Creation Grounds

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Native of Queens, NY Jaylan Barber joins me for the 3rd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss succeeding in NYC regardless of training. Believing in himself and music. Join me for episode 3 of The Creation Grounds.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Where are you from? (0:46)

The Apollo in Harlem, NY (1:38)

Earliest performance he's seen in his life (3:30)

Do you come from an artistic family? Any siblings? (5:50)

What do you love most about NY artistic community (8:32)

Studying mass communication in college (10:00)

Experience acting in NY? (10:24)

Freelancing with agent (11:35)

Advice to someone not formerly trained who wants to act in NY (13:36)

On Concious Content Movement? (15:37)

What does success mean to you and how do you stay motivated despite setbacks and rejection? (17:35)

Imagine you're an old man and you've accomplished everything but you could only leave 2 traits and one strategy to your loved ones to live the life of their dreams? (19:30)

On booking his first TV role (24:00)

Freestyle? (25:55)

How can people reach you? (27:30)

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For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker!

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From Pottsville, Penn Dartel McRae joins me for the 2nd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the transition from college athlete to successful actor. The positive influence of family on his acting career. Staying strong in the face of getting type cast and how to create your own niche as an actor.

Dartel has a background in athletics and track despite being asthmatic and originally wanted to be a lawyer. He has many short films and independent films under his belt and was featured on Black Box.

Dartel and I met in NYC. He's always a joy to be around and is a great guy. I'm excited to share his light with you! Join me on Episode 2 to learn how you can create a vivid imagination and destroy self doubt.

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Some Questions I Ask:

Experiences with track? (0:53)

Where is home for you? (1:08)

What it was like growing up in a quiet town? (1:21)

On having 4 siblings (2:11)

His mothers influence on sports (3:52)

Moving to NYC (21:09)

Habits that he developed as an athlete that helps him as an actor? (4:43)

Did you always want to act? (5:51)

Speaking about his network role (9:20)

Advice to someone who hasn't booked their first role? (10:53)

What you learned about industry that you wished you knew when you started? (12:14)

If Casting were listening right now what kinds of roles would you want to book? (14:06)

What actor do you most want to work with? (17:15)

Actor inspirations (20:32)

Best piece of advice you've been given (22:48)

How do you keep your upbeat attitude? (24:10)

On Writing his webseries Mayo & Chocolate (27:24)

How has creating his own work benefitted his own work (29:28)

How did he develop his imagination? (30:57)

On his kickstarter for his feature Intermission (35:22)

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You can follow Arron at:

Website: ArronLloyd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/

Facebook: Arron Lloyd

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316

TikTok:Arronslloyd

Youtube: Arron Lloyd

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For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker!

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Kentucky bred Kendra Hollway joins me for the very first episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss the benefits of gaining experience in multiple aspects of TV and movie creation. How to go from a small town girl to being a New York city actress & how to hustle to make your dreams a reality.

Kendra has a background in production and has interned with Tyler Perry and has worked alongside giants like Robin Givens in Definitely Divorcing. She also writes and has made appearances in multiple webseries.

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 1 to learn how you can go from a small town to a big city & develop the persistance, patience and belief to live your dreams.

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Some Questions I Ask:

How has growing up in small town influenced you? (1:43)

When did you know you wanted to act? (6:41)

Background in Production and how it influences her work? (14:16)

Interning with Tyler Perry?(17:00)

Interning with Casting Director for Viola Davis Project (18:59)

Moving to NYC (21:09)

Challenges and Triumphs first couple of years in NYC? (24:06)

Finding a mentor in Broadway actress (original Diana Ross in Motown) Valisia LaKae (25:25)

Booking her first movie and differences between film and theater (28:40)

What is an actionable step someone from a small town can take to further their acting career? (34:52)

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You can follow Arron at:

Website: ArronLloyd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/

Facebook: Arron Lloyd

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316

TikTok:Arronslloyd

Youtube: Arron Lloyd

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Overview of Creation Grounds

What is the Creation Grounds all about?

Here is a brief synopsis and overview of what this podcast will revolve around.

For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker!