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This week's guest is Cady McClain! Cady McClain is a history making three-time Emmy© Award winning actress. She is the first woman to have won three Emmys© for three different characters on three different television shows: All My Children (Best Juvenile, 1991), As the World Turns (Best Supporting, 2004), and Days of Our Lives (Best Guest Performer, 2021). Her feature directorial debut, Seeing is Believing: Women Direct (featuring Lesli Linka Glatter, Sarah Gavron, and Naima Ramos Chapman, among others) won Best Documentary Pro Action at the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival, the Audience Award at the SOHO Film Festival, a Jury Prize at the Newport Beach Film Festival, and Best Documentary at the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival. The film is now distributed on PBS and the educational online platform, Kanopy. She was honored to be awarded the International Matrix Award for her work related to supporting the female voice in film and television by the Association of Women in Communications. An Ambassador for Kids in the Spotlight (a foster youth filmmaking program) she is also the Artistic Director for Axial Theatre in Westchester, NY. She teaches acting at Michael Howard Studios in NYC. Cady opens up a bit about her journey and what it has looked like to follow her dreams–sharing about the recent loss of her best friend Rhonda. Cady gives us a beautiful conversation that is sure to inspire us all. Important Links: Cady McClain website Cady McClain Instagram Cady McClain Twitter Kanopy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

On this BONUS episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with his wife, actor and coach Colleen Basis. In Part 3, we chat about improv as a rehearsal technique, the chemistry of two willing & open actors, the key to villainous characters, her love of actors & the craft of acting, Claire Foy's breath-control in The Crown, how coaching is like bartending, putting yourself out there, and making an actor's journey a little bit easier. Colleen Basis is a Los Angeles based Acting Teacher and Private Coach, and creator of the viral social media graphic "The Actor's Iceberg." She has worked with a long list of clients including Emmy Award Winner Kerry Washington, Nina Lisandrello from CW's Beauty and the Beast, Agent Carter's Reggie Austin, Rebekka Johnson from the hit Netflix show GLOW, Aria Song, Rachel Drummond, and many more recognizable Film & TV actors- along with a slew of up & coming talent around the world. Colleen started acting at the age of 8 and began teaching acting as a high school student. She graduated The George Washington University with a BA in Political Science & Theater. She began her career as a professional actor immediately upon graduating from GW, performing for The Olney Theatre's National Players- traveling to over 25 states performing classical works and conducting acting workshops for high school & college students throughout the country. After moving to New York City, Colleen continued to act, study and teach. At the Michael Howard Studios, she created her own conservatory program, working with influential teachers Michael Howard, Patsy Rodenburg, Olympia Dukakis, and Larry Singer (now of Larry Singer Studios). Her acting career then took her to Los Angeles, where she shifted her focus to casting and private coaching. Her casting experience includes a number of feature films and pilots, working with & learning from veteran Casting Directors Paul Weber, Jeff Meshel and Tracy Lilienfield. Colleen's wide variety of industry experience helps guide actors as they navigate the complexities of being a Professional Actor throughout their career. She believes an actor's creative process and career trajectory isn't “One Size Fit's All." Instead, Colleen provides a personalized, comprehensive & functional approach that helps actors bridge their training, creativity and real world demands so that they can fully capitalize on the opportunities of being a working actor. Kerry Washington has said Colleen "is a phenomenal acting coach... working with her could change your life!" This is the first ActorSpeak episode with an acting teacher & coach. WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

On this BONUS episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with his wife, actor and coach Colleen Basis. In Part 2, we discuss "The Actor's Iceberg," mind-body connection, actable words & actions, the actor as an instrument, her love of TV, what an actor's "wheelhouse" is, the path of least resistance, speaking to each actor differently, cultivating & developing objectivity, loving rehearsal, and doing the best you can in the time you have with a self-tape. Colleen Basis is a Los Angeles based Acting Teacher and Private Coach, and creator of the viral social media graphic "The Actor's Iceberg." She has worked with a long list of clients including Emmy Award Winner Kerry Washington, Nina Lisandrello from CW's Beauty and the Beast, Agent Carter's Reggie Austin, Rebekka Johnson from the hit Netflix show GLOW, Aria Song, Rachel Drummond, and many more recognizable Film & TV actors- along with a slew of up & coming talent around the world. Colleen started acting at the age of 8 and began teaching acting as a high school student. She graduated The George Washington University with a BA in Political Science & Theater. She began her career as a professional actor immediately upon graduating from GW, performing for The Olney Theatre's National Players- traveling to over 25 states performing classical works and conducting acting workshops for high school & college students throughout the country. After moving to New York City, Colleen continued to act, study and teach. At the Michael Howard Studios, she created her own conservatory program, working with influential teachers Michael Howard, Patsy Rodenburg, Olympia Dukakis, and Larry Singer (now of Larry Singer Studios). Her acting career then took her to Los Angeles, where she shifted her focus to casting and private coaching. Her casting experience includes a number of feature films and pilots, working with and learning from veteran Casting Directors Paul Weber, Jeff Meshel & Tracy Lilienfield. Colleen's wide variety of industry experience helps guide actors as they navigate the complexities of being a Professional Actor throughout their career. She believes an actor's creative process and career trajectory isn't “One Size Fit's All." Instead, Colleen provides a personalized, comprehensive & functional approach that helps actors bridge their training, creativity and real world demands so that they can fully capitalize on the opportunities of being a working actor. Kerry Washington has said Colleen "is a phenomenal acting coach... working with her could change your life!" This is the first ActorSpeak episode with an acting teacher & coach. WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

On this BONUS episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with his wife, actor and coach Colleen Basis. In Part 1, we talk about Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh & Shirley MacLaine, growing up a shy kid, playing Jocasta in Oedipus, being both a participant & an observer, attending GW, touring with The Olney Theatre, the conservatory program at the Michael Howard Studios, her technique tool-belt, dramaturgy, running a business, and studying with Harriet Worrell, Alan Wade & Larry Singer. Colleen Basis is a Los Angeles based Acting Teacher and Private Coach, and creator of the viral social media graphic "The Actor's Iceberg." She has worked with a long list of clients including Emmy Award Winner Kerry Washington, Nina Lisandrello from CW's Beauty and the Beast, Agent Carter's Reggie Austin, Rebekka Johnson from the hit Netflix show GLOW, Aria Song, Rachel Drummond, and many more recognizable Film & TV actors- along with a slew of up & coming talent around the world. Colleen started acting at the age of 8 and began teaching acting as a high school student. She graduated The George Washington University with a BA in Political Science & Theater. She began her career as a professional actor immediately upon graduating from GW, performing for The Olney Theatre's National Players- traveling to over 25 states performing classical works and conducting acting workshops for high school & college students throughout the country. After moving to New York City, Colleen continued to act, study and teach. At the Michael Howard Studios, she created her own conservatory program, working with influential teachers Michael Howard, Patsy Rodenburg, Olympia Dukakis, and Larry Singer (now of Larry Singer Studios). Her acting career then took her to Los Angeles, where she shifted her focus to casting and private coaching. Her casting experience includes a number of feature films and pilots, working with and learning from veteran Casting Directors Paul Weber, Jeff Meshel & Tracy Lilienfield. Colleen's wide variety of industry experience helps guide actors as they navigate the complexities of being a Professional Actor throughout their career. She believes an actor's creative process and career trajectory isn't “One Size Fit's All." Instead, Colleen provides a personalized, comprehensive & functional approach that helps actors bridge their training, creativity and real world demands so that they can fully capitalize on the opportunities of being a working actor. Kerry Washington has said Colleen "is a phenomenal acting coach... working with her could change your life!" This is the first ActorSpeak episode with an acting teacher & coach. WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

A su corta edad la actriz dominicana Solly Durán ha compartido créditos con actores de renombre en el cine internacional como Forest Whitaker, Andy García, Eva Longoria, Michelle Rodríguez y Vin Diesel. Solly, quien obtuvo una nominación como Mejor Actriz en los Premios Soberano 2013 por la película de horror dominicana dirigida por Francis Disla, El hoyo del diablo. Cursó estudios de publicidad, actuación, danza, producción y artes marciales, tuvo una participación especial en la cinta I Am Legend, protagonizada por Will Smith. Estudió actuación en las escuelas de Stella Adler Studio of Acting, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, en Nueva York y en la academia de Michael Howard Studios, en Los Ángeles.

Show Synopsis: ACT I, SCENE 1 OF ELECTRIC SERENADE Down, despondent, and a little drunk over the seeming end of a long-term relationship, Joanna is at her lowest point while at a friend's anniversary party when in walks Mark. Immediately she vents her frustrations to him before they formally introduce themselves to each other, and he tries to lift her spirits with empathy and encouragement. They get to know each other as she expresses her hopes and dreams and he talks about his own aspirations. They become acquainted by the end of the scene, and their budding relationship will take more twists and turns over the course of the play before unforeseen events bring Joanna to a crossroads at play's end.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Joanna) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who is a seasoned film, television, theatre and now Zoom actor. Carrie studied acting with Michael Harney, Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted Movie Talk Show from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, giving indie actors, writers, and directors a platform for their work. Carrie is thrilled to once again be a finalist in Manhattan Rep's Stories Film Festival. Her work as Director/Actor in Coni Koepfinger's The Unusual Chauncey Faust can be seen in Manhattan Rep's Stories Film Festival from September 15-October 3, 2021. You can catch her Q&A with Festival Director Ken Wolf, get a festival ticket and vote for The Unusual Chauncey Faust @ https://www.manhattanrep.com/stories-film-fest It's always such a joy for Carrie co-hosting, directing, and acting on AirPlay. Juan Perez (Mark)Juan studied film, theater, and acting at New York University, Brooklyn College, and Michael Howard Studios. He has performed in theatrical and cinematic productions for over a decade. Theatrically, he has performed in productions including ‘A View from the Bridge,' ‘Wait Until Dark,' and ‘Pulp Shakespeare.' In video productions, Juan parlayed his memorable performance as Bernardo in ‘Jose's Place,' into the uniquely manic lead in ‘La Casa Loca'(Maverick Entertainment). Juan currently produces videos for corporate clients and artists in Los Angeles. Juan was most recently seen in the NYC production of Still, Birth.Robert Kirkendall (Playwright)Robert Kirkendall grew up in San Jose, California, and presently lives over the hill in Santa Cruz. He was a member of the Briefly Scene playwriting workshop where he developed a number of scripts, and his short plays have been performed at Actors' Theater of Santa Cruz and Community Television of Santa Cruz. Last February, his two-act workplace drama Dermalogic was performed as part of Theater for the New City's On the Air series and Robert hopes to someday give it a fully-staged production. He is currently co-writing a screenplay named Twenty with director Hilary Davidson for Nineteen85 Films, and has written a screenplay he plans to direct about a man trying to escape Santa Cruz called Leaving Paradise. You can read more of his work on his website @ www.robertkirkendall.com Byron C. Saunders (Narrator) Byron is an Arts Management Consultant / Actor / Director / Producer / Dramaturge / Historian Byron's highlights and many credits currently include working as an independent Arts Management Consultant helping artists and arts organizations with grants administration, fund development, marketing, public relations, event planning, and capacity growth and development. Based in Washington, DC…most recently, he produced a theatrical/film short…SIMON SAYS…as a finalist for the 1st Annual Playbill Virtual Theater Festival 2020; and directed The Fannie Lou Hamer Story an award winning theatrical production starring Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye; and he was the Acting Assistant Director at the Louis Armstrong House Museum located in Corona, NYC. Other recent credits include…Director of the Best Play of the 2016 One Festival – Marlene Goes to Hollywood; Mohandas K. Gandhi in the production of Peace Speaks; Dr. A.C. Jackson in the production of Black Wall Street: The Story of the 1921 Tulsa, OK Race Riots. In New York City, he was the Executive Director of the Frank Silvera Writer's Workshop and won an Obie Award for Playwriting Development.

Fiction Friction by Vivian C. LermondSynopsis: A chance meeting changes the course of two lives caught in a no-man’s land between ambivalence and complacency.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Irene) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and theatre productions. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted Movie Talk Show from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, interviewing indie film actors, writers, and directors and giving them a platform for their work. Carrie’s recent projects include directing and playing Destiny in Coni Koepfinger’s SIMON SAYS which was a finalist in the 1st Annual Playbill Virtual Theater Festival 2020 and was most recently streaming worldwide as part of Manhattan Rep’s STORIES Film Festival, and playing Mandy in Dermalogic as part of Theater for the New City's "On the Air'' series which can still be seen on Theater for the New City's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0WP3ZVOAaY&t=355s It's always such a joy for Carrie co-hosting, directing, and acting on AirPlay. She would like to thank the playwright Vivian C. Lermond and the actors who helped bring this to life. Juan Perez (Richard): Juan studied film, theater, and acting at New York University, Brooklyn College, and Michael Howard Studios. He has performed in theatrical and cinematic productions for over a decade. Theatrically, he has performed in productions including ‘A View from the Bridge,’ ‘Wait Until Dark,’ and ‘Pulp Shakespeare.’ In video productions, Juan parlayed his memorable performance as Bernardo in ‘Jose’s Place,’ into the uniquely manic lead in ‘La Casa Loca’(Maverick Entertainment). Juan currently produces videos for corporate clients and artists in Los Angeles. Vivian C. Lermond (Playwright) Vivian is an award-winning playwright who has penned more than 100 plays and monologues that have entertained audiences in the US, Mexico, England, Scotland, Canada and Australia. Her full length drama/comedy, Back to Bethlehem (PA), premiered Off-Broadway in 2006 at the Manhattan Theatre Club. In addition to her stage plays, Vivian has also written two full length screenplays that were awarded first place in two highly competitive screenwriting contests. She has taught playwriting at a local college and has facilitated playwriting workshops at writing conferences. Vivian has lent her talents to Gallagher Literary, an LA talent management company, where she evaluated pitches and screenplay submissions. She has also freelanced for a filmwriter.com, where she was a script analysis specialist for stage plays. Vivian has been a proud member of The Dramatists Guild since 1998.

Susan is not only a single struggling NYC actress but struggling at life and she has even just lost her Mom. Will her visit to a renowned psychicseeking employment bring her much more than she planned and change her fate forever? Can Madame Lily get Susan to trust herself and allow her spirit to rise, so that Susan can overcome her fear of rejection, follow her heart, and finally find true love?BIOS: MARY ELLEN ASHLEY (Madame Lily): Actress, Singer, Dancer, and Producer of Broadway, Television, and Film, Mary Ellen Ashley has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in her field through Women of Distinction Magazine. where she was featured in their 2016 edition. Born and presently living in the Big Apple of New York City, Mary Ellen Ashley has spent time living and working throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, California, as well as in Europe. Performing in her very first theatrical role at the age of four on Broadway, playing Laura Thornton in the original cast of 'The Innocent Voyage', she was then cast in 'Annie Get Your Gun' and in the original Broadway cast of 'Yentl'. Ashley has since dedicated her entire career as an Actress, Singer, Dancer, and Producer of Broadway, Television, and Film. Her resume includes many Off-Broadway credits and, most recently, filmed two pilots: 'The Bunny Hole' and 'Americanos'. She's also spent many years in regional theaters, including playing Dolly Levi in 'Hello Dolly' 11 times, and was in 'Music Man', 'Funny Girl', 'Cabaret', 'Best Little Whore House', '42nd Street', 'Fiddler', and 'Gypsy', to name a few. Ashley has been seen on children's television shows on ABC, has headlined in Las Vegas with Eddie Fisher and Andy Williams, opened in New York City for comics Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, and George Burns, made television appearances on 'Saturday Night Live', and has guest starred on the hit dramas 'Law and Order' and 'Law and Order: SVU'. She's also worked on radio for a variety of soap operas and weekly episodes. Ashley was also featured in the Mel Brooks feature film 'The Producers', as well as several shorts and indie films. As a Producer, she's been involved with 11 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including: 'High Rollers'; 'Angels in America'; 'Marlene'; 'Grace and Glory'; 'Christmas Story'; and the revival of 'Godspell'. Extremely well-known in the community, especially in the theatrical venue, Ashley said that she has relied heavily on being well prepared for each and every job opportunity and through lots and lots of study. "The wonderful reception I've received and the adoration for what I do has motivated me to continue doing what I do," Ashley said about her wonderful career in entertainment. "My rewards have been in the constant work I've been blessed to do in a field that is so ultra-competitive." The wife and mother of two, who is now very successful, credits her family for much of her good fortune in her career. Although she had to make adjustments in order to raise a family and still be able to work, she wouldn't have changed a thing. For more information, visit: www.maryellenashley.comCARRIE WESOLOWSKI (Director/Susan Sanders): Born and raised in NYC, Carrie is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who has appeared in international news programs, film, television and Off Broadway/theatre productions (at venues such as The Players Club, Theatre for the New City, Expanded Arts, Julia’s Reading Room). Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio where she studied with Phil Gushee and Joe Anania. Carrie hosted “Movie Talk Show” from 2014-2018 and served as its Associate Producer, giving indie film actors, writers, and directors a platform for their work. It's always such a joy for Carrie co-hosting and performing on AirPlay, acting and directing various pieces. Carrie’s recent credits include Coni Koepfinger’s SIMON SAYS as Director/Actor (Destiny) which was 1 of 15 finalists in Playbill’s VTF Live. SIMON SAYS can currently be seen streaming worldwide until February 28, 2021 as part of Manhattan Rep’s STORIES Film Festival where you can purchase an online festival pass and vote for SIMON SAYS: https://www.manhattanrep.com/stories-film-festival-online...JUAN PEREZ (Dr. Matthew Michaels) Juan studied film, theatre, and acting at New York University, Brooklyn College, and Michael Howard Studios. He has performed in theatrical and cinematic productions for over a decade. Theatrically, he has performed in productions including 'A View from the Bridge,' "Wait Until Dark,' and 'Pulp Shakespeare.' In video productions, Juan parlayed his memorable performance of Bernardo in 'Jose's Place' into the uniquely manic lead in 'La Casa Loca' (Maverick Entertainment). Juan currently produces videos for corporate clients and artists in Los Angeles.

Laurisha Yniguez plays Brielle Swanson in Baltiwood and has appeared in various industrials. She's received training from Studio Theatre in DC and Michael Howard Studios in New York City. In my talk with Laurisha we discuss crypto currency and blockchain, and the advantages of how this is impacting the world. To find out more visit Balitwood Pilot:https://youtu.be/yVLCS53PTwY My Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lc_storyteller/ Twitter: L. Yniguez (@LCStoryteller) / Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unemployed-actor/support

SYNOPSIS:Gerald Thomson, an ex-stuntman in his early 70s, is now the special client of a hospital facility, in Calabria region, South Italy. He is in a wheelchair, as a result of a work accident. Louis, his son, flies from N.Y. to Calanzaro in order to bring his father home--not only because he’s getting married, but also because the medical care in the Italian hospital is rather poor. Gerald stubbornly refuses to get back home.The funny, yet dramatic conflict which arises between the two, reaches a climax when Gerald tells Louis that he is not his biological father. A series of small unfortunate events takes place, culminating with an accident, when Louis kills Maria, his dad’s much younger and beautiful friend. Taking advantage of the fact that Gerald’s brain seems to have been a bit affected lately, Louis calls in the accident, telling the hospital’s personnel that his father is the one who killed Maria.SHORT BIOS:Joe Anania (Gerald Thomson) Joe Anania is a NYC-based actor who was trained as an acting teacher in the Sanford Meisner Technique by Philip Gushee who was one of the founding members of the Neighborhood Playhouse. His acting credits include work on the “Sopranos”, “Law and Order” as well as films, national commercials and theater, performing in contemporary plays, as well as plays by Ionesco, Chekhov and Moliere. Joe recently acted in two One-Act Plays in New York, “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov and “Penguin Blues” by Etan Phillips. Joe was the founding member of two theatre companies in New York City: “Performers Ensemble” and “Inner Visions Theater Company.” Joe’s recent One Man-Show “Split Decision” premiered at the Cherry Grove Theatre, He has maintained his own acting studio since 1993 (ananiastudio.com) PS I was one of his students. Juan Perez (Louis)Juan studied film, theater, and acting at New York University, Brooklyn College, and Michael Howard Studios. He has performed in theatrical and cinematic productions for over a decade. Theatrically, he has performed in productions including ‘A View from the Bridge,’ ‘Wait Until Dark,’ and ‘Pulp Shakespeare.’ In video productions, Juan parlayed his memorable performance as Bernardo in ‘Jose’s Place,’ into the uniquely manic lead in ‘La Casa Loca’(Maverick Entertainment). Juan currently produces videos for corporate clients and artists in Los Angeles.Christy Donahue (Maria/Carla)Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings (in person, online, and via livestream). Favorite credits include Carol Grady in Brooke and Carly (available on YouTube), Evy Meara in Neil Simon’s The Gingerbread Lady, Karen in Dinner with Friends, and Annette in God of Carnage.Playwright Theo HerghelegiuTheo is a theatre director, playwright, actress and translator, resident in Europe – Romania, Bucharest, with over 20 years experience in Performing Arts, 28 years experience in Creative Writing, Translations, Interpreting and Tutoring, and has had an interesting experience in Journalism. She is also a representative figure with the Romanian Independent Director Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based actor, director, host, and singer who has appeared in numerous off-Broadway, community theatre, independent film productions, television and international news programs. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio and did advanced work at the Anania Studio. She hosted “Movie Talk Show” for three years. Carrie recently acted in and directed “Love, The TV, and Me at Julia’s Reading Room. Carrie’s latest project is directing and acting in Coni Koepfinger’s “Simon Says, “ a finalist in Playbill VTF Live: https://vtf.live/simon-says/ Carrie is happy to be directing Theo Herghelegiu’s “Ain’t No Sour Cherries For Dinner” and guiding the actors in finding the comedy amidst the pathos.

A group of friends make a bet to see who can survive camping on an island for a night. Unbeknownst to them, a strange creature lurks throughout the night terrorizing their every move, and sound is their biggest enemy.This episode is sponsored by: Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.comand Wicked weekend Horror Festival https://www.instagram.com/wicked_vault/ https://www.facebook.com/thewickedvaultFollow our guests: @CrypsisMovie @MichaelArmata @RealTayWest @EddieNason https://www.facebook.com/crypsismovie/Predator meets Blair Witch in the new horror survival thriller from Paul Anthony Rogers. A group of friends make a bet to survive on an island. Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious old creature begins hunting them throughout the night. What began as an innocent bet quickly turns into a fight for survival. As night falls, this becomes a fight to the death that no one had anticipated.Paul Anthony Rogers - Writer / Director plus plays Kyle Paul Anthony Rogers is a writer and director, known for Nothing Personal (2011), Descent to Darkness (2010) and Dear Gammy (2011).Eddie Nason - plays Ethan Eddie Nason was born as Edward Paul Nason. He is an actor, known for Point Society (2015), On the 7th Date (2016) and Truth Cocktail (2015).Michael Armata - plays Brandon A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Armata is a New York City-based actor. After relocating to New York in 2013, Michael was accepted to the prestigious Michael Howard Studios conservatory program for theatre, film and television. Michael's studies focused on a range of techniques by Stanislavski, Meisner and Adler.Taylor West plsy Justin Taylor West is an actor and writer, known for Point Society (2015), Zephyr (2016) and Retribution (2014).Find out more at https://wicked-horror-show.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/wicked-horror-show/74947c5d-f718-40ef-b77f-6dcf18679fec

For the Honest Pint production of Matthew Lopez's THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE, Director Susannah Hough enlisted the help of Vivica C. Coxx, Durham’s Drag Diva, to coach the cast (Matthew Hager and David Henderson) on the art of drag by putting them through drag queen boot camp. Hear what Coxx, Henderson, Hager, and Hough have to say about drag, being the best version of yourself, and finding your logical family. About the Guests Vivica C. Coxx brings beauty, comedy, and social justice to a head in the most beautiful way. Crafting a nightlife culture AND making drag accessible to everyone, she has made a name for herself and keeps growing! Vivica seeks to create an open and inclusive drag community where love and entertainment are most important. If you’re not having fun, she’s not interested. Most often, her shows are amateur-centered and about giving young performers the opportunity to become something more. With a B.S. in Medical Anthropology and Gender Studies from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and an M.Ed. from North Carolina State University, she is focused on progressing social justice efforts in Durham and the surrounding community. For more information visit: http://www.vivicaccoxx.com/ (http://www.vivicaccoxx.com/). David Henderson is the Founder and Co-Artistic Producer of Honest Pint Theatre Company. He is a Morehead Scholar graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. Most recently, he was seen in Honest Pint’s one-man show, THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY. Prior to that, he played Doc in THE NIGHT ALIVE and played the title role in HAMLET, which earned him the Broadway World award for Best Actor in a Play. He also starred as Sweeney in SWEENEY TODD at Raleigh Little Theatre and understudied for the role for Playmakers Repertory Company. For the past 23 years, he has had the pleasure of playing Jacob Marley in Theatre in the Park’s annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Susannah Hough is the Co-Artistic Producer of Honest Pint. She hails from Los Angeles but has called the Triangle home for many years now, and is a veteran of numerous stage and film companies here. Some of her favorite Honest Pint roles are ANNAPURNA (Honest Pint Theatre Co.), THE NIGHT ALIVE (Director), and THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY (Director). She has appeared in the short films Righteous (Bombshell Studios), Endings (Turnip Films), and Katie’s Dog (Carbon Footprint), as well as numerous commercials, industrial videos, and TV. She coaches actors for auditions and teaches acting classes, as well. For more information visit: http://www.susannahhough.com/ (www.susannahhough.com). Matthew Hager is an actor, children’s musical theatre composer, and theatre educator based out of Raleigh, NC. He is a graduate of UNC School of the Arts (high school – drama) and UNC Chapel Hill (BA Dramatic Arts), with additional training at DePaul University, Shakespeare & Co., and Michael Howard Studios. Matthew has performed with many theatre companies in the Triangle, including North Carolina Theatre, Bulldog Ensemble Theater, Manbites Dog, Deep Dish, and Burning Coal (for whom he has been a company member since 2012). In 2017, Matthew founded https://www.aggregatetheatre.com/ (Aggregate Theatre Company) with the mission of developing a younger theatergoing audience in the Triangle. Connect with RDU on Stage Facebook – @rduonstage Twitter – @rduonstage Instagram – @rduonstage Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Support this podcast

IN THIS EPISODE, we talk about how Fay's method, The Lucid Body, is really human training disguised as acting training, developing compassion in the face of turmoil and trauma, the "shadow" and working with it, how chakras apply to everyone (actors and otherwise!) way more practically than their woo-woo associations imply, how to forgive and develop compassion and why it's essential, and SO MUCH MORE. . . .  Fay Simpson is a celebrated and visionary artistic director, acting teacher, and the founder of The Lucid Body. Informed by her 20-year career in dance and theatre, Fay created The Lucid Body as a process of introspection, exertion, and mental challenge which empowers actors to express their fullest potential. She conducts private classes and training workshops for other teachers at her Manhattan studio, The Lucid Body House. She is currently writing the 2nd edition of her book The Lucid Body; A Guide for the Physical Actor which has been hailed as “one of the ten most essential books for the actor.” . . . An award-winning performer and writer, Fay is currently an Associate Arts Professor in the NYU Tisch Graduate Acting Program, Fay has taught at The Yale School of Drama, The New School, Michael Howard Studios, The Studio/NY, Marymount Manhattan College, and the Actor’s Center. She is also the Artistic Director of the not-for-profit Impact Theatre, which she co-founded in 1990 as a collective of physical theatre artists devising work with a social bite. . . . . Show notes: Website The Lucid Body Buy the book Impact Theatre Monthly performance salons Drop-in classes in NYC Online intro class Three-week The Lucid Body intensive in Bali (co-led by Fay) . . . This episode is sponsored by Let [A Podcast] Out. Wanna start your own podcast but don’t know where to begin? Let [A Podcast] Out is a comprehensive workshop for anyone looking to host, produce, and launch a podcast of their own. This 8 module workshop is designed to answer every question you have about podcasting. Former WANTcast guest Katie Dalebout is the OG of podcasting and the person I go to when I’m feeling lost or alone in this crazy podcasting world. Her goal is to make the whole pod process easier to navigate, and to help you dial down the logistics so you can focus on crafting the best content.   Head over to LetAPodcastOut.club and Use code WANT for $25 off the course.  

Patsy Rodenburg divides her time between London, New York and Silves in Portugal.  While London and New York is where she keeps busy, Silves is her place to retreat, write and recharge.  I met Patsy in her farmhouse in Silves - a perfect setting for a conversation about presence. Surrounded by citrus groves and vineyards, with an unobstructed view of the Silves Castle on one side and white storks of the Algarve busily flying to and fro above us, we eventually settled in her kitchen with a cup of tea.  Patsy was completely relaxed when I rearranged her furniture to minimise the echo of her newly renovated house, as if having people armed with huge mics and headphones was a daily occurrence on the farm.   It wasn’t until I looked at her fridge that she set her boundaries. “I’m not switching that off.” she said, smiling. I took a mental note: “This is how you can be warm and firm at the same time.”  Patsy and I sat opposite each other in the least “boomy” part of her house, crammed between her fridge and the kitchen window, when I asked my first question, the one i ask every CultureLab guest. “What were the early cultural influence that shaped you as a person?” Without any hesitation, Patsy replied, “Shakespeare”.  She discovered the great English poet and playwright as a 9-year old girl and her life was never the same since.  Since then, Patsy Rodenburg has become a world expert on teaching voice, speech and presentation skills, initially to actors, but more recently in high profile corporate spheres.  And it’s through her work with Shakespeare that she developed the concept of the Three Circles of Energy that we talk about during the interview.  We also talked about other really big topics - culture, leadership, fairness, service, redemption, love, and women’s voices.   Being in conversation with Patsy, in second circle, was a really powerful and intimate experience. She truly practices what she preaches and I hope that you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed spending time with her.  Episode highlights What Shakespeare can teach us about power, love and fairness - and how it can be applied in modern organisations The three circles of energy and why being in second is so important, particularly for leaders Why people lose their presence and live their lives disconnected (and what can be done about that) What enables creativity and high performance in organisations How leaders contribute to creating a healthy culture What great actors, singers and great leaders have in common Lessons Patsy learned while working in high security prisons The transformational practice of self-reflection and facing our own demons Why it’s not possible to think our way of certain situations - and what we should be doing instead Generosity and creating a healthy work environment  Maintaining presence when speaking in public Tips for women to get their voices heard    More about Patsy Rodenburg  Patsy originally trained as an actor but soon moved into voice coaching, fast becoming an associate of the Royal Court Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and eventually working as Head of Voice at the Royal National Theatre for 16 years. Her first book, The Right to Speak, was first published by Methuen in 1992 and was re-printed in 2015. Patsy then wrote The Need for Words (Methuen, 1993), The Actor Speaks (Methuen, 1997), and Speaking Shakespeare (Methuen, 2001), the last of which is viewed by the theatrical industry as a seminal work on the performance of Shakespeare. She has worked extensively with actors (including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Daniel Craig, and Natalie Portman), directors (Trevor Nunn, Richard Eyre, Franco Zeffirelli and Tim Burton) and playwrights (Arthur Miller, Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett), earning her OBE in 2005 for services to drama. She has also coached extensively for high profile politicians and statesmen. Her extensive experience in examining human interaction on a theatrical level has given her vast insight into the qualities that are required for success in the corporate world, concepts which are best explored in her books, Presence (Penguin, 2007) and Power Presentation (Penguin, 2009). Patsy is based in London but has taught all over the world transforming people from all walks of life, helping them to overcome perceived obstacles by helping them to redefine their presence. She is currently Professor of Text and Poetry at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where she has been for 36 years and is on the board of directors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Patsy also works extensively in the U.S.A from the Michael Howard Studios in New York. To learn more about Patsy Rodenburg, go to: www.patsyrodenburg.com www.michaelhowardstudios.com/   Resources mentioned in this episode Ian Mcgilchrist, "The Master and His Emissary; The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World" Patsy Rodenburg, "Presence: How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation" Other resources Blog post Reclaiming Your Presence Videos of Patsy Rodenburg The second circle Why I do theatre                            

The Amatory Murder start off Episode 1 of our new podcast series in typical fashion of said Neurotic Creatures: bickering over nothing. Scott tells us about Drum Kubes--a new invention replacing pillows in kick drums; Binx talks about his acting showcase at Michael Howard Studios; and the band reminisces about a near-death experience on the road during their last tour.

Michael Berkeley talks to Patsy Rodenburg, the most highly acclaimed voice teacher of her generation, about the music she loves. Patsy Rodenburg has worked with pretty much every actor you can name, including Judi Dench, Ian McKellen and Daniel Day Lewis. They all testify to the huge impact she has had on their careers and performances. Among the many companies she's worked with all over the world are the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and she continues to teach drama students, as she has done for more than 20 years, at the Guildhall School of Music and the Michael Howard Studios in New York. Patsy tells Michael about her passion for helping everyone - actors, singers, children, business leaders and even prisoners - find their own natural, strong voice, a frequently moving and liberating experience. Among her choices is music by Sibelius, Strauss, Bach and Philip Glass. Producer: Jane Greenwood A Loftus Production for BBc Radio 3.