Cielo Vision

Season 2 of the Cielo Vision podcast will include lots of fun guests plus pretty insane stories in front and behind the camera. Follow along as actors and filmmakers tell us about their experiences, good and bad, in the entertainment industry. The new season will start on the first week of January, with episodes available every other Friday.

There is always too little time when you enjoy talking with friends. In this mixed bag episode, we have more nuggets of wisdom not previously aired on any of the prior episodes. Hear once again from Frank James, Dahn Maria Gomez, John Witt, Harvey Roberts, Justin Sisk, and Betsy Chapman as they offer more insights into the entertainment industry. Please tune in for Season Two coming soon on this same channel.

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Episode 19

Title: Sylvia Louwers

Summary:  Actress Sylvia Louwers is originally from New Zealand, where she discovered her passion for the arts and booked her first background role. She has acted on stage and in indie productions, and now has vast experience as a stage manager and as a

Follow Sylvia: Facebook

Topics discussed:

--New Zealand 0:37

--Crying on cue 2:04

--Playing the dulcimer 3:37

--Live theater and stage managing 6:03

--Side hustle ideas for actors 7:45

--Experiences at the Preakness 9:36

--Coping with long work days and unwinding 10:49

--Someone keeps knitting and knitting and knitting 14:13

Resources mentioned:

Take a free tour at Pimlico - Sunrise Tours | Preakness Stakes

Learn about Preakness - Horse Racing News & Updates | Preakness Stakes

Tours to do around Perry Hall Tours | Explore Baltimore Heritage

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Episode 18

Title: Chris Wargo

Summary:  Actor Chris Wargo has worked for a campus radio station, a power company, worldwide communications companies, small businesses, and is even an equestrian. Despite all of the demands on his time, he makes sure to complete the items on his honey do list. His honey is the one who got him into the world of acting, and

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Topics discussed:

--Worldwide travels 0:19

--Job as a radio sportscaster and more moves out of state 0:52

--Winter sports and adventures 2:00

--Training with Tom Todoroff 5:30

--Auditioning, filming, ADR work 7:40

--Winning Best Actor award 8:34

--Infrastructure and communications experiences 10:12

--Role playing for hospitals and court cases 12:08

Resources mentioned:

Take some classes -

Acting Teacher | Washington DC | Capital Coaching Studios

Study Acting, Auditioning, Performance | Online Acting Classes | NYC Training in Your Home | Tom Todoroff Studio

Your Acting & Modeling Career Center - Book the Job : Book the Job (howtoactandmodel.com)

Follow Casting Directors -

Washington Casting

Home (patmorancasting.com)

arvold.casting

Please help the people of Hawaii -

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Episode 17

Title: Megan Poppy

Summary: Makeup artist Megan Poppy began her career in retail, but wanted something more than focusing on sales for the rest of her life. Doing makeup for tv shows, films, music videos, and ads provided the creative outlet that she had been craving since she was little. Her creativity extends to on-camera work as an actress, a hand model, and she has done voiceover work as well. In her spare time she likes to watch classic movies, or cartoons, or The Office. She is a gamer who likes to find the joy in life, staying away from negative energies and creepy thoughts.  We discuss the actor’s strike and the need to

Follow Megan on Instagram: @The_Megan_Poppy 

Megan’s beauty services: Hair and Makeup | MVPLooks

Topics discussed:

--Doing retail 0:56

--Transitioning into acting 1:24

--Doing makeup for famous people 2:43

--Hand modeling 4:15

--Voiceover work 4:45

--Actor’s strike: 6:29

--Cartoons 11:23

--Classic movie stars 12:36

Resources mentioned:

Acting coach Bonnie Gillespie:  Bonnie Gillespie - I work with the stars. I'm an Emmy-honored casting director, the

Join fellow actors on strike: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/picket-schedule-locationsket Schedule & Locations | SAG-AFTRA Strike (sagaftrastrike.org)

Play games to remain young at heart: Nintendo Switch - Nintendo - Official Site

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Episode 16

Title: Betsy Chapman

Summary: Actress Betsy Chapman discusses her vast experiences in the world of entertainment. She has done theater work, screen work, voiceovers, puppeteering, and crew work. She took music lessons with several different instruments, and can even play the harp on a moving train. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships within our network, and the effort to maintain professionalism on set. She is such a pro that she

Keep in touch with Betsy: Facebook

Topics discussed:

--Betsy discusses her role in “Into the Woods” 0:36

--Training in theater and broadcasting 6:23

--Pet peeve about voiceover work 6:55

--Importance of relationships in the industry 9:24

--Professionalism and reliability 10:04

--Experience playing the harp 12:14

--Movie and television idols 17:58

--Challenges on set 21:20

Resources mentioned:

Voice coach Joanne Joella: Joanne Joella - Joanne Joella - JoellaArts | LinkedIn

Learn about harps: Harp - Wikipedia

Get your ticket to a historic train

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Episode 15

Title: Julia Clarke

Summary: Actress Julia Clarke was a model first, which allowed her to gain confidence and poise. She transitioned into acting and hasn’t looked back, even though she has a Kinesiology degree just in case.

Keep in touch with Julia: https://www.facebook.com/julia.clarke.779

Topics discussed:

--Leaving the mid-Atlantic 0:36

--Committing to a six-week job in Atlanta1:01

--How Julia got into acting 3:34

--Importance of a supportive set 7:16

--Actor training 8:40

--Tips on how to approach agents 10:34

--Travels 12:56

--Artwork 17:30

Resources mentioned:

Take AMAW classes: Acting

Atlanta talent agency: TDH Talent Unlimited – Where the real talent is …

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Episode 14

Title: Justin Sisk

Summary: Actor Justin Sisk is an academic at heart. He loves to study human characteristics and behaviors, even earning a Master’s degree in Anthropology. What better way to delve into the varied human psyche than to enter the world of different characters that acting can provide! Justin values creativity of all kinds, not just acting, but producing, writing, editing, singing, and playing instruments. He even entered a Country Idol competition and reached semi-finalist status. He’s been through battles with weight loss and with anxiety, but continues to strive to live a healthy, balanced, and creative life.

Keep in touch with Justin: (1) Facebook

See his docu-series about paranormal and supernatural events: Stories of Lore - YouTube

Topics discussed:

-- Journey into the performing arts 00:42

--Acting live on stage 2:13

--On-screen deaths 5:04

--When stunts go wrong 6:09

--Weight loss journey 8:23

--Winning Best Actor 13:31

--Playing a complex character 14:06

--Musical abilities 18:09

Resources mentioned:

You too can earn a Master’s: Admissions | American University, Washington, DC

Explore the Smithsonian online: Smithsonian Institution | Home (si.edu)

See a live stage show or volunteer: About FTE |fredtheatre (fredericksburgtheatre.org)

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Episode 12

Title: Beth Barnes

Summary: Actress Beth Barnes had been in the entertainment industry for several years in the mid-Atlantic area when she suddenly decided to try acting in California. With zero industry contacts, she managed to secure an agent and go out on jobs and auditions. Proving anything is possible, she is the epitome of going after your dreams, especially since the burning desire will always be there anyway, so why not? She has acted in television, films, commercials, and even did some stage work. Despite having a brief episode of stage fright, she had the courage to work through it. The experience made her stronger, and prepared her for future unexpected events. Through it all, she relies on other actors, since it is a very strong community of mutual support and encouragement.

Keep in touch with Beth: Beth Barnes | Facebook

Topics discussed:

--Working in California 0:18

--Experience on stage 1:28

--Funny story about hair and makeup 2:31

--Dealing with stress in the industry 7:51

--The importance of a good reel 10:15

--First tv audition 11:39

--Fight scene experience 12:24

--Favorite actors and actresses 15:03

Resources mentioned:

Get a professional reel: Biz Video Solutions -

DC area casting calls: DragonukConnects

Nationwide casting calls: Casting Calls: Find

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Episode 11

Title: Tokeo E. Jamison

Summary: Actor Tokeo Jamison has performed in plays such as Showboat, Annie, Arsenic and Old Lace, and he just completed a run on stage performing as Max Detweiler in Statesville’s rendition of The Sound of Music. He explains that he almost didn’t audition for the role, due to a long absence in performing. He almost let his nerves get the best of him, but he showed what can happen if you don’t give up on following your dreams. It pays to take a risk and put yourself out there, because as Tokeo explained, reading the script with the casting directors felt like being home. And once he performed at the show, the energy he received from the crowd was amazing. He looks back at how his journey started, which includes writing his first play when he was only thirteen years old.

Keep in touch with Tokeo: Tokeo E. Jamison | Facebook

Topics discussed: 

--Writing his first play and performing it with friends 3:31

--Supernumeraries share a drink 7:26

--Mental health plan includes giving back to people 10:00

--The power of a hug and human connection 11:40

--Bad date at the movies 13:39

--Discussion on the next phase of Marvel 15:40

--Guest host on The Joey Harris Show podcast 18:58

Resources mentioned:

See a show or take a storytelling class in Statesville: Center Stage Alliance

Support writers: How Can You Support the WGA Strike? (nofilmschool.com)

Watch The Joey Harris Show: Joey Harris - YouTube

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