Actor and writer Matthew Kay (Knowles) is talking about his acting career; working in Universal Studios Japan; training in IDSA; musical theater; diabetes; accepting himself and finding his way.

Matt's spotlight profile: https://app.spotlight.com/1174-6727-2626

Matt's Instagram handle @m.kayactor

Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:01:32 - Introduction

00:02:13 - Childhood and choosing creative path

00:06:43 - Andrey does the worst joke ever

00:08:59 - What to do after college? Be young and stupid!

00:13:37 - Musical theater education

00:17:47 - Getting your first acting agent

00:26:55 - First acting gigs and doomed auditions

00:37:02 - Life with Diabetes

00:48:26 - Taking a break from acting. Bartending.

00:50:52 - Experience in IDSA (Identity School of Acting)

00:59:24 - Musical Theater is bitchy

01:02:38 - At some point you need to realize that you are ready

01:08:05 - Auditioning and working for Universal Studios Japan during pandemic

01:26:52 - Food and luxury fruit in Japan

01:29:30 - Pandemic in Japan vs UK

01:35:34 - "I'm an actor!" mindset

01:40:13 - Preparing for a role and being in the moment

01:45:37 - Most challenging roles

01:49:16 - Inspirations and meeting Bryan Cranston

01:52:38 - Actors and narcissism

01:57:24 - What's next? Plans!

01:59:05 - BLITZ ROUND

02:02:03 - One Cool Thing

02:03:45 - The end. End the dogs.

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