1) How many day jobs did Tobin have before he was able to make a living as an actor (the answer will shock you!)?

2) Should YOU do background work?  

3) How do you find the strength to keep going in the most difficult moments?

An acting teacher in a maximum security prison shares a story.

(The Leftovers, Judging Amy, Private Practice)

In this episode, you will learn:

1. What does it feel like when you find your passion?

2. What does Amy Brenneman ask all her characters before filming?

3. How does Amy define confidence and how can YOU find it within yourself? 

4. How can you use your love of acting to make the world a better place?

A 2nd generation American Latinx actress shares a story about how it feels to be asked to do a “random Latin accent”.

(Primary Stages, The Pearl Theater Company, New York Classical Theatre)

In this episode, you will learn: 

1) How can YOU pursue regional theatre? 2) How can you keep your spirits up as an actor when you aren’t working? 3) If you’re over 25 and don’t have “great” credits, do you still have a shot at an acting career?  4) What does NYC offer to actors that L.A. might not? 

A Black American Actress shares how it feels to be asked in an audition to try to "be more Black."

(Raisin, Scandal, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Good Wife)

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. What famous theatre inspired young Joe Morton to dream of a life in show biz?
2. What was the moment Joe Morton decided he was meant to be an actor? 
3. Why is it so crucial to FIRST know WHY you want to be an actor?
4. What MISTAKE led to Joe Morton’s first acting job ever? 
5. What are the FIVE QUESTIONS Joe asks himself before every job?

A Character Actress shares a story about having her body objectified in primetime television.

(The Raincoat Academy, Hood Naruto The Movie)

In this episode:

1. Do you need to go to film school to learn to create your own content? 

2. How do you use social platforms to showcase your own work?

3. How do you not lose sight of your dream when you hit a major roadblock? 

4. How do you start the process of creating your own content?

5. How can you stop comparing yourself to others (and stop feeling bad about yourself)?