How do you leave an audition like you’ve done your best work? From the Musical Director’s perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work. Part two:  Strong and wrong How best do you obsorb material What crafting your team looks like HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE:...

How do you leave an audition feeling like you’ve done your best work? From the Musical Director’s perspective, Matthew Stephens shares his thoughts on how actors can bring out their best work.    Part One: 'Ego is a no go.'- Matthew Stephens    HTBISB MEDIA: https://www.businessinshowbusiness.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@htbisb https://www.instagram.com/htbisb/ https://twitter.com/htbisb APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-business-in-show-business/id1547219280 SPOTIFY:...

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who’s currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience.  Part two:  - Intensives, workshop, masterclass - When the student is ready the teacher will...

PAY TO PLAY Some actors find success through auditions, some through networking, others through showcasing their work on social media. All that to say what works for one may not work for another. Pay to play is one such avenue where some actors have found their success. Jackie Raye who’s currently on the National Tour of Wicked and the understudy for Glinda and Nessa Rose shares her experience. Part one: ‘We all have our own path’- Jackie Raye HTBISB MEDIA:...

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots. Part two;  How to find a photographer in and out of the market  Research, budget (pricing),...

Are you new to the acting field and in need of headshots? How do you obtain them, how much do they cost? How do you find a photographer to get said headshot? Sean Turi, the CEO, and founder of Sean Turi Photo Studio explains what's within your control as an actor. In this episode, Sean will share his knowledge about the business. Giving strong insight for actors on how to capture strong headshots.  Part one: 'Control the things that you can control.'- Sean Turi  Sean...

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you’ll learn do's and don’ts and tips and tricks. She’ll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitter and eventually led to the creation of Downstage Media. Part Two: - 4 pillars of Downstage...

Annie Schiffmann, the CEO and founder of Downstage Media, takes us through the evolving world that is social media. In this episode you’ll learn do's and don’ts and tips and tricks. She’ll help you to broaden the scope of how social media can be used so that you can make the most of the time that you spend on these platforms. Annie will be sharing her journey which began in the early days of Twitter and eventually led to the creation of Downstage Media. Part One: 'Most of it is just time....

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he’s teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down the instrument and how each breath, each muscle, even the tone of the day and how it plays a...

What does connection with the voice as a whole look, sound, and feel like? Chris Dilley; singer, producer, teacher, lover of all things voice. Takes us through his curated syllabus he uses as a guide for his students. Be it when he’s teaching the students of NYU, for his own career when he sings a part of the Broadway Inspirational Voices, or his own clients through his voice studio. Breaking down the instrument and how each breath, each muscle, even the tone of the day and how it plays a...

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors, we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well, it goes deeper than that. Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George...

What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well it goes deeper then that. Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George...

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs Greatest performances. Having most recently finished the title role of Lola at the Paramount...

Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder. Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs Greatest performances. Having most recently finished the title role of Lola at the Paramount...

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he...

From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective. Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he...

If you want to take advance of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school. The Canadian born artist has traveled the world throughout her career as a guest solo soprano...

If you want to take advantage of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school. The Canadian born artist has traveled the world throughout her career as a guest solo soprano...

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spiderman, Mamma Mia at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to name a few throughout his career. Now turned agent,...

Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spiderman, and more his career. Now turned agent, he offers a unique perspective of both talent and...

Clayton Howe (IG:@inclaynation)(IG:-entertainmentx_) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-howes-entertainmentx/id1341953326 had me on his podcast and we talked about a variety of things. You've heard his voice before as he was the very first episode of HTBISB. He is also the intro and outro for my podcast. In our discussion, we talk about the evolution of my career, how I'm staying positive during this time, how I've gotten better at listening, we talk about our views on the feature...

Clayton Howe (IG:@inclaynation)(IG:-entertainmentx_) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-howes-entertainmentx/id1341953326 had me on his podcast and we talked about a variety of things. You've heard his voice before as he was the very first episode of HTBISB. He is also the intro and outro for my podcast. In our discussion, we talk about the evolution of my career, how I'm staying positive during this time, how I've gotten better at listening, we talk about our views on the feature...

Is continued education right for you? Whats are different nuances between a liberal arts, conservatory, undergrad, BFA/BA degree? Contemplating between joining the professional pool vs continuing with education? These are just a few of the many topics that Cameron and I cover in our conversation. If you are a high school student who is eager to jump in, weigh your options. A four years is not for everyone. Maybe you're someone who needs an intensive two years program, or conservatory....

Knowing what happens behind the camera is just as important as what happens in front of the camera.  Ricardo Hubbs, who is a stills photographer takes us behind the scenes. We talk about the beginning of his photography journey and how that lead to cutting his teeth backpacking around the world for two years. How a job as an accommodations coordinator lead him to meet Jessica Biel, and forming a friendship that would give him the push needed for the next chapter in his career.  We discussed...