Shari Shaw: Studio Talk

On this episode of Shari Shaw: Studio Talk Shari sits down with One Broke Actress aka Sam Valentine.Sam created One Broke Actress because she saw a need for stories and advice of real working actors.She has worked on “The Orville”, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”, “Bosch: Legacy” and many more.Give it a listen and learn some tips and advice for actors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari chats with Los Angeles acting coach and owner of "Audition Pro LA" Sam Stiglitz. Sam graduated from theater conservatory and studied w/ one of founders of Royal Shakespeare Company.Then she became a casting director and cast shows like Burn Notice, Graceland, Pretty Little Liars, School of Rock, Body of proof along with numerous movies.During her tenure as a CD discovered her passion was coaching actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari sits down with Casting Director Jeremy Gordon. Jeremy is the owner Jeremy Gordon CastingHas worked on over 30 TV shows and 70+ movies.Casting and producing in LA for 15+ yearsDuring pandemic he was CD for the original IGTV series “Quarantine”, a series shot entirely on zoom.Has production company “Garrett/Gordon Productions with producing partner and actor Spencer Garrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari sits down with Casting Director Lisa Zambetti.Lisa Zambetti is the owner of “Lisa Zambetti Casting”.She has cast shows such as ‘Criminal Minds' and “Reservation Dogs” and the films “She Watches From The Woods” and the upcoming film “Family Cena” and SO much more!She also co-hosts a podcast called “Real Crime Profile” where she and her co-hosts profile criminals from real criminal cases and offer their thoughts, theories and observations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Shari is joined by owner of CGEM Talent Agency Chris Giovanni. Chris started his agency in 2010 at the age of 19 and talks about the business, expectations and tips and tricks about the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Shari talks to Casting Diretor Pam Bouvier who has cast over 100+ commercials and movies and talks about her new venture 'Crew Resumes', a website that helps build your profile on their world-wide database and create a page you can share with producers and agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shari talks with "Shameless" show-runner Nancy Pimental. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Shari chats with Stacy Solodkin about her transition from acting to starting a successful management business, as well as advice for young actors in both auditions and how to properly utilize agents and managers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari hops onto a Zoom with casing associate Allen Hooper (Modern Family, Up All Night, Ugly Betty) to chat about self tapes, what's changed since the onset of COVID and where the industry is going in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have a very special guest on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk, Laura Putney! Laura is a Harvard alumni, who was a lawyer before making the jump to acting then writing. She was a former student of Shari's and since then, she's worked on notable projects like Mysteries of Laura, Life Sentence and most recently Manifest!It was such a pleasure to catch up with Laura on her career, how she went about transitioning from Lawyer to successful actor to exceptional writer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have a very special guest on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk, Felicia Day! Felicia studied at Shari Shaw Studios way back in 2007; since then, she's worked on notable projects like Mystery Science Theater 3000, Supernatural, Dr.Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, and The Guild.It was such a pleasure to catch up with Felicia on her career, how she created and started her own web series, why her audition anxiety is now behind her, and how she learned to put herself first in her work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we have talent manager Betty McCormick on to discuss how she was a pioneer in self-taped auditions early on in her career, the type of clients she loves to work with, and the many ways she helps and guides her clients through the ups and downs of this industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Shari Shaw: Studio Talk we have Erica Arvold, owner and CEO of arvold., who has spent 30 years as a casting director, educator, speaker, producer, writer, director, and advocate for screen artists. Erica has contributed to, participated in, or helmed the making of over 140 films, 85 television shows, and countless multimedia & commercial projects. Tune in to hear how Erica works to set aside her unconscious bias when she is casting for a role, about the amazing mindfulness and accountability program her Casting Studio provides, and why actors should take pride in their work no matter what level they are at in their careers. Erica has worked with ABC, AMC, Amazon, Apple TV+, Blumhouse, CBS, Disney, Dreamworks, Focus, Fox, Hallmark, HBO, History, Imagine, NatGeo, Netflix, Paramount, Scott Free, Showtime, Sony, SYFY, Universal, USA, and Warner Brothers as well as many independent filmmakers and creatives. She has been nominated for CSA's Artios Award five times and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Casting Society of America, and Producers Guild of America See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, I spoke with Casting Director Erica Bream on how her grandmother helped her get her start in casting, why actors shouldn't stress over slates, and why actors shouldn't beat themselves up for messing up in their auditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I speak with comedian J Chris Newberg from 'Beat Shazam' on Fox and 'Faith, Hope & Love' on Netflix. Tune in to hear Chris, and I talk about the differences between stand-up comedy and comedic acting, if he ever gets nervous before going on stage, and his approach to writing jokes and monologues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special live recording of the podcast we have the one and only Elaine Hendrix, or as you may know her, Alexis Carrington from Dynasty on The CW!

In the BRAND NEW episode of #ShariShawStudioTalk, we have Jason Kennedy, Casting Director for NCIS and NCIS: LA!Listen to the entire podcast to hear Jason's thoughts on multiple takes for self-taped auditions, what makes him watch through the whole self-tape, and how to dress up for your character in your audition! ShariShaw:StudioTalk is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the podcast we have TALENT AGENT, Courtney Peldon from Aqua Talent! Courtney started her career in this industry as an actor during her childhood, she has worked in casting for shows on MTV to HBO, and has been working as a talent agent for the last 10 years! She has first-hand experience in every part of the actor's journey, allowing her a unique insight into the lives and careers of her clients.

This episode is for PARENTS of YOUNG TALENT so TAKE A LISTEN! You don’t want to miss this vital information! ✨This week on #ShariShawStudioTalk we have agent Mike O'Dell from BBA Talent! Mike is a seasoned talent agent with over 20 years in the industry and working with actors of all ages. Tune in to hear Mike's advice for young actors and their families on how important it is for parents to put their kids in classes, making sure they find a balance between work and family life, and how young talent should be taking advantage of social media!If you are a young actor or a parent of a young actor, share some tips below on how you maintain the balance between family time and work time!

This week on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk we have actor, Eric Martsolf! You may recognize Eric from characters like Booster Gold on 'Smallville', Ethan Winthrop on 'Passions', or Brady Black on 'Days of Our Lives'.Eric was a part of the Studio's first-ever Scene Study Showcase (the next Showcase is tomorrow, by the way

This week we have the Casting Director for 'The Bold and the Beautiful', Christy Dooley on the podcast! Christy has cast The Bold and The Beautiful for 29 years and has been nominated three times by the Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Achievement for a Casting Director for a Drama Series.

It was such a delight to have studio alum, Jemar Michael, on this week’s #ShariShawStudioTalk! Jemar always brings his vibrant and positive energy, and our podcast is no exception!

On this week’s podcast, we have the one and only Danica McKellar! You certainly know her as Winnie Cooper from ‘The Wonder Years’, or from her Hallmark movie “Matchmaker Mysteries’. Danica is also an internationally recognized mathematician and math education advocate!It was incredible to hear Danica talk about how her passion for acting has driven her purpose to help kids everywhere have fun learning math! Listen to the podcast to hear the advice Danica has for parents of young actors, those looking into voice acting, and so much more! While you’re there, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, it’s free!

This week on #StudioTalk we have actor, Darin Brooks!

This week on Studio Talk, we have the incredible Kelly Kruger-Brooks, you’ve probably seen her on The Young & The Restless, The Bold & The Beautiful, and A Very Corgi Christmas. She is also the founder of Madison Charles, a line of essential oils personally curated by Kelly!Kelly is the epitome of taking The Positive Path, and it was a pleasure to hear about the steps she’s taken in her life to make sure that her career is serving her happiness and serving her purpose!

This week we have the awesome Seth Caskey on the Studio Talk Podcast! Seth is an awesome Casting Director based in Los Angeles, who has worked on shows like G.L.O.W, Siren, and Close Up, and What/If.

For our first podcast of 2021, we have the incredible Jeremy Gordon, Casting Director extraordinaire, who has worked on shows like Cloak & Dagger, Rust Creek, and Quarantine: The Show.It was incredible to hear Jeremy talk about what he's looking for in an actor while auditioning, his tips for actors auditioning on Zoom, and the opportunities actors can make for themselves in their downtime, and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 200 Guest Star credits, and roles in feature films like Air Force One, Public Enemies, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, and Bombshell - there’s a reason why Shari calls him the Mayor of Hollywood.On this week’s podcast Shari is joined by the incomparable Spencer Garrett. You must hear Spencer’s insight on how to shake the nerves and be confident in the audition room, the many lessons he’s learned on set, and the importance of building and participating in your community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari welcomes Amy Lord (partner & agent, Eris Talent Group) to the podcast today to talk about the importance of confidence, taking risks, going with the flow, and adapting to what the world throws at you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manager Scot Reynolds joins Shari today to talk about important contract advice, how to deal with rejection, and how subjective the "it" factor can be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari sits down with director Pete Chatmon (Black-ish, Silicon Valley, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to talk about the world of TV directing, including his unique methodology, the role of a director in television, and making time to create new projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari video chats with the Emmy-winning Jade Harlow (The Bay, Passions, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) about the importance of training, positive mindsets, life on a soap opera set, and what it's like to win an Emmy at home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari hangs out with multi-faceted manager Nicholas Bogner to discuss the differences between managers & agents, the importance of attention to detail — and because Nicholas covers actors, writers, and directors — specialized insight on breaking into each of those roles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joined by Jennifer Hummel of People Store, Shari talks about the differences between the industry in Atlanta and LA, the details of breakdowns, and fleshing out characters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari is joined via Zoom by Laura Thede (DDO) to take a look at something different this week — the world of children's casting. Tune in for advice to both kids and parents in regards to auditioning, understanding workloads, managing expectations, and how to be yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casting director & writer Michael Testa (Cold Case, Roswell, Glass Jaw) joins Shari to discuss his rise to prominence in the casting industry and the start of his writing career, as well as a peek inside the world of self tapes, navigating last minute changes, and audition insight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari hops on Zoom with casting director Meg Morman (Hello, My Name is Doris, Sneakerheads, Waitress) to chat about the casting process, the world of indie features, auditioning during COVID, and exclusive advice on how to help close a deal in the room. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mimi Mayer (owner, Angel City Talent) hangs out with Shari to talk about the life of an agent, as well as relationships with casting, proper resume structure, how long to stay with an agent, and following your bliss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari hops onto a Zoom with casing associate Allen Hooper (Modern Family, Up All Night, Ugly Betty) to chat about making the most of your time in the room, casting laws, and how to fill the space with your energy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casting icon Jackie Burch (The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, The Hunger Games, Hidden Figures) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about professional industry insight, audition tips, and the importance of conquering your nerves, as well as how as the industry is adapting to COVID-era self-tapes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari Zooms with casting director Brandon Henry Rodriguez (Arkansas, Lethal Weapon, Wilfred) to discuss his transition from acting to casting and how he views the process as part of a team, as well as some invaluable tips for actors and their audition process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari is joined via zoom by the legendary casting director John Frank Levey (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Southland, Third Watch, China Beach... the list goes on and on) to discuss his start in the casting industry & deep dive into the audition process from the other side of the table, as well as ways actors can strengthen and maintain their relationships with the casting department. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hayley Littman (LITTMAN TALENT AGENCY) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about the effects of COVID on talent agencies and managing clients, as well as how actors can maintain the best possible relationships with their agents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in for a riveting discussion about recovering from Covid, how Todd's dealing with the acting world during the shut down, and Todd's experience working as a casting director. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in to hear Shari talk quarantine, getting the job, and industry secrets with the stellar casting director, Lisa Zambetti (CRIMINAL MINDS, SHE WATCHES FROM THE WOODS, UNEARTHED). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in this week with Shari for a Q@A with Emmy award winning Casting Director Sibby Kirchgessner (Veep, Single Parents, Future man, Baskets, Alex Inc., Maron, Bless This Mess, and many more!). Listen for professional, industry insight into the do’s and don'ts of auditioning, the importance of hard work, and the necessity of continuing your training. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari picks the brain of up and coming SUPERSTAR comedian, Aida Rodriguez, as she continues to work through life in quarantine and sheds light on the excitement of being a part of the new Netflix comedy special, TIFFANY HADDISH PRESENTS: THEY READY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Shari interviews massively successful talent manager, former President of WAW Entertainment, and founder of the Hollywood Winner's Circle, Wendy Alane Wright. Enjoy for Hollywood insider tips, success, and endless possibility!HOLLYWOOD WINNER'S CIRCLE:https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Shari picks the brain of rising star, Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable, Patti Cake$, Dumplin', BirdBox)! Tune in to listen to another fabulous artist discuss life in quarantine, staying creative, and keeping a schedule for a positive path forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready for another fabulous Shari Shaw: Studio Talk! This week join Shari as she interviews, internet sensation, Chris Mann. Tune in to hear all about a journey through Hollywood and the miracle of overnight success! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Shari and Prodigal Son Consulting Producer, Wendy Calhoun, as they dive into life with COVID-19, the world of show business and much, much more! For more of LA's best show business advice SUBSCRIBE HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.