Sage May Speaks: a Podcast for Actors!

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Actress Sage May talks to film industry professionals to guide those just starting out in the right direction. With guests who have worked on shows ranging from Law and Order SVU, Orange is the New Black, The Walking Dead and so many more, Sage goes behind the scenes to discover how they started out and got to where they are today. Every Thursday, find out who Sage May speaks to next!

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    • Apr 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Becca Burgess - Casting Director (The Menu, Shrinking, Candy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 28:42


    In this episode, Sage chats with casting director Becca Burgess about her likes and dislikes regarding self-tapes, how casting directors are on your side, and having a disability while working in the industry.For WeAudition.com, use code SAGE25 to get 25% OFF your membership.Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcastFollow Sage on IG: @SageSpielmanFollow Becca on IG: @Becca_BurgessEmail us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com

    Sari Arambulo - Actress (A.P. Bio, Bloody Axe Wound, The L Word)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 37:22


    In this episode, Sage talks with actress Sari Arambulo about booking an unexpected but life changing audition, finding your people, and creating your own work. Get tix to our movie here!: https://bloodyaxewound.movie/ For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Sari on IG: @Sari.Arambulo Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Brooke Dillman - Actress (The Office, Superbad, Riff Raff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 37:03


    This week Sage chats with actress Brooke Dillman about being a character actor, her iconic role in The Office, and her hilarious biggest fear. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    DaJuan Johnson - Actor (Bosch, Gray's Anatomy, NCIS: Hawaii)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:14


    This week Sage chats with actor DaJuan Johnson about finding an acting coach that gets you, his unique way of self-tapling, and coping with the lul between booking jobs. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow DaJuan on IG: @DaJuanJohnson Follow Think Bigger Coaching on IG: @ThinkBiggerCoaching Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Jamison McDermott - Actress (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Powerbook IV: Force, Never Have I Ever)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 33:00


    In this episode, Sage chats with actress Jamison McDermott about playing people who exist and could potentially see your portrayal of them, the importance of stand-in work, and her "pretty woman" moment when having the fitting for her role of Anna Eriksson. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Stephanie on IG: @Jamison.McDermott Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Stephanie Kurtzuba (The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman, Blue Bloods)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 43:40


    Welcome back - it's been a while! In this episode, we have the wonderful Stephanie Kurtzuba on the podcast to talk about her unconventional audition for Martin Scorsese, the fear of not "being good", and why being a mother made her a better actor. *Please disregard the summer hate at the top of this episode, it was recorded in the summer of 2024. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Stephanie on IG: @SKurtzuba Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Get Booked by Being You - Gil Junger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 51:13


    In this episode, Sage chats with "10 Things I Hate About You" director Gil Junger about the easiest way actors can self-confidencebook the role, his struggle with self-confidence, and working his way up in the industry. *Content warning: mentions of suicide. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Joomin on IG: @GilJunger Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    International Actors - Joomin Hwang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 26:33


    In this episode, Sage chats with Broadway actor Joomin Hwang about his experience making it as an international actor, the differences between the industry in New York City vs. South Korea, where he's from, and why advanced actors should still be training. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Joomin on IG: @JoominHwang Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Double Advice - Matthew Dennis Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 30:17


    In this episode, Sage chats with The Queens Gambit, Blue Bloods, and Godless star Matthew Dennis Lewis about working on set alongside his twin brother, how weird commercial auditions can be, and how he was able to skip the audition process for The Queens Gambit. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Catherine on IG: @CateCurtin Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Take Your Power Back - Catherine Curtin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 34:52


    In the first post-SAG-AFTRA strike episode, Sage chats with Stranger Things and Orange is the New Black star, Catherine Curtin about how you can take control of your auditions, finding where the characters you play live in you, and what it was like working on Stranger Things. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Catherine on IG: @CateCurtin Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    The Strike and Indies - Nic Inglese

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 39:02


    You might've noticed we haven't been creating new episodes, this is because, during the strike, we're not allowed to promote any network-affiliated media! Luckily, in this episode, we have actor/director Nic Inglese who's going to chat with us about indies, creating your own work, and the SAG-AFTRA strike. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Finding Inspiration - Adrian Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 26:25


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor Adrian Martinez (Curb Your Enthusiasm, iGilbert, Inside Amy Schumer, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) about how you don't need to spend money to make a great audition, being on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and why looking like a wanted criminal got him his first acting role. Follow Adrian on IG: @TasteofAdrian Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    Breaking the Dry Spell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 9:29


    Did you miss me? I missed you! In this episode, Sage talks about her recent booking, what she's been up to since last season, and season four info. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

    There Are More Great Actors Than Great Reels - Ramani Leah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 54:41


    In the season three finale, Sage chats with casting director Ramani Leah (Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, Tell Me Your Secrets, Special) about casting directors going to bat for you, making your reel better, and finally the answer to the frequently asked question, "what should new actors do to start their career?" CSA course: https://www.castingsociety.com/join/pursuing-casting Follow Ramani on IG: @TopRamani Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Comedy 101 - Matthew McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 49:02


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor and comedian Matthew McCarthy (How We Roll, The Other Guys, Corporate, Adam Ruins Everything) about being a stand-up comedian, industry horror stories, and not giving a f@%k! Follow Matt on IG: @McCarthyredhead Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Women in Film and Television - Stephanie Erb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 48:32


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor Stephanie Erb (Weeds, Parks and Rec, Star Trek TV Show) about being a woman in the industry, the insecurities actors face, and how to get booked again and again. Follow Stephanie on IG: Stephanie_Erb_Offical Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    If You're An Actor Who's Not a Little Worried, You're a Little Weird! - Melanie Brook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 31:43


    In this episode, a representation frustrated Sage talks with actor and singer Melanie Brook (Under Wraps, Modern Love) about anxiety, working with child actors, and finding reps. Follow Melanie on IG: @Mellyb14 Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Dear Actors You Are Enough - Amy Lyndon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 38:44


    In this episode, Sage talks with celebrity booking coach and creator of the Lyndon Technique Amy Lyndon about her famous 15 guidelines that have turned out 54+ network series regulars, self-esteem, and the biggest mistakes actors that aren't working with her make (it isn't what you think!) Follow Amy on IG: @AmyLyndon Amy's website: TheLyndonTechnique.com Amy's podcast: anchor.fm/ActorsYouAreEnough Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Dear Actors in Chicago (Or Anywhere Else!) - Chris Agos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 45:57


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor and voice-over artist Chris Agos (Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Grey's Anatomy, For All Mankind) about how you can get into voice-over acting today, the 10 commandments of getting booked again and again, and acting in Chicago (and anywhere else.) Follow Chris on IG: @ChrisAgos Chris's Blog: https://www.actinginchicago.com/blog/ Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Dear Actor Podcast Friends! - Alison Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 41:39


    In the first episode since our spring break, Sage talks with actor and creator of Dear Actor Friends, Alison Yates (Superstore, Dave, Better Call Saul)! They chat about the importance of headshot styling, mindset tips for actors, and being yourself while still being an actor. Follow Alison on IG: @BigBadYates Follow Dear Actor Friends on IG: @DearActorFriends Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearactor/support

    Breathing Into The Character - Hilaria Larriva

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 31:05


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor Hilaria Larriva (Netflix's Maid) about her quarantine before shooting, watching the acting methods of big stars, and being in a show with such a difficult topic. Follow Hilaria on IG: @FeelzByHillz Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Spilling Industry Tea - Sarah Pribis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 37:22


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor, host, and model Sarah Pribis about being a host, awkward self-tapes and how to be an actor and maintain sobriety. Follow Sarah on IG: @SarahPribis Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Earning The Role - Samantha Dockser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 35:27


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor, Samantha Dockser (Sex Lives Of College Girls) about auditioning for one part just to get booked on another, her unconventional first day on set, and how you earned that damn role! Follow Samantha on IG: @SamanthaDockser Take Blythe's workshop: ActorsLifeWithBlythe.com Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Being Yourself In The Actor's Life (with Blythe!) - Blythe Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 30:34


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor Blythe Howard (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Dynasty, Power Book IV: Force) about commercials (she's booked over 60 of them!), being yourself, and the importance of great headshots. Follow Blythe on IG: @BlytheHoward Take Blythe's workshop: ActorsLifeWithBlythe.com Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Agent Questions With An Agent - Gina Manfredi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:39


    In this episode, Sage talks to DDO Artists Agency agent Gina Manfredi about all of your agent questions! Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Playing Characters You Hate - Rachael Drummond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 46:35


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor Rachael Drummond about playing characters you hate, booking co-stars, and being an actor and a parent. Follow Rachael on IG: @Rachael.Drummond Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Bumped Up From Background - Rebecca Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 21:44


    In this episode, Sage talks with Rebecca Louise (Euphoria) about how she got bumped up from being a background actor to a speaking role on HBO's Euphoria, being behind the scenes of scenes that require nudity, and how to get into background acting for on set experience. Follow Rebecca on IG: @RebeccaLouiseLA Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Breaking Character - Brian Patacca

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 45:00


    In this episode actor, Sage May chats with coach and representation whisperer Brian Patacca about how to get meetings with agents and managers, conquering comparison, and what to do to get centered in the Zoom waiting room or in-person waiting room before an audition. Follow Brian on IG: @BrianSaysThat Take Brians Course: https://www.brianpataccacourses.com/ Listen to Brians's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Creating Out Of The Box Self-Tapes - Sam Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 34:31


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor Sam Brooks (Netflix's Fear Street, Stargirl) about creating out-of-the-box self-tape auditions that will make you stand out, revamping your package, and figuring out your type. Follow Sam on IG: @StoryOfSamBrooks Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Booking From An Open Call - Kat Conner Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 33:40


    In this episode, actress Sage talks with actress Kat Conner Sterling (A Week Away, 9-1-1, The Resident) about how she booked a Netflix film from an open call, working in the industry without having any prior connections, and working with famous actors. Follow Kat on IG/Tik Tok: @KatConnerSterling Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    The Social Media Episode - Tyler Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 35:02


    In this episode, Sage talks all things social media with social media strategist and Tony-winning Broadway producer of Once On This Island, Hadestown, On Your Feet!, and the Inheritance about being a Broadway producer, his vlog, and obviously all things social media. Follow Tyler on IG: @TylerGMount Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Quitting Your 9-5 Job - Gabriella Piazza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 26:24


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor Gabriella Piazza (Many Saints of Newark, New Amsterdam) about quitting her 9-5 job to become an actor, self-tape auditions, and having other creative passions to fuel you. Follow Gabriella on IG: Gabriella_Piazza_ Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsors: ACE Studios LA - AceStudiosLA.com Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Getting Booked in 2022! - Cathy Salvodon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 23:57


    We're back and better than ever!!! In the first episode of season freakin' 3, Sage May chats with Cathy Salvodon about all she's been up to since we last spoke with her, where we are in the industry, and how you can get booked in 2022! Follow Cathy on IG: Cat_Salvodon Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Season 3 Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 3:17


    In this promo, the season 3 release date will be revealed! Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Check In/Love Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 2:50


    This bonus episode contains a love letter to my listeners, me coming clean about some things, and of course season 3 updates. See you in January! Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Beyond Type - Brette Goldstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 39:58


    In the season two finale, Sage chats with indie film and commercial casting director Brette Goldstein about getting real about why you want to act and what characters are on your wishlist, making those characters your b***h, and how to get on a casting directors radar. Take a class with Brette: https://brettegoldsteincasting.com/actor-coaching/ Brette's website: https://www.brettegoldstein.com/ Brette's email: talent@brettegoldstein.com Follow us on IG for season 3 updates: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    It's All About Who You Know - Pat Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 35:01


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor and indie producer Pat Patterson (The Blacklist, Younger, Eltingville) about being a line producer, creating your own short film, and making important connections. Take Pat and Donna's workshop here!: Mckennamethod.com/ Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Audition Psychology - Michael Kostroff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 48:07


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor, writer, and teacher Michael Kostroff (The Wire, Law and Order SVU, Sonny With a Chance, The Deuce, The Blacklist) about how he got away from his former title of "the worlds worst auditioner," becoming a recurring character unexpectedly, and loving the illogical when it comes to auditioning. Train with Michael: https://www.auditionpsych101.com/ Follow Michael on IG: Instagram.com/michael_kostroff Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Drop-In Double Feature - Stacy Gallo & Phil Cassese

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 37:58


    Hooray! A two-for-one episode! This week Sage speaks with commercial casting director and head of Stacy Gallo Casting, Stacy Gallo, and commercial agent at Stewart Talent Agency, Phil Cassese about how they find new talent, their weekly commercial improv drop-in workshop, and the origin of their work relationship, how it turned into a real friendship and why these types of relationships are SO important. Take a class with Phil and Stacy here: https://www.stacygallocasting.com/classes Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Casting Killers - Lisa Zambetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 38:20


    In this episode, Sage chats with the head casting director of Criminal Minds, Lisa Zambetti about the 10 step guide to booking, making bold choices, and her favorite spicy movie sex scenes! Follow Lisa on IG: @lisazambetticasting Killer Casting podcast simulated sex episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/014-sex-lets-get-it-on-people/id1537283659?i=1000508057881 SAG-Aftra self taping tips: https://www.sagaftra.org/self-taping-tv-101

    Living Your Dream - Jimmy Smagula

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 44:48


    In this episode, Sage chats with seven-time Broadway actor, writer, and podcast host, Jimmy Smagula (Black Monday, Grey's Anatomy, Brooklyn 99) about actor perfection, living your dream, and his podcast, Baby Mouth. Follow Jimmy on IG: @JimmySmagula Listen to Baby Mouth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby-mouth/id1541761268 Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Fake It Till You Make It - Cody Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 35:56


    In the first episode since our summer break, Sage chats with actor and owner of Cody Coaches acting coaching, Cody Kennedy (Suite Life on Deck, It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, The Family Business) about how she faked it until she made it, dynamics with dating another successful actor, and self-doubt. Follow Cody on IG: @CodyCKennedy Train with Cody: codycoaches@yahoo.com Email us: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG: @dearactorpodcast Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Booking the Room - Chelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 35:13


    In this episode, Sage talks with actor/musician, Chelly (Never Have I Ever, Modern Family) about making your own content and not waiting for the phone to ring, stories from when he was a green actor, and how making bold, different choices in the audition room can book you the part.

    Way Beyond Leading Ladies - Anni Krueger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 33:36


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor, Anni Krueger (Werewolves Within, A Taste of Christmas, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) about her major jump from being a co-star to the lead in a Lifetime movie, being a mother and an actor, and how she went from being a singer to an actor.

    High School Musical, The Musical, The Series - Frankie Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 31:30


    In this episode, Sage chats with actor Frankie Rodriguez (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Modern Family, Will and Grace) about all things High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, what it's like dating his co-star, and all things acting. Follow Frankie on IG: @frankiearodriguez Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Keeping It Real and Acting - Judy Kain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 42:29


    In this episode of Dear Actor Podcast, Sage chats with actor and owner of Keep It Real Acting Studios, Judy Kain (Mad Men, The Morning Show, Seinfeld, Friends) about commercial acting, slate shots, and using your Zoom box all while keeping it real! Take a class at KIRA here: http://www.keepitrealacting.com/ Follow Judy on IG: @judy.kain Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Casting Coolness - Josy Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 37:10


    In this episode, Sage talks with casting director Josy Rodriguez (Blue Bloods, Hightown, Tracy Oliver Project, Gotham) about what casting directors really want to see, what you MUST do before going into the audition room, and how casting directors want you to win! Fauna Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyxEjbC01To&feature=youtu.be Follow Josy on Instagram here: @josydiva Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Dear Actors With Issues - Juan Ayala

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 36:02


    In this Dear Actor Podcast and Actors With Issues collab, Sage chats with actor and podcast host of Actors With Issues, Juan Ayala (Blindspot, For Life) about moving up from a background role to a recurring one, how doing background can be beneficial to your career, and of course, Actors With Issues. IG: @dearactorpod Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Actors With Issues: https://anchor.fm/actorswithissues My episode on Actors With Issues: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-sage-may-ids-shattered/id1513275789?i=1000519449437 Juan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Stories and Street Smarts with Casting - Donna McKenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 41:12


    In this episode, Sage chats with indie film queen, casting director, Donna McKenna (The Networker, Trust Me I'm a Lifeguard, Excuse Me For Living, A Cry From Within) about the McKenna Method, scary actor stories, how she was told she'd never make a movie, and what she wants every actor to know. Take Donna's workshop here!: Mckennamethod.com/ Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Theater and Film - Jane Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 47:40


    In the first official episode of season 2, Sage May chats with actress and singer/songwriter Jane Bruce (Broadway's Jagged Little Pill, Law and Order SVU, Jessica Jones) about going from theater to film, being enough, and booking the room. IG: @DearActorPod Email: DearActorPodcast@gmail.com Sponsor: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25

    Here Comes Season Two (Promo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 15:00


    We're back and better than ever! In this season two teaser, Sage chats with an old friend from season one about all that's going on in the industry right now, what they're up to, and all the exciting changes within the podcast itself.

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