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Episode 10

 Title: Harvey Roberts

 Summary: Actor Harvey Roberts started acting at a young age but took a break for something more practical, like a legal career. The break lasted a couple of decades or so, until after he had become a parent. It was a conversation with his child that inspired him to follow his original dream to be an actor. Ever since, he has been making his family proud and leading by example. He was astute in finding out how to put a resume together, get a better headshot, create a reel, and level up the caliber of projects he participated in – starting from the bottom up. He’s had success in his first and second career; he has also enjoyed traveling around the world and meeting people of all different cultures and backgrounds.

Keep in touch with Harvey: Harvey Roberts | Facebook

 Topics discussed:             --Industry lessons learned 0:23

                                              --How Harvey returned to acting 3:52

                                              --Steps to building up an acting career 5:16

                                              --Figuring out a Type 10:55

                                              --Declining auditions not right for you, despite f.o.m.o. 13:31

                                              --Training 15:21

                                              --Filming Dopesick under extreme precautions 19:14

                                              --Travel experiences 20:22

 Resources mentioned:

-Get in front of casting directors: Meals 4 Monologues: Tips from Top Casting Directors - Actors Pro Expo

-Get on true crime tv shows: Jupiter Casting | Knoxville TN | Facebook

Episode transcript

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Episode 9

Title: Brenna McDonough

Summary: Acting coach Brenna McDonough is an experienced instructor who has been in the business for several decades and is dedicated to helping actors succeed in the industry. She comes from a very creative family and all of them seem to have turned their passions into a profession that they love and enjoy. She not only describes her entry into teaching, but also her entry into the world of acting when she was young and naïve. Being so naïve about the business worked for her, because it’s what led her to listen to people who had way more experience than her, and she was able to learn and to grow. She also shares the topics covered in her book, You Can Work On-Camera!

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Brenna’s classes:

Welcome to On Camera Training!

You Can Work On Camera: Acting in Commercials and Corporate Films: McDonough, Brenna, Wolfe, John L: 9780325000626: Amazon.com: BooksTopics discussed:             --How Brenna got into teaching 0:23

                                              --Starting her acting career 1:42

                                              --Joining the union 4:21

                                              --Experiences filming on local sets 8:27

                                              --Self tape useful reminders 12:46

                                              --What her book is about 14:10

                                              --Essentials for at-home voice overs 15:46

                                              --Description of private coaching 18:28

                                              --Hobbies 19:15

Resources mentioned:

Acting and improv - The Theatre Lab   

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Second City

Online pronunciation help - How To Pronounce: Online Multilingual

Go see live theater - Home

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Episode 4

Title: Eric Brooks

Summary: Eric Brooks has been on the stage and screen, but he has also had a wide variety of other actor jobs throughout his journey, proving that there are plenty of opportunities out there. Along with his acting career, he is also a print and runway model, so I took the opportunity to ask for advice on how to maintain better physical health. He is so fit that he literally has a t-shirt that says, “I’d flex, but I like this shirt.”

Keep in touch with Eric: Eric Brooks | Facebook

Topics discussed:   --Eric talks about his favorite commercial sets 0:48

--He recalls how he started acting 4:15

--Brand ambassador jobs 8:29

--Preakness experience 9:52

--Mass casualty role playing 12:00

--Advice on treating your body and skin right 15:06

--Tips for maintaining a healthy mindset 18:48

Resources mentioned:

Classes for acting - Acting | Howard University Department of Theatre Arts

-New York Film Academy | Acting, Photography, & Film School (nyfa.edu)

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Episode 8

Title: John Witt

Summary: John Witt has been an actor since kindergarten, and has been steadily training ever since. He has done Shakespeare on stage, and has done film and television also. He has been an acting teacher and a journalist. His journalism is what led him to find out about great opportunities for film work in the Richmond area. Despite working in the extreme cold of the outdoors in winter, or working under

Keep in touch with John: John Witt | Facebook

Topics discussed:            

--Firstpaid role as a child actor 0:38

--Studying theater arts, then teaching 1:06

--Getting hurt during Romeo and Juliet 2:06

--Riding his motorcycle for an onscreen role 4:53

--Civil War era films and television 6:04

--The level of concentration required to act 13:15

--Personal pet peeve alert 15:20

--Upcoming projects 17:07

Resources mentioned:

Higher education  Arts -

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Episode 7

Title: Laura Zollinhofer

Summary: Within the first week of having an agent, Laura Zollinhofer was sent an audition and booked her first role in an industrial. Now after several of those industrials, commercials, and tv and film work, Laura reflects back on the highs and lows. Yes, the highs are great: like getting face time on funny shows and being asked to be a spokesperson. But the lows are out there too, like getting harassed with unwanted attention, traveling long hours to get to auditions or to meetings, and having to maintain a certain look to achieve a healthy lifestyle in front of the camera and in real life.

Keep in touch with Laura: Laura Zollinhofer | Facebook

Topics Discussed:  

--Experiences on the set of Veep 1:34

--On screen death 3:15

--Stand-In work 5:48

--Partially nude scenes 9:00

--Creepy people on set 10:45

--Working in New York 14:00

--Total body transformation 19:50

Resources Mentioned:

Makeup Artist The Beauty Expert Group - Film and TV Makeup Artist - ALEXIS ARENAS MAKEUP ARTIST

Extras casting in New York: Central Casting New York

Getting to NY by train: Amtrak Tickets, Schedules and Train Routes

Getting to NY by bus: megabus | Low cost bus tickets from $1

Weight loss: Success Through Holistic Wellness - Medifast Holistic Wellness (medifastinc.com)

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Episode 6

Title: David Witt

Summary: David Witt has been performing since he was a young child. He used to sing in his church’s choir, and that helped his transition into musical theater. He has been in many community theater productions, as well as in films, television, and music videos. He is also an avid collector of comic books, 45s, and baseball cards.

Keep in touch with David: David S. Witt | Facebook

Topics Discussed:  --Improv 0:54

--Community theatre 2:06

-- Singing experience 2:14

--Music video 5:38

--Special Effect makeup 6:46

--role on PBS show 8:09

--being filmed by a drone 9:23

--hobbies 10:06

Resources Mentioned:

Classes for acting - Theatre Program | William & Mary (wm.edu)

Liberty University casting calls - (1) Lynchburg Virginia Arts Community | Facebook

Uplifting movies and shows - Pure Flix - Watch Faith and Family Movies and TV Shows Online

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Episode 5

Title: Suzanna Woodhead

Summary: Suzanna Woodhead has made her way from the southern state of Arkansas, up to the D.C. region, and has landed in the Big Apple. Suzanna managed to book a speaking role on a show for CBS, and describes how quick the experience was, from auditioning to filming on set. Prior to her life in New York, she has had jobs as a brand ambassador, an impersonator, and a standardized patient.

Keep in touch with Suzanna: Suzanna McCaleb Woodhead | Facebook

Topics discussed:  --Suzanna describes the opportunities available to actors living in NY 2:04

--She describes her experience on the set of Bull 4:05

--Her impersonations and work at corporate events 7:09

--Her experience as a standardized patient 8:67

--Ways to unwind 11:35

--Acting later in life 13:21

--Her son’s acting career 14:41

--Recent work 17:25

Resources mentioned:

Eco Cast: About Eco Cast - Breakdown Services, Ltd.

Jenna Fischer’s book: The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer | Goodreads

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Episode 3

Title: Brenda Skenandore

Summary: Brenda Skenandore has been on the set of historical reenactments such as The New World, The American West, and Jamestown. She lives up north but travels wherever the acting opportunities take her; she even got a chance to film abroad for a television series.  Her husband is also an actor, and they enjoy spending time together on various projects.

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Topics discussed: --How Brenda started acting for the first time 1:12

--She describes traveling to Budapest for filming 3:35

--Life on a reservation 6:44

--Learning phrases in a different language for a voiceover 7:46

--The shows she enjoys watching on tv 10:11

--Meeting a celebrity at lunch 12:32

Resource mentioned: Extras Casting: Henry Jaderlund

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Episode 2

Title: Dahjn Maria Gomez

Summary: Dahjn Gomez has been acting since she was in second grade. She is truly a triple-threat talent: not only can she act, but she can also sing and can play an instrument. I was in a web series with her and can attest to her power as a thespian. Come along with us and listen to the ups and downs of her journey.

Keep in touch with Dahjn: Dahjn Maria Gomez | Facebook

Topics discussed: --Dahjn explains the need to continuously train 2:28

-- The differences between stage and film acting 2:58

-- Adaptability 5:29

-- How she keeps motivated 8:34

-- Her experiences as a director and stage manager 10:41

-- What she says about negativity 14:35

Resources mentioned:

Classes - Home | Howard Community College (howardcc.edu)

- Welcome To UMBC - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

- Community College of Baltimore County (ccbcmd.edu)

Theatre for Young Audiences - Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) (stagesyouththeater.org)

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Episode 1

Title: Frank James

Summary: Frank James is an actor offering insights into decades worth of acting in the mid-Atlantic on film and television sets. He has done background work, commercials, and has had principal roles in independent films. I have been on action/adventure sets with him, like the TV series Jack Ryan. I have also been with him in blockbuster movies like Wonder Woman 1984, and so I was very surprised to learn what his favorite set of all time was!

Keep in touch with Frank: Frank James | Facebook

Topics discussed: --Frank reveals that his first time as a paid actor was on an Oscar-winning film 1:00

--His all-time favorite set was filming for a Netflix show 3:05

--His passion for being a stand-up comedian 4:45

--His experiences traveling the world through his day job 10:22

--Words of advice 13:20

--Upcoming projects where we can look for him 14:00

Resources mentioned: Virginia acting and crew opportunities: Jobs – Virginia Film Office

Mid-Atlantic casting calls: DragonukConnects

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