Where Working Actors Talk

Eps 34: Navigating Dreams, Reality, and Burn-Out: The Acting Lifestyle with Audrey Moore


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Audrey Helps Actors meets the Working Actor Podcast. This week actress Audrey Moore takes a look back on her career, how she navigates acting as a lifestyle, and the magical thinking to burnout loop that every actor faces. As she and host Colleen Foy  dive into the intricacies of Audrey's career and her experiences in the acting industry, they discuss what it was like to being Emmy-nominated to the daily realities and challenges actors face. Audrey shares valuable insights into the audition process, leveraging relationships in the industry, and managing the highs and lows of the profession. You will leave this episode knowing the importance of sustaining your  passion, dealing with rejection, and navigating the fine line between fantasy and reality throughout your entire career. 

00:00 — Introduction and Welcoming Audrey 

00:45 — Audrey's Emmy Experience 

04:54 — Audition Stories and Acting Insights 

11:38 — The Reality of Acting Careers 

17:54 — Magical Thinking to Burnout 

26:35 — The “Fantasy of the Dress” Metaphor

27:10 — The Reality Check 

27:35 — Emotional Experiences and Self-Worth 

28:47 — Magical Thinking in Careers 

29:57 — Live Tweeting and Fan Connection 

30:53 — Navigating Industry Expectations 

35:03 — The Green Light Game 

39:58 — Career Levels and Networking 

43:40 — Balancing Information and Burnout 

44:20 — Maintaining Relationships with Reps 

50:47 — Final Thoughts and Gratitude

EPISODE LINKS:

· Listen to the Audrey Helps Actors Podcast

· Audrey Moore’s IMDb

· Follow Audrey on IG @audreyscoresmoore

· Follow the Audrey Helps Actors IG @audreyhelpsactorspodcast

· The Audrey Helps Actors Website

Host: ⁠Colleen Foy⁠

Producer: ⁠Kristyn Daniel⁠

Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing

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