Gary talks with Anthony Abeson, acting teacher and coach in New York, as they cover one of the most challenging aspects of acting work today, Type vs Talent in the casting process.  Anthony Abeson's actor-training is a blend of interesting influences: Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski, Lee Strasberg and Harold Clurman as a member of the Directors Unit of the Actors Studio and Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory, New York, to name a few. Anthony has conducted group acting classes and private coaching for actors for over twenty-five years in New York and many of his students have gone on to successful careers in film and television, including Jennifer Aniston, Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy,) Ian Somerhalder (Lost,) Esai Morales (NYPD Blue, The Cure,) Lisa Vidal (Numb3rs,) Cedric Sanders (The Ten) and many others.  Come and listen in on Anthony's insights, experiences and suggestions for working through, and perhaps just simply working, in today's job market.

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This is part 2 with Richard Gilbert of R&D Choreography, where he talks about the art and craft of stage violence. In this episode, he goes more in depth into R&D's unique approach. Even more information that actors and directors should know, no matter what the skill level. Bryan Cox returns in Road Stories. This time bringing real life experience of dealing with a heckler. This segment also talks about stage combat, but in a different way. Susan Sherman from Ambassador Talent returns in Ask the Agent. In this segment, she talks about resume do's and dont's, and dealing with past work and current auditions.

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Part 4 of our interview with storyteller Diane Ladley. Diane discusses storytelling forms, dealing with distractions in the performance area, making the audience your friends, show flow and pacing. Also another installment of our feature segment, Winning Voiceover Demos, with talent agent Karen Stavins. Karen talks about what makes a good commercial demo, using a listener's submitted demo as an example.

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Gary talks with Richard Gilbert of R&D Choreography, stage combat, stage fighting and choreographed violence for stage and screen.  In this two part interview, Gary and Richard cover topics from how this art form influences the very fiber of the acting process and execution of the play or scenes and character development, how having experience in this area can add to a performer's resume, what directors should be aware of concerning the process and how early to bring in a fight choreographer and more!  Also in this show: Bryan Cox, Stand Up Comic returnes with another installment of: Road Stories of the Real Stand Up Comics.  More gems and funny stories. And, for our Feature Presentation: Susan Sherman, talent agent with Ambassador Talent, answers more submitted questions.  Topics cover Reality TV, Color Headshots and the way technology and the internet are opening up more avenues for talent, agents and clients.  

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More info and insights from veteran audio engineer Doug Pieper.  Things you won't learn from an audio engineering class.  What Voice Overs should know about how to work with a professional studio from their own home studios.  ISDN.  New voice technology. New opportunities for both audio production houses and voice talent. Do's and don'ts for voice talent and home studio set ups.  Issues that owners of production houses should be aware of for the audio professional to work effectively. Also, Bryan Cox, Stand Up Comedian returns in: Road Stories of the Real Highway Comics.  Traveling and some of the surprising situations a stand up comic can find himself in. 

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Part 3 of 4 part series on the art and business of Storytelling for a living.  More helpful information for actors, writers, storytellers and other performance artists.  Also, Featured - The Heart of the Actor with Co-Active Life Couch Ben Dooley. Topic, failure and how to deal with it.

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Jim Bina and Jamie Newell return, with insights into the world of owning an entertainment company, and also offer more input to acts and entertainers about this field. Feature Segment: That Winning Commercial Demo, Part 4. Another in the series of segments we recorded with Karen Stavins of Stavins Enterprises, where Karen continues to give feedback on commercial demos submitted to the show.

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Even more specifics with Laura Ramirez, in depth talk about the choices available, strategies, marketing and promotion, print on demand tech, and much more.

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This two-part series on self publishing, ePublishing and eBooks will knock your writing socks off. Laura Ramirez, a self publisher and author of Keepers of the Children, Native American Wisdom and Parenting, takes us through the journey and demystifies this area of opportunity. She wrote, edited, typeset and even took the cover photo for her multiple award-winning book, proving that you can control the entire process. Comic Feature: Road Stories, with Bryan Cox. Bryan relates more road stories from the world of standup comedy, with some tips for standup hopefuls.

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Mary Beth Roche, VP & Publisher with Audio Renaissance and President of the Audio Publishers Association, and Laura Wilson, Director of Productions at Audio Renaissance, cover an incredible amount of information for writers and voice talent. Whether youâre interested in just learning more about this field, or are looking for a real world âhow toâ info session for getting into this highly competitive area, youâve hit gold.

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Diane Ladley returns with another segment in her 4-part series on the business and art of Storytelling. Come learn more about the nuts n bolts of this art form. Ben Dooley continues with the importance of the right mental attitude and the glitches that sometimes hold us back in our careers in Part 2, Being Professional.

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In this two-part show, Mary Beth Roche, President of the Audio Publishers Association, fills us in on the wide base and many options available in the world of audiobooks. Hear about the wide base of businesses and the new technology on its way, as well as The Audies, which promotes excellence in the field. In addition, we have the third part of our discussion with talent agent Karen Stavins on what makes a winning commercial demo. And another installment of Road Stories of the Real Stand Up Comics, with Bryan Cox.

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Stephen Lynch, award winning web site development company owner, returns with another installment of great advice on create a web site that works well and looks great. Find out more key elements to developing a web site that represents your product or service well, and acts like more than just an online brochure, to get results.

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Doug Pieper returns in Part 2 of 3, expanding on audio engineering experiences you canât learn in a class, great info for the audio tech, tips for voice artists and producer/directors to ensure things go well. Also presenting the first installment of a new comic feature, Road Stories of the Real Stand Up Comics, with Bryan Cox.

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Jim Bina and Jamie Newell from Custom Comedy Capers, a full service Entertainment Company supplying everything from Mystery Events, Business Theater, Stand Up Comics to Team Building programs cover the nuts n bolts of having an entertainment company, what talent and writers should know, to how they handle various situations and what an entertainment service may be looking for. Again, just as beneficial to customers looking to hire and book a comedy show, create a customized presentation and more. Talent or client, you donât want to miss this show. In our feature segment, Ask the Agent, Susan Sherman covers how to submit to an agent, things to be aware of, and finding a good agent to be a partner with you.

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Rick Gordon, owner of Commercial Voices.com talks about his online voice casting service, how it works, some doâs and donâts as well as a great fisheye view of this Internet driven side of the voiceover business. Helpful not only to talent but clients seeking talent too. In our feature segment, The Winning VO Demo Part 2, Karen Stavins reviews another demo, giving more valuable advice.

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Nope, weâre not foolinâ! Diane Ladley, known as Americaâs Ghost Storyteller, joins us to talk about the Art and Business of being a Storyteller. In this multi part series with Diane, come find out about the fun, the art, how to moxy and the money making potential of this part of the business. In this installment of the Heart of the Actor, with Ben Dooley â What does it mean to be professional?

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Doug Pieper, audio engineer in the biz for 23 years, shares his knowledge covering what an audio tech should know â beyond the tech part: the interview process, expectations, demo reels and more. Ask the Agent with Susan Sherman â making connections, the importance of marketing and making rounds.

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The second part of our conversation with Bryan Cork. He goes more in depth about the money you can make, different venues, how to break into comedy, being professional, marketing â the real nuts and bolts of how things work.

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Independent filmmaker Tim Richardson, discusses the process of creating independent films. He draws from his 15 years of experience, including his most recent project, the epic parody The Dork of the Rings, which is rapidly gaining international attention.

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Stand up comic Bryan Cork covers the ups and downs, ins and outs of really making a living as a stand up comedian.

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Stephen Lynch, VP and cofounder of Lynch2, talks about how to work the magic of blending Art and Technology into a powerful web site. Susan Sherman answers more of your questions in our feature segment, Ask the Agent. One of our listeners, Bryan Cox, shares his Horror Story with us.

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Joe Estevez, a successful actor working out of LA in the business today, addresses a wide variety of topics, from how to get seen - to staying motivated - and scams to avoid. Joe shares his own experiences, covering the realities of how to build a career in a practical way.

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Chicago talent agent Karen Stavins discusses what makes a winning voiceover demo. Using real commercial demos submitted from listeners, Karen provides her feedback and tips on what gets an agentâs ear. We also have another visit with Ben Dooley, with the Heart of the Actor.

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Harlan Hogan and Jeffrey P. Fisher, the co-authors of The Voice Actorâs Guide to Home Recording, discuss the technology that makes it possible for voiceover actors to produce professional-quality voice tracks in their own home studios. Visit their website: AudioSmartActors.com Also included are new installments of The Heart of the Actor and Totally Uncorked.

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David OâConnor, President of OâConnor Casting Company, talks about what a casting director does. He discusses important do's and don'ts, as well as providing helpful tips. In our feature segment, Ruth Ratny of ReelChicago talks about film production in the midwest.

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Tom Sandor, an accountant with 30 years experience, helps you understand taxes, deductions and other important matters. Also on the show, Michael Lansu of Cooked Goose Productions talks about his film, Resurrection Mary. We introduce a recurring feature segment, Ask the Agent, with Susan Sherman of Ambassador Talent.

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DB Cooper is an extraordinary voiceover artist as well as a film and stage actor, director, and radio personality. She shares her knowledge on helpful Message Boards and other resources and links on the internet youâll want to know about to expand your horizons. Introducing 2 recurring segments: The Heart of the Actor with Ben Dooley; and Totally Uncorked with Bryan Cork.

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Ben Dooley is a working actor and a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach. He is the creator of a workshop called The Heart of the Actor, which helps actors stop getting in their own way and take their career to the next level.

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Harry Karabel, president of the Independent Writers of Chicago explains the importance of a freelance writersâ organization and the many avenues open to writers. Scott Guy, executive director of the Academy for New Musical Theatre, discusses the collaboration of writers, composers, actors, directors, producers and audience members in the process of creating new musicals.

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Dan Fissel of Dan Fissel Custom Music explains the process of custom soundtracks and music scoring, and how affordable it can be. Wes Talbot, Creative Director of Fresh Music Library covers the world of pre-created music libraries.

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Sean Henry and Wayne Brejcha of Calabash Animation, fill us in on what it takes to compete in the wild world of animation, from commercials, to animated shorts, to features.

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Grant Crowell talks about a video documentary exploring the key issues at the center of controversy surrounding CU-Boulder professor Ward Churchill: free speech, and American Indian identity and sovereignty.

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Tom Logan, award-winning LA screen writer/director, reveals valuable methods, advice and critiques, so youâll understand what industry professionals want and expect on the other side of the camera, all done with a sense of humor. Tom is the author of How to Act and Eat at the Same Time, the Sequel and Acting in the Million Dollar Minute, the Sequel.

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