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Send us a textIn this episode of the Motor Trade Mentors podcast, Joe Betty and David Gott chat with Steve Kerslake from the British Automotive Alliance. Steve shares his journey from sales to warranty solutions, exploring dealer challenges, self-funded warranties, and the importance of customer care. They discuss warranty costs, managing claims, and the value of strong dealer-customer relationships in today's evolving automotive industry.Check out BAA socials belowWebsite: https://www.baalliance.co.uk/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vehiclewarranty/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukwarrantysolutions/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usedcarwarranty---------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://shiftingmetal.co.uk/be-on-the-podcast---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joe Betty: @ShiftingMetal David Gott: @cardealerpro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Found it useful or interesting? You can now show your support and buy us a coffee
Adam Lieblein is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, and spent eight years as a producer of films, commercials and television projects until 1993 when he opened a talent agency. He was the president of Acme Talent & Literary for sixteen years. At the end of 2008, Acme's several divisions in LA and NY were sold to other agencies, and he returned to the business of producing and teaching. In 2015, after teaching the Business of Acting at UCLA for 20 years, he received the Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award from the Entertainment Studies division at UCLA Extension. From 2011 to 2017, he served as a Lead Project Manager for Casting Networks International, then from 2017 until 2020 he served as the Director of Business Development for Breakdown Services and Actors Access. After leaving the software industry, Adam joined Modern Artists Entertainment as a talent agent, running a commercial comedy division that specializes in representing stand-up comedians. Connect with Adam on IG @acmeadamSTRIP MAKEUP 20% PROMO CODE Follow us on IG @slateitpodPlease subscribe, rate and review our pod!!
Eleanor "Elle" Cairns is a Talent Manager/Agent at 42 Management & Production, a fully integrated management and production company with offices in London and Los Angeles. The company produces film, television, and content, and represents actors, writers, directors, comedians, presenters, producers, casting directors, and media book rights. In this sit down with Jess and Jenn, Elle discusses the current climate of the industry, the differences between the UK and the US in terms of agents and managers, and what actors need to know about getting representation in both countries. — Elle's Journey to Becoming a Talent Manager — Agents and Managers in the UK Market — Finding New Talent — How US and UK Reps Work Together — The UK Casting Director and Agent Dynamic — The WGA Strike's Impact Overseas — Spotlight, Breakdown Services, and Casting Networks — Stories About Actors and Boundaries — Why Get a US Agent as a UK Actor, and vice versa — Pitching Clients Episode Resources: Eleanor Cairns Linkedin 42 Management & Production Warner Bros Discovery Boss David Zaslav Draws Jeers And Chants Of “Pay Your Writers!” During Boston University Commencement Address ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here! Visit the official Tipsy Casting Website and join our newsletter to stay up to date with all the Tipsy Casting news! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsycastingpodcast/message
What is script coverage and why is it so important? When should you even send your script for coverage? How do you build out character breakdowns or break out your script's story? We'll get into all that on this episode with writer Heather Ostrove. (Episode 34) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. To join our private FB group for directors, or to learn about The Working Director accelerator that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. More on Heather: Screenwriter Heather Ostrove has written projects for numerous production companies and studios, including Crypt TV, Netflix, and Cre8tive Consortium. Specializing in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Heather focuses on female protagonists who deal with real-life struggles while facing out-of-this-world situations! Her scripts have received multiple 8s on the Black List and won/placed in the Austin Film Festival, the Creative World Awards, and the PAGE Awards. Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Heather moved to Los Angeles to earn her MFA in filmmaking. After graduating, she gained experience in post-production, coordinating and editing EPK packages and marketing featurettes for feature films, including the Academy Award winning “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Anna Karenina,” and “Moonrise Kingdom.” As a writer at Breakdown Services, Heather read countless scripts and wrote detailed character breakdowns for the project's Casting Director. With an innate understanding of structure, tone, and character, Heather provides detailed and invaluable coverage services to both production companies and writers! Coverfly Profile Website - Click here to hire Heather for Coverage --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theworkingdirector/message
If you want to know a verifiable way to get more auditions, grab your notebook for Part Two of my interview with Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services. I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access… and there were just too many juicy takeaways for one episode. In this episode, we dive deeper into how to create and maintain those strong relationships with casting directors – especially now that those relationships are 90% online. HERE ARE THE TOP 3 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS We all know that "booking the room" is more important than booking the job, but B&B tell us exactly how to use this power to turn into repeat success Why you must tell YOUR story while also serving the story of the script – When you don't do this you leave auditions on the table and stay firmly planted in the callback-only zone Yes, technology has changed the way the industry works, but your job stays the same, so don't fall into the trap of distractions Brian Wold has over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? www.YourAuditionMagnet.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.84+-+Transcript.pdf
I'm gonna guess you have an Actors Access/Breakdown Express profile so Casting Directors can find you. And even though the site has *some* free functionality, I'm also gonna guess that you plunk down $68/year (plus any other fees) so you can host your video files and get access to the best auditions out there. YOU AND 1.3 MILLION OTHER ACTORS USE ACTORS ACCESS. I'm sharing that BIG number so you make it a priority to listen to this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Today's guests are Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services… I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access. And look, you may have heard from them before… but I'm gonna guess that was before ‘the panorama' and before 94% of your auditions were self-tapes. So this is brand-new intel that will actually move the dial on getting more auditions in the new normal. HERE ARE THE TOP 5 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS The latest developments regarding virtual auditions and online casting. The realities of how casting directors receive and review submissions (and why some STAND OUT more than others). How to avoid the most common mistakes actors (and sometimes agents) make when submitting. How to turn your online submissions into AUDITIONS. Strategies to create and maintain strong working relationships with the casting community even online. Brian Wold has over 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? www.YourAuditionMagnet.com Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.83+-+Transcript.docx.pdf
Blair Hickey & Brian Wold: Co-Founders, CastingAbout Blair has been a working actor for almost 30 years, starting with stage and daytime TV work in New York, then continuing in Los Angeles, appearing primarily in television and commercials. Highlighted credits include For All Mankind, Insecure, The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes, Medium, How I Met Your Mother, Ghost Whisperer, Ally Mcbeal, The Practice, and Chicago Hope. Brian is an internet and website consultant with almost three decades of experience, specializing in public relations, marketing, and business communications. Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as managers and industry speakers. This will be a very well spent hour and ten minutes! Follow them: www.castingabout.com https://twitter.com/CastingAbout (@castingabout) Follow me: @HeadshotsByPeggy or @PeggyMcCartha everywhere [Clubhouse @4peggy] Please Follow "Headshots By Peggy PRESENTS" podcast everywhere you listen to your favorite podcast And make sure you are subscribed to www.YouTube.com/headshotsbypeggy
If you want to know a verifiable way to get more auditions, grab your notebook for Part Two of my interview with Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services. I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access… and there were just too many juicy takeaways for one episode. In this episode, we dive deeper into how to create and maintain those strong relationships with casting directors – especially now that those relationships are 90% online. HERE ARE THE TOP 3 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS We all know that "booking the room" is more important than booking the job, but B&B tell us exactly how to use this power to turn into repeat success Why you must tell YOUR story while also serving the story of the script – When you don't do this you leave auditions on the table and stay firmly planted in the callback-only zone Yes, technology has changed the way the industry works, but your job stays the same, so don't fall into the trap of distractions Brian Wold has over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Brian brian@castingabout.com Blair blair@castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2A0QC6RYtcULRMtbsIT3yq?si=xu3QstDpS9WkpoQwHVSueg&nd=1 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Bonus+Ep.+Brian+Wold+%26+Blair+Hickey+-+Transcript.pdf
I'm gonna guess you have an Actors Access/Breakdown Express profile so Casting Directors can find you. And even though the site has *some* free functionality, I'm also gonna guess that you plunk down $68/year (plus any other fees) so you can host your video files and get access to the best auditions out there. YOU AND 1.3 MILLION OTHER ACTORS USE ACTORS ACCESS. I'm sharing that BIG number so you make it a priority to listen to this episode of Brian Breaks Character. Today's guests are Blair Hickey and Brian Wold, the Co-Founders of CastingAbout and Consultants for Breakdown Services… I locked them in a Zoom room and forced them to tell me ALLLLLL THE INSIDER SECRETS of how actors can make themselves unforgettable on Actors Access. And look, you may have heard from them before… but I'm gonna guess that was before ‘the panorama' and before 94% of your auditions were self-tapes. So this is brand-new intel that will actually move the dial on getting more auditions in the new normal. HERE ARE THE TOP 5 INSIDER TAKEAWAYS The latest developments regarding virtual auditions and online casting. The realities of how casting directors receive and review submissions (and why some STAND OUT more than others). How to avoid the most common mistakes actors (and sometimes agents) make when submitting. How to turn your online submissions into AUDITIONS. Strategies to create and maintain strong working relationships with the casting community even online. Brian Wold has over 3 decades of experience in public relations, marketing and business communications. Blair Hickey has been a working actor for almost 30 years (The Big Bang Theory, NCIS: LA, Heroes). Combining their skills and expertise, Blair and Brian created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide for professional actors. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where both continue to work as consultants. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. CONNECT WITH BRIAN & BLAIR Website https://castingabout.com Subscribe To The Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-breaks-character/id1570747490 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2A0QC6RYtcULRMtbsIT3yq?si=xu3QstDpS9WkpoQwHVSueg&nd=1 Watch The Uncut Behind-The-Scenes Videos Of The Podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca Want More Auditions? Get In On This Free Training: https://www.gimmegimmemoreauditions.com/ Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep.18+Brian+Wold+%26+Blair+Hickey+-+Transcript.pdf
NOT what you might be thinking...Breakdown Services also known as Actors Access. This casting services is a valuable resource for casting directors, agents and actors! Jeffrey shares some background and explains the usefulness of this very popular service. If you've never heard of this internet company or you are already a member, you will benefit from this look at the future of casting happening now! Please, leave a review wherever you get your podcast so that others can jump in! www.castingactorscast.com
The Actor CEO Podcast: Acting Business | Interviews | Motivation
Actors Access and Breakdown Services founder Gary Marsh announces the launch of the Actors Access mobile app and share his insights from casting directors. The post ActorCEO 115 Actors Access and Breakdown Services founder Gary Marsh appeared first on Actor CEO.
Not only does Bones have TWO podcasts (Crucible Radio & Gaming In Hell) but he's also a writer for Breakdown Services, a casting support company that assists with thousands of projects in the entertainment industry each year. He writes character descriptions for episodic television and feature films! This is a longer episode but I really think you'll enjoy it!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shesnaps)
Isn't it great when you find those people you truly love working with? Join us as we talk with veteran actor and founder of Casting About, Blair Hickey, as we discuss what casting directors really want, how to find your actor's type, what it means to be a unique storyteller and more! If you are feeling a little dis-empowered, like you're just waiting to be "picked" then this episode will shift how you look at your career, casting, collaboration and help you discover: what kind of storyteller are you?Find out more about Performers & Creators Lab >>Blair Hickey has been a working actor for over twenty years. He graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts from Brown University, started his career in New York working on stage and with recurring roles on daytime soaps. Since moving to Los Angeles, Blair’s worked primarily in television, appearing in such shows as NCIS:LA, TOUCH, HARRY'S LAW, HEROES, MEDIUM, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, GHOST WHISPERER, ALLY MCBEAL, THE PRACTICE and CHICAGO HOPE. In 2004, Blair co-created CastingAbout, the online casting and production guide. In 2009, CastingAbout was acquired by Breakdown Services, where Blair continues to serve as a developer and consultant. Blair is also a proud husband, a daddy of two beautiful girls, and a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Learn more at http://www.castingabout.comHolly Shaw, CHT is a performance coach, creativity researcher and stand up comedian. Growing up in Indianapolis, IN she convinced her parents she needed to go to Chicago to get her own agent when she was 14 years old and has spent a lifetime in film, T.V. and on professional stages all over the world as an actor, dancer, and director.Now she shares her passion for the problems that artists face as a Creativity Coach and a Certified Hypnotherapist and has helped hundreds of artists, from Emmy award winning and Grammy nominated artists to world class choreographers overcome their anxiety, stage fright, impostor syndrome, and creative blocks so that they can create original work and totally kill it onstage again and again without feeling like they're selling out or losing their sanity.In 2016, Shaw wrote and released her book, The Creative Formula: Compose, Choreograph, and Capture Your Masterpiece which has become an Amazon bestseller. In 2018 she launched the Performers & Creators Lab podcast which was named one of 2019's most outstanding podcasts by Databird Research. She teaches regularly at the SAG/AFTRA offices in L.A. and SF and runs creative laboratory workshops like the Comedy Lab Open Mic once a month at Monaghan's on the Hill in Oakland. Follow her on Instagram @hollyshawspritely
Gary Marsh is an entrepreneur, founder of one of most widely used services used by actors: Actor's Access & Breakdown Services. Gary built his business from the ground up with actor's/actress's in mind.
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast February 28, 2013) - Broadway’s Ron Orbach (Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor) is interviewed about his co-starring role in I’ll Be Back Before Midnight at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Sterling reviews Cavalia’s Odyesso under the big top in Burbank, CA. Stroili reviews Kander & Ebb’s And the World Goes ‘Round at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA. Popular Los Angeles musical theatre star Will Collyer discusses his work as a composer and the writing of his first musical Right Together, Left Together. The show’s co-creator and lyricist Pamela Eberhardt also joins the conversation. Orbach and Collyer share embarrassing performance moments in theatre. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast February 28, 2013) - Broadway’s Ron Orbach (Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor) is interviewed about his co-starring role in I’ll Be Back Before Midnight at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Sterling reviews Cavalia’s Odyesso under the big top in Burbank, CA. Stroili reviews Kander & Ebb’s And the World Goes ‘Round at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA. Popular Los Angeles musical theatre star Will Collyer discusses his work as a composer and the writing of his first musical Right Together, Left Together. The show’s co-creator and lyricist Pamela Eberhardt also joins the conversation. Orbach and Collyer share embarrassing performance moments in theatre. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast July 18, 2013) - Broadway leading man David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza) and Musical Theatre Star Valerie Perri (1ST National U.S. Tour of Evita) are interviewed about their starring roles in the 20th Anniversary West Coast Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sSunset Boulevard for Musical Theatre West at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. David Lamoureux, the Tony Award winning show’s Musical Director, discusses Webber’s score, musical intricacies and conducting a 21 piece orchestra for the production. Perri and Lamoureux recant embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast July 18, 2013) - Broadway leading man David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza) and Musical Theatre Star Valerie Perri (1ST National U.S. Tour of Evita) are interviewed about their starring roles in the 20th Anniversary West Coast Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sSunset Boulevard for Musical Theatre West at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. David Lamoureux, the Tony Award winning show’s Musical Director, discusses Webber’s score, musical intricacies and conducting a 21 piece orchestra for the production. Perri and Lamoureux recant embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast April 16, 2012) - Legendary character actor Allan Rich talks about his extraordinary life in film and television, and his new book A Leap from the Method. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the Los Angeles opening of distinguished composer Michele Brourman and cabaret sensation Pat Whiteman at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal and the evening’s charitable beneficiary Hope-Net (www.hopenetla.org). Sterling reviews the Los Angeles premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Musical Theatre star Daniel Tatar is interviewed about his participation in The Company Men, one of the hottest, new concert acts sweeping the country. Rich and Tatar reveal embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast April 16, 2012) - Legendary character actor Allan Rich talks about his extraordinary life in film and television, and his new book A Leap from the Method. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the Los Angeles opening of distinguished composer Michele Brourman and cabaret sensation Pat Whiteman at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal and the evening’s charitable beneficiary Hope-Net (www.hopenetla.org). Sterling reviews the Los Angeles premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Musical Theatre star Daniel Tatar is interviewed about his participation in The Company Men, one of the hottest, new concert acts sweeping the country. Rich and Tatar reveal embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast April 2, 2012) - Broadway’s Bryonha Parham joins Sterling & Stroili live from New York to talk about her current co-starring role in the newly reimagined hit Porgy and Bess at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In studio, distinguished award-winning film, television, and musical theatre composer Michele Brourman is interviewed; along with Los Angeles musical theatre star Stephanie Renee Wall, who also portrays the iconic, real life “Barbie” for Mattel Toys. Both discuss their upcoming headlining engagements at the all new Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts District. Stroili does a review of The Merchant of Venice at Theatre Banshee in Burbank, CA. Brourman and Wall recall embarrassing moments during their performing careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast April 2, 2012) - Broadway’s Bryonha Parham joins Sterling & Stroili live from New York to talk about her current co-starring role in the newly reimagined hit Porgy and Bess at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In studio, distinguished award-winning film, television, and musical theatre composer Michele Brourman is interviewed; along with Los Angeles musical theatre star Stephanie Renee Wall, who also portrays the iconic, real life “Barbie” for Mattel Toys. Both discuss their upcoming headlining engagements at the all new Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts District. Stroili does a review of The Merchant of Venice at Theatre Banshee in Burbank, CA. Brourman and Wall recall embarrassing moments during their performing careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
(From the Best of State of the Arts. Originally broadcast March 7, 2011) - Former teen heartthrob/pop recording artist and film and television star Rex Smith talks about his life and career in Los Angeles theatre and on Broadway. Musical theatre star, singer/comedian Perry Lambert shares celebrity impressions and discusses his touring nightclub act. Stroili gives a toe-by-toe accounting of his first mani/pedi. The foursome vow not to acknowledge the now so-fired, not-so-winning Charlie Sheen. The Live Arts Calendar features Tony Award winner Lee Hall???s (Billy Elliot) commedia dell???arte, signed and voiced adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio produced by the nationally distinguished Deaf West Theatre of North Hollywood. Reviews include the comedy Play Date at Hollywood???s Theatre Asylum, and the U.S. National tour stop of the multi-Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q at the Pantages Theatre, also in Hollywood. Lambert and Smith divulge a few of their most embarrassing moments on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
(From the Best of State of the Arts. Originally broadcast March 7, 2011) - Former teen heartthrob/pop recording artist and film and television star Rex Smith talks about his life and career in Los Angeles theatre and on Broadway. Musical theatre star, singer/comedian Perry Lambert shares celebrity impressions and discusses his touring nightclub act. Stroili gives a toe-by-toe accounting of his first mani/pedi. The foursome vow not to acknowledge the now so-fired, not-so-winning Charlie Sheen. The Live Arts Calendar features Tony Award winner Lee Hall???s (Billy Elliot) commedia dell???arte, signed and voiced adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio produced by the nationally distinguished Deaf West Theatre of North Hollywood. Reviews include the comedy Play Date at Hollywood???s Theatre Asylum, and the U.S. National tour stop of the multi-Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q at the Pantages Theatre, also in Hollywood. Lambert and Smith divulge a few of their most embarrassing moments on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 17, 2013) - Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 17, 2013) - Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 3, 2013) - Longtime star of Wicked... Eden Espinosa (Elphaba/San Francisco, Los Angeles, Broadway) discusses her musical theatre career and her debut CD/album Look Around which embodies a contemporary pop approach to songs from the Broadway stage. The Live Arts Calendar features The Morini Strad starring Mariette Hartley at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA; and Rogue Machine’s A Bright New Boise at LA’s Theatre Theatre. Ms. Espinosa’s manager Joseph Abate joins the conversation with Sterling & Stroili. Espinosa shares an embarrassing moment while performing on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 3, 2013) - Longtime star of Wicked... Eden Espinosa (Elphaba/San Francisco, Los Angeles, Broadway) discusses her musical theatre career and her debut CD/album Look Around which embodies a contemporary pop approach to songs from the Broadway stage. The Live Arts Calendar features The Morini Strad starring Mariette Hartley at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA; and Rogue Machine’s A Bright New Boise at LA’s Theatre Theatre. Ms. Espinosa’s manager Joseph Abate joins the conversation with Sterling & Stroili. Espinosa shares an embarrassing moment while performing on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS - (Originally broadcast December 20, 2012) -Broadway’s Heather Lee (Guys and Dolls, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Gypsy,) is interviewed about her life in musical theatre and her co-starring role in Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. Lee’s Christmas My Way co-star Luca Ellis talks about his career in music and his lifelong fascination with the legendary crooner’s distinct vocal style. The Live Arts Calendar features Brian Henson’s and Patrick Bristow’s year-end and New Year’s Eve adult (Muppet-like) puppet show Stuffed and Unstrung at Irvine’s Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA. Lee and Ellis recall embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS - (Originally broadcast December 20, 2012) -Broadway’s Heather Lee (Guys and Dolls, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Gypsy,) is interviewed about her life in musical theatre and her co-starring role in Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. Lee’s Christmas My Way co-star Luca Ellis talks about his career in music and his lifelong fascination with the legendary crooner’s distinct vocal style. The Live Arts Calendar features Brian Henson’s and Patrick Bristow’s year-end and New Year’s Eve adult (Muppet-like) puppet show Stuffed and Unstrung at Irvine’s Barclay Theatre in Irvine, CA. Lee and Ellis recall embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
FROM THE BEST OF STATE OF THE ARTS - Originally Broadcast NOVEMBER 28, 2011 - Hold your hats and hallelujah... the holiday season shifts into full gear with crooner Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys) and television and stage star Paolo Andino (LOGO’s Big Gay Sketch Show) as they discuss their respective holiday projects (Erich Bergen’s Holiday Party at The Coteri in Hollywood, and A Snow White Christmas at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood; and Andino’s solo starring role in the Blank Theatre Company’s annual production of The Santaland Diaries at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar highlights Sister Bernie’s Bingo Bash at the Greenway Court Theatre in Hollywood. Sterling reviews the Glendale Centre Theatre’s 47th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and singer Lyn Stanley’s headlining debut at Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City, CA. Andino shares an embarrassing moment during a performance. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
(Encore Broadcast from the Best of State of the Arts. Original Air date: August 2, 2012) Legendary Grammy Award winning pop recording icon Helen Reddy visits with Sterling and Stroili to discuss her 2012 return to the concert stage after a self-imposed 10 year retirement. Sterling does a mini review of the Tony Award winning musical Memphis at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. The wheel turns for the new weekly State of the Arts audience prize from Breakdown Services. Nightclub star Jeanne Page is interviewed about her impressive career and working with Sammy Davis, Jr. Wayne Newton, Gladys Knight, and others. Page also divulges an embarrassing moment during a performance. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
(Encore Broadcast from the Best of State of the Arts. Original Air date: August 2, 2012) Legendary Grammy Award winning pop recording icon Helen Reddy visits with Sterling and Stroili to discuss her 2012 return to the concert stage after a self-imposed 10 year retirement. Sterling does a mini review of the Tony Award winning musical Memphis at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. The wheel turns for the new weekly State of the Arts audience prize from Breakdown Services. Nightclub star Jeanne Page is interviewed about her impressive career and working with Sammy Davis, Jr. Wayne Newton, Gladys Knight, and others. Page also divulges an embarrassing moment during a performance. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Encore presentation of installment 07/19/2012 Film and TV star Esai Morales (Star of La Bamba, NYPD Blue, Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd., Plays in the Park at the Santa Monica Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA), and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Shrek, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and co-star with George Hamilton in the current U.S. National Tour of La Cage Aux Follesat Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre) are interviewed by Sterling and Stroili. The Live Arts Calendar features Komitas, an Armenian love story with music about historic hero Komitas Vardabet (1869-1935) at the Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Morales and Sieber recall embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (breakdownexpress.com/)
Encore presentation of installment 07/19/2012 Film and TV star Esai Morales (Star of La Bamba, NYPD Blue, Showtime’s Resurrection Blvd., Plays in the Park at the Santa Monica Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA), and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Shrek, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, and co-star with George Hamilton in the current U.S. National Tour of La Cage Aux Follesat Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre) are interviewed by Sterling and Stroili. The Live Arts Calendar features Komitas, an Armenian love story with music about historic hero Komitas Vardabet (1869-1935) at the Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Morales and Sieber recall embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (breakdownexpress.com/)
(From the Best of State of the Arts – Originally broadcast June 13, 2013) -Leading man and television star Robert Gant (Queer as Folk, Caroline in the City, Popular) discusses his longtime career and Hollywood’s Young Playwright Festival produced by The Blank Theatre Co. at the Stella Adler Theatre. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus Concert Not Entirely Wicked with Special Guest composer Steven Schwartz at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA. Max Adler (from TV’s mega hit musical series Glee) joins the panel to discuss his role as Dave Karofsky (football bully at Glee’s McKinley High), and working with Robert Gant and in Black Ice written by 18 year old Max Friedlich for the 2013 Young Playwright’s Festival. Gant and Adler recant awkward moments during their careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
(From the Best of State of the Arts – Originally broadcast June 13, 2013) -Leading man and television star Robert Gant (Queer as Folk, Caroline in the City, Popular) discusses his longtime career and Hollywood’s Young Playwright Festival produced by The Blank Theatre Co. at the Stella Adler Theatre. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the Los Angeles Gay Men’s Chorus Concert Not Entirely Wicked with Special Guest composer Steven Schwartz at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA. Max Adler (from TV’s mega hit musical series Glee) joins the panel to discuss his role as Dave Karofsky (football bully at Glee’s McKinley High), and working with Robert Gant and in Black Ice written by 18 year old Max Friedlich for the 2013 Young Playwright’s Festival. Gant and Adler recant awkward moments during their careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (originally broadcast April 2, 2012) - Broadway’s Bryonha Parham joins Sterling & Stroili live from New York to talk about her current co-starring role in the newly reimagined hit Porgy and Bess at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In studio, distinguished award-winning film, television, and musical theatre composer Michele Brourman is interviewed; along with Los Angeles musical theatre star Stephanie Renee Wall, who also portrays the iconic, real life “Barbie” for Mattel Toys. Both discuss their upcoming headlining engagements at the all new Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in North Hollywood’s NoHo Arts District. Stroili does a review of The Merchant of Venice at Theatre Banshee in Burbank, CA. Brourman and Wall recall embarrassing moments during their performing careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (originally broadcast February 28, 2011) - Sterling and Stroili exchange quips with actor Jim J. Bullock as their sole guest for the hour. Best known for his unique sense of comedy and his co-starring role on the 80???s iconic hit TV series Too Close for Comfort ... a regular celebrity player on Hollywood Squares ... and his former syndicated talk show Jim J. and Tammy Faye (Tammy Faye (Baker) Messner) in 1996 , Bullock discusses his career in television and film, as well as the musical side of his life on Broadway and throughout the country. The Live Arts Calendar features An Evening with Rita Rudner at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA; the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs, CA; and The Insomnia Play at the Lyric Hyperian Theatre in Silverlake, CA. Sterling reviews The Blank Theatre Co.???s The Cradle Will Rock at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood and Betty Buckley and Marvin Hamlisch in concert at the new Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA. Bullock shares his worst moment during a performance. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
From the Best of State of the Arts (originally broadcast February 28, 2011) - Sterling and Stroili exchange quips with actor Jim J. Bullock as their sole guest for the hour. Best known for his unique sense of comedy and his co-starring role on the 80???s iconic hit TV series Too Close for Comfort ... a regular celebrity player on Hollywood Squares ... and his former syndicated talk show Jim J. and Tammy Faye (Tammy Faye (Baker) Messner) in 1996 , Bullock discusses his career in television and film, as well as the musical side of his life on Broadway and throughout the country. The Live Arts Calendar features An Evening with Rita Rudner at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA; the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs, CA; and The Insomnia Play at the Lyric Hyperian Theatre in Silverlake, CA. Sterling reviews The Blank Theatre Co.???s The Cradle Will Rock at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood and Betty Buckley and Marvin Hamlisch in concert at the new Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA. Bullock shares his worst moment during a performance. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Natalie and Wayne discuss weight fluctuation for certain roles, navigating LA traffic and good ole Miley Cyrus. They had the honor of chatting with the founding father and pioneer of Breakdown Services and Actors Access, Gary Marsh. Gary talks about knowing what story you tell, the most efficient way to submit and Slate Shot.
Brad T Gottfred, playwright and director of the romantic comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes is interviewed about the critically acclaimed west coast premiere of the production at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood, CA. Actor Blake Boyd, one of the stars of Women are Crazy... talks about his association with the show since its world premiere in Chicago during 2011. The Live Arts Calendar features a review of Dirty Laundry Lit at The Virgil in Silver Lake (Hollywood), CA. Gottfred and Boyd share awkward performance memories. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Brad T Gottfred, playwright and director of the romantic comedy Women are Crazy Because Men are A**holes is interviewed about the critically acclaimed west coast premiere of the production at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood, CA. Actor Blake Boyd, one of the stars of Women are Crazy... talks about his association with the show since its world premiere in Chicago during 2011. The Live Arts Calendar features a review of Dirty Laundry Lit at The Virgil in Silver Lake (Hollywood), CA. Gottfred and Boyd share awkward performance memories. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
LA Attorney Natashia Deon, named one of LA Weekly Magazine’s Most Fascinating People 2013, talks about her life as creator of Dirty Laundry Lit, an evening of stories and essays read allowed by a variety of guest readers at the Virgil cocktail bar in Silverlake (Hollywood), CA. The Live Arts Calendar features the Actors’ Gang adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: The Superhero Edition (favorite superheroes who play out the classic love triangle) at the Actors’ Gang Theatre in Culver City, CA. Celebrated comedy writer Jeff Eyres (Saturday Night Live, CNN Headline News, HBO’s New Performer Series) interfaces with Deon as host of Dirty Laundry Lit, and talks about his passion for writing all things dastardly and inappropriate, and the making of horror films. Eyres and Deon share embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
LA Attorney Natashia Deon, named one of LA Weekly Magazine’s Most Fascinating People 2013, talks about her life as creator of Dirty Laundry Lit, an evening of stories and essays read allowed by a variety of guest readers at the Virgil cocktail bar in Silverlake (Hollywood), CA. The Live Arts Calendar features the Actors’ Gang adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: The Superhero Edition (favorite superheroes who play out the classic love triangle) at the Actors’ Gang Theatre in Culver City, CA. Celebrated comedy writer Jeff Eyres (Saturday Night Live, CNN Headline News, HBO’s New Performer Series) interfaces with Deon as host of Dirty Laundry Lit, and talks about his passion for writing all things dastardly and inappropriate, and the making of horror films. Eyres and Deon share embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
San Francisco phenom Actor, Musician and Author Mick Berry talks about his latest one man show Keith Moon: The Real Me at the Eureka Theater in San Francisco. Ta’Rea Campbell discusses her starring role as Deloris Van Cartier in the current U.S. National Tour of the Tony Award winning musical Sister Act at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater; and David Michael Trevino is also interviewed about his starring role as Guido Contini in the Doma Theatre Company’s Tony Award winning musical revival of Nine at the Met Theatre in Hollywood. Trevino and Campbell recall awkward moments in their performing careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
San Francisco phenom Actor, Musician and Author Mick Berry talks about his latest one man show Keith Moon: The Real Me at the Eureka Theater in San Francisco. Ta’Rea Campbell discusses her starring role as Deloris Van Cartier in the current U.S. National Tour of the Tony Award winning musical Sister Act at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater; and David Michael Trevino is also interviewed about his starring role as Guido Contini in the Doma Theatre Company’s Tony Award winning musical revival of Nine at the Met Theatre in Hollywood. Trevino and Campbell recall awkward moments in their performing careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Broadway leading man David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza) and Musical Theatre Star Valerie Perri (1ST National U.S. Tour of Evita) are interviewed about their starring roles in the 20th Anniversary West Coast Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sSunset Boulevard for Musical Theatre West at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. David Lamoureux, the Tony Award winning show’s Musical Director, discusses Webber’s score, musical intricacies and conducting a 21 piece orchestra for the production. Perri and Lamoureux recant embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Broadway leading man David Burnham (Wicked, Light in the Piazza) and Musical Theatre Star Valerie Perri (1ST National U.S. Tour of Evita) are interviewed about their starring roles in the 20th Anniversary West Coast Revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’sSunset Boulevard for Musical Theatre West at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA. David Lamoureux, the Tony Award winning show’s Musical Director, discusses Webber’s score, musical intricacies and conducting a 21 piece orchestra for the production. Perri and Lamoureux recant embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
Actor/Singer Gregg Marx (a grandson of the Marx Brothers’ Gummo Marx) talks about his Daytime Emmy Award winning career on television’s As the World Turns (as Tom Hughes); and Days of Our Lives (as David Banning). The Live Arts Calendar highlights the 20th Anniversary west coast revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard; and mini reviews of The Fantasticks at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre, CA; and the U.S. national Tour of Sister Act The Musical at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Actress/Singer Joan Ryan (from TV’s Saved by the Bell and star of the long running Los Angeles musical Ruthless! The Musical) is interviewed about her career a singer and her most recent role in the soon-to-be-released motion picture comedy Hot Guys with Guns. Marx and Ryan also discuss their upcoming headlining concert engagements at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal in North Hollywood, CA. and reveal embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)
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