acting like an actor

acting like an actor

By sophie jordan collinsArtsPerforming Arts
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acting like an actor episodes

  • how to be a series regular with arnold chun

    Arnold was a series regular on Amazon Prime’s The Man on The High Castle and can also be seen in films such as Bullet Train and Transformers as well shows such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother and many more. We talk about what it’s like being a series regular, coming to acting after another career, and how to balance having a family in this business. Arnold: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2048669/ https://instagram.com/arnoldhchun?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== stamps: 1:06 arnold’s journey from 9-5 corporate america into acting 3:07 how arnold learned the business and how you can to 5:16 not everyone that grows up in LA is in the business 5:57 from behind the camera to in front 6:12 how you can truly learn about the business. 10:03 how arnold got his first agent that he was with 10 years 12:42 you can say no. this is your career 14:57 what it’s like being a series regular 18: 52 how filming a pilot works 20:39 managing a family while being an actor 21:33 what  it really takes to be a series regular 23:25 how a guest star turned into series regular role 25:05 how TV is always changing 25:52 the living situation filming a show in Vancouver 26:15 visa situation shooting in Canada   being a series regular on a guest star contract 31:39 how Arnold approached his characterization as a series regular 32:51 life post series regular 35:15 booking a streaming show and then losing it 38:30 how Arnold booked Bullet Train 39:12 how Arnold stays sane 40:03 a dark time in Arnold’s life 44:21 should you have a family as an actor? 47:58 Arnold’s crazy advice to himself 48:15 fast frisky 5 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==

    50 min
  • how to stay true to yourself with tiffany nicole brevard
    we are joined by singer turned actress tiffany nicole brevard. tiffany can be seen playing pam bryant on winning time, as well as numerous films and commercials. she also has toured with several vocal groups overseas and has even released her own music on platforms such as spotify.
    we talk about moving from music into acting, what it’s like being a stand in on a major show and how to stay true to your morals.
    TIME STAMPS
    beginning: irritating ice breakers
    3:12 tiffany’s story
    8:07 moving from music into acting
    12:02 going overseas with vocal groups
    13:03 being a stand in on a major show for 7 months
    17:26 how being a stand in can lead to co star roles
    21:35 how tiff stays sane
    22:05 how to have angelic energy
    24:04 how tiffany got to play Pam Bryant on winning time
    25:30 working with children on set
    25:45 an amazing project and how tiff booked it
    27:10 how to balance fun with this industry lol
    28:25 tiffany doesn’t submit for everything and here’s why.
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    youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w 
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    website: sophiejordancollins.com 
    the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe 
    podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
    39 min
  • how to be a magnetic actor with james leon
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    tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 
    youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w 
    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==
    53 min
  • how to start a business while being an actor with morgan melton
    today we are joined by actress morgan melton. morgan can be seen in films such as charlie says and shows such as speechless and mythic quest. we chat what it was like to be a child actor, how to book your own co star, and how morgan is starting her own freelance business as an actress.
    morgan’s insta
    https://instagram.com/msmorganmelton?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
    TIME STAMPS:
    beginning: morgan’s story
    4:01 what it’s like being a child actor
    5:40 does she regret not going to college and just moving to LA?
    8:35 how Morgan booked her first co star
    14:40 what classes Morgan recommends
    17:05 morgan’s new business
    20:50 Morgan’s “types”
    22:40 the importance of other income streams
    23:10 LA has the energy to make you money
    27:00 do you want to be serving/catering forever as an actor?
    29:55 Using your connections
    31:30 MIXED FEELINGS MINUTE
    33:54 the #1 question in LA
    35:00 Morgan’s biggest regret
    36:44 Morgan’s humility
    37:35 advice to young morgan
    41:30 fast frisky five
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    tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 
    youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w 
    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==
    45 min
  • how to live your dream life as an actor with lucas hyde
    today we chat with Lucas Hyde! Lucas is an actor turned director known for his work on shows such as Max’s Reasonable Doubt and Freevee’s Wild West Chronicles. Lucas also spent theee months working closely with Channing Tatum as his stand-in for “Dog.”
    beginning: how Lucas fell into acting and why he left LA
    4:57 how Lucas started creating his own projects
    9:20 how to afford making your own projects
    11:36 how Lucas came up with his film “Shid”
    18:40 exercise to make your first film
    20:10 how Lucas moved from corporate america to acting
    24:30 what Lucas learned being a stand in
    28:50 one thing leads to another
    32:30 the reality of being an actor
    35:35 don’t wait for the opportunity
    36:50 MAKE IT NOW
    43:40 benefits of creating
    45:35 you have to create to see the reward
    47:17 talent is not enough
    50:04 it’s not about the little things
    53:25 divine timing
    56:40 how Lucas stays sane
    59:30 advice to young Lucas
    60:02 why you need to create
    62:17 FAST FRISKY FIVE
    we chat about transitioning to acting from a “regular job,” benefits of leaving LA, and how to find fulfillment in your acting career right where you are.
    Lucas https://instagram.com/i_am_hyde_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
    His Youtube (Shid and more) https://www.youtube.com/@mrlucashyde?si=hExFwxMRQaMotKTz
    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 
    sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollinsigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== 
    website: sophiejordancollins.com 
    the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe 
    podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
    1 hr 9 min
  • how to get creative outside of acting with liz mina
    Liz is an actress, stand up comedian, and tiktok star.
    we talk about how to start doing stand up, using tiktok as an actor, and how to stop caring what others think.
    Liz instagram https://instagram.com/liz.mina?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
    TIME STAMPS
    beginning- liz story
    6:30 how to start doing stand up
    9:30 downsides of stand up
    13:06 how stand up helps acting
    14:27 does being a comedian hold her back for dramatic roles?
    16:24 Liz’s day job
    19:06 how Liz wrote and produced a film
    23:35 how Liz has been able to grow on TikTok
    25:20 Liz’s advice for actors on how to grow on social media
    30:39 mixed feelings minute: HAVING SOCIAL MEDIA AS AN ACTOR
    35:03 the reality of our business and how having a following matters
    36:59 how Liz takes care of herself
    38:13 advice to young Liz
    39:52 fast frisky 5.
    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 
    sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollinsigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== 
    website: sophiejordancollins.com 
    the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe 
    podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
    43 min
  • how to create your own projects as an actor with ian s peterson
    today we chat with actor turned director Ian S Peterson. you can catch ian in film such as the secret society of lies, yellows foghorn, the principal, murder camp. you can see him on television on platforms such as adult swim. he also works a ton commercially most recently doing a campaign with pepsi and Xbox. we talk about how one thing to leads to another in this business, how he started directing, and his advice on how to start making projects as an actor.
    TIME STAMPS:
    TIME STAMPs
    beginning: ian’s story
    6:30 how to start booking “crew” jobs
    10:15 does doing behind the camera work pigeon hole you?
    12:40 what Ian looks for when casting actors
    14:45 your job is to audition
    18:20 how to make a quality reel when you don’t have a lot of past work
    23:30 freaky movie fact
    24:45 should you watch yourself as an actor?;)
    27:40 how to set yourself apart as an actor
    32:06 MIXED FEELINGS MINUTE: self submission
    36:50 why you don’t book
    38:30 Ian’s crazy schedule- his day in the life
    41:15 the importance of auditioning early
    42:40 SO WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN IN
    48:44 how Ian stays sane
    51:27 FAST FRISKY 5 ian: https://instagram.com/ian.s.peterson?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 
    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==
    55 min
  • how to thrive financially as an actor with christine michelle lane.
    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==
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    tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 
    youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
     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==
    1 hr
  • acting like an actor podcast trailer

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