"You don't walk into an audition as an actor playing a part; you walk in as the character living the story."

Christopher Adam Leroux is a former professional Major League Baseball pitcher and a radio and TV broadcaster from Canada. He played for the Florida Marlins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, The New York Yankees in MLB, and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). 

Today's show presents slightly different dynamics inspired by a text Chris sent last week. The text reads: "(...) you should do a podcast with an actor or an actress starting out. Where they basically asked you all the questions they want to know on how to start out and become successful in the business."

So, in this episode, we go through the process of becoming an actor and what it takes physically, psychologically, and mentally. How to be prepared for an audition, how to choose your wardrobe, and how to secure the part. We also discuss self-taping, why it is crucial, how to do it properly, and how much money is needed to create a piece that'll grab casting directors' attention. 

Plus, we talk about approaching agents and picking the right one for you, how to take a professional headshot, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 68 of Hollywood Dream Maker and learn everything you need to know to start your acting career on the right foot. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• You can't just say: I'll be an actor (6:18)
• Every NO you get puts you close to a YES (10:20)
• How to make things believable in an audience (15:57)
• What you should prioritize if you don't have enough time to prepare for an audience (25:24)
• Remove "I'm sorry" from your vocabulary (29:31)
• The secrets of self-taping (46:57)
• How to get an agent, and how to choose the best one for you (59:16)
• How to avoid taking a headshot that screams: amateur hour (1:08:51)

Connect with Chris Leroux:

• IMDb
• Instagram

Let's Connect: 

• Manhattan Actor Studio 
• Website

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