Actor Problems

Today's podcast is an interview with Clare Cooney.

She's an actor, filmmaker, casting director and editor. Clare directed, wrote, & stars in RUNNER, a short film that played at 15 film festivals, winning 6 awards, and she is a "Filmmaker to Watch" nominee from the Academy-Qualifying Atlanta Film Fest. She has appeared in numerous film and television projects, including the feature film WIDOWS, directed by Steve McQueen, NBC's CHICAGO PD, Netflix's HOT DATE, and the Chicago features SOUL SESSIONS and RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO. She is also the Artistic Director of Elevated Films Chicago, a nonprofit that screens independent films on rooftops and other unique spaces and donates the proceeds to Chicago youth arts groups. Clare is also the casting director for Theater Wit, a freelance casting associate at PR Casting, and she does casting for independent film projects in Chicago. She is a School at Steppenwolf graduate and is represented by DDO Artists Agency.

Clare Cooney:

Website: http://www.clare-cooney.com/

Reel: https://vimeo.com/211788943

IMDb: imdb.me/clarecooney

Instagram: @cooneycm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cooneycm

RUNNER:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PKtGVJEpdg

Website: http://www.clare-cooney.com/runner

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6493972/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1

Facebook: www.facebook.com/runnermovie/

Dad Man Walking:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DadManWalkingSeries/

Instagram: @dadmanwalkingseries

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Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out

• How I Got My Agent: A Story of Rejection

Agents, CDs, and Theater's mentioned:

• DDO
• Dream Team Talent
• PR Casting
• Theater Wit

People Tony Likes

• Kendall Ficklin (Tony's business coach)
• Steve Bayorgeon
• KaCee Hudson

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Actors are emotional creatures. It makes the good times reeeeeally good....and the bad? Need I explain?

In this episode, I'll share why I believe all actors need therapy - plus one reason you *might* be okay without it.

Stick around til the end and you'll hear a gem that my own therapist shared with me - super relevant for actors.

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#notperfect #stillenough

Frustrated with rejection? Sick of seeing your peers book more work than you?

This episode is for you.

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Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out

• Taking Action and Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Guest Leigh Foster
• How I Got My Agent: A Story of Rejection
• Remember This The Next Time You're Being Hard On Yourself

Podcasts Tony likes:

• Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence - hosted by Leigh Foster

Things Tony likes

• Next Door Chicago

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#notperfect #stillenough

Ever gotten so upset from an audition rejection you just felt broken and defeated??

That's how I felt after this one particular audition that happened several years ago.

This week, I'll share what happened, why it was such a big deal that I book it, and something to consider the next time you *don't* book a gig.

PS - Want to come to a free workshop on handling rejection? Come to Next Door Chicago on Monday August 5th at 6:30pm!

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Books**

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Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out

• Dealing with Comparison and Feeling "Enough" - with DaJuan Johnson

Podcasts Tony likes:

• Eager to Know: Listen to host Rick McEachern interivew Tony Rossi

Things Tony likes

• Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.

• Think Bigger Coaching - a free community for actors run by working actor DaJuan Johnson
• Eric Thomas - top rated motivational speaker and consultant

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Actors. We have a problem.

This journey is hard AF - and we might be making it harder on ourselves...

Episode #70 now available.

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Next Tony Workshop

• Handling Rejection - Monday August 5th @ Next Door Chicago - and it's free!

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Things Tony likes

• Built In Chicago is the online community for Built In Chicago startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events in the Chicago tech scene
• • Hear how they raised $22 million in funding!

• Next Door Chicago: A community space where anyone could ask questions about finances and insurance and get some answers. A spot to hang out, take classes, and talk with Financial Coaches—all for free.

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This podcast is a replay from episode number 34. We'll be back with new episodes shortly!

-Tony

Ross Grant is #notperfect. He'll always admit that part.

But what he's especially vulnerable is how he spent his early 20s - drinking, going into work hungover, and hoping one day he'd just "make it" as an actor….

Fast forward to today: The guy runs an online acting community called Act on This TV with TON of hours of interviews with actors, agents, casting directors, and other receognizable names all across the UK entertainment industry. You can also find him on his vlog, #WatchRoss, as well as connect with his high performance mindset program for actors, "Bulletproof Actor."

Ross is a class act. It's my pleasure to introduce him to the #notperfect community here in the states.

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Previous Episodes Referenced….

Why Failure Isn't a Bad Thing - With Bobby Wilhelmson

Books....

• Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

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Other links…

• Ross Grant's Vlog: #WatchRoss
• Act On This - The TV Actor's NetWork
• Come check out Ross' Facebook group, live chats, and online community for actors!
• Join Ross' Program: bulletproofactor.com until 15th of November!

Email Ross for Free Videos!: [email protected]

Coaching Recommendations

Anthony Meindl- Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop

• Website
• YouTube Channel

Ross Grant's Program

• Bulletproof Actor

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Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.

You're enough. Like, today.

#notperfect #stillenough

It took eight years.

It was a super unconventional route.

Whether you're an actor looking for an agent, or are having trouble with the copious amounts of rejection - this episode is for you.

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Through my own self care routine, I've identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you're going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those "I don't have time to eat or sleep!" weeks - this audio has some tips for you.

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Books**

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Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out

• An Actor Technique to Help with Challenging People

• Thoughts from a Casting Director - with Sarah Clark

• Remember This The Next Time You're Being Hard On Yourself

Things Tony likes

• Vagabond School: An incredible acting school in Chicago run by working professional actors.
• Built In Chicago is the online community for Built In Chicago startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events in the Chicago tech scene

Chicago Talent Agents:

• Nonunion

• Karen Stavins
• Lori Lins
• The Talent Networks (formerly Chicago Talent Network)
• Dream Team Talent

• For a longer list of Chicago Talent Agents: Visit this link here

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#notperfect #stillenough

HAPPY FOURTH!

Are you seeing a plethora of social media posts talk about how unhappy people are with our country??

I'm breaking my rule - I'm sharing some thoughts about politics this week. I'm also sharing how this acting technique - that we've all heard about - can help us stop being so stressed AF as humans....and maybe help us be better artists too.

It's all on episode #68 of the Tony Rossi Show.

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I help actors have more fun and stop being so stressed AF as they work toward their next level of their career. Want to do a coaching?

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Podcasts Tony likes:

• That One Audition - with Alyshia Ochse (interview with Erin Cummings)
• Also check out: Gary V video on haters and spreading positivity

People Tony Likes

• Alyshia Ochse
• Gary V

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Hey...you're enough. Before you get to that next level of your acting career

#notperfect #stillenough

"Don't give us a reason to say no." - Sarah Clark, Chicago casting director.

Sarah has worked in the industry for nine years. Casting is her bread and butter, but she's also an Emmy Nominated producer and professional screenwriter. She's been lucky to work on films like AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, TO THE WONDER, RUDDERLESS, and many many more. Sarah has seen thousands of actors for hundreds of commercials with clients like NIKE, CORONA, HONDA, and hundreds more.

Sarah works hard to make sure actors feel safe and clients feel heard. When she's not casting, she's producing (selectively), training for a triathlon, and trying funky new breweries.

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Acting is stressful enough. Let's start stacking the odds in your favor

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Learn the the three key ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you're going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those "I don't have time to eat or sleep!" weeks - this audio has some tips for you.

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Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out

• Taking Action and Pursuing Acting Excellence

Other Cool Podcasts to Check out

• Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence

People Tony Likes

• Eric Thomas

Chicago Acting Schools

• Blackbox Acting Academy
• Vagabond School of the Arts
• Acting Studio Chicago
• Also check out...
• • Masterclass

Follow Compass Casting and Blue Door Collective!

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• Blue Door Collective
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#notperfect #stillenough

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Hey acting friends :)

Think about that one area of your career that you've been putting off improving in. You know the one. (If you're like me, you have more than one…#notperfect).

Now stop. How are you feeling?

If the answer is "I FEEL SO GUILTY RIGHT NOW, WTF??"....then you're my people.

I was texting with a friend recently and I realized that we both were feeling guilty about neglecting a particular area of our career. It wasn't fun for either of us.

But GOOD NEWS - you *might* be able to let that go.

Wanna know when it's okay? I'll tell ya on on this week's episode ;)

Want a free gift??

Acting is stressful enough. It's time to stack the odds in your favor

Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you'll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.

Through my own self care routine, I've identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you're going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those "I don't have time to eat or sleep!" weeks - this audio has some tips for you.

Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.

Wanna chat with me?

Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.

NOTE: Don't see an open slot? Email me at [email protected] with the subject "1-on-1 Inquiry" and we'll work something out :)

Books**

• The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday

• Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

• Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!**

Previous Episodes to Check Out

• Taking Action and Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster

Other Cool Podcasts

• Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster

People Tony Likes

• Leigh Foster

• Michael Kostroff

Things Tony likes

• 1% Club - Coaching Group with Eric Thomas (also referenced as Breathe University): Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.

For Sponsorship Inquiries

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Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.

You're enough. Like, today.

#notperfect #stillenough

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