Actor Aesthetic

We have a special guest on today's podcast!

Collin Sanderson is a NYC-based actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As an actor, Collin has appeared in numerous regional productions at The Marriott Theatre, The Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre On The Square, Theatre at the Center, as well as the Lythgoe Family Panto in California. He is a proud member of AEA.

On today's episode, Maggie and Collin discuss 10 Broadway musicals they are thankful for... including Hadestown, Les Mis, Phantom, and more.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about the most common struggles actors face when it comes to auditioning... and how to combat them!

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To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about how and WHY she joined Actors' Equity Association.

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on survival jobs, agents, audition songs, and more!

Questions answered in this episode:

1. Good jobs in NYC to provide for yourself while auditioning?

2. How do you find an agent?

3. How to balance theatre/auditioning with work and school?

4. How do you find confidence in your singing?

5. Is it ok to repeat a song if you are seeing the same casting people again?

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera discusses typing at auditions... what it means for actors, and how it works!

To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on agents, life in New York City, self-tapes, Actors' Equity Association (AEA), submissions, and more!

Questions answered in this episode:

1. Should non-Equity submit themselves when it asks for submissions from Equity only?

2. Whats it like living in New York?

3. Thoughts and advice on video auditions for musicals that accept them?

4. How do you prepare sides for acting auditions?

5. How important is it to have an agent?

6. Do you have any tips on securing representation if you didn't go to a school with a showcase included?

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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It's no secret that New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the United States to live in. In this episode, Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses how she affords to live in New York City as an actor. It ain't easy... but it's possible!

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) and NYC-based actor Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Marriott Theatre) answer YOUR questions on summer stock auditions, the Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) Program, college, typing, actor "burn out," and more.

5 Audition Conferences For Summer Stock Employment - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/blog/audition-conferences-for-summerstock

For information on theaters that participate in the EMC program - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/emc

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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Have you ever taken a personality test like the Enneagram or the Myers-Briggs test? Chances are, you identify as either an introvert or extrovert.

The definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. Introverts tend to feel drained after socializing and regain their energy by spending time alone.

In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host Maggie Bera dishes her favorite tips for introverted actors on just how to survive crazy audition holding rooms.

To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.

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For actors, having a personal website these days is non-negotiable. Casting directors, directors, producers, musical directors, choreographers, and other creatives often google talent before auditions, meetings or even when making tough casting decisions. In these scenarios, having an awesome website is your greatest promotional tool, and one of the only parts of your career you can completely control.

In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host dishes her top tips for how to create a strong, professional website.

To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.

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Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. 

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Instagram: @actoraesthetic

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Email: [email protected]