Talking Like Normal People

Josh Mikel is an actor, playwright, director, and musician from Conyers, GA. A graduate of Florida State University's Theatre and Creative Writing programs, he honed his craft on the stage at FSU's School of Theatre. There, he developed a love for film and TV working on both sides of the camera, with the acclaimed Florida State Film School. A published playwright, Josh is known particularly for his theatre for young audiences works, "The Monster Hunters," and "Good Good Trouble on Bad Bad Island." He is the resident playwright at Endstation Theatre Company (Lynchburg, VA). As a director, he has created and animated music videos for the acts Against Me!, Waxahatchee, Jake Bugg, Neon Trees, and American Authors. Josh is the long time drummer for the indie rock band Look Mexico. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he is represented by J Pervis Talent Agency.

Our guest this week, is one of the most unique actors in our market and maybe anywhere. He has had featured roles in the films; Venom, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and can be seen as Gus in the upcoming Hulu series Looking for Alaska. He’s been through our room countless times and never disappoints. Please listen up for Jared Bankens!!

Our guest this week, is an insanely talented person with major film, TV and Theatre credits. He has starred in the series Lucky 7 and Gracepoint, and graced the stage at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago in several productions including the central role of Bait Boy in Airline Highway. I’m always excited to have him in my room auditioning, because I get to see a true artist at work. Please welcome Stephen Louis Grush to the show!

Our guest this week, is someone who has not only the sweetest disposition of any actor I know, but she is immensely talented to boot. With several significant roles in film, TV and commercials, she’s someone I have wanted to have on the show since we started. If you haven’t seen her in Mudbound as Vera Atwood, hop on Netflix after this interview and see her standout performance. You may know her from Preacher, Salem, American Horror Story or a slew of other projects. We know her as Lucy Faust! Welcome Lucy!!

Our guest this week, Is a good friend and fellow casting professional. He is well known in Louisiana for his skills in extras casting, with over 50 credits under his belt. What many people may not be familiar with is his vast knowledge of The Academy Awards and its history. Today we are going to have some fun with special guest JAY DEFELICE of AJ Casting!

Our guest this week, has the career that very few actors achieve. With film and TV credits dating back to 1979. His is a face that most audiences are familiar with, because not only has he been in a gazillion projects but he’s memorable to say the least. Whether you recognize him from the latest season of Netflix's Ozarks or from Blockbusters like The Magnificent Seven, Texas Chainsaw 3D or Django Unchained, it doesn’t matter because after our chat today I know you will always remember this unique personality that is RITCHIE MONTGOMERY!

Our guest this week, IS A BUSY BEE! She is a true gift to our industry and our market for sure. While her film and television credits date back to 2004, her entry in show business go much further back with roots in theatre and music. With a very diverse list of credits ranging from characters such as, Jan on the critically acclaimed True Detective to Suzanna Macon in Underground. She is one of the most gifted actors I know. I am so excited to finally talk like a normal person with ANDREA FRANKLE.

Our guest this week, works in a different capacity than our normal visitor. If you are a working actor there’s a good chance she has stared at your face and picked apart your work, to make your performance the best it can be. With credits in editorial departments of major motion pictures like Olympus Has Fallen, Texas Chainsaw 3D as well as documentaries and television Shows. Her current project Breasts, which she also directed is making it’s way through the festival circuit, to very positive reception. We are excited to get the scoop on editing from Eva Contis!

This weeks guest, Spent several years in the southeast, building amazing credits, on top of an already impressive body of work. He is a talent able to dig deep beneath the layers of his character. He was Det Colquitt on American Horror Story Freak Show and Bill Meekes on Underground, two very memorable roles in Television history. He is an actor with true commitment to the craft and a mans man. This is PJ Marshall talking normal.

Our guest this week, is a talent who has played the numbers games, of being an actor better than anyone I’ve ever known. With a very strong list of credits rooted in the Southeastern market, you may know him from roles in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back or The Hunger Games films. If not you can check him out weekly on the hit CBS series SEAL TEAM as Lt Commander Blackburn. Please welcome my friend Judd Lormand!