“Writers write. Actors act. Dancers dance.” 

If you’re an artist, the most important thing that you can do is work on your craft. Read books, practice, and learn from others in your network. And don’t just wait to get paid to get started. 

This is advice from the amazing Bobby Moresco, an Academy Award winning writer, director, producer, and founder of The Actors Gym. On this episode, Bobby joins me for a conversation about how to work on your craft during this pandemic, how he learned to write screenplays on his own, and what the future of the industry looks like. 

Tune in to learn Bobby Moresco’s tips on how to level up your skills and talent to live out your dream. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• Tell us about your journey to becoming an Academy Award Winner. (3:54)
• What advice do you have for aspiring writers? (21:52)
• What’s your advice to actors? (23:02)
• What advice do you have for directors? (30:30)
• Who is your favorite actor to work with? (34:40)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How Bobby found his way again after dropping out of high school. (5:16)
• How Bobby learned to write screenplays without a formal education. (9:06)
• What major mistake actors make when starting out. (14:18)
• Busting the myth of writer’s block. (21:57)
• What the future of casting and workshopping looks like post-COVID-19 pandemic. (28:27)
• What Bobby’s dream project looks like. (36:53)

Connect with Bobby Moresco:

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Let’s Connect! 

Manhattan Actor Studio

Resources:

On Directing by Harold Clurman

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet

Kazan on Directing by Elia Kazan

Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh by John Lahr

The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman

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If you have a dream in your heart, you have to pursue it like you mean it. 

So many kids are told “forget about it” when they express their dream of becoming an actor. For some, their journey ends then and there. For others, it’s just the beginning – and I’m here to help you find success and fame without making all the mistakes I made along the way. 

I’m Billy Gallo, a working actor, producer, and writer that’s worked alongside Academy Award winners and some of the biggest talents in this industry. I’m living proof that your past does not equal your future. It is truly possible to achieve your dreams. This dream was given to you for a reason, so it’s time to take action now. 

My goal for this podcast is to bring on guests that have found success in this industry. They’ll share golden nuggets around their strategies, successes, and failures, and these golden nuggets will help you get where you need to go as an aspiring actor. 

Take a listen, follow your dreams, and then I’ll see you in Hollywood. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• How growing up in Brooklyn shaped who I am today. (5:18)
• How my acting career began: from kindergarten to 11 years old. (7:29)
• How I moved from Brooklyn to Hollywood with only $200 in my pocket. (18:15)
• Why I started the Manhattan Actor Studio. (20:18)
• What you can expect from this podcast. (22:10)

Let’s Connect! 

Manhattan Actor Studio

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