That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Actor Taylor Handley booked his third audition at the age of 13. With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, you've seen him in hit projects including "The O.C.," "Southland," "Vegas," "APB," and most recently, "Griselda," and "Mayor of Kingstown." But Taylor explains that it was't until "Mayor" where he got the chance to play a character with a multiple season arc. In an unforgettable audition story, Taylor shares how he was almost passed over for the role until he decided to fight for it. Today, Taylor and Alyshia discuss the importance of managing your money as an artist, why actors shouldn't take getting cut personally, and what it means to have the X factor.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Taylor Handley right here.

• IMDB: Taylor Handley
• INSTAGRAM: @mrtaylorhandley

CREDITS:

• Griselda
• Mayor of Kingstown
• Magnum P.I.
• Bird Box
• Animal Kingdom
• APB
• Vegas
• Chasing Mavericks
• Southland
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
• The O.C.
• Dawson's Creek

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THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to not freak out.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

• [email protected] for collaborations and suggestions of GUESTS
• AGENTGOALS: Make Agents Want YOU!!
• Consulting & Coaching: Personalized guidance from Alyshia Ochse - www.alyshiaochse.com
• Instagram: @alyshiaochse, @thatoneaudition
• Website: www.AlyshiaOchse.com
• Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher
• The Bridge for Actors: www.thebridgeforactors.com
• The Practice Track: www.thepracticetrack.com
• Go from a student of acting to a working actor!

🌈 Elevate your acting journey with proven recovery strategies. Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler grew up on the set of HBO's acclaimed crime drama "The Sopranos," playing the role of Tony Soprano's daughter, Meadow. She has since gone on to appear in hit projects including "Entourage," "Ugly Betty," "Big Sky" and is the co-host of the newly-launched "MeSsy" podcast alongside Christina Applegate. In today's episode, Jamie-Lynn discusses how the responsibility placed on child actors has a lasting impact, and she shares the valuable advice she first got from James Gandolfini about acting coaches. Today, Alyshia and Jamie-Lynn also speak openly about navigating a career in the entertainment industry, which doesn't always hold space for those living with a chronic illness. Diagnosed with MS, Jamie-Lynn shares her story, proudly stating that she will never not represent herself on screen again.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jamie-Lynn Sigler right here.

Credits:

• The Sopranos
• Entourage
• Big Sky
• Ugly Betty
• The Virgin of Highland Park
• Beef House
• Guys with Kids
• Baby Daddy
• Last Man Standing
• How I Met Your Mother
• Drop Dead Diva

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THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

For nine seasons, households across the country spent Thursday nights with actor Sarah Drew as the beloved character Dr. April Kepner on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Today, she shares how she emotionally prepared for some of the show's most memorable, high-stakes scenes and what her self-care methods are for debriefing afterwards.

From stage to screen, Sarah can be seen in hit projects such as "Mad Men," "Private Practice," "Glee," "Cruel Summer," "Amber Brown," and many more. She emphasizes the importance of leading with your strengths by sharing a story of how a last-minute gut decision to perform a monologue instead of a musical number at a casting director workshop launched her career. You won't want to miss this episode as Sarah discusses how she approaches text, what makes for a dynamic self-tape, and the love she's found for producing, writing and directing.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sarah Drew right here.

Credits:

• Grey's Anatomy
• Birthright Outlaw
• Guiding Emily
• How She Caught a Killer
• Reindeer Games Homecoming
• Cruel Summer
• Glee
• Everwood
• Mad Men
• Amber Brown
• Private Practice
• Mom's Night Out
• Radio

For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get new headshots. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

• [email protected] for collaborations and suggestions of GUESTS
• AGENTGOALS: Make Agents Want YOU!!
• Consulting & Coaching: Personalized guidance from Alyshia Ochse - www.alyshiaochse.com
• Instagram: @alyshiaochse, @thatoneaudition
• Website: www.AlyshiaOchse.com
• Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher
• The Bridge for Actors: www.thebridgeforactors.com
• The Practice Track: www.thepracticetrack.com
• Go from a student of acting to a working actor!

🌈 Elevate your acting journey with proven recovery strategies. Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

With more than three decades of experience in the industry, award-winning actor Judy Reyes has delivered incredible performances across all genres of film, television and stage. She spent nine years on NBC's Scrubs and has earned countless recurring and guest star roles on hit projects including Claws, Dr. Death, Better Things, The Horror of Dolores Roach, and has several upcoming projects in the works.

In today's episode, we get deep into the craft and the business side of the industry. We discusses when publicists can be beneficial in an actor's career, the need to advocate for ourselves in our contracts, and Judy offers valuable lessons by sharing stories from her Scrubs screen test and a Claws table read. Above all else, Judy emphasizes the importance of speaking up for your character's story, as well as your own.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Judy Reyes right here.

Credits:

• Scrubs
• Claws
• Devious Maids
• Birth/Rebirth
• Smile
• Dr. Death
• The Horror of Dolores Roach
• Florida Man
• Better Things
• Succession
• Jane the Virgin
• One Day at a Time

• IMDB: Judy Reyes
• INSTAGRAM: @itisijudyreyes1

For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• PATREON: @thatoneaudition
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get a PUBLICIST. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

• [email protected] for collaborations and suggestions of GUESTS
• AGENTGOALS: Make Agents Want YOU!!
• Consulting & Coaching: Personalized guidance from Alyshia Ochse - www.alyshiaochse.com
• Instagram: @alyshiaochse, @thatoneaudition
• Website: www.AlyshiaOchse.com
• Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher
• The Bridge for Actors: www.thebridgeforactors.com
• The Practice Track: www.thepracticetrack.com
• Go from a student of acting to a working actor!

🌈 Elevate your acting journey with proven recovery strategies. Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Actor Kristen Ariza has made a name for herself in every lane of the industry from stage to commercials to voice over to television and film. You've seen her in some of TV's most beloved projects of all time including "Friends," "Grey's Anatomy," "Parks and Recreation," "Lie to Me," and nearly every procedural under the sun. In this jam-packed episode, she walks us through numerous audition stories and covers the nuances between guest star roles, transitional characters in pilots, book narration, and more. Be sure to take notes as Kristen shares how she navigated a theater audition over Zoom, the kind of character prep she does for emotional scenes, and the importance of maintaining multiple income streams as an actor.

CREDITS:

• StartUp
• All Rise
• Bosch
• The Fosters
• Resurrected
• Confirmation
• Big Shot
• American Horror Story
• Parks and Recreation
• Bones
• Lie to Me
• Friends
• The Tomorrow People

• IMDB: Kristen Ariza
• INSTAGRAM: @kristenariza

For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition

• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• PATREON: @thatoneaudition
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get an AGENT. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

• [email protected] for collaborations and suggestions of GUESTS
• AGENTGOALS: Make Agents Want YOU!!
• Consulting & Coaching: Personalized guidance from Alyshia Ochse - www.alyshiaochse.com
• Instagram: @alyshiaochse, @thatoneaudition
• Website: www.AlyshiaOchse.com
• Listen on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher
• The Bridge for Actors: www.thebridgeforactors.com
• The Practice Track: www.thepracticetrack.com
• Go from a student of acting to a working actor!

🌈 Elevate your acting journey with proven recovery strategies. Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

In the true spirit of "That One Audition," Cynthia Addai-Robinson walks us through her audition journey from start to finish for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." Throughout her story, we discusses the pros and cons of self-tapes versus in-person auditions, how dialect plays into Cynthia's character preparation, and why actors shouldn't be afraid to ask for what they need from their readers. When it comes to emotionally vulnerable scenes, Cynthia shares how she approaches those terrifying scene directions of "she bursts into tears."

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Cynthia Addai-Robinson right here.

CREDITS:

• The People We Hate at the Wedding
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
• Power
• Shooter
• The Accountant
• Arrow
• Chicago Med
• Texas Rising
• Star Trek Into Darkness
• Spartacus
• Colombiana

• IMDB: Cynthia Addai-Robinson
• INSTAGRAM: @cynthiaaddairobinson

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• PATREON: @thatoneaudition
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu