Offstage Acting

Today's guest is not only a brilliant actor, but one of the loudest, clearest voices advocating for honesty and safety in the industry. Alexa Morden is best known as the co-creator and co-host of The 98% Podcast — a refreshingly unfiltered look at life for the vast majority of actors who don't earn their full living from acting. She's also an award-winning performer in her own right, with credits in Skins, Fresh Meat, The Great Train Robbery, and the indie feature The Colour of Spring, which earned her over 25 Best Actress awards on the festival circuit. In this episode, Alexa opens up about her own career journey, the mission behind The 98%, and her recent role in exposing the Bodhi Talent scandal — a shocking case where a UK agent scammed dozens of actors with fake auditions and unpaid work. Alexa helped connect victims, raise public awareness, and start a bigger conversation about ethics and accountability in actor representation. It's a powerful chat about community, truth-telling, and what it really means to stand up for the people who keep this industry running.

She's older, wiser, and still delightfully awkward.

A quiet film with a loud emotional pulse.

This week on Offstage Acting, Todd Kramer welcomes the brilliant Kezia Burrows — a Welsh actor whose career spans classical theatre, television drama, and the high-stakes world of motion capture and video game performance. Born in Neath and raised in the seaside village of New Quay, Kezia trained at RADA and now voices and embodies characters in some of the most acclaimed games out there. You might know her as Amanda Ripley in Alien: Isolation, Dr. Emma Fisher in Observation, or from Cyberpunk 2077, CrossfireX, Hellblade, and more. We dive into:

This week we are celebrating our 50th episode! Hurray. Jay and I talk about where we've been where we are and were going. We catch up with Jay after his month long yoga retreat to India. My experience doing amateur dramatics. And we dive into a few other fun topics all in celebration of the good times we've had so far and the good times yet to come. So here's to the first and the next 50 episodes of the offstage acting podcast!   #acting #actingpodcast #actor #actors #act #actorslife

Bridget's back—again!

Known for his collaborative spirit and commitment to storytelling, Jason Baughan's is a dedicated and compelling actor whose passion for acting ignited during his youth, leading him to pursue formal training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama. This foundational education equipped him with the skills and techniques that would later define his diverse career. Baughan ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to characters in acclaimed video games such as Assassin's Creed and The Witcher series.   But his keen understanding of narrative and character development eventually led him to directorial roles in the gaming industry, where he has been instrumental in shaping immersive storytelling experiences for the video game industry. And I've always enjoy working together with him on projects for all those reasons. Here he is. It's a double dose of Jay today with Todd Kramer, his sidekick Jay Reum and their guest, Jay Baughan.

Sometimes an actor goes through all of the training and all of the courses and pays all their dues and does very well and enjoys the education and the process and then comes out of all of that, were talking year now… steps out into the bright lights of the industry with all it's mechanisms and all of it's professional trappings… takes a long look around and then say, meh. You know what, I don't think this is for me. I don't LOVE it. And today Jay Reum and Todd Kramer talk to just such an actor. His name is Rob Cairns. But don't worry about good old Rob. He's landed on his feet. In fact Rob and I recently completed an audiobook together as he has now become an audiobook producer and works with voice artists to produce showreels with his Voice Reel London service.

Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson rate and review Maria Callas.

Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson talk about the 2024 Bob Dillon biopic A Complete Unknown #ACompleteUnknown  #movie #acting #actingtraining #film #moviereview #moviereviews #FilmReview #MovieDiscussion #CinemaLovers #FilmCritic #MovieTalk #TrailerReview #NowPlaying #MovieBuff #FilmAnalysis #CinephileCommunity #MovieDebate #HollywoodTalk #IndieFilms #BlockbusterMovies #FilmFanatics #MoviePodcast #FilmGeeks #MovieRecommendations #MustWatchMovies #CinematicExperience #cinema #hollywood #filmmaking #director #actor #screenwriting #movietrailer #trailers #nowwatching #cinephile #movielover #behindthescenes #setlife #filmcritic #moviescene #movienight #filmcommunity #onset #cinematic #moviestar #filmbuff #movieaddict #boxoffice #indiefilm

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to Nathan Osgood this week. Nathan is a highly accomplished British/American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, theater, and voice acting. Nathan teaches, directs and mentors actors and is also a wicked jazz guitarist.

Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson discuss the 2024 film, Nosferatu. LINKTREE

Jay and Todd talk with Isaac Gonzalez Rossi, a charming Cuban-American actor whose journey from the vibrant streets of Miami to the dazzling lights of Hollywood is nothing short of cinematic. With a passion for storytelling that ignited in his youth, Isaac has charmed his way into a myriad of roles, each more charming than the last. He's a Latin prince charming!  

Tim Otis is an actor who has appeared in countless film and TV projects and has done, in his career, easily over, get this - a staggering 100 commercials. When both your father and your step-father were working actors - from the old Hollywood guard of the 50's through to the noughties chances are you'll land somewhere in the entertainment industry. Tim is also primarily a DJ, a radio presenter, and an audiophile. He's also a dad, a husband, a brother to fellow actor Ted Otis Jr. and son of an heiress to the Listerine fortune. He also works tirelessly and passionately with individuals seeking recovery from addiction.

Ricardo Camacho, born in Bogotá in 1948, is a distinguished Colombian theater director and co-founder of Teatro Libre. In 1973, alongside Jorge Plata and others, he established Teatro Libre, aiming to create an independent group dedicated to popular theater as a tool for societal transformation.   Under his direction, the company has staged numerous works by both international and Colombian playwrights, significantly enriching the nation's cultural landscape and today Todd Kramer and Jay Reum get Ricardo to open up about all of that in this episode… even if he is quite humble about his contribution.

This episode Jay and Todd wrap up all the events from the year and discuss what the future holds for actors and for Offstage Acting! So tune in and find out what word we've chosen to represent feelings about the future and take us into the new year and beyond.   So from all of us here at Offstage Acting we wish the best to you, to us, to all in 2025. Let's make it a loving, caring and successful one together!

Boys and girls, meet Steven Wickham, the UK's one-and-only Real Santa. With a beard so authentic, it's earned its own fan club—led by Jay as the president. Steven doesn't just play Santa—he is Santa (minus the reindeer—those insurance premiums are sky-high).   When he's not donning the red suit, cap, and handing out presents, Steven is a versatile actor whose career has taken him across stage and screen. He's got the stories to prove it!   So, join Jay Reum and Todd Kramer as they take a deep dive into Steven's workshop to uncover the magic, the mischief, and the joy he brings to children around the world—and find out how one man makes a living playing Father Christmas when all he ever gets paid in is milk and cookies.

Todd Kramer and Jay Reum sit down today with big brained, big talent, but petit built Laurence Bouvard. Laurence is a French/Italian American actor based in the UK. She is a seasoned pro with a career spanning theatre, film, and voice. She's also a multi-lingual graduate of Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), but beyond her acting work, Laurence has also been actively involved with Equity UK for many years, championing the rights and welfare of performers in our beloved industry. With her blend of talent and dedication, Laurence continues to be a respected and highly regarded figure both on and off the stage and Jay and I have a lot of fun talking with her! This is real actors' conversation this episode!

David Fellowes, born in 1944 in Nairobi, Kenya just before the D-Day landings of WWII, is an accomplished actor, writer, and voice artist amongst other things.   David has quite an eclectic professional, personal and performative history. For example he is responsible for pitching the idea of the internet. So, if you're unhappy with the internet, you can blame David. He tells that story in this episode and it's fascinating.   Mr. Fellowes has dedicated himself extensively to performing on stage, screen and in voice. And he is not the only Fellowes who has done so. David is part of a prominent family of artists and entertainers that includes his brothers Rory and Julian Fellowes.   Get ready to hear an old white guy telling a bunch of stories about them olden days!

This episode has Todd Kramer and Robert Nelson talking all things Joker! Teaser trailer included...

This week Todd Kramer and Jay Reum spend some quality time with Amber Martin a powerhouse singer, performer, comedian and all-around show-stopper known for her bold voice and magnetic stage presence. A true chameleon, Amber brings raw energy to every genre she touches—from comedy to cabaret and beyond. However, her latest venture, an absolutely soul-stirring country album called Unbreakable Heart, merges her deep love for storytelling with a down-home sound that's as fresh as it is timeless. And it is stunning (whether you're a country fan or not)! We had a lot of fun with Amber and we know you will too!   WARNING: This episode contains a liberal (however, not gratuitous) use of THE C word - yes, THE C word. You might be uncomfortable hearing it first but it is used with good reason and it's use is explained in the episode. See you next Tuesday!   ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Acting is a tough racket and it's not for the meek or timid. Even the most hardened professionals can find themselves in need of a little Tender Loving Care from time to time. Today Todd Kramer and Jay Reum are talking with Amanda Lara-Kay, an old friend who has developed a method for helping actors and others when they need a little therapeutic tune up.   Originally from South Africa, Amanda is an actor and world-class dancer with over 20 years' experience travelling and performing all over the world. She now specializes as a well-being coach through her Self-Worx program.   With a background in social work, Amanda combines therapeutic coaching, tailored well-being exercises, and reiki healing to help clients reduce stress, reframe negative thoughts, and improve confidence. Her program offers personalized support and spiritual tools for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and personal growth.   So, find your happy place, prepare yourselves for tranquility and empty your minds on this episode of the Offstage Acting Podcast with Amanda Lara-Kay.   ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Welcome to our brand new series called OFFstage ONscreen! Where we talk about everything to do with film and cinema. This week we review Beetlejuice 2 with our own, in-house movie reviewer Robert Nelson.

Have you ever known a frightfully talented family? The kind who seem blessed with charm, creativity, and success? Don't you just hate them!?   Today, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum chat with 14-year-old Lois Miles. Lois, the daughter of an old friend John Miles and past podcast guest, actor Aimee Miles, has herself been acting for a decade, with roles in commercials, voice work, and a lineup of school and community theater. Currently, she's playing a teenage vampire in A Sign You Were Alive at Murphy's Creek Theatre in Northern California. We dive into her experiences growing up around actors, her ambitions, and what she finds most fun about being a young actor.   John, Lois's father, is an actor and a concert promoter known as the unofficial “Godfather of Silent Disco”—he essentially invented it! We reminisce about our days working together and discuss how John's theater background paved the way for his entrepreneurial success.   So, lock your doors and turn down the lights… it's the spooktacular Halloween episode of Offstage Acting!   ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Actors need photographs of their heads in order to sell themselves to those who are handing out the jobs. This is the most powerful, the most immediate means by which an actor can get themselves seen by the people who matter most… THE CASTING DIRECTOR.   Known in the industry as "headshots", these photographic portraits are how an actor is able to initially kick in the doors and start garnering interest from THE CASTING DIRECTOR.   But what makes for the perfect shot? Is it in the hair? They eyes? The smile? Picking the right cardigan…? Well, it's all of that and more. In this episode Todd Kramer picks over Jay Reum's newest batch of headshots to discuss and discover what makes for a winning look, the kind that grabs attention and lands that ever coveted AUDITION. It's part art, it's part science it's all Offstage Acting…   ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

We've got a real treat for you! A man who's the Swiss Army knife of talent, Jonathan Broke. Jonathan is a quick-witted improvisational actor who can turn any seemingly dull suggestion into an on-the-spot comedy sketch! But Jonathan isn't all fun and games. He's also a legit "coaching psychologist."   That's a professional who uses psychological theories and training to help people and groups improve their performance and well-being. So, Jonathan is a master of the mind, both on and offstage. He's like if Zigmund Freud and John Cleese had a love child and that child could impersonate both of his parents.   In this episode Todd Kramer and Jay Reum explore the many layers of this one-of-a-kind performer—what drives him, how he taps into that creative well, (he's not-so-secret poshness) and maybe, just maybe, get some tips on how to survive those high-pressure moments in life.   HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Elsie Escobar is a trailblazer in the podcasting world, blending heart, hustle, and a whole lot of purpose into everything she does. As a veteran podcaster and current co-host of Libsyn's The Feed, Elsie has been a voice at the forefront of the podcasting industry for well over a decade. But here's the kicker—she's not just a podcasting pro herself. Elsie is a fierce champion for all women in the audio space. She's the podcasting mentor, advocate, pundit, presenter, pontificator doyenne, and guru. And she also does some podcasting.   This episode, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dive into Elsie's whole creative journey, the challenges of staying grounded in a rapidly evolving medium, and why she believes that every voice deserves to be heard. So buckle up! Elsie is here to drop some wisdom that'll make you rethink how you approach your creative career. HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Will Tizard is an Arizonian guy who has been living in Prague, Czech Republic for over 25 years. He originally started off on stage at the Scottsdale Arizona Center for the Performing Arts before heading to LA to work a stint as a local crime reporter. Today… He's a correspondent for Euronews. He's the Central European Correspondent for Variety (the preeminent entertainment industry trade magazine) He's a contributor to National Geographic He's a producer at Radio Free Europe He's a videographer and... Occasionally a character actor appearing in TV, film and commercial roles  like The Musketeers and 1864 And most importantly, he's Todd's friend…   Today Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to Will about a life of creativity, news, media, film, European culture and yes, even acting! Here he iz… the Tiz (he hates that). IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Episode 32 is pretty special this week as Todd Kramer and Jay Reum meet Bart Shatto, the man with a voice so big it could fill… well, imagine the biggest space that you can and then double it. Now double it again! We call that the "Shatto Effect."   From belting out iconic roles in Les Misérables as the valiant Jean Valjean to rocking the stage in The Civil War and Hands on a Hardbody, Bart's journey through the world of theater is nothing short of legendary. And if you thought that was impressive, wait until you hear about his time with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, where he brought down the house with his electrifying performances.   Whether he's lighting up a stage or warming up a podcast, Bart Shatto is a man of many talents, all wrapped up in a package of humor, heart, and a dash of that Broadway magic. Stick around—this is going to be one for the ages! HOMEPAGE IMDB LINKTREE ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Today Todd is speaking to Italian actor Alexander Marchi. Alex is fluent in English, German and Italiano and performs in all 3 languages. Todd and  Alex met years ago when Alex came to one of his workshops in London… and there's a story around that involving Mark Walberg and Ridley Scott, which they talk about in this episode. Alex is also a pharmacist who wasn't necessarily on an acting tract until his mid-20s when he bailed out of Italy and came to Bristol, England on a… let's call it a lark before landing in London. Now Alex's acting career just keeps gaining ground… It's an interesting story, a genuine working actor's story. Signore e signori, gadore Alex Marchi! HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Today Jay Reum and Todd Kramer are talking with Helena Bunker. Fifteen years ago Helena went out the fringe to start a festival and she has yet to return! She has been a pivotal partner in creating, developing and organizing the Stockholm (that's in Sweden folks) Fringe Festival and has now begun to work on more all over the Nordic and Baltic regions with her partner Adam Potyrkus. Maybe you'd like to go out to the fringe sometime? Perhaps you are even considering creating your own festival out there but wonder what it takes? Well, Helena has plenty of experience starting a fringe festival from scratch in a place where nobody knows what that even means and without a lot of support from the "central art scene." Helena was a lot of fun to talk to and it was great to hear her insight into the highs and lows of a life on the fringe. https://stockholmfringe.com ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Being a parent is a challenge for anyone of course but when you are an actor who needs to flexible, available and are essentially working freelance without a steady source of income… how do you get it done? We have spoken to a lot of parent actors on our program here but this episode Todd Kramer talks to Cassie Raine, co-founder and CEO of Parents (and Carers) in Performing Arts (or PIPA for short). PiPA is a charitable organization that works tirelessly to bring forth mandates, proposals, clarity and dialogue to the entertainment industry so that working actors, who are also parents can continue to work and raise their families within a caring and supportive industry that understands the job they do. So, here's to all the parents (and parent actors) out there for everything you do to raise your children right. Because there's nothing more heroic than that. HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

For actors… PRIVACY is pretty much the first thing that you have to hand over in trade for success. The more successful you become, the less privacy you will get. How should an actor use the online tools available to them? Some take full advantage… others scorn and denounce… many are oblivious and even lazy about it. Is there a strategy? In this continuation from Episode 26, Jay Reum and Todd Kramer discuss and share with you exactly what we do, don't do and should do as working actors to shine the spotlight on ourselves, stay relevant and raise our profiles. And there's nothing private about that… ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Jeannette "JR" Robinson… has led one hell of a colorful life…  Starting off as something of a “feral” child living in Jamaica Queens New York, then heading to Michigan to live with her Grandmother where, as a talented athlete, she started to excel in running… even training for and having Olympic aspirations and then as a teen having to go into care as a ward of the state after her grandmother's passing.   JR has been living in London for over 25 years and has been pursuing a career in the arts since attending Goldsmith's University (very prestigious by the way). JR has been dealing with disability now for several years and is completing a full length play dedicated to the topic which she hopes will be produced here in London in 2025, so look out for that! Jay Reum and Todd Kramer are super thrilled to be speaking to my friend, the actor, writer, producer, director, voice artist, and all round powerhouse of talent and personality… JR this week on the Offstage Acting podcast… IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Actors are a rare breed of animal. Most people hate to work and have too much of it. We love to work, but sometimes have a hard time finding it. Online profiles are an actor's calling card, their storefront where they market and sell their only product…. Today Jay Reum and Todd Kramer go over their own online profiles together. We talk about what to include, what to exclude, uploading video and audio-clips and showreels, choosing the right photos, updating all your credits and keeping your profile fresh. All of which play a part in staying attractive, getting the attention of casting directors and increasing the opportunities you need to ultimately get you paid acting jobs. So, if it's time to put your own profile online or you're just looking to tune-up your current profile… have a listen.  

Aimee Miles has been 100% dedicated to her acting career since childhood. She's a native to Northern California, a graduate of the prestigious Wesleyan University in Connecticut, a bilingual Spanish speaker who did her thesis on Latin American Theatre under military dictatorships... no kidding! Now Aimee lives in the California's Gold Country with her family, has a home studio and she is still working out of a base in San Francisco. Aimee is the true example of someone who never sacrificed their dreams and followed their passion. She's got a metric ton of great advice for other actors out there coming up in the game too. So pay attention! Todd Kramer and Jay Reum have a delightful and insightful chat with Aimee, and Jay was even almost moved to tears from the inspiration of it all. IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

In this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer want to introduce you to the lovely London actor, Anna Brindle. Anna is a graduate of the famed ArtsEd acting school and was pushed out into the cold cruel world of struggling actors just as COVID-19 hit and lockdowns came into effect all over London and the world! Still fighting to punch her way through that insane period where everything changed for all of us, and where the entertainment industry came to a grinding halt, Anna is bouncing back! She shares with us her current status and all the details of what it's like to be young and hungry out today on the London acting circuit. IMDB SOCIALS: @brindbee ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

This week we are asking our audiences to please take the time to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Awards 2024! It only takes 3 minutes to do online. Just follow the simple instructions and help us become the best known podcast for actors in the world!

Matthew Bayliss is a seasoned stand-up comic who has recently begun to cross-over into acting and, in this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer, talk about Matthew's 15 year plus stand up comedy career and track his progress on his new journey to developing his gift for cracking jokes onstage into a talent for professional acting. ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

This episode, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to a strong, talented actor who knows how to hustle. And, if you want to understand how to hustle and make your talent work for you, then take a listen to this episode's guest, Gideon Emery! That's  a strong name; a strong name for a strong actor! Born in Windsor, England and raised in South Africa, Gideon is a highly versatile actor and voice artist renowned for his dynamic range and compelling performances. His early career included notable stage roles in South Africa, eventually leading to a successful transition into film, television, and video games. He is best known for his work in popular video game franchises like "Call of Duty" and "Final Fantasy," as well as playing Deucalion in the cult hit TV series "Teen Wolf" and his recurring role on the series, "Daredevil." He's a comedian, actor, singer… a true raconteur… we could all hope to be as versatile and talented as him. HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

In this episode Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to actor, theater director and podcast producer Jessica Beck  who has produced numerous podcasts for The BBC, The Guardian and Bloomberg to name but a few, and has recently worked with Sir Michael Caine! She has a rich and varied background in theater study and production which has gone a long way to influence and affect how she understands audio production today. And that is why we are talking to her today, because, we want you, the listening viewer, to better appreciate how an acting background can serve the larger life-narrative, wherever you end up and whatever you end up doing! HOMEPAGE ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Celebrating their 20th episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer are tickled purple to speak with Lynda Rooke, the president of Equity UK, the United Kingdom's actors trade union. Todd and Lynda are both coming hot off the heels of the annual Equity Conference 2024 held in Birmingham and there's loads to discuss! They discuss actor's rights and welfare, how the trade union works to support and benefit actors, the progress this and other unions have made thus far, and the challenges ahead. And Lynda is not only the president of Equity, she is also an actor in her own right with credits going back decades. Lynda Rooke is highly trained, highly experienced and seasoned professional who is passionate about acting and actors! ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

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In this, episode #19, the boys, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with intimacy coordinator, Rebecca Johannsen. In case you don't know, intimacy coordination has very recently emerged as a crucial practice within the film industry, ensuring the safety, respect, and artistic integrity of productions involving intimate scenes. IOW, it's how sex scenes are planned, choreographed and shot, and Rebecca is one of the leading practioners and teachers of this important new position within the entertainment industry. One that has been dearly missing for since the filmaking was invented. Stick around for this deep-dive into on-screen intimacy! HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

You are about to be introduced to an actor, Yaron Mesika - The Israeli/Dutchman with Tunisian roots born and raised in the Netherlands and now hustling as a actor. Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk with this focused professional, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. All the qualities you need to be a success in this game! HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Have you ever wanted to be in a TV commercial!? Ever wondered what goes into the making of television advertising and what is required of an actor? In this episode of the Offstage Acting Podcast, Todd Kramer and Jay Reum dig deep into Todd's commercial acting history and experience to uncover just what it takes to book the job! ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

In episode 016 Todd Kramer and Jay Reum talk to JB Blanc, the  prolific, proficient, passionate, professional (and probably a plethora of other "p's" as well...) actor who has voiced over 400 video game characters during his, over 30-year-long career. CREDITS INCLUDE: • The Count of Monte Cristo • Tristan & Isolde • Garfield • War Dogs • Breaking Bad • Barry • Better Call Saul • OVER 300 VIDEO GAMES! HOMEPAGE IMDB ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Jay Reum and Todd Kramer John Guerrasio is a veteran actor with nearly 50 years experience working, training, and teaching. The New York actor who made his way to England for a job and stayed for over 30 years (where he cornered the market on playing Wise-Guys). Now he lives in Northwest Tennessee but, at 74 years young, he's still going strong as an actor, working and teaching! So, you want the real deal from a real working actor? Fuggedaboutit! This guy is the real deal. IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE: Nixon's the One Toast of London Florenc Foster Jenkins Jungle Beat: The Movie The Survivor Woman in Gold Absentia Casualty ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

Amanda Perryment studied acting and entertainment in her youth at stage school. She was professional child actor who went on to do a ton of theatre… all kinds of tele, and easily 100 commercials as an adult. And this all during an era when women didn't have all of the rights and protections they have now. So, it wasn't easy. For nearly 15 years she has been representing actors, but her experience as an actor is what elevates her and makes her a better and more understanding agent. And, not just any agent, but Todd Kramer's agent! ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※

In this episode Jay Reum and Todd Kramer talk about some of the basics of acting training methods; where and how they started (mostly in Eastern Europe and Russia), the methodologists, creators, practitioners, and students, and how these methods have shaped and evolved our experience with performance today. Now, not all actors are followers of a methodology but many are at least exposed to traditional method acting techniques. Because, of course, it takes more than talent to be a professional... it takes training in the craft as well. Here is your primer lesson to acting methods and METHOD ACTING!

Aloha! Mark Beltzman is an OG improviser with over 40 years experience on stage and screen. Mark joins the boys, Todd and Jay from his sofa in paradise... Hawaii to talk about his life and times mastering the secrets of "Allowing", in acting and in life. CREDITS INCLUDE: Billy Madison Home Alone Curb Your Enthusiasm House The Wedding Singer Seinfeld Magnum P.I. CSI Hawaii Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cold Case Speed 2 Mo' Money HOMEPAGE IMDB 01:45 - Showtime  07:53 - The Mark Beltzman Experience  (his showreel) 11:00 - Post showreel chat 12:27 - The Beltzman Journey 16:50 - The gurus of improv 19:45 - Transformation: "replace thinking with listening" 23:35 - Reanimating 28:23 - Accountability and blame 31:00 - Pivotal moments 36:15 - Leaving Europe and COVID in Maui 37:45 - Recent work 41:10 - Laughter 47:30 - Auditioning in the past 49:27 - The price of uber-success 53:20 - Beltzman's dream 58:25 - Maui's Vibe 1:03:03 - Final thoughts and future plans 1:08:40 - Aloha Mark! ※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※=※