How To Business In Show Business

How do you leave an audition like you've done your best work? From the Musical Director's perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work. Part two: Strong and wrong How best do you obsorb material What crafting your team looks like HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

How do you leave an audition feeling like you've done your best work? From the Musical Director's perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work. Part One: 'Ego is a no go.'- Matthew Stephens HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who's currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience. Part two: - Intensives, workshop, masterclass - When the student is ready the teacher will appear - How to be intentional wit your pay to play HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who's currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience. Part one: ‘We all have our own path'- Jackie Raye HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots. Part two; How to find a photographer in and out of the market Research, budget (pricing), current looks Development phase Sean Turi: https://www.seanturi.com/ Marketing looks: https://poyeyphotos.com/popular-headshot-marketing-looks-trending-today/ HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots. Part one: 'Control the things that you can control.'- Sean Turi Sean Turi: https://www.seanturi.com/ HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you'll learn do's and don'ts and tips and tricks. She'll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitter and eventually led to the creation of Downstage Media. Part Two: - 4 pillars of Downstage Media - How to make content about your audience - Repurposing your content for different platforms HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you'll learn do's and don'ts and tips and tricks. She'll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitter and eventually led to the creation of Downstage Media.   Part One:  'Most of it is just time. It's trucking along. It's building up your following, it's doing that stuff you don't think you're gonna have to do, it's answering every single comment.'   HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he's teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down the instrument and how each breath, each muscle, even the tone of the day and how it plays a vital part of our voice's journey. 'Understand how you want to connect with your voice as an athlete'- Chris Dilley Part Two: -Breaking down Chris vocal syllabus -Your Ah-Ha moment in the voice -What it feels like to achieve freedom of your voice HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he's teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down the instrument and how each breath, each muscle, even the tone of the day and how it plays a vital part of our voice's journey. 'Understand how you want to connect with your voice as an athlete'- Chris Dilley HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors, we've heard the saying ‘yes and'. Well, it goes deeper than that. Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George Balanchine that shaped her not only into the woman but the artist she has become. ‘The reasons you become a performer are sometimes different than the reasons you stay a performer'- Deb Rabbai Part two: -Letting work come to you (by putting in the work) -Creating opportunities for yourself (connecting with your bliss) -Give yourself space to be the creative HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors we've heard the saying ‘yes and'. Well it goes deeper then that. Deb Rabbi, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George Balanchine that shaped her not only into the woman, but the artist she has become. ‘The reasons you become a performer are sometimes different than the reasons you stay a performer'- Deb Rabbi HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs Greatest performances. Having most recently finished the title role of Lola at the Paramount theatre. Part two: Coming up with a budget plan Prioritize the audition life/ side hustle Roommate situations HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/about https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8mcu6Cu/ https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs Greatest performances. Having most recently finished the title role of Lola at the Paramount theatre. Part one, Speak to everyone and be kind Read your contracts HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/about https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8mcu6Cu/ https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that'll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he was also seen on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His choreography was most recently seen at ACT of Connecticut in their premiere of a newly adapted version of Working, under the artistic advisement of Stephen Schwartz as Director., Chip created to IAAPA brass ring award winning shows Dance, Dance, Dance, Heartbeat (Best Theatrical Production Worldwide) and the Enchanted Journey (most creative Christmas show) Both produced by RWS entertainment group at Hersheypark. Chip has directed numerous shows for Hershey Park and Azmara club cruise ship in addition to choreographing for Step One Dance Company on Holland American line The Little Mermaid at Red Mountain Theater Company. Chip was associate director/choreographer to Tony Yazbek on the young artist gala 2017 and assistant choreographer to Josh for gosh for Bernstein at 100 Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as Bernstein at 100 Wolf trap and the first national sympathy Orchestra and starring Misty Copeland. Additionally Chip was associate choreographer of On the Town at San Francisco Symphony (Bergasse choreography re-directed.) - https://www.chipabbott.com/ More of his credits can be found on his website. PART TWO: Know what's currently happening What standing out looks like Look at the training as a rehearsal HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb? https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that'll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he was also seen on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His choreography was most recently seen at ACT of Connecticut in their premiere of a newly adapted version of Working, under the artistic advisement of Stephen Schwartz as Director., Chip created to IAAPA brass ring award-winning shows Dance, Dance, Dance, Heartbeat (Best Theatrical Production Worldwide) and the Enchanted Journey (most creative Christmas show) Both produced by RWS entertainment group at Hersheypark. Chip has directed numerous shows for Hershey Park and Azmara club cruise ship in addition to choreographing for Step One Dance Company on Holland American line The Little Mermaid at Red Mountain Theater Company. Chip was associate director/choreographer to Tony Yazbek on the young artist gala 2017 and assistant choreographer to Josh for gosh for Bernstein at 100 Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as Bernstein at 100 Wolf trap and the first national sympathy Orchestra and starring Misty Copeland. Additionally Chip was associate choreographer of On the Town at San Francisco Symphony (Bergasse choreography re-directed.) - https://buff.ly/3lOhaSh More of his credits can be found on his website. PART ONE: -Know how to read the room -The benefits of having a mentor -Let the material (choreography) compliment you HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

If you want to take advance of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school. The Canadian born artist has traveled the world throughout her career as a guest solo soprano artist to several festivals; including the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Rio International Cello Encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and several festivals in Europe, including, the Vianden International Chamber Festival in Luxembourg and the Innibos Music Festival in Nelspruit, South Africa. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Currently she is the Artistic Director for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival's Opera Program and the UAF Summer Music Academy. Her most recent accomplishment was being awarded UAF's most pretigious 2020 Usibelli Distinguished Service Award! Celaire holds her degrees from Anderson University, Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan. Her teachers include Greta Domenic, Myra Merritt and George Shirley. PART TWO: Mock auditions/juries Train outside your comfort zone Young artist programs Accountability partner HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

If you want to take advantage of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school. The Canadian born artist has traveled the world throughout her career as a guest solo soprano artist to several festivals; including the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Rio International Cello Encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and several festivals in Europe, including, the Vianden International Chamber Festival in Luxembourg and the Innibos Music Festival in Nelspruit, South Africa. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Currently she is the Artistic Director for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival's Opera Program and the UAF Summer Music Academy. Her most recent accomplishment was being awarded UAF's most pretigious 2020 Usibelli Distinguished Service Award! Celaire holds her degrees from Anderson University, Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan. Her teachers include Greta Domenic, Myra Merritt and George Shirley. PART ONE: Always remain a student The discipline of practice (putting in your 10,000hrs) Discipline in one opportunity in the other HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in Rock of Ages, Spiderman, Mamma Mia at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to name a few throughout his career. Now turned agent, he offers a unique perspective of both talent and rep. PART TWO: -What is the role of an agent big vs small boutique -Research and due diligence before submission -The importance of knowing your agent HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3p1ytQ64BYKRXM3VJQnFsw

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in Rock of Ages, Spiderman, and more his career. Now turned agent, he offers a unique perspective of both talent and rep. PART ONE: - When luck meets opportunity - Taking what makes sense and leaving what doesn't - Things are always working in your favor HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEalNuhok8/AO24ZsZ4wa23LKjJUzPwCQ/view?utm_content=DAEalNuhok8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/

Clayton Howe (IG:@inclaynation)(IG:-entertainmentx_) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-howes-entertainmentx/id1341953326 had me on his podcast and we talked about a variety of things. You've heard his voice before as he was the very first episode of HTBISB. He is also the intro and outro for my podcast. In our discussion, we talk about the evolution of my career, how I'm staying positive during this time, how I've gotten better at listening, we talk about our views on the feature of the theater industry and what that looks like going forward, we talk about Moderna and the Covid vaccine, being better at asking questions, and the AEA union as it stands currently. Here's the show notes from my episode. CorBen Williams(corbenwilliams.com)(IG:@corben_w)(IG:@htbisb) is an actor based professionally out of New York City. Born and reared in North Pole, Alaska he attended New York Film Academy professional conservatory program, where he majored in Musical Theatre and Acting for Film. With additional schooling and training from UNCSA school of Dance (High School), NYCDA, Edge Performing Art Center, Millenium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. He most recently made his debut at Goodspeed Musical in their production of Meredith Wilson’s production of The Music Man as Davey Brit featured ensemble dancer. Via RWS workshopped Night Spot dir/chor. by Jesse Robb, His Song dir/chor. by Robin Levine, and Million Dreams dir/chor. by Chip Abbott for RWS Entertainment Group. He performed the role of T.J. in Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of Sister Act. Working with the iconic Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder, portrayed Simba in the Golden Mickeys, and Grand Pabbie in Frozen A Musical Spectacular.

Clayton Howe (IG:@inclaynation)(IG:-entertainmentx_) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-howes-entertainmentx/id1341953326 had me on his podcast and we talked about a variety of things. You've heard his voice before as he was the very first episode of HTBISB. He is also the intro and outro for my podcast. In our discussion, we talk about the evolution of my career, how I'm staying positive during this time, how I've gotten better at listening, we talk about our views on the feature of the theater industry and what that looks like going forward, we talk about Moderna and the Covid vaccine, being better at asking questions, and the AEA union as it stands currently. Here's the show notes from my episode. CorBen Williams(corbenwilliams.com)(IG:@corben_w)(IG:@htbisb) is an actor based professionally out of New York City. Born and reared in North Pole, Alaska he attended New York Film Academy professional conservatory program, where he majored in Musical Theatre and Acting for Film. With additional schooling and training from UNCSA school of Dance (High School), NYCDA, Edge Performing Art Center, Millenium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. He most recently made his debut at Goodspeed Musical in their production of Meredith Wilson’s production of The Music Man as Davey Brit featured ensemble dancer. Via RWS workshopped Night Spot dir/chor. by Jesse Robb, His Song dir/chor. by Robin Levine, and Million Dreams dir/chor. by Chip Abbott for RWS Entertainment Group. He performed the role of T.J. in Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of Sister Act. Working with the iconic Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder, portrayed Simba in the Golden Mickeys, and Grand Pabbie in Frozen A Musical Spectacular.

Is continued education right for you? Whats are different nuances between a liberal arts, conservatory, undergrad, BFA/BA degree? Contemplating between joining the professional pool vs continuing with education? These are just a few of the many topics that Cameron and I cover in our conversation. If you are a high school student who is eager to jump in, weigh your options. A four years is not for everyone. Maybe you're someone who needs an intensive two years program, or conservatory. Whatever it might be there's no right or wrong way to go about it. Why are some people ready to dive into the professional pool, while others need a little bit more time and growth in the security blanket that is additional schooling? CAMERON MICHAEL CHASE MEDIA: https://www.cameronmichaelchase.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cameronmichaelchase/?hl=en HTBISB: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

Knowing what happens behind the camera is just as important as what happens in front of the camera.  Ricardo Hubbs, who is a stills photographer takes us behind the scenes. We talk about the beginning of his photography journey and how that lead to cutting his teeth backpacking around the world for two years. How a job as an accommodations coordinator lead him to meet Jessica Biel, and forming a friendship that would give him the push needed for the next chapter in his career.  We discussed the reality of humble pie and the lessons that can be garnered from said experiences. How 'When the student is ready the teacher will appear’- Lao Tzu. Trusting your talent leads to opportunities. How presentation in one's work is everything in going that extra mile. From this conversation for any actor who is fascinated and wanting to know more about life on set. Ricardo shares lessons of etiquette and protocol through his stories . There's an abundance of knowledge to be gained. Kindness and respect from the lowest person to the highest person on site. Introducing yourself, and how acknowledgment and confirmation can go a long way.  RICARDO HUBBS: https://www.instagram.com/ricardo.hubbs.photo/?hl=en HTBISB: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

Joining the union. How does an actor go about obtaining their union card? Not every actor receives their equity card the same way, and its important to know that when you do get it was right for you in that time and space. There's no shame in one's journey in how they obtain their card. John Peterson dives in with us the many ways actors can obtain their Actors Equity card. One thing is important to keep in mind. Either way, you’ll have to pay your dues both figurative and literally. Put in your 10,000 hours and continue to show up. The hustle and the grind are unavoidable. John shares; his p.o.v. on how to endure during the non-union process, how going the EMC route (if right for you) can give you time to garner more experience before diving into the competitive poll that is union talent, making the business 'decision' on what's going to make you more marketable (learning about yourself as a performer). Union or not have you to put in the work. Being someone people want to work with. Being a person people can rely on and trust to do the work. What your first year to year and a half looks like post-school. Acclimated to the market. How anonymity can be your best friend in the early years of your career. Here is the equity link for how to join the union… https://www.actorsequity.org/join/ JP SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/thejohnpeterson/?hl=en HTBISB: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

What does it mean to be a working actor? Making yourself as indispensable as possible as an actor. Why you might ask? There will be times when you're not working in film and TV. What then will you have to fall back on will it be theater, voiceover acting, dance, etc. In this week's episode, I dive into what that means with Broadway's very own Stephanie Pope Lofgren. Stephanie is no stranger to the business of show having a career that expands several decades. She's worked with high profiled people throughout her career. Gregory Hines, Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, and more. When she's not being a performer and a creator of work. She's an avid yoga instructor, and an instructor for the FosseVerdon LLC continuing the magic that is Bob Fosse's work. Teaching his style passing it down to new generations. In this episode we talk about; creating the need to pivot when things are out of your control, making good on downtime to work on your craft as an actor, making the need for a creative outlet, work ethic (Gregory Hines), advice, and guidance (Bob Fosse), why continued education is so important to one's foundation, and class structure. FOR MORE ABOUT HTBISB, head over to https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ STEPHANIE P. LOFGREN: https://www.instagram.com/lapope48/ HTBISB: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

In an age where self-tapes are becoming the norm. Actors must evolve with the changing times. While auditioning in person is currently at a pause for the seeable future. My conversation with Broadways T.Shyvonne Stewart; highlights areas where actors can better master the skill of self-tape, grow in confidence in their work, have fun in the process, and step up their game slaying the self-tape process in their own way. T. Shyvonne shares her essential tips and tricks that have worked for her. Things fellow actors can use in their arsenal. She also shares her thoughts on thrifty ways to save money when it comes to looking for essential equipment and more! T. SHYVONNE: https://www.instagram.com/chosenmelody/?hl=en HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/

In this weeks episode Ilda Mason takes us on a deep dive what it means to be a dancer in this business. The ups and the downs, transitioning from student to professional, having more than one love when it comes to your professional life. She also gives us a unique perspective of what it’s like for someone who's trying to obtain their visa. Ilda Mason SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/ildamason/?hl=en https://twitter.com/livemariana?lang=en HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

If you're someone who's interested in becoming a dance captain for a production. Be it regional theater, and or a Broadway show here's a good place to start. Being a dance captain requires leader ship, management skills, and above all humility. It is no easy task and requires a lot of note-taking. Essentially you are a part of the creative team, you help maintain and keep up the integrity and artistic vision of a show when the choreographer and director are no longer present.  Having been a dance captain numerous times throughout his career with production’s including Broadway national tours; The Phantom of the Opera, American in Paris, and Anastasia just to name a few. It's fair to say Christopher has had his fair share of experience’s. In this weeks episode I sit down with Christopher and we talk about what sort of temperament, problem solving, organization, constructive criticism when needed, attention to detail, and many more qualities is require of a dance captain. GUESTS SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.instagram.com/tut85/?hl=en https://www.christophermhoward.com/ HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

The traits of a leading man extend past the screen and stage. All too often it’s not discussed enough what happens off stage and behind closed doors. Ed Watts (who's no stranger to the nature of show business) has made a career out of being leading man. Edward Watts is a New York City base actor and singer who accomplishments include leading roles on Broadway, off-Broadway, at Lincoln Center, and dozens of major regional theaters around the country including the Gutherie in Minneapolis, the old globe in San Diego, the Shakespeare Theatre in DC and the fifth Avenue in Seattle Dash among many others. He has toward the US with several musical productions, as well as sung concerns with symphony and philharmonic orchestra's around the country and in Europe. It has also appeared on television in shows such as “NCIS: New Orleans”, “The Sopranos”, “Rescue ME” and “Quantico” to name a few… CHECK OUT the link to his website to learn more. Throughout his career he's witnessed the best and worst examples of how to be a leading man. In our discussion he shares a curated guide he’s developed throughout his own career that any young actor/actress can apply to their respective journey in integrity, morals, and worth ethic. ED WATTS SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/watts5th/?hl=en http://edwardwatts.net/ HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

The traits of a leading man extend past the screen and stage. All too often it’s not discussed enough what happens off stage and behind closed doors. Ed Watts (who's no stranger to the nature of show business) has made a career out of being leading man. Edward Watts is a New York City base actor and singer who accomplishments include leading roles on Broadway, off-Broadway, at Lincoln Center, and dozens of major regional theaters around the country including the Gutherie in Minneapolis, the old globe in San Diego, the Shakespeare Theatre in DC and the fifth Avenue in Seattle Dash among many others. He has toward the US with several musical productions, as well as sung concerns with symphony and philharmonic orchestra's around the country and in Europe. It has also appeared on television in shows such as “NCIS: New Orleans”, “The Sopranos”, “Rescue ME” and “Quantico” to name a few… CHECK OUT the link to his website to learn more. Throughout his career he's witnessed the best and worst examples of how to be a leading man. In our discussion he shares a curated guide he’s developed throughout his own career that any young actor/actress can apply to their respective journey in integrity, morals, and worth ethic. ED WATTS SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/watts5th/?hl=en http://edwardwatts.net/ HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/HTBISB

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Julia Harnett breaks down the art of networking in detail. Networking doesn't always have to mean climbing up. Sometimes it means cultivating relationships that blossom. JULIA’S SOCIAL MEDIA: http://www.juliaharnett.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5110671/ https://www.instagram.com/juliaharnett/?hl=en https://twitter.com/julialeaharnett?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/juliaharnett/ HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.patreon.com/htbisb https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVn6iYu501bUNClmb-az1A

Marketing is essential to any business! You are the CEO of your business. Clayton Howe and I sit down for a conversation and discussed this very topic. How does one market themselves, what tools and resources are at your disposal? This episode is a good place to start for any actor starting out. Before you walk into a room for that interview, that audition, or pitching yourself and or your idea for a project. It pays to know yourself and what you bring to the table. Your product, type, and brand are the top three things you need to consider when marketing yourself. CLAY'S SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/inclaynation https://www.instagram.com/inclaynation/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/_entertainmentx_/?hl=en https://twitter.com/inclaynation?lang=en HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.patreon.com/htbisb https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVn6iYu501bUNClmb-az1A

Marketing is essential to any business! You are the CEO of your business. Clayton Howe and I sit down for a conversation and discussed this very topic. How does one market themselves, what tools and resources are at your disposal? This episode is a good place to start for any actor starting out. Before you walk into a room for that interview, that audition, or pitching yourself and or your idea for a project. It pays to know yourself and what you bring to the table. Your product, type, and brand are the top three things you need to consider when marketing yourself. CLAY'S SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/inclaynation https://www.instagram.com/inclaynation/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/_entertainmentx_/?hl=en https://twitter.com/inclaynation?lang=en HTBISB SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.patreon.com/htbisb https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVn6iYu501bUNClmb-az1A

The purpose of H.T.B.I.S.B. is to serve as a resource for performers at the beginning of their career (be it formal training or otherwise.) Working towards becoming professionals in the business of show. The industry is 90% business 10% show, if not talent. You don't know what you don't know. There are things that we’re expected to know but aren’t always taught when you first join the business. In speaking with some of my contemporary peers and colleagues who’ve been in the biz for years. The consensus, when asked what they wished they had of been taught if not frequently discussed is the business aspect of the industry. From how to seek representation, getting headshots that won’t break the bank, and keeping up with continued training. Through my continued journey (of successes and failures) as I grow and learn. I want to share key critical information that'll be beneficial to a performer's success. Your greatest asset when you walk into a room is knowledge if not preparation. In addition to my solo episodes, 'll be joined by Colleagues, mentors, and instructors along the way. Who'll share their journeys, lessons, and advice they've garnered along the way. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVn6iYu501bUNClmb-az1A