Everything Acting

Alysia Reiner is the star of many things but most excitingly (for Darbi), she is currently playing superbitch Natalie “Fig” Figueroa on “Orange is the New Black.” Darbi spent some time with this gracious woman and you are going to LOVE their conversation. You can see Alysia and Darbi LIVE at this benefit on Monday, Nov 18. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can Choose is an online telethon benefitting Texas women but if you are in NYC, you can be one of only 100 people to see the show live. Click the link for details!

Jessie Kahnweiler can’t afford therapy so she makes films. We are all the better for it. Jessie’s latest film, “Meet My Rapist,” is, as Jezebel so aptly put it, “rape comedy done right.” Darbi gets on the phone with Jessie to discuss her work. Before that, Darbi and Roz talk about the responsibility of the artist when it comes to “third rail” topics like rape. Enjoy. Follow Jessie on Twitter @shegotchutzpah.

In this episode, Roz sits down with the rising lyricist, Sukari Jones. Listen as Sukari discusses her successful recreation of Emmett Till's story in "The River is Me". They also go into Sukari's process of creating her lyrics and how you can too! You can find Sukari on Facebook and Twitter for more information on her current projects and adventures.

Darbi interviews comedian, storyteller and all-around artist Sharon Spell about her one-woman show, “You’re Doing Great: A Bold-Faced Lie.” Listen to the interview and then GO SEE THIS SHOW on Thursday, Oct 10th at UCB. You can reserve tickets HERE. About Sharon’s show: “After 53 years of marriage, Sharon Spell’s parents passed away 18 days apart and from separate causes, and the way they died neither knew about the other’s demise. That month she and her siblings suddenly found themselves making difficult decisions and working together for the first time. Afterward, she did what any normal person in mourning would do; she wrote a comedy show about it. ‘You’re Doing Great! A Bold-Faced Lie’ is a 30-minute storytelling show that has been well-received by audiences in New York. The story is heartbreaking but the show is hilarious. So don’t worry, she really is doing great. Now, where’s the bourbon?”

This week, Roz invites her friend and co-actor from "Breakfast with Mugabe", Ezra Barnes, to discuss the themes and characters behind this intriguing story. Ezra and Roz also talk about the stuggles, successes, and the joys of hardworking artists in the business. For more information on "Breakfast with Mugabe" and to check out Roz and Ezra, go to www.breakfastwithmugabe.com.

Your favorite dynamic duo, Darbi and Roz, are reunited again! Hear about Darbi’s new husband and how to properly change your name in the acting world while Roz talks about her new show and her adventures in dialect work. Join Roz as she interviews Broadway actor and founder of the hit blog “Actor Crack”, Kyle Taylor Parker, as he tells his exciting story of passion, persistence and world travel on his journey to Broadway. Kyle is currently on Broadway in the Tony Award winning show “Kinky Boots” and you can catch him 8 shows a week by purchasing tickets at KinkyBootsTheMusical.com…And for all you Broadway Babies, Maybes, and Crazies don’t forget to check out his fabulous BLOG.

Join Roz as she interviews Color and Design Expert, Lauren S. Henry. Lauren will help navigate you through the wonderful world of color! Listen as Lauren shows you how color can positively and negatively effect you in the audition room and beyond. For more information on Lauren visit her website, BrushofLove.com.

Darbi sits down for a little girl talk with the hilarious and awesome Mary Ann Conk. If you want to break into commercials, listening to this interview is a good place to start. Enjoy!

Join Roz as she interviews movie star Al Thompson. Al, who starred in “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “A Walk to Remember” explains how he became a big time producer and gives you tips on how you can do the same! Don’t forget to check out his latest hit Lenox Avenue at www.lenoxaveseries.com/

Are you an actor looking to get into producing? Then this podcast is for you! Hear from actor and Tony award winning producer Ron Simon. When he’s not at Sundance he’s producing major motion pictures starring the likes of actors such as Kerry Washington. Join Roz as she flies solo with this eye opening and in-depth interview of an actor turned producer.

Darbi Worley gets on the horn with Jonathan Leigh Soloman from School for Standup to talk about what actors can learn from comedians. Enjoy.

Actor Sharon Washington shines and advises others how to do the same.

Thinking about moving to NYC? This episode is for you. Hear one Texan’s story of making the leap. Also, you will hear Roz and me say, “Happy Holidays!” in this show. Clearly, the holidays are long behind us. Darbi had some computer issues that prevented her from getting this episode posted before she left for Christmas vacation and, as soon as she got back to NYC, her sister-in-law, Jamey, was in a terrible car accident so she immediately turned around and went back to MN. Thankfully, the story has a happy ending and Jamey will be going home from the hospital soon. You can read about her ordeal and help her along the road to recovery HERE. Thank you in advance for your good thoughts and prayers. Anyway, back to work! Hope you enjoy this show.

If you are not making as much money as you need or want, this interview is for you. This book is doubly for those of you who are no longer loving life as an actor. Ciara Pressler has written the definitive career upgrade book for actors. Whether you need a better survival job or are ready to consider changing careers altogether, Ciara can help you figure out how to do it. Listen and then BUY THE BOOK!

Much needed inspiration is available NOW! Roz sits down with sometimes actor, sometimes playwright, all times fool: Tony Award Nominee Colman Domingo. Follow him on twitter @colmandomingo.