Michelle Pflug is a recent graduate who has worked consistently as a costume PA since moving to NYC. We revisit the structure and hierarchy of costuming for film, she outlines the skills that have been most helpful to her success, and we talk about her own design work on the side. Brenden guests hosts!Photo credit: Emily Morgan www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 27907 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Patrick and Daniel are a musical theater writing team. They have been collaborating all their lives because they are brothers! They explain how their collaboration works, the different developmental paths a musical can take, and how they made their first connections in the city. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 27982 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

This week we chat with badass business woman Rachel Berger! After living the hustle life as an actress, she decided to act on her dream of creating a shared working space for artists. She founded and runs The Artist Co-op whose missions is to unite New York City’s actors directors, dancers, playwrights, and more, with programs and services to support the performing arts community. We talk about her journey and learn more about the perks of joining The Artist Co-op!  w [...]

www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 19205 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Caralie and Daniel celebrate the 50th episode by hearing updates from some memorable guests! They talk about all the resources available through Class Actor Hack, as well as the exciting road ahead. [...]

We gab with theater educator Arielle who currently teaches middle schoolers in Sunset Park Brooklyn! We gab about her producing a staged musical version of her father's children's book that went from NYU class assignment to a successful Off-Broadway run. We cover the Fringe, getting certified as an NYC teacher, and how weddings can be one of the biggest productions of ones life.  www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 36543 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Patrick is a 3D artist for an app start up. He holds a Masters from Pratt. We talk the value of  a grad degree, demo reels, and finding creative outlets outside of work. He also points out resources to teach yourself new skills and explains D&D to us. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 27884 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Isaac studied jazz performance at NYU. He plays in bands, teaches music to kids, and composes music for television and new media. Isaac has a passion for re-thinking the way musicians monetize their product. We talk touring, making ringtones, and lugging around the double bass. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 32764 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Hana is a product manager at Beggars Group, a group of indie record labels. She is a singer who played with a band when she first moved to the city and interned her way into the music industry. We talk the structure of the record label, balancing the social aspects of the job with professionalism, and enjoying your nights off. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 32227 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Ned is studying dramaturgy at Columbia. We talk in great depth about what that means and what the role a dramaturg should be. He's been a theater teaching artist in New Orleans, studied Classics at Bard, and wrote criticism at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 33725 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​Ambe is an actress and singer who discovered her love for photography. She was able to quit her survival job by starting her own headshot photography business. We also talk about back-up singing, how to get an agent referral, and fashion photography. www.classactorhack.comFile Size: 27642 kbFile Type: mp3Download File www.ambejphotography.com [...]