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Pedro De Leon Imdb

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Pedro De Leon joins me for the 13th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss

Pedro is a NY based theater and TV/Film actor. He's been on shows like Shades of Blue and movies like Docket 32357 & Solo, Contigo.

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Some Questions I Ask:

His move from Puerto Rico to the US? (:50)

On Roots and Heritage (4:30)

On Writing (6:05)

On loneliness or feeling like an outsider? (9:08)

How do you define being an outsider? (10:25)

On connection with wife (12:06)

Would you rather fit in or stand out? (12:57)

On his booking Shades of Blue (14:38)

What was your experience on set? (16:20)

How do you reward yourself after a success? (17:23)

Words of advice for people who are lonely or feel like outsiders or feel like they are on the outside? (18:16)

Where can people connect with you? (21:00)

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Gaius Charles Imdb

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Carnegie Mellon grad Gaius Charles joins me for the 12th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Faith and how to develop it, go over some questions from fans on Twitter & his character John on NBC's Taken.

Gaius is widely known for his role as Smash Williams in Friday Night Lights, Shane Ross in Shonda Rhimes's Grey's Anatomy, John in Taken, Bunchy Carter in Aquarius, Rev Andrew Carter in God Friended Me, and most recently as Bronson in Roswell, New Mexico. Gaius is very strong in his faith and relationship with Christ and avid coffee lover.

I'm blessed to call him a friend and mentor.

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Some Questions I Ask:

How did he discover his talent and passion for acting? (:50)

Love of coffee (1:21)

Script analysis and how he makes choices. (2:12)

Developing and cultivating Faith? (3:08)

For someone who doesn't have Faith or think it's practical how can they breakthrough? (4:30)

What are the attributes of a great actor (6:08)

How your Faith gotten you to where you are today and where would you like it to take you? (6:49)

Questions from fans on Twitter (8:08)

About John his character in Taken on NBC (11:58)

Most challenging aspect of creating John and the most fulfilling (12:48)

What are you most excited about in 2017 (13:59)

Where can people connect with you? (14:20)

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Brooks Brantly Imdb

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Morehouse grad Brooks Brantly joins me for the 11th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the his broadway debut, love and more.

Brooks has his MFA from Uconn and currently resides in LA. He is a martial artist, fight choreographer and has experience in theater as well as TV/Film. He's been in the national tour of War Horse and have performed in great regional houses like Centerstage and more.

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Some Questions I Ask:

How you made it from Illinois to Morehouse? (:54)

Key takeaways from being a man of color at Morehouse (3:27)

Interest in martial arts? (5:27)

Experience at Uconn for MFA? (7:11)

Process of creating a character (9:20)

How do you define love and how has it enhanced your life and career (10:33)

Advice or tips for people who have given up on Love? (13:00)

When did you realize you loved your wife (16:42)

Love in friendships, business relationships etc (18:40)

Top 5 Love Songs (19:43)

Broadway debut (21:30)

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Philip Smithey Imdb

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Morehouse grad Philip Smithey joins me for the 10th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the benefits of humor and laughter.

Philip has his MFA from Uconn and currently resides in LA. He has experience as a standup, in theater as well as TV/Film. He's known for NBA 2k19 (2018), Switched at Birth (2011) and Criminal Minds (2005).

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Some Questions I Ask:

How he knew he'd become an actor? (:50)

Where he is from (1:57)

Interest in martial arts? (3:28)

Tips for actors moving or going to LA? (4:32)

Resources for people finding a community in LA (8:00)

How important is laughter to you and why? (10:28)

What do you find funny? (11:25)

How are comedy and drama similar? Different? (12:42)

How humor helps in difficult situations (14:48)

On Standup? (18:29)

Latest bookings (21:05)

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Glenis Hunter Imdb

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Glenis Hunter joins me for the episode 9 of The Creation Grounds.

Glenis and I met in an acting class in NYC.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where'd you grow up? (2:10)

Transition from D.R to NY? (2:30)

On Decision to Act? (3:15)

On strength and what that means to you? (4:20)

A play or show that she is most proud of (5:28)

When did you start creating your own work? (9:00)

Film festivals and film festival wins? (10:45)

Stories that you want to tell (11:45)

On handling rejection (13:45)

Resources to stay empowered? (16:05)

How to submit projects to your production company? (17:45)

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Isaiah Johnson Imdb

Isaiah Johnson is an American actor and singer who portrayed George Washington in 2013 The Hamilton Mixtape as well as in the National Tour. Johnson has appeared on and off Broadway, working with Al Pacino and Daniel Sullivan in The Merchant of Venice, Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes in Richard III, Kelli O'Hara and Michael Greif in Far From Heaven, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers in Peter and the Starcatcher, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail in Hamilton (Vassar Workshop Cast 2013), and on various projects with Norm Lewis, Bill Condon and Randy Newman.

He has also been a guest star on CBS' "Person of Interest" and the Cinemax series "The Knick." Isaiah received a BFA from Howard University and an MFA from NYU's Tisch Grad Acting. He played Mister in the Oprah produced Broadway production of The Color Purple.

Kendra has been a great friend of mine for many years and we met at an audition in NYC. We've been close ever since! I know you all are going to enjoy this one. Join me on Episode 8 to learn and hear from Isaiah about Unity & Encouragement.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where he calls home? (:50)

His experience at Howard University? (1:13)

NYU? (2:08)

On craft and it's importance? (3:10)

What does artistry mean to you? (4:08)

Favorite 3 books on craft? (4:27)

Advice for actors who want to be on Broadway? (7:55)

How to find Unity within cast from meet & greet & beyond (9:30)

On The Color Purple on Broadway (10:36)

On 8x a week performances for Broadway and self care? (12:05)

On process of creating Mister in the Color Purple. (15:40)

Interests and Hobbies (17:48)

What does Unity mean to you & how do you stay encouraged? (23:10)

How do people contact you? (26:00)

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Lauren Marissa Smith Imdb

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Lauren Marissa Smith joins me for episode 7 of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the benefits

Lauren has a background in finance having worked on Wall Street and ultimately giving that up to pursue her passion in the arts.

Join me on Episode 7 to learn how to expand your vision for yourself and your career.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where did you grow up? (:43)

On her mother being a Black Panther? (5:00)

First acting or modeling gig? (8:30)

On Spelman (10:10)

On people she's trained with including Marishka Phillips (13:09)

On her experience in Oxford London at Bada (19:54)

How has your vision for your career in past 5 years and how do you create a vision and expand it from where you are? (27:43)

Advice for someone who wants to create a vision or breakthrough a plateau in their vision (29:46)

On Create Inc (32:20)

Black girl magic? (35:55)

How do people contact you? (38:50)

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Germar Gardner Imdb

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Bridgeport, CT native, SAG-Award winning actor Germar Terrell Gardner joins me episode 6 of Creation Grounds.

Germar and I are not only from the same city, but played football for the same high school at different times! Enjoy episode 6 to motivate and/or inspire you to overcome your adversities.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where'd you grow up? (:44)

How'd you avoid pitfalls of inner city life? (2:25)

Tell us about your football career at Central High School. (6:06)

Creative writing (13:56)

First role (15:40)

Family supportive of acting career? (16:09)

The moments before booking Orange is The New Black and the moment after (19:59)

Bloopers or BTS stories (31:50)

What are you most excited about in your life right now (33:27)

Words of encouragement/inspiration and overcoming adversity (35:10)

On Roxanne Roxanne (38:55)

Where can people contact you (39:44)

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Lawrence Floyd Imdb

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North Carolina bred Lawrence Floyd joins me for the 5th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss tons of useful info on why it's vital for artists to create their own work, a mindset or thought to get over fear of failure or of success, tips for actors in the audition room on what and what not to do and on working successfully with directors once you book the role.

Lawrence Floyd has a background as a writer and director and also acts. He also has his own media/production company that are actively creating projects.

Lawrence has directed me in multiple projects including one at the Signature theater in NYC and it was a pleasure having him on to share his wisdom, humor and spirit with you. Enjoy Episode 5!

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where are you from? (:43)

When was the transition to Connecticut? (2:11)

Describe your childhood? (2:42)

When did you become interested in the arts? (4:45)

What is success to you? (7:00)

Influences on writing (8:47)

When did you get to NYC? (10:02)

Difference btwn an artist and actor?(14:01)

Daily routines/habits to improve artistry (14:58)

On Directing and rehearsal room. How important is that sense of play and sense of humor/comedy to you? (17:30)

What are your favorite kinds of actors to direct? (19:37)

Daily routines/habits to improve artistry (14:58)

On Directing and rehearsal room. How important is that sense of play and sense of humor/comedy to you? (17:30)

How do you reach out to theater companies to be a reader for auditions? (21:57)

What's the biggest piece of advice on what to do in the audition room vs what not to do? (24:45)

What do you wish actor's knew about working well with directors? (28:30)

On Obsidian media group (32:22)

Importance of artists creating their own work? (35:54)

What are steps of creating your own work? Or how to get over the doubt, fear of failure or fear of success? (37:35)

What's on your heart to create or do next? (43:30)

Where can people contact you (45:58)

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Julee Cerda Imdb

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Julee was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in NYC and her father's country in the Dominican Republic. She speaks fluent Spanish. Julee joins me for the 4th episode of the Creation Grounds. We discuss mindset for auditions, self acceptance and always staying true to yourself.

Since the recording of this interview Julee has accomplished and continues to accomplish a lot in her career. Having appeared on Broadway under direction of Kenny Leon, having a recurring role on Blindspot, appeared in Marvel's Iron Fist and is currently filming The Mighty Ducks.

Julee and I met in NYC. I know you all are going to enjoy this one. Join me on Episode 4.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where are you from? (1:05)

How does your perspective as a Korean/Domincan inform your experience of life and influence your work? (1:33)

Wheres your hunger/ambition come from?(5:05)

On Her comedy troupe (6:31)

Preference for Comedy or Drama? (8:25)

Funniest or most embarrassing audition story? (9:01)

On her impressions of Jennifer Tilly with comedy troupe (10:54)

Mindset on auditioning before entering the room and coming out (12:09)

Dream collaborations (13:19)

On Self Acceptance and Finding Place in Industry (15:13)

What's exciting about the industry right now? (16:24)

Tell us about what you're working on now (18:26)

Where can people contact you? (19:21)

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