4 Wildlife hosts Paul Padgett and Anahit Etemadi share some of their solutions for environmental issues and how they implement them to help save the planet.
Natalie and Wayne chat with musicians Kayley Stallings and Richard Tichelman as they prepare for their live performances at Planet Love Fest and Whisky A Go Go . Social media strategist Heidi Dean (Marketing 4 Actors) joins them live (on the phone) to talk about the importance of an actor's online presence, when to post bookings and her 21-Day Social Rockstar Challenge.
Natalie and Wayne talk about the hits and misses of the 2017 Oscars. Celebrity stylist Ali Levine is back and better than ever as she breaks down the final award season fashion trends. Featuring Music – Richard Tichelman Featured Links WEBSITE: http://www.alilevine.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/AliLevineDesign FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AliLevineDesign TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AliLevineDesign
Natalie and Wayne preview the upcoming Oscars! SAG Awards 2017 winner Saniyya Sidney (Hidden Figures, Fences) talks about working with Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and the hilarious Kevin Hart.
Natalie and Wayne talk Grammys and the casting director workshops controversy. Writer, director and producer Russell Brown (Search Engines, Karen Black: On Acting) joins them in-studio as they leave the cell phones off and face to face conversation on with a mix of some Valentine's stuff in between!
Natalie and Wayne discuss the Superbowl and its correlation to the entertainment business. Producer Allison Tate and creator Mike Roma of the web series "Danny the Manny" talk about framing stories around your passions and not having to ask for permission.
Did Natalie and Wayne actually agree on their favorite part of the SAG Awards?! Director, writer and producer Melissa Vitello (Speak Now) talks about her different Kickstarter campaign approach, finishing up her five year plan and her favorite place to write. Featuring Music – Nick Darrow Featured Links WEBSITE: https://www.speaknowthemovie.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/speaknowthemovie Get Ticket for Speak Now's festival premiere at Hollywood Reel Independent Fest
Natalie and Wayne discuss the Oscar noms and this week's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Comedian Marty Ross is a fountain of youth and laughs as he joins them in studio to talk about beginning his stand-up comedy career at the young age of 65. Featuring Music – Slant Guest Links WEBSITE: www.martyross.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Marty-Ross-66297451828
Wayne asks Natalie a very important headshot question. Actress and singer/songwriter Christina Lizzul (Subject 0: Shattered Memories) talks about dropping her new EP, The Percipience and the emotional impact of acting. Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.cristinalizzul.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/crislizz1 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cristinalizzulofficial INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cristinalizzul YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKy2Ha5jDBHX0B0omOIMLMQ
It's a Golden Global epic episode of sorts as Natalie and Wayne discuss the awards. Actor, writer and producer Cheryl Texiera ("Girl Meets World," Hoax) talks about adjusting between TV/film projects and how she prepares filming scenes out of order. Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul Website: http://www.cheryltexiera.com/#story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.texiera YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cheryltexiera Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheryltexiera Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cheryl-Texiera-203366089711068 Guest Promotion Business of Acting Sign Up: http://www.cheryltexiera.com/classes#store
Wholly 2017!!! Natalie and Wayne are back with a whole new episode! They recap 2016, talk Golden Globes and ring in the fresh new year! Featuring Music – Cristina Lizzul
It's the Happy Holidays Episode: Volume 4. It's a magical time as Natalie and Wayne share their thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Singer and actress Heather Stewart of The Boobe' Sisters' joins them to talk about the making of a 3 Woman, 60's inspired, Comedy Doo-Wop singing group. Featuring Music – The Boobe Sisters Featured Links Get your copy of "Christmas Around the World", a collection of familiar Christmas songs with international flavor performed by artists from all over the globe. Guest Links WEBSITE: http://www.theboobesisters.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theboobesisters FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theboobesisters INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theboobesisters YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/theboobesisters
It's the beginning of awards season as Natalie and Wayne discuss the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globe nominations. Actress and singer Heidi-Marie Ferren ("American Housewife", "Bored To Death") joins them to chat about working with Kris Kristofferson, Ted Danson and being the last Miss USO! Featuring Music – The Boobe Sisters Guest Links WEBSITE: http://heidimarieferren.net TWITTER: https://twitter.com/heidi_m_ferren FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/heidiferren INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heidimarie818
Natalie and Wayne share some networking tips. Actress and author Masiela Lusha ("Sharknado 4", "George Lopez") talks about battling sharks and baking crumble pie. Featuring Music – The Boobe Sisters
Natalie and Wayne share Thanksgiving stories including one about actress Edie McClurg. Special guest actress and Keep It Real Acting's Youth & Teen Commercial Teacher Donna Rusch ("How to Get Away with Murder", "Revenge") joins them in studio to chat about teaching kids acting techniques, winning an award and Matthew McConaughey.
Natalie and Wayne get overtaken by the Supermoon as they attempt to talk about the Critics' Choice and People's Choice Awards nominations. Director, writer and producer Evan Kidd (Son of Clowns) joins them via phone to discuss the challenges of guerrilla shooting and micro-budget filmmaking. Featuring Music – LaFemme Niketta Guest Links WEBSITE: https://sonofclowns.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SonOfClownsFilm FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/SonOfClowns TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/147987384 Guest Promotions Watch Son of Clowns on Amazon Prime Order on Blu-ray & DVD
Natalie and Wayne #rockthevote! Teacher and author Pepper Jay ("Dynamic Song Performance, The Singer's Bible") shares some tips of the trade about audience psychology and talks about being honored at the Diamond Rose Awards.
It's a coffee talk episode with Natalie and Wayne. Public relations guru Russ Neibert and singer/songwriter Kayley Stallings give their insight on the making of the new album, "Just Kayley"!
Natalie and Wayne chat about the SAG-AFTRA interactive video game strike. Paris5000 Music & Film founder and producer Michael "Mickey" Durio shares some stories about the late David Bowie and Whitney Houston. Featuring Music – Kayley Stallings Guest Promotions Paris5000 Music & Film
It's the phone call episode. Singer/songwriter Kayley Stallings has got a big show Friday! Filmmaker extraordinaire Jason Raphael (A New Beginning) talks about the reality of being in the 1% in Hollywood. Featuring Music – Kayley Stallings Attend Kayley's album release show & party! - Guest Links FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ANewBeginningFilm IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3583636/
It's Natalie's Birthday episode! Wayne and Natalie welcome Keep It Real Acting actor Oliver Morton (Fault, Killer Deal), as they chat filming abroad and choosing an acting method that works for you. Featuring Music – Alayna Carroll Guest Links TWITTER: www.twitter.com/olivermorton78 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/olivermorton78 INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/olivermorton78 IMDb: www.imdb.me/olivermorton
Natalie preps for a big weekend and Wayne thinks the Griffith Observatory closes too early. "7 Deadly Sins The Actor Overcomes" author and actor Kevin E. West joins them in studio!
Natalie shares tips on what not to do on social media and Wayne skips October. Keep It Real Acting's Student Spotlight Jim Marshall (Start Up, The Purging Hour) chats about the importance of acting classes and provides his #1 piece of advice on how to build your acting resume. Featuring Music – Meg Smith Guest Links IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6714083 VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/183440654