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Episode 136 - Faith-Based Films and Acting Insights The podcast episode is part 2 of a discussion between host Matt Chastain, and Debby Gerber, an actor from Switzerland who studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in California. Debby talks about how being a Christian affects her acting and Hollywood's evolving acceptance of faith-based content, and discusses her upcoming film releases 'Somewhere Else' and 'Beyond Belief.' The interview also delves into the nuances of acting, the importance of good dialogue, and the collaborative spirit required on set. Debby offers insights on what actors need from directors and the significance of treating everyone on a film set with respect and kindness.Highlights Include:The Impact of Faith on ActingFaith-Based Films and HollywoodChallenges and Changes in Christian FilmsUpcoming Faith-Based Film ReleasesBeyond Belief (Petra)Acting Technique, and Working with DirectorsAdvice for WritersCollaboration and RespectBio:Debby Gerber has built a dynamic acting career in the U.S. after moving from her native Switzerland. She studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles, where she graduated from a two-year program. Her acting journey began with smaller roles in student and indie films, gradually evolving into appearances in TV series and major movies.Debby has been featured in notable productions like Chuck Lorre's Sitcom B Positive, Glee, NCIS, Teen Wolf, and Gangster Squad.She had a supporting role in Hope for the Holidays, playing the younger version of Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe Winner Sally Kirkland's Character.She also just wrapped production as the female Lead in ‘Beyond Belief', a faith-based coming of age movie featuring the band Petra as well as a supporting role in ‘Somewhere else' alongside Cameron Arnett and Karen Abercrombie (War Room, The Forge). Both movies are hoping to have a theatrical release in 2025.Debbie's Links:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4282021/https://debbygerber.com/https://www.instagram.com/debbygerber/https://www.facebook.com/debbyjgerber/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2zKvMUBaLoPwmYhwuqHsw/videosEditing by Michael RothFAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the

Episode 135 - From Switzerland to Hollywood In this episode of The Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Matt Chastain interviews Debby Gerber, a Swiss-born actress who embarked on an unexpected journey to Hollywood. After moving to Los Angeles in 2009, Debby shares how studying at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy led her to a flourishing acting career in TV series and feature films. Sher vividly discusses her transition from secular Hollywood to the faith-based film industry, highlighting the cultural shifts she's observed and the fulfillment she finds in telling impactful stories. She also opens up about her Christian faith background, the struggles she faced in Hollywood, and her realization of God's plan for her life. This episode explores the evolving acceptance of faith-based films in Hollywood, shedding light on Debby's experiences and aspirations in this niche yet growing genre.Highlights Include:Debby's BioMoving to Los Angeles and Discovering ActingFaith and Family BackgroundTransition to Faith-Based FilmsHollywood's Shift Regarding Faith-Based ContentDebby's Drive as an ArtistBio:Debby Gerber has built a dynamic acting career in the U.S. after moving from her native Switzerland. She studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles, where she graduated from a two-year program. Her acting journey began with smaller roles in student and indie films, gradually evolving into appearances in TV series and major movies.Debby has been featured in notable productions like Chuck Lorre's Sitcom B Positive, Glee, NCIS, Teen Wolf, and Gangster Squad.She had a supporting role in Hope for the Holidays, playing the younger version of Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe Winner Sally Kirkland's Character.She also just wrapped production as the female Lead in ‘Beyond Belief', a faith-based coming of age movie featuring the band Petra as well as a supporting role in ‘Somewhere else' alongside Cameron Arnett and Karen Abercrombie (War Room, The Forge). Both movies are hoping to have a theatrical release in 2025.Debbie's Links:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4282021/https://debbygerber.com/https://www.instagram.com/debbygerber/https://www.facebook.com/debbyjgerber/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2zKvMUBaLoPwmYhwuqHsw/videosFAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association

Richard Elfman is a cult film director, performer, writer, and musician, who founded the musical/theatrical group "Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo" (later transformed into "Oingo Boingo" with his brother Danny Elfman). Hs has subsequently directed television, feature films and produced 275 band and celebrity video interviews for Buzzine Media.He's also a long-time food and wine columnist and has recently published his first novel, "The Schlimazel of Sebreim." Two more novels are scheduled for publication, and he currently directs theatre.Anastasia Elfman was raised in Laguna Beach, California, the daughter of former Marines, she grew up with classical cello and ballet juxtaposed with hardcore weekends at Marine youth camp. Anastasia continued with ballet and subsequent acting with the South Coast Repertory Company, study with the Stella Adler Academy and various comedy workshops.Anastasia presently works as a stage and screen actress, director, dancer, choreographer and burlesque artist. She lives in the Hollywood Hills with husband Richard Elfman, whom she collaborates with on music/dance projects with their band Mambo Diabolico. They also have an upcoming slate of horror films, the first BLOODY BRIDGET is presently making the festival circuit.BLOODY BRIDGET is a bloody, and bloody hilarious, horror comedy, wherein Voodoo deity Baron Samedi transforms a down on her luck burlesque dancer (Anastasia Elfman) into a "Valentine Vampire." But blood only whets her appetite; to satiate her gory desires she must eat her victims' beating hearts! The film features music by Danny Elfman and Ego Plum.Fresh from their wins with BLOODY BRIDGET earlier this month at A Night of Horror International Film Festival (Richard won "Best Director" and Anastasia "Best Female Performance"), they visit with Talking Weird to chat about their latest film, their inspirations, their amazing life stories, and their fascination with the weird!This will be an incredible and unique conversation with two of the most vibrant personalities in the horror/weird space. You don't want to miss it!

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga®, which uses yoga, movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering and connect to love. Paul is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. He also has taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. His intention with Grief Yoga is to combine many different forms of yoga in order to help heal grief. He has several online courses dealing with all kinds of loss and teaches this practice to counselors, psychologists, and health care professionals on his training platform: Grief Movement Training. Paul certifies other yoga teachers in the Grief Yoga Teacher Training. He also teaches at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, at Esalen, and at 1440 Multiversity. Paul volunteered for years at one of the largest Los Angeles hospices, where he offered Heart Touch massage to the dying. He teaches Grief Yoga to bereavement groups; cancer support centers; groups whose loved ones died by suicide; Alzheimer's groups; healing after a breakup, divorce, or betrayal; and addiction groups. Paul has trained thousands of therapists, counselors, and health care professionals in the United States, England, Ireland, Germany, and Australia.

GREASE (1994) COMPOSER: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey LYRICIST: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey BOOK: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey DIRECTOR: Jeff Calhoun CHOREOGRAPHER: Jeff Calhoun PRINCIPLE CAST: Ricky Paull Goldin (Danny), Rosie O'Donnell (Rizzo), Susan Wood (Sandy) OPENING DATE: May 11, 1994 CLOSING DATE: Jan 25, 1998 PERFORMANCES: 1505 SYNOPSIS: At Rydell High greaser Danny falls in love with good-girl Sandy. Throughout their high school days, they, and their friends, try to figure out life and love. Casting Director Stuart Howard details the way producers Fran and Barry Weissler changed the Broadway landscape by employing “Stunt Casting”-- the hiring of celebrities who will draw audiences to a show after the box office inevitably slows-- in the 1994 Broadway revival of Grease. Differences between “Star Casting”-- in which a celebrity with significant stage experience or training replaces a previous performer in a run-- and “Stunt Casting”-- in which no regard is paid to a performer's experience but their notoriety is instead exploited-- are outlined. Though the stars brought to the show elicited a range of responses from the theatre community, audiences, and critics, ultimately, the choices aided by rigorous and inventive advertising campaigns, kept the show running with fresh audiences buying tickets. Some of the celebrities that rotated through the production included Linda Blair, Joe Piscipo, Jon Secada, and Brooke Shields. Following their success with Grease, the Weisslers have continued their infamous casting practices with their revival of Chicago and other productions have taken note and followed suit.  Stuart Howard taught at The Juilliard School for ten years and gave Master Classes and lectured at S.U.N.Y. Purchase, the Stella Adler Academy of Acting, Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University, NYU's CAP21, and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Stuart, Janet Hayes Walker and John Newton founded The York Theatre Company in New York City. Stuart has had his own casting company, Stuart Howard Associates, since 1980. They have cast scores of productions for Broadway, off Broadway, National Tours and London's West End. Recently, they cast the Broadway revival and National tour of West Side Story, Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning August: Osage County, and the original production of La Cage Aux Folles. He is currently involved in the casting of the world premiere of The Heir Apparent by David Ives, Twyla Tharp's Come Fly Away, The Maids by Jean Genet and two new musicals based on the life of Josephine Baker. SOURCES Great Rock Musicals by Stanley Richards, published by Stein & Day Publishing (1979) Grease, Revival Cast Recording. Masterworks Records (1994) Grease starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, directed by Randal Kleiser. Paramount Pictures (1978) Grease: You're The One That I Want starring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, directed by Nick Murray. NBC Television (2006) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga. Denniston is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. He also has taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. He has combined elements from many forms of yoga to help heal grief. In this episode, Denniston and Rabbi Rami discuss the origins of Grief Yoga, Denniston's spiritual journey, and managing anger, among other topics.

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga. Denniston is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. He also has taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. He has combined elements from many forms of yoga to help heal grief. In this episode, Denniston and Rabbi Rami discuss the origins of Grief Yoga, Denniston's spiritual journey, and managing anger, among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Your Typical Average Queen (NYTAQ) a business that started with the determination of one Women, Fernanda Kelly. Fernanda Kelly was born in San Diego, California and raised in Tijuana Mexico. Both of her parents, are from Mazatlan Sinaloa. Kelly studied journalism and theater in San Diego State University and then moved to Los Angeles to study at Stella Adler Academy of Acting. She has done television, radio, print, and acting. You can catch her on Univision Radios syndicated station KLVE and most recently on Peacocks hit show "Bel-Air."  Honorable mentions:  Nataly Valenzuela Rodriguez @IamNatalyrodriguez    Naibe Reynoso @Naibereynoso Follow Salud Podcast: @SaludPodcast l Jose Quintero l & Business Inquiries: Saludpod@gmail.com

Actor/comedian Stavros Batras from Greece now living in Los Angeles talks about his amazing career as a performer co-working with the biggest festivals, studied acting at Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles and did standup comedy in LA, New York, Las Vegas including opening for Dat Phan( played at Hawaii 5-0 and winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing) and NBC's Extreme Improv series! Stavras also talks about how he started in the business, his major influences plus his journey from Greece to Los Angeles and upcoming plans for 2022 and beyond! Check out the amazing Stavros Batras on all streaming platforms and www.imdb.com/name/nm12493609 ! #stavrosbatras #actor #comedian #performer #greece #losangeles #newyorkcity #lasvegas #datphan #stellaadleracademy #hawaii5-0 #NBC #lastcomicstanding #extremeimprov #amazon #audible #ihieartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstavrosbatras #themikewagnershowstavrosbatras --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Actor/comedian Stavros Batras from Greece now living in Los Angeles talks about his amazing career as a performer co-working with the biggest festivals, studied acting at Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles and did standup comedy in LA, New York, Las Vegas including opening for Dat Phan( played at Hawaii 5-0 and winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing) and NBC's Extreme Improv series! Stavras also talks about how he started in the business, his major influences plus his journey from Greece to Los Angeles and upcoming plans for 2022 and beyond! Check out the amazing Stavros Batras on all streaming platforms and www.imdb.com/name/nm12493609 ! #stavrosbatras #actor #comedian #performer #greece #losangeles #newyorkcity #lasvegas #datphan #stellaadleracademy #hawaii5-0 #NBC #lastcomicstanding #extremeimprov #amazon #audible #ihieartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstavrosbatras #themikewagnershowstavrosbatras --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Actor/comedian Stavros Batras from Greece now living in Los Angeles talks about his amazing career as a performer co-working with the biggest festivals, studied acting at Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles and did standup comedy in LA, New York, Las Vegas including opening for Dat Phan( played at Hawaii 5-0 and winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing) and NBC's Extreme Improv series! Stavras also talks about how he started in the business, his major influences plus his journey from Greece to Los Angeles and upcoming plans for 2022 and beyond! Check out the amazing Stavros Batras on all streaming platforms and www.imdb.com/name/nm12493609 ! #stavrosbatras #actor #comedian #performer #greece #losangeles #newyorkcity #lasvegas #datphan #stellaadleracademy #hawaii5-0 #NBC #lastcomicstanding #extremeimprov #amazon #audible #ihieartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstavrosbatras #themikewagnershowstavrosbatras

Muse-Cast with Dena Romios welcomes critically acclaimed actor Yorgos Karamihos to the show! Yorgos is an acclaimed actor, director, and acting teacher. Born and raised in Northern Greece, he graduated from Ionian University, with a degree in Philosophy and History, as well as from The Greek National Theatre Academy. In 2012, he received a Fulbright Scholarship as an exceptional artist to study at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a position to teach his own acting technique. His credits as an actor include over forty theatrical productions from ancient Greek dramas and Shakespeare to Anton Chekhov, Tennessee Williams and other classical and modern plays. He has appeared in more than thirty feature films and in numerous TV series, including The Durrells in Corfu, Bulletproof, and Genius (Picasso). Karamihos has also directed multiple theatrical productions in major venues in Greece and the United States. In 2008, he received the Best Stage Actor award of Greece. He has translated plays and books from English, French and Spanish into Greek and has published several theatre plays. Hear more on GreekAFRadio!

Paul Denniston is a well-known yoga teacher based in Los Angeles. Certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance, he is the founder of Grief Yoga®, which combines various forms of yoga, movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering and connect to love. At one time he also taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. He has taught frequently at teaches at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, at Esalen, and at 1440 Multiversity, and he leads online courses dealing with grief and loss. Paul has trained thousands of therapists, counselors, and health care professionals in the United States, Europe, and Australia through Grief Movement Training; he certifies yoga teachers through Grief Yoga Teacher Training. Paul's new book is Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment. We spoke about his path to Grief Yoga, the contents of his book, and key points about healing from all forms of loss. Learn more about Paul Denniston here: https://griefyoga.com/about-paul-denniston/

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga®, which uses yoga, movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering and connect to love.Paul is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance.  He also has taught movement at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood.In our conversation, we discuss his new book, “Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss Into Empowerment”.Topics includes the universality of grief, the difficultly we have supporting each other while grieving, the challenge of surrendering, the experience of loss during the pandemic, and reconnecting with the physical world in the digital age while grieving. ====================0:00 Intro 0:39 How Paul became interested in movement and yoga 5:57 What is Grief Yoga?8:56 How a random act of kindness transformed Paul's life 11:01 Showing compassion with each other as we go through collective crises 15:01 Emotion is energy in motion 16:15 Jaw release exercise18:08 Spine movement exercise 19:34 Even in deep loss, love still exists22:28 When someone is experiencing grief, avoid saying this25:59 Expressing your grief 30:42 What should you let go of?33:08 The difficulty of trusting the process37:06 Surrender is a space of sweet release38:00 How children may process grief40:22 Social media, identity, and today's young people  43:06 What does grief have to do with starting lines?48:41 How the pandemic disrupted the way we process grief 53:03 What's the connection between Jealousy, Envy, and Grief?56:50 “One Final Question”====================Buy the book!"Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment - With More Than 75 Yoga Poses and Meditations"====================LinkTree to support us and leave an Apple Podcast review (thank you!)Let's get in touch!Join the discussion in the episode comments on our YouTube channel or social media pages...InstagramTwitter

Today we begin a 4 part series. I will begin with episode one called "LOVE" Today we are honored to have inspiring Artist and Actor Michael John Benzaia as we discuss the word "LOVE" and talk about our walk with Christ!Michael J Benzaia was born on February 15, 1989 in the Hudson Valley, NY, USA as Michael John Benzaia. He is an American whose family has immigrated from Italy, Spain, Jordan and Iran. He is an actor, vocalist and dancer best known for Camp (2014), Shameless (2015) , Bella (2016) and How to get away with murder (2017). Michael was theatrically trained on a scholarship through the Stella Adler Academy of Acting School in Los Angeles, CA. Michael has achieved dual degrees in both the arts as well as the medical field. He obtained a MBA and ARRT certification in Radiological Sciences from Nyack College (2012) & Manhattan College. Michael's Father was a NYC firefighter and construction worker, his mother who since has passed a school teacher. Michael is enrolled in spec/pilot television writing courses at UCLA in Los Angeles CA. He appears on the cover of the WebMD ARRT magazine (2018). He explains in this edition how his understanding of the terminology and Emergency room environment has aided him in his role as a television actor and writer. Michael trains dance at Madilyn Clark Studio in North Hollywood. Dialect coaching with Bob Corff. Other skills include, morgue training, forensics, detective shadowing, on set Medical consulting, piano and soccer.Have Faith Let it Begin.... any prayer request email me: angel@havefaithletitbegin.comWebsite: https://havefaithletitbegin.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QziAoxWccLMOezEFS8XlgTwitter: https://twitter.com/HaveFaithlibFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFLIB1978Mailing address P.O.Box 147 Walden NY 12586Special Thanks to all those who support Have Faith Let it BeginPodcast Nothing to Something, The CROC Podcast Special Thanks to Music Radio Creative: Voice Andrew Special Thanks to https://musicradiocreative.com/ for voice over Great place to get bakery items...I order all my birthday cakes here! https://www.calculatedconfections.com

Ché Walker is an English playwright, actor, and director. He has notched up over forty professional Television Acting Credits and appeared in ten professional stage plays, before becoming a playwright. His first play “Been So Long” premiered at the world-renowned Royal Court Theatre in 1998, and subsequent translations and productions include New York, Los Angeles, Seoul, Paris, Dortmund, Oslo and Copenhagen. The musical adaptation of Been So Long premiered at London’s Young Vic Theatre, and was nominated for Evening Standard Best Musical, and Evening Standard Best Newcomer. In 2018 Netflix premiered the film adaptation of Been So Long, a film directed by Tinge Krishnan and with Michaela Coel and Arinze Kene in the lead roles. His second stage play “Fleshwound” premiered at the Royal Court in 2003, and won both The George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright and an Arts Council Writer of The Future Award.   Chè has taught acting at RADA, Central School for Speech and Drama, East 15 and the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre Los Angeles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cinedharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cinedharma/support

This week I chatted to Ajay Banks. I've known Ajay for the last two and a half years and he was one of my first friends when I moved to Vancouver. We chatted about his acting journey from Australia to Canada, changing agents and auditioning, creating your own work and some fun rapid fire questions! So, grab a coffee and enjoy! :) BIO: Ajay Banks is a Queer Australian actor and writer. After getting his start in plays and musicals, his first credited acting role in television was in the well known Australian soap ‘Neighbours.' In 2015 he temporarily relocated to Los Angeles and studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting, and the New York Film Academy. Later that year, he was one of the leads in the award winning comedy web series ‘The Happiness Curve’ (Best Ensemble at the LA Webfest) He was also featured in a series of mockumentary educational films for ClickView that can currently be seen in Schools all around Australia. In 2016 he wrote, produced and starred in the short film ‘Always.’ For ‘Always’, he won Best Actor for an LGBT Short Film at the New Renaissance Film Festival in 2017. ‘Always’ also won Best LGBT Short at the Perth International Queer Film Festival. ‘Always’ was available to stream on OutTV Go in Canada from 2017-2020. In 2017 Ajay (alongside his partner) relocated to Vancouver, Canada. He was also apart of the award winning ensemble for the short play ‘Compelling Spencer’ in the About Love Festival in 2018. Ajay recently appeared in an episode of ‘Snowpiercer’ Season 2 and has also had small roles in Hulu’s ‘Woke’ and Disney Channel’s ‘Gabby Duran and the Unsittables’. In August 2020 Ajay placed in the Top 10 of the Artist2Artist Showcase. He can currently be seen as the very normal face of ‘Omegamart’ In 2020 he produced, co-wrote, directed and starred in ‘The Realists’. The Realists is an up and coming four part Queer Comedy-Drama series. It will be released later this year. Ajay is represented by Candice May-Davies at Leo Management. Instagram: ajaybanks__

In Part Six of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Actress."Mónica Huarte was born in México City. She studied theatre at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, earned an acting degree at the Foro de la Ribera in México City, and has additionally studied at the Estudio Juan Carlos Corazza in Madrid, Spain and the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Los Angeles. She has starred in my plays and musicals around the world, such as The shape of things directed by Antonio Serrano, the musical Avenue Q in México City playing Kate Monster, and the Mexican musical Mentiras, among others. She has also appeared in films like Cansada de besar sapos (2007) for which she received a Silver Goddess for her role as Daniela, Volverte a ver (2008) for which she received another Silver Goddess as best supporting actress, Casi Divas (2008), Efectos Secundarios (2006), Malos hábitos (2005), Sin ton ni Sonia (2003), and Without Men with Eva Longoria and Christian Slater (2010), among others. She is well-known for her comedy skills, having performed her own standup comedy and published her first comedy play, Terapia para la sed. Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership, courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com!Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here.

SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES Part 3! and the FINALE OF SEASON 1!!!! THE END OF OUR BONUS MINI-SERIES TO GET US THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!! The nerds team up with, Tim Kopacz, Professor of Voice and Speech at The Stella Adler Academy of Acting to deep dive into four of The Bard's cantankerous comedies.  On part 3 they cover: THE TEMPEST Trivia RANKINGS  DREAM ROLES THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR AN AMAZING SEASON OF THEATRE/THEATER! SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Prospero from The Tempest performed by Scott Legget THEME: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pamela Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123 https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-48a81830-f891-4b04-ba28-c2625b916b96

SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES Part 2! or MUCH APOD ABOUT CASTING A BONUS MINI-SERIES TO GET US THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!! The nerds team up with, Tim Kopacz, Professor of Voice and Speech at The Stella Adler Academy of Acting to deep dive into four of The Bard's cantankerous comedies.  On part 2 they cover: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR AN AMAZING SEASON OF THEATRE/THEATER! SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Much Ado About Nothing performed by Scott and Cj THEME: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pamela Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123 https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-48a81830-f891-4b04-ba28-c2625b916b96

A BONUS MINI-SERIES TO GET US THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!! The nerds team up with, Tim Kopacz, Professor of Voice and Speech at The Stella Adler Academy of Acting to deep dive into four of The Bard's cantankerous comedies.  On part 1 they cover: The Nerds' Context The Bard's "Bio" LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR AN AMAZING SEASON OF THEATRE/THEATER! SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by Bailey as "Bottom" THEME: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pamela Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123 https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-48a81830-f891-4b04-ba28-c2625b916b96

Sizzling hot Havana, Cuba-born bilingual actor Carlo Arrechea is a star on the rise in Hollywood, recently making his U.S. prime time debut in the CBS hit TV series S.W.A.T. where he portrayed 'Gio Torres', a middleweight Cuban boxer, aka "The Caribbean King." In the series, Torres is a prize fighter set to win a huge upcoming match when his pregnant wife if kidnapped and held for ransom. He enlists the S.W.A.T. team and works with them to retrieve his wife right in time for the delivery of their first child. The heartfelt role has garnered him much media attention and was one that was especially significant to him as it tied back to his Cuban roots. A third-generation actor, Arrechea’s career began at the age of 6 when he played the son to his biological mother in a telenovela in his home country of Cuba. He fell in love with the craft and was selected as one of the stars of the children’s show “Los Chicos Altura” (“The High Kids”). In 2002 his family moved to Miami and he faced a culture shock that made him rethink acting. He decided to study psychology in college but dropped out after only one semester to return to his true passion. It was during this time that he got into theater and started receiving a lot of attention for his stage performances including “El Solar de la Palangana de Oro” by Raúl de Cárdenas, a work that opened many doors for him and earned him press coverage as the “new face of acting” by People en Español. From theater, he jumped into television where he began with small roles in well-known Telemundo and Univision telenovelas such as "Más saber el diablo", "El Cartel 2" and "Alguien te Mira". He also starred in two short films, "Fate's Decree" directed by Michael Ruiz and the super production "El Manantial", with renowned Sam Bradley as director. His career thus began to roll, and his name to be known on the Miami scene. Not long after he was cast in the successful Nickelodeon Latin America series "Grachi" which he starred in for three seasons (152 episodes). It was during this time that he also starred in his first leading film role in the romantic comedy LA REBÚSQUEDA, the highest-grossing Salvadoran film in the country's history. After his success in Latin America, Arrechea decided to move to Los Angeles to begin his crossover into the U.S. market. Throughout his acting career, he has starred in several television commercials, including the Johnnie Walker national commercial which toasts to immigrants and highlights their grueling path towards citizenship. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA and is an alumnus of the Stella Adler Academy of Acting. As a Cuban-born actor, Arrechea has always looked up to the original Latin Comedy star Desi Arnaz and a dream role for him would be to reprise the role of ‘Ricky Ricardo’ in a comedy series or film. In his free time Arrechea enjoys reading, meditating, and exercising, and sees every day the opportunity to grow and improve in all aspects. He also enjoys volunteering for The Ronald McDonald House, where he feeds, plays games, and speaks with children and parents who have seriously ill children or family members in hospital. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Francis Cronin is an Irish comedian and actor aka “Glowpunk”. He recently raised $30.000 for Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, a Non Profit organization that since 1985 has helped more than 200,000 of the most marginalized and impoverished individuals and their families in Los Angeles through medical, behavioral health, and quality of life services. Check out their website and if you’d like to contribute, any donation to them would be highly appreciated: http://www.hhcla.org Paul Guerra also spoke with Francis about his early life and how he decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, leaving behind his life in the Irish Army and business owner in Mexico. Also, he shared with us his experiences while attending the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre in Los Angeles and how that helped him drop his ego and become a more vulnerable human being. Finally, Francis shared some insights about life and how looking for answers within is one of the most underrated actions in our modern times. Follow us on Social Media:

Kelly O' Malley is the founder of A Light in Dark Places, a Non-Profit Organization whose purpose is to spread awareness about mental health issues, eliminate the stigma surrounding suicide and bring hope to everyone who's struggling. Check out their website and if you’d like to contribute, any donation to them would be highly appreciated: http://www.alightindarkplaces.org A Light in Dark Places started as an experiment for Kelly 4 years ago, after going under extensive theatre training at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre in Los Angeles. In there, she found herself, found some healing, and also joined a community that supported her and made her realize that she had a bigger purpose in life. Creating a community that spreads love, kindness, and sheds light upon topics surrounded by stigmas like mental health awareness and suicide prevention. ALIDP receives now dozens of submissions from playwrights from all over America and this year Kelly started new ways of reaching other communities to spread the word. She created the event "Songs for Hope" in March 2019 where she gathered with other artists in Downtown Los Angeles to sing, enjoy and tell everyone that's OK to NOT be ok and that there's hope even in our darkest times. Follow us on Social Media:

There's more on the blink than a car engine beneath the scorching outback Australian sun in Susan McCreery's 'Breakdown'. Ali and Emma share a coffee break while listening to actor Mark Dessiax reading 'Breakdown' and follow up with a wide-ranging discussion which looks at the many layers of this short short fiction. Join the conversation on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page, here. 'Breakdown' is published in Susan McCreery's collection Loopholes by Spineless Wonders. About the Author SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published by Spineless Wonders (Writing To The Edge, Flashing The Square, Out of Place), as well as by Seizure and Cuttlefish.  In 2014 she was awarded a Varuna fellowship and an Australia Society of Authors mentorship for her short story collection. She has worked as professional proofreader for the past eighteen years, and when not at her desk she can be found swimming long distances in the ocean. About the Actor MARK DESSAIX is the recipient of an ongoing scholarship to the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles. He  is currently living in New York where he continues to study acting for stage and film. Credits Presenters: Ali Morris and Emma Walsh Producer: Bronwyn Mehan Theme music: James Seymour Production Assistant: Hannah Oakshott Coffee Pod|cast has been produced with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and we wish to also acknowledge the support of Little Fictions by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and the City of Sydney Matching Grants program.

While interning Joshua got a taste of the corporate world and realized it wasn’t for him. He had spent a month in both Moscow and Tokyo, a little bit of time in Israel and seeing how people lived in different parts of the world as well as how they interacted with one another changed his perspective. He realized that with the short amount of time we do have we must find something we love to do and thus how he stumbled into acting. Chicago, IL was where he was raised. A city full of people that were down to earth, very organized and filled with excellent food. He had some family issues that impacted him heavily early on and it was tough for him to make friends but as time went he grew more confident in himself. After spending sometime at Parkland Community College, he dropped out at 22 to bet on professional football and traded stocks. It got so intense that he moved to Las Vegas for six months with one of his friends. After getting his feet wet with acting in Chicago he took his talents out to Los Angeles and attended Stella Adler Academy of Acting. In order to become one of the greats one must be willing to get back up millions of times even after falling on your face. Being vulnerable, open, studying the script, fully submerging yourself into the role, taking what you’ve learned and making it yours all needs to happen before the cameras start rolling. At 27 years young, Joshua is a humble, hungry and is doing whatever it takes to make it in the industry. In this episode Joshua discusses valeting cars was one of his favorite jobs as a kid, two roles in his acting career that have impacted him the most, we all have different paths in life so things will happen when they happen, the law of attraction, traveling and observing everything around you, why we should put ourselves in uncomfortable situations, being honest with people, wanting to add more structure to his life, you’re in complete control of how you react to situations it’s all about perspective and the only person you’re fighting is the one you see in the mirror. One of the main takeaways from this episode is that it’s you versus you. Look at yourself ask what do I really want to do, who do I want to become, where do I see myself tomorrow, next month, next year or even in a decade. You’re in complete control of your life. — You can follow Joshua here: Twitter: @JBrenner_Act (https://twitter.com/jbrenner_act) Instagram: @Joshua_Ryan_Brenner (https://www.instagram.com/joshua_ryan_brenner/) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for new interviews (and more) weekly: http://bit.ly/2zprpon Follow us on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2hcSBws Subscribe to iTunes: http://apple.co/2yE0u9l Follow us on social media: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2j82AHF Follow Bobbbaaaay on social media: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Ap24ce Twitter: http://bit.ly/2hj6Ljm

ABOUT THE EPISODE Actor, n.: one who represents a character in a dramatic production. Ever wondered about the struggles of being an actor? The difference in working as an actor in Chicago vs. Los Angeles (and even Atlanta)? In this all-new episode of Hello My Name Is..., Jess and Em connect with two actors at different stages in their careers — one retired, one just finishing training. Meet Tim Hendrickson and Danielle Dawn and discover their "dramatic" journeys, including Tim's time working on "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray and Danielle's training with Stella Adler Academy. MUSIC Theme | "Lonely" by Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers joehertler.com/ Transitions | "Fluffing a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) SOCIAL MEDIA @hellomypodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Gregory Harrison’s commitment to his acting craft runs strong and deep. In this insightful interview, Greg tells a story that takes us from his life as a dinner theatre bar bouncer-actor to acting classes at the Stella Adler Academy, to early roles that took him to the pinnacle of TV, film, and stage stardom. You’ll hear how Greg went from working as an “extra” on The Harrad Experiment—where he and Suzanne first met—and how dedication to learning his craft eventually led to guest starring roles on TV shows like Barnaby Jones, Wonder Woman, and M*A*S*H.   Greg’s lifelong love of surfing was used to great advantage when he played “Chandler” in the iconic North Shore...a role that established him as both an actor and as a true “water man.” But it was his starring role in Universal’s Logan’s Run alongside actress Heather Menzies that truly propelled Greg into the pantheon of leading men. Greg’s enthusiasm for acting is obvious as he recalls his role in Centennial and the experience of co-starring in the landmark series Trapper John, M.D. It’s a wide-ranging conversation as Greg and Bob share “notes” about Greg’s role of “Michael Sharpe” on the last season of Falcon Crest, which leads to Greg’s thoughts about the state of film and television acting today. With hundreds of television, movie, and legitimate theatre performances to his credit (The Gathering, The Women’s Room, Dark Skies, Au Pair, CSI, Rizzoli & Isles, Fair Haven), Greg Harrison’s career is the reflection of a man who is far more than just an actor or a “Hollywood celebrity.” He’s also an award-winning theatrical producer (more than 60 plays) and as the driving force behind his Catalina Productions. A devoted family man—he’s married to Chips star Randi Oakes—Greg Harrison has achieved unparalleled success on every level. In this interview, you’ll learn that it’s all come as the product of intelligence, discipline, creative instincts, and hard work. Greg share’s his insights about the craft, career, and business of acting, revealing a man of many dimensions continuing to carry his talent and celebrity with exceptional grace.

Calico Cooper (@calicozcoop on Twitter) is an actress, choreographer, dancer, and singer who grew up in Phoenix, AZ, toured the world in her father Alice Cooper's stage show, sung on the Piggy D album "The Evacuation Plan" (the song "Chemistry" is featured in this episode), studied at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre, and has appeared in such feature films as "Dakota Skye," "Bunny," and "Suck." She stars in the new cerebral horror movie " Thirty Proof Coil." Gene and Brodie set up shop in Calico's home with their first-ever live studio audience to discuss Magic: The Gathering, private school bullying, the holy Ladmo Bag, parkour injuries and drug-seeking behavior, Ke$ha as modern-day Janis Joplin, time machine sex tourism, and Cooper impostors and fan fiction. Brodie's childhood secrets come out, Gene reveals his science-something expertise, and Calico tears at the very fabric of reality in the shocking two-hour summer finale of The Shakeytown Radio Hour!