The Playhouse West Podcast is all about the Meisner Technique that has been used by 1000's of actors. We will talk to the teachers and the students of this school. We will also be speaking with the alumni who came through these doors and have found success in the entertainment industry.
Annie Creech took the Screenwriting Class here at Playhouse West, taught by Doug, with no experience what so ever. She later took what she learned, wrote a short film, and won a Best Original Screen play Award. Find out how in this episode! Follow here at https://www.instagram.com/anniecreech/
A lot of new people come in, watch a beginners class, but unsure what is happening. This podcast is for you. Listen to this whole podcast and you'll be more prepared for your audit. Trust me, you'll get it. See you in class.
We sit down with actor, teacher, artist, Gabe Grier from Playhouse West. While in a recent class, he gave all of us students some real gems that I know everyone should listen to!
What did our manager tell us to do to kill it in 2025! Also, we speak to a PHW student in the beginning class who had a "HOLY CRAP" moment! The light went off! Good times!
Ally and Sarah from Monday morning class with Mr. C came on to talk about our challenge to all the other classes at PHW! WE CHALLENGE YOU! 2- 3 short films until the PHW Film Film Festival! Lets go! Also, we have a Dia De Los Muertos Party coming up on Nov 2, 2024 at the Pineapple Hill Bar in Sherman Oaks. Come dressed up! Details are here.
We speak with two students from Playhouse West who did what most people wont. They wrote, shot, and produced their own film and submitted it to many film festivals, including the Playhouse West Film Festival. Lets learn from them! https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/
We sit down with the cast of The Playhouse West new play called, "Men In Suits". Directed by Wolf. Cast: Billy, Anthony, and Nick, give us a glimpse of being actors in Los Angeles. Listen to their advice on how to get started, how to find an agent or manager, and hear all about their new play.
We sit down and talk to the cast of the play, Meteor Shower. This play is written by Steve Martin (Yes, that one), and directed by Wolf Bodison. This was a fun conversation. https://www.instagram.com/marilynbass https://www.instagram.com/steigelfestival/ https://www.instagram.com/k.will_hart/ https://www.instagram.com/grantterzakis/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/ https://www.instagram.com/wolfbodison/ https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca
Today we are joined by Nikki, Alexis, and Billy from the Spoon River Movie Mash-Up that is happening at Playhouse West. This is a wonderful show with a combination of the old and the new. https://www.playhousewest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla
Mark your calendars, November 4, 2023. We are throwing a fun event in Sherman Oaks, 21 and over, 8 pm. Prepare for a fun time with your fellow classmates! Time to dress up. In this episode, we catch up with the Beginners Class, Mon and Wed, 330 p.m. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to start at Playhouse West, see what these beginners are going thru. See what they are saying about their process and acting journey. Find your community!
At a very young age, Manny Jimenez was always in love with Hollywood Filmmaking but as he got older, he started getting into some serious trouble with the wrong type of people. He was moments away from being convicted for a crime he didn't commit to becoming an extra to becoming a manager, to directing and producing films. Listen and find out how he "figured it out". There are no excuses! NONE WHAT SO EVER! https://www.instagram.com/mannyjimenezsr/
Buckle up people! This is the cast of the play, Really Really—many many laughs. Get ready to have some fun. Find out whats its like to be in a cast like this. Too much fun! Kayvan - @kayvannotkevin Mia - @miamcarthur Kelsey - @kelseysusino Bobby - @bobbyslaski Monty - @mrenfrowyo Christian - @christian_seavey Gar-Ye - @rated_gar Thank you to the staff behind the scenes who helped out as well! Production staff: Franklin Garcia (Tech) - @franklin1garcia Kanishya Villegas (Stage Manager) - @kanishya.villegas Eric Dion Kubal (Stagehand) - @ericdionkubal Check out Playhousewest.com to find out more information on up and coming events like the Playhouse West Film Festival. It's so much fun! Come find your community. For a list of agents and their email addresses in Los Angeles. Click here. https://payhip.com/b/FHRjN Host: @Joinourvidaloca
Today we had a chance to sit down with the writer, the actor/director, and another actor of Permafrost. It was a great conversation to see how the writer, Andrew Grace went from an idea in his head, then to paper, and finally to the stage of Playhouse West. This is undoubtedly a podcast that will help motivate anyone looking to put an idea on paper. Read the play here: https://andrewgraceactor.com/permafrost https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/ https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca A list of over 100 talent agents in Los Angeles. Copy, paste, and send them your resume: Click Here: https://payhip.com/b/FHRjN Thank you to Wolf, Gabriel, and Andrew for coming on the show. All talented artists. https://www.instagram.com/thegabrielgrier/ https://www.instagram.com/andrew__grace/ https://www.instagram.com/wolfbodison/
The cast of Baby Dance, all students here at Playhouse West, come on the podcast to discuss their experience putting up this wonderful play. It's a fun conversation that we hope will motivate you to do the very same thing. If you want to be seen, you have to get seen. https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/ https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca A list of over 100 talent agents in Los Angeles. Copy, paste, and send them your resume: Click Here Thank you to Bobby, Sean, Andrew, Carra, and Erin for coming on the show. All talented artists.
Danielle Eskanazi answers your questions! Danielle Eskinazi is an award-winning casting director with an eye for talent and a sixth sense when it comes to spotting substance beneath the surface. With over two decades casting films, television, theater, and commercials, Danielle has cast such known talent as David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette, and Woody Harrelson, while also launching the careers of now-successful actors including Hank Azaria and Milla Jovovich. She is highly respected in the business for her creativity, integrity, and ability to draw out audition-nailing performances. https://twitter.com/DanielleCasting https://www.instagram.com/danielleeskinazicasting/ https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/
There are so many people who come to Hollywood with the hopes and dreams of making it big. I remember that day back in 1999. I was so excited but at the same time, I was scared because I had no idea what to do. I wish I knew then, what I know now. Someone who knows what they are talking about is working actress and Playhouse West teacher, Holly Gagnier. She lays down so much knowledge and wisdom in this podcast that I ask you to grab a pen and paper to take notes. Plan on success! Read this book to learn all about The Meisner Technique: https://amzn.to/3YudXZD A list of over 100 talent agents in Los Angeles. Copy, paste, and send them your resume: Click Here Youtube video of What is The Meisner Technique. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCshbsBgmHk Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you'll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Raleigh Cain is the creator, writer, actor, and director of the film, Story of You. When Jayne, a pregnant kindergarten teacher in the midst of an affair discovers the man who raised her isn't actually her father, the story of her life begins to quickly unravel. It's a fun film made by someone who said, "I'm creating my own opportunities". You can too! Learn how she did it! Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=M1xqrw64ISE&t=22s Follow here IG here: https://www.instagram.com/raleigh.cain/
The film, Intime won 5 awards at the Playhouse Film Festival. We sit down and speak with the director and producers, Gabriel De Santiago and Tyler Schabel about their experience making this short film. So many questions, really eye-opening answers. Link to the movie. https://vimeo.com/333658572 Password: IT
The Playhouse Film Festival gave Natalie Canizares the motivation she needed to finally write, direct, shoot, produce, and act in her first short, La Mesa-The Table. We talk to her about her fears, he concerns, and what she went thru producing her first short film. Will she do it again? https://www.instagram.com/nataliecanizares/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/
The Playhouse film festival is over and what a great time it was. Playhouse West teacher, Chris Liebe started the festival with a lecture called How to be a Successful Film Maker. It was pretty amazing. We talk about some of the points of that talk. We also get into his Flim Lab, which was given a lot of credit by the people who actually took home many awards at the PHW Film Festival. You are going to want to hear this. Go make something! https://www.playhousewest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/
In this episode, we sit down with Playhouse West student, Kayvan, who discusses not only his personal growth but his professional growth with the studio. One year later, how does he compare himself now, with the person that walked through that red door a long time ago. You'll also hear how his well-calculated persistence got him signed to a theatrical agent. HTTP://www.playhousewest.com https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca/ https://www.instagram.com/kayvannotkevin/
Playhouse West is back open and we are so excited. In this episode, we speak with Natalie and Mia from Intermediate. Listen to their experiences with Meisner before Playhouse West and during Playhouse West. https://www.instagram.com/miamcarthur/ https://www.instagram.com/nataliecanizares/ https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca/ https://www.playhousewest.com/
Today, fellow Playhouse West Artists, Marley and Eric, joined me to talk about the online classes we took at PHW during Covid-19. In addition, we also had Gar Lee on the show to tell us all about the details of how and when the school is opening back up! We are so excited! https://www.playhousewest.com/reopeningplan.html Gar: https://www.instagram.com/garleeactor/ Marley: https://www.instagram.com/marleyrosefreygang/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericsarich/ Michael: https://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca/
We have 2 shows in the episode with 3 experienced and creative actors. Up first, we have Playhouse West Teacher, Wolf Bodison. When analyzing a script, actors must become top notch detectives to uncover the clues in the text; deciphering dialogue, identifying sections, fleshing out their character’s history, discovering story arc, all of which are hidden in plain sight, right there on the page. With over twenty years of experience as an actor, director and acting teacher, Wolfgang will provide a detailed approach to breaking down a script that will help an actor develop a role that is dynamic, truthful and authentic. Click here for the link to sign up with Wolf. Wolfs Personal Website Up next we have Improv Playhouse West Teacher Lincoln Hope and his counterpart, Eric Artell. Your agent been pestering you to take improv classes? Afraid to take a group improv class? This course is for you! Learning improv has never been so easy. This fun workshop will build your confidence, creativity, spontaneity, and give you tools to bring into your auditions, performances, life, and onstage work. Click here to sign up with Lincoln Hope and Eric Artell. Lincoln Hope https://lincolnhoppe.com/ Lincoln Hope IG Eric Artell IG Eric Artell Personal Website Improv Wizards
Actors from all over the world would have to come to North Hollywood, California to work on their acting craft. Since Covid 19 hit, PHW had to adjust and now actors can learn from the same instruction from anywhere in the world. You no longer have to be in Los Angeles to work on your craft. Playhouse West is now doing online classes. In this two-part series and we are speaking with the PlayHouse West teachers about what they are teaching and how anyone can get started. Creativity and art does not stop.
During Covid 19 we have to find new ways of doing things. This includes making movies. Christian just finished directing a movie, that got into a film festival, and won some awards but he filmed it while he was on the opposite coast. What?
Hugh Leon has been nominated 11 years in a row and won 3 times for "The Commercial Agent of the Year' Seymour Heller awards. How did he become an agent? What does he expect from his actors? What should you expect from your agent? How to submit for representation? What can you do during this Covid 19 quarantine downtime to help your career? This episode certainly has some great information for all of us commercial actors.
In this time of uncertainly, Gar, Holly, and Kathleen gives us actors advice on how to keep our tools sharp so when the curtain goes back up, we are ready! What are they binge watching while in quarantine? Holly also gives us a story on how one of her former students burned a bridge! Does she name names? Either way, its a good lesson to learn.
Today we chat with Playhouse Teacher Christian Liatos and he tells us how he got started in acting and how he almost knocked out Kevin Coster and Henry Cavill on the set of Man of Steel. You will also learn all about the Playhouse West One Act Play workshop! This is incredible. This is why this school is awesome! Create your art here with fellow artist!
Today we talk to actor, director, producer, and Playhouse West Screenwriting Teacher, Mr. Doug Van Bepper. In this episode we chat about acting, the struggle, the payoff, and how to put your movie idea on paper. We all have ideas for movies and TV shows but how do we go about it? If you are looking for answers, then the Playhouse West Screenwriting class is for you. Have fun with this episode. Registration for this class is right here: https://www.playhousewest.com/screenwriting.html
Full disclosure: This episode was recorded in August when the LA fire was going on. What is it like to be a brand new student at the Playhouse West Acting School? What is the experience like? Let's see what filmmaker and director, Dylan Michael has to say. He also has some great advice on how to go to film school and leave debt-free. More for the description: http://dylanmichaelsearle.com and the book he mentioned: https://amzn.to/389ifKP
In today's episode, we sit down with two Playhouse West teachers, the apprentice and the Jedi Master, Gar Lee and Holly Gagnier. To all you kids out there wanting to come to Los Angeles or New York to pursue your acting dreams, there is a wealth of knowledge in this episode. In between the advice and cautionary tales, there are some great funny stories here. I also hope I didn't make it awkward with Holly when I told her about watching her on TV when I was a small boy. #fanboy
Today we sat down with two Playhouse West students, Eric and Jennifer and got their opinions on the Playhouse West Acting School. What are they learning? Why did they choose the Playhouse West Acting School? Where did they study before and what were their mistakes?
We sit down with veteran actress, writer, producer, director, and Playhouse West Teacher Kathleen Randazzo. Listen to her advice for new actors, her experience when she first moved to Hollywood and what NOT to do when you first arrive. https://www.playhousewest.com/ Host: Http://www.instagram.com.Joinourvidaloca
We cannot start this new podcast without talking to the legendary Playhouse West owner, co-founder, and mentor, Mr. Robert Carnegie. Here he gives us advice on what you should do at the beginning of your career and he even shares a couple of insider stories on some of the famous alumni students from the school. I am not going to mention any names (James Franco and Ashley Judd). http://www.playhousewest.com https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialPlayhouseWest/ https://www.instagram.com/playhousewestla/ Host: Michael Lopez Http://www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca http://www.joinourvidaloca.com Recommended Books: https://amzn.to/2JEqK6M https://amzn.to/2r1P1NP
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