Green Pod

In part 1 of our exclusive interview with AGR Staff Member Debbie Troche, we discuss how shes evolved as performer, how her industry relationships helped her get called in and book 2 co-star gigs, and how she keeps everything in perspective! This and so much more with the lovely Debbie Troche!

Meet AGR intern, Lyssa Mandel! In this episode she discusses how she embraced who she was as a type to find success, the LAXPlore experience, AGR family, and all about her original show "The Bitch Seat".

Meet Paul Castro Jr. A young actor who met Jen briefly several years ago, but who made such an impact that she ended up calling him in to audition for "Love and Human Remains" and eventually cast him! Hear his story in his own words as well as other projects he's been fortunate to be a part of. Hard work, and being memorable is what this episode is all about! Have a listen!

Meet actress/AGR Staff Member/casting director/director and all around awesome lady, Bettina Bilger. Her short film "In the Dark" has been making the rounds and won awards at various film festivals across the country, and even Bettina herself has been recognized as an actress to watch! She cast several AGR's in her film and in this episode discusses not only her career thus far, but the experiences she's had creating original work and making it happen! Have a listen!

Meet actress, producer, and one of the stars of the upcoming Jen Rudolph Produced production of "Love and Human Remains": Frances Brennand Roper! Not only does Frances have knowledge of networking in the business and what it takes to find your place, she also knows a lot about creating your own work as an actor and making things happen. Here how she did that, as well as what her relationship has been with working with Jen, how's she's getting ready for the show this summer, and much much more!!!

Meet legit talent agent Bernadette McBrinn from Avalon Artists Group in NYC. In this episode, she discusses her background as an agent, why it is so important for clients and actors to network with CD’s and promote themselves, how an actor should present themselves to an agent as a person, and much more!

Meet AGR'r Danielle Guldin! Danielle began working with About Face after meeting Alice Skiba from About Face, and eventually started working with the awesome Jenevieve Brewer at Terrific Talent, and after honing her type and using the skills in her repertoire not related to acting, booked 2 major gigs in a row :"Unforgettable" and "Law and Order". Listen to how she honed her type, marketed herself properly, and all around embraced who she was to form important industry relationships and work it!!

Meet Manager/Owner of Brownstone Entertainment Management, Bernard Bunye! Bernard runs his company with a knowledge and passion for his individual clients and helping them be the best they can be in order to succeed in the business and reach their own goals as people and clients! In this episode he discusses his own experience at AGR's Manager Night, what he looks for in fresh talent, how he fosters his relationships with his clients, and what an actor should be asking when taking a meeting with an agent or manager! And much more!

Meet Illya Konstantin! A solid actor, who worked with Jen in honing his type, and used specific sides to solidify such, and ended up signing with MKSD after meeting Elise Koseff at AGR's Manager Night! Since then he booked the ABC Diversity Showcase (After a lengthy audition process) and has been called in by numerous casting offices and is constantly sent out on the audition scene. Hear him discuss his experiences, and how he manages the life of a busy auditioning actor!

Meet Daniella Rabbani! An actress with a passion for storytelling, and who discovered a great medium for doing such, in the world of voice-overs! Hear how she got into V.O's after meeting agents and casting directors at AGR's VoiceOver Night, hear her discuss what the process is like, and the feeling of being the voice of important historic and artistic platforms such as the Jewish Heritage Museum and Paris' Grand Palais!