This week we are pleased to welcome Philadelphia/NYC based actor and coach RJ Magee!  A graduate of Temple University, RJ is a musical theatre performer in both markets. He talks with hurryupandwait about Philly theatre, hitting the unified auditions, and finding representation in New York. 

In addition to working all over the country as an actor, RJ has found great success helping fellow actors obtain representation and jobs of their own.  For more on his coaching services, contact RJ at [email protected].

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week KC and Ethan are thrilled to welcome busy actress Lindsey Kyler!  Lindsey hit the regional theater scene hard after graduating from Carnegie Mellon, and has been seen onstage in Pittsburgh, DC, Orlando, Cincinnati, New Jersey and New York.  She talks to hurryupandwait about classical theatre, young roles, and living the gypsy life. 

For more on Lindsey, check out her website http://www.lindseykyler.com/.

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week KC and Ethan are alone in the studio, and reflect on their busy summers acting, teaching, interning and more!  Tune in to hear summer highlights, biggest regrets, and exciting goals for the fall- not to mention hilarious banter. 

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week on hurryupandwait, we are joined by six members of Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s 2014 Apprentice Company.  These talented young actors from across the country (and the world) talk to us about their diverse training backgrounds, breaking into the profession, survival jobs, and their amazing summer apprentice experience.  Thanks to Maggie McDowell (NYU), Cameron Jamarr Davis (CCM), Jennifer Johnson (UNLV), Jack Lafferty (UNLV Grad), Max Hunter (Dartmouth) and Aryana Sederati (Montclair State) for participating in this lively roundtable discussion!

Visit hvshakespeare.org for more on the festival and the apprentice program.  And check out broadwayworld.com for a sneak peek at next year’s season! 

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

We are so pleased to have MelRob back in the studio, this time to talk about her role as Eastern Regional Vice President of Actors' Equity Association.  In one of our most informative interviews to date, we discuss the history of AEA, how and when to join, benefits (and responsibilities!) of membership, and advice for future members.  And most importantly- how to get free shoes!

You can find some of the fantastic resources referenced on the show by visiting the Actors' Equity website, or by exploring the following links:

Get informed! AEA Document Library:

http://www.actorsequity.org/library/library_home.asp

Get involved!  AEA Annual Membership Meeting dates:

http://www.actorsequity.org/NewsMedia/news2014/2014MembershipMeetings.asp 

Get excited! AEA Benefits:

http://www.actorsequity.org/Benefits/benefitshome.asp 

Get more excited! AEA Discounts:

http://www.actorsequity.org/Benefits/discounts.asp

Get free shoes! Actors Fund Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund:

http://www.actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/conrad-cantzen-shoe-fund 

For more on MelRob, follow her on twitter @MelRobsings, and visit her fabulous blog “MelRob Sings,” where she answers all sorts of questions about life as an actor on and off stage.  For coaching and more, check out her company website, www.thebizofshow.com. 

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week on hurryupandwait we are taking a trip to the other side of the table with Casting Director Lexie Pregosin.  In addition to her role as the Resident Casting Director of The Attic Theater, Lexie has worked both independently and with some of the city’s top offices.  She shares her tips on submitting for projects, keeping in touch, preparing for auditions and more; tip #1: don’t be crazy!

Find brilliant vocal coach Eddie Schnecker at www.eddieschnecker.com.

For more information about Lexie’s role at The Attic Theater Company, visit www.theattictheaterco.com.

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week we are thrilled to present our first interview with actress, coach, and AEA Eastern Regional Vice President Melissa Robinette!  In addition to working almost constantly as a musical theatre performer, MelRob coaches actors on skill maintenance, marketing, contract negotiations and more- her company The Biz of Show “Empowers Actors to stop making excuses and start living the life they want!” In addition to sharing her experience growing up in the circus, abandoning school for cruise ships, and booking her very first job in New York, MelRob lays down some serious advice for actors young and old.

Check out “Strictly Dishonorable” at The Attic Theater Company!  Now through August 10th. 

For more on MelRob, follow her on twitter @MelRobsings, and visit her fabulous blog “MelRob Sings,” where she answers all sorts of questions about life as an actor on and off stage.  For coaching and more, check out her company website, www.thebizofshow.com.  

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week we are joined by Artistic Director (and actor-lover) Laura Braza!  In addition to running off-off Broadway’s The Attic Theater Company, Laura directs, teaches, and offers private coaching for actors.  Her most recent project for The Attic “Strictly Dishonorable” can be seen at the Flea Theater now through August 11th.  In this interview, Laura opens up about running a company, directing off-off Broadway, and how actors can stand out in the audition room.

Interested in the types of under-produced plays The Attic is known for?  Check out www.doollee.com for a searchable database of modern plays.  Click here for tickets to Strictly Dishonorable, find out more about The Attic at www.theattictheaterco.com, and find Laura at www.laurabraza.com.

Click here for more on TDF’s Autism Theatre Initiative. Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week we are thrilled to welcome Tony Nominated performer Chad Kimball!  Chad is best known for originating the lead role in the 2010 Tony Award winning musical “Memphis” (Tony Nominee- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical).  Other Broadway credits include “Civil War,” “Into the Woods” (as Milky White the cow) “Lennon,” and “Good Vibrations,” in addition to numerous roles Off-Broadway and in the regions. Chad is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory, and opens up about going straight from school to Broadway, originating his life-changing role in Memphis, and… bovine acting.  Chad is a true “long-term” actor with a wealth of experiences to share! 

Find Chad Kimball at www.chadkimball.com- and see his clothing line at www.lolly-clothing.com.

Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.

This week KC and Ethan list seven regular practices for happy and healthy actors, and talk about why they do (or don’t!) follow them every day.  From keeping a log to having a life, here are 7 Habits of Highly Effective Actors:

Do you agree with our list?  Let us know what keeps you "in it for the long-haul!"  Contact KC and Ethan at [email protected], on twitter @huawpodcast, facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on our website www.hurryupandwaitpodcast.com.