Michael Mau originally went to university to study theatre before switching into an English major, but as he tells me in this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, the desire to act never left him. He found a way to make acting part of his life, alongside being a teacher and father, before becoming a full-time actor. Listen to his story in this fun, interesting episode. 

Michael tells me what it was like to quit his job and become an actor in March 2020 as the entire world was shutting down. We talk about how he found his initial acting roles and managed the transition from teaching to acting. Michael shares his thoughts on building a schedule and dealing with guilt around ‘not working’. Listen out for Michael’s ‘spite auditioning’ tip and how he copes with rejection in a healthy way!

Later on, we compare the difference between acting in theatre and acting for a camera, with Michael telling me his experiences of staying in character in between takes and  interacting with cast members in character even when the cameras aren’t rolling. 

This was a great episode to record and I hope you’ll love hearing it. If you’d like to show that you’re a fan of the Second Act Actors podcast, you can share this episode online or with an actor friend.

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