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Hey everybody. Welcome to The Moment Before. The podcast where we dive into conversations with young actors at the beginning of their journey. Join us as we sit down with students from The New York Conservatory and learn their perspective on acting, the e


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    Episode #28 - Adwoa Duncan-Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 42:25


    For Today, we dive into the life of Adwoa Duncan-Williams, an actress who's made her way over to the States all the way from the United Kingdom. Hosted by Richard Omar

    Episode #27 - Johnathan Johnson (Triple J)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 28:05


    Today, we sit down with Johnathan Johnson (Triple J) and discuss growing up in Miami, Florida, looking for representation in Hollywood, giving over to the circumstances of a scene while maintaining a level of control, and keeping a positive outlook in life.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #26 - Paulina Valenzuela

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 31:35


    Today, we sit down with Paulina Valenzuela and discuss growing up in Texas, attending thespian festivals, learning how to market yourself as an actor, and keeping healthy relationships with your fellow actors.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #25 - Candice Ayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 35:15


    Today, we sit down with Candice Ayer and discuss growing up in Jamaica, Mt. Vernon, & Staten Island, accidentally discovering a love for acting, and walking into new experiences without prior expectations.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #24 - George Figureoa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 28:20


    Today, we sit down with George Figureoa and discuss growing up in Washington D.C., studying molecular chemistry, leaving an office job to pursue your dreams, and freeing yourself from embarrassment.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #23 - Genesis Betanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 26:24


    Today, we sit down with Genesis Betanco and discuss growing up in Honduras, setting off on a career in the arts, moving from NJ to Manhattan, and the discipline of an acting conservatory.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #22 - Lafayette Frazier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 27:44


    Today, we sit down with Lafayette Frazier and discuss growing up in South Carolina, transitioning from stage to camera, and working through your guards.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #21 - Kristian Mosley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 29:16


    Today, we sit down with Kristian Mosley and discuss growing up in Dallas, TX, maintaining sight of your true self, living life as a people pleaser, and recognizing your own insecurities.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #20 - Carl Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 30:25


    Today, we sit down with Carl Anderson and discuss growing up in Staten Island, NY, seeking fictitious escape, developing a team to help fuel your career, and the safety that laughter represents.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #19 - Oliver Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 31:00


    Today, we sit down with Oliver Davidson and discuss growing up in Christchurch, NZ, turning away from a career in surveying, waking up to midnight calls from acting school, and handling tragedy from afar.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #18 - Bryn Dami

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 27:26


    Today, we sit down with Bryn Dami and discuss growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, the support of a drama department, how friends influence and support you, and finding the ability to let go in your acting.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #17 - John Dominguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 34:57


    Today, we sit down with John Dominguez and discuss growing up in Washington D.C., the increasing ease of overcoming obstacles, and accepting bad days in a constructive way.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #16 - James Wang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 29:43


    Today, we sit down with James Wang and discuss growing up in New York, taking a leap of faith, being honest with yourself about what you want, and the representation of Asian Americans in cinema.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #15 - Joseph Richer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 28:10


    Today, we sit down with Joseph Richer and discuss growing up in Waxhaw, NC, searching for your calling, managing the aftermath of multiple concussions, and the expectations/realities of acting school.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #14 - Betty Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 28:33


    Today, we sit down with Betty Matthews and discuss growing up in Scotland what role schools play in their student's mental health, vegan coffee, and studying while in a relationship.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #13 - Justin Heins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 28:28


    Today, we sit down with Justin Heins and discuss growing up in Atkins, Iowa, accidentally falling back into acting, and treating acting like a job.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #12 - Kyle Portnoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 29:41


    Today, we sit down with Kyle Portnoy and discuss growing up in Singapore and the UK, how serving in the military can affect your path, and measuring success in the ambiguity of acting.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #11 - Elias Krahenbuhl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 31:45


    Today, we sit down with Elias Krahenbuhl and discuss growing up in Switzerland, viewing art through the lens of your life, and the dangers of stifling your dreams.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #10 - Chanelle Berlingeri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 29:15


    Today, we sit down with Chanelle Berlingeri and discuss growing up in Toronto, french new wave film, and how acting has changed between generations.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #9 - Dinasia Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 27:57


    Today, we sit down with Dinasia Griffin and discuss growing up in Brooklyn, New York, coming from an artistic family, and the work it takes to act.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #8 - Brianna Elizabeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 26:58


    Today, we sit down with Brianna Elizabeth and discuss growing up in San Antonio, Texas, raising pigs, and pushing yourself.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #7 - Noelle Munoz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 29:39


    Today, we sit down with Noelle Munoz and discuss growing up in the retirement community of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the unexpected pressure of having a supportive family, and the challenges she faces while studying her craft.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #6 - Gina Turcotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 29:51


    Today, we sit down with Gina Turcotte and discuss growing up in Albany, New York, the importance of choosing the right education for you, and managing your emotional life on top of your studies.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #5 - Jahmelia Jarrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 29:45


    Today, we sit down with Jahmelia Jarrett and discuss her upbringing in Connecticut, separating your acting from your life, and the goals she's set for her acting career.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #4 - Vincent Felice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 32:34


    Today, we sit down with Vincent Felice and discuss his upbringing from Millville, New Jersey, the internal struggles of a young actor, and his aspirations in the entertainment industry.Hosted by Richard Omar Produced by Will Cecil To learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #3 - Jewel Bressler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 28:54


    Today, we sit down with Jewel Bressler and discuss her upbringing from Tri-Cities, Washington, the internal struggles of a young actor, and her aspirations in the entertainment industry.Hosted by Richard OmarProduced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

    Episode #2 - Ahmad DeChalus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 31:32


    Today, we sit down with second-year film & television student, Ahmad DeChalus, and take a look at how your experiences in high school can shape the path of your career.Hosted by Richard OmarProduced by Will CecilTo learn more about The New York Conservatory check us out at nycda.edu

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