Actor Aesthetic

The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, famously once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And in an age of social media, comparison is a DAILY reality.

Sometimes it’s scrolling through Facebook, wondering how every friend is #bookedandblessed, getting into the school of their dreams, getting married... it’s thumbing through the black hole of the Instagram Explore page, jealous that everyone seems to be doing AMAZING, except you.

In this episode, NYC based actress and host Maggie Bera dishes her top 6 tips for staying present in an age of social media.

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Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. And preparing for multiple auditions can seem near impossible. In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses the ways in which she prepares for and attacks multiple auditions in a day.

On the blog:

10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal

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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Today, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera breaks down the Equity Membership Candidate program, how to join Actors' Equity Association, and more!

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

Click here for more information on the EMC program through Actors Equity - https://www.actorsequity.org/join/emc/

On the blog:

EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity

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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With the advance in technology these days, self-tape auditions are extremely common for actors! Self-tapes are usually requested by a casting director, and then submitted electronically. The casting director typically will provides an actor with sides, instructions, and deadline, and then it is up to the actor to film, edit, and return it to them on time. Seen by casting directors, directors, musical directors, choreographers, film producers and more, self-tapes can buy you a ticket to the next round of auditions, or seal the deal and land you that dream role!

In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses her Top 10 tips to Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition.

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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The brand new Actor Aesthetic online course, How To Successfully Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without an Agent or Manger) is officially launched!

We ALL know it helps to have an agent who can get you in front of the right people. But YOU, yes you, still have the ability to get PROACTIVE with your career... regardless of whether or not you have an agent. Wanna know how???

In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host Maggie Bera discusses why you should be submitting directly to casting directors.

How To Submit Directly To Casting Directors With Or Without An Agent or Manager) online course page.

To get the Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.

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Audition season is a trying time for all actors - Equity and non-equity alike. Most of audition season is held during the bitter winter months, and when traveling from place to place, waiting outside audition studios on long lines, and sitting in crowded holding rooms, you can easily pick up diseases along the way.

No one wants to be sick during their auditions.

Here are my top 5 tips for staying healthy during audition season.

Playbill Article: The Secrets To How Broadway Stars Power Through Colds, Flu And Fatigue

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Use the code PODCAST40 to save $40 off your purchase of my exclusive online course, Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book.

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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 auditioning in New York City and how to combat audition anxiety.

On The Blog:

My #1 Secret To Staying Centered At Auditions

10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal

On The Podcast:

15 Positive Ways To Approach Auditions

My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It

To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.

Use the code PODCAST40 to save $40 off your purchase of my exclusive online course, Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book.

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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Today, Maggie is answering YOUR questions on audition songs, actor websites, cover letters, and soooo much more!

Questions Answered:

1) Can you be successful professionally if you are not based in NYC?

2) How do you bring the best version of yourself to an audition? & not compare

3) Tips for making your own website (i.e format, info, how much is too much?

4) What's the best way to pick an audition song?

5) How do you write a cover letter?

On The Blog:

The Most Common Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song

How Spotify Can Inspire Your Next Audition?

9 Simple Ways To Improve Your Audition Book

How To Bump Your Actor Website To The Top of Google Search

On The Podcast:

15 Positive Ways To Approach Auditions

My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It

To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.

Use the code PODCAST40 to save $40 off your purchase of my exclusive online course, Build Your Audition Book.

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Why is the process of finding monologues for auditions so difficult?

For musical theatre actors like you and me, the monologue search can be extremely challenging.

It’s just not the same as looking for an audition song. Maybe that’s because we’re used to singing at our auditions… and the true theatre nerds inside of us all have a secret database stored away in the back of our brains with thousands and thousands of Broadway songs.

But frankly, I’ve gone to more and more auditions that are now asking for a monologue - in addition to a short cut of a song.

You’d be surprised at the amount of direct messages and emails and texts asking for help to find a monologue for auditions.

I get it, I do. As an actor, I would love nothing more than for someone to hand me the perfect monologue - one I could do for the next ten years flawlessly, that would get me cast in every show. And for some reason, it is always easier for me to suggest for other actors than it is to think of monologues I can do myself. An audition is based on how other people view us while the choice of monologue is set in how we view ourselves. A successful monologue choice is one where outside perspective matches inner perspective.

Which makes it VERY difficult for a stranger online to recommend a monologue for you! All we can do is name the same five monologues that everybody has done to death, or from the hot new play of the moment, or at least suggest plays that have characters of the same general age/gender - and even then, it might be  of the same "type" but not necessarily a good monologue for YOU.

So whether you’re just starting out in the biz or a longtime pro, the search for the perfect monologue never ends. Monologues are frequently used in auditions, coaching sessions, and classes, so it’s important to know how to look and where to begin your search.

On The Blog:

How And Where To Find The Perfect Monologue For Auditions

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Equity Principal Auditions

To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.

Use the code PODCAST40 to save $40 off your purchase of my exclusive online course, Build Your Audition Book.

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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There are hundreds of job boards and audition listings for actors across the internet. Whether you’re searching the internet for professional auditions in theatre hubs like New York City and Los Angeles, or you’re on the hunt for community theatre auditions in a suburban town, there are a few trusted resources that will help narrow your search.

Are you an actor looking for your next audition? Here are my top 5 actor job boards for finding auditions.

On The Blog:

10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage

How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor

10 Tips on How To Structure Your Resume

The Most Common Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song

To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.

Use the code PODCAST40 to save $40 off your purchase of my exclusive online course, Build Your Audition Book.

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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Email: [email protected]