today we chat with actress, writer, and producer christine michelle lane. she can be seen on shows such as Hulu’s Hightown and Apple TV’s the Six. we talk about her experience booking  atv show while in college, ways to make money as an actor, and how to stay positive about where you’re at in your career while still knowing you have a lot further to go. beginning- christine’s roots ;) 6:45 booking a show in college 13:25 how to be ready when the opportunity comes 14:10 moving to LA and finding side jobs 25:10 how to know what jobs to take 26:28 MIXED FEELINGS MINUTE: NONUNION WORK DURING STRIKE 30:15 how one thing leads to another 30:50 the benefits of background work as a beginner actor 36:00 how to keep going as an actor when it gets hard 38:15 how to really “make it happen” 41:30 how christine stays sane in this business 45:30 how to call off and not get fired 47:55 you can take a break. 51:25 how to make friends in a big city 53:52 advice to young christine 55:04 FAST FRISKY 5 christine’s insta https://instagram.com/xtine_lane?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1  youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w  email: [email protected]  sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  website: sophiejordancollins.com  the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe  podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==