The Moving Spotlight

We go into a deep dive with Pej on doing open mics, finding your true passion, and self love. Pej has been on an adventure since moving here from Iran. He has been doing open mics, hosting his own, and cemented his place in the stand up circuit of Northern California. 

Also, stick around until the end, he sings! And it’s beautiful.

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Pej Ahmadi

⌲ Podcast: pHumblepodcast

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pejthemaniac/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Comedy #Comedian #Sacramento #OpenMic 

#Music #Singing #SelfLove #Host #Passion #Acting

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Nathan Agin is the creator of The Working Actor's Journey, connecting artists with lifelong professionals. He hosts a podcast under WAJ with 5 seasons of interviews and Q&As. Nathan is also an audiobook narrator with 40+ credits, including titles for HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and several independent publishers.

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Nathan Agin

⌲ The Working Actor's Journey: https://workingactorsjourney.com/

⌲ Nathan's narration work: https://audionathan.com/

⌲ Website: https://nathanagin.com/

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#GeekHistoryLesson #Shakespearea #ComicBooks #Comics 

#Canada #CanadianActress

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

“Don’t just bet on yourself, INVEST in yourself.” Jamar is filled with insightful words of wisdom, dropping knowledge at every turn. A talented performer, he recently won “Best Improv” at the New England Talent Showcase. John  shares with new actors, How to stay motivated when the phone hasn’t been ringing for 6 months. 

Listen to Jamar’s inspiring story, from class clown to Theater Actor, Comedian, and YouTube streamer. He’s someone we all want to see succeed and know it’s going to happen. His great attitude in life makes us all fans! 

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Theater #ChristmasCharol #FrontierBookingInternational #WesternConnecticutStateUniversity #WCSU

#Improv #NewHaven #NewEnglandTalentShowcase #NETS

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

New England Talent Showcase founders, Joyce Vaudreuil & Safiya Sanyika,  discuss advising Actors and Models in the Northeast on how to find representation, and train to succeed in front of agents. 

The New England Talent showcase is an opportunity for artists in smaller markets to be discovered! Actors and models perform for agents, personal managers, and casting directors looking for fresh faces, who are ready to work. The goal of the showcase is to ensure every attendee has the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of becoming a professional performer.

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New England Talent Showcase

⌲ Website: https://netalentshowcase.com/

Joyce Vaudreuil

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9503122/

Safiya Sanyika

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/safiyasanyika/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Representation #ActingShowcase #NewEngland #Boston 

#Agents #DreamBig #ProfessionalPerformer #Performer

#Talent #TalentShowcase #Showcase #Model

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Having worked in casting for 22 years, helping found a theater company, and now is a Director and Actor. Chris Game has experienced all aspects of storytelling and loves the entire process. Lifelong learner and generous with his knowledge. Chris is the supportive acting teacher you’ve always been looking for!

CHRIS GAME

⌲ IMDb:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1495931/

⌲ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/chrisgame101/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#GeekHistoryLesson #Shakespearea #ComicBooks #Comics 

#Canada #CanadianActress

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Steven Tylor O’Connor is an Emmy and Artios Award winning Casting Director at Aufiero/Horn Casting, winning an Emmy in 2021 for “The Healing Powers of Dude” (Netflix), being honored as Casting Associate of the year in 2019 by the Casting Society, and winning an Artios for “Andi Mack” (Disney). Steven has been recognized two additional times with Artios nominations. 

Steven is currently a Casting Director / Associate Casting Director at Aufiero/Horn casting, where other notable projects include: Local Casting Director for Netflix’s banner series “13 Reasons Why”, Disney’s “Andi Mack”, Netflix’s “The OA: Part II”, Facebook’s “Five Points”, and SpectreVision’s (Elijah Wood) “Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss” and “Color Out of Space.”

Steven was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Casting Society and serves in Executive Leadership as their Treasurer / VP of Finance. He also sits on the Equity in Entertainment Committee and has championed inclusive casting for underrepresented communities.

As a producer, Steven has worked on the Emmy nominated and Indie Series Award winning series "Indoor Boys."

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STEVEN TYLOR O’CONNOR

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4209685/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvrobinson/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#13ReasonsWhy #AndiMack #TheHealingPowersOfDude 

#Emmy #Artios #Netflix #Disney #CastingSociety #AufieroHornCasting

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Kara Sullivan Casting is an independent office that works on features, short films, commercials, new media projects, and voice over work. Listen to this episode to get an incredible insight on the casting process and how to book your next role. Kara is constantly juggling multiple projects and feels hard work and relationships are keys to success. . 

In addition to her work as a professional casting director, Kara is privileged to work with the University of Southern California's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts as a casting advisor. She returned as casting professor for the USC/ShanghaiTech Directing Master Class, an exclusive professional program for a group of elite directors from China

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Kara Sullivan

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2624690/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ksccasting/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#RR #TheRichAndTheRuthless #UZLA #KatiesMom #SixFeet #RedTideMassacre #ToPimpAButterfly #LoveWorkAndOtherDemons #RomancingTheJoan 

#Lowes #LittleTikes #TastyBites #MC2 #Kelloggs #Hallmark

#CryptTV #BET #USC #UCLA

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Casting Director Cori-Anne Greenhouse has been working in the entertainment business for many years. From Art Department Coordinator on ‘Nash Bridges’ with Don Johnson to casting 100s of commercials to producing independent feature films, there isn’t any problem Cori can’t solve. Cori helped John get his start in casting, and they discuss what they’ve learned for getting more auditions and staying on a Casting Director’s radar.

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Cori-Anne Greenhouse

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0993754/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/coriokekai/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Casting #CastingDirector #SessionDirector 

#Producer #Commercial #Hawaii #Solver 

#200SouthLaBrea #200SouthCasting

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Nicole’s energy is contagious! She is a Jane-of-all-trades and maximizes systems to help her success. She shares her knowledge on how to stave off boredom after 2,600 shows of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, where to find those pesky elusive agents, and how to get on Firestarter Entertainment’s radar! 

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Firestarter Entertainment:

⌲ Website: https://www.firestarterentertainment.com/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/fsetalent/?hl=en

Nicole Pryor Dernersesian:

⌲ Website: www.nicolepryor.com

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2741012/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleppryor/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#FirestarterEntertainement #FirestarterTalentAgency #FSETalent

#ShowTime #PhantomOfTheOpera #VirtualAuditions #NewClient

#TalentAgent #Agent #Entrepreneur #Oscars

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

A multiple award-winning theatre director and filmmaker, Cameron Watson is known for his much lauded and box office hits at Antaeus Theatre Company (THE LITTLE FOXES, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, PICNIC and TOP GIRLS) as well as work at Rogue Machine Theatre (COCK), The Fountain Theatre, The Pasadena Playhouse, Ensemble Theatre Company, The Colony Theatre (the now legendary production of TRYING starring Alan Mandell and Rebecca Mozo). 

His most recent productions were two critically-acclaimed premieres of ON THE OTHER HAND, WE’RE HAPPY at Rogue Machine Theatre and BELOVED at The Road Theatre.

Cameron created, wrote and directed the hit comedy series BREAK A HIP. Christina Pickles won a Primetime Emmy Award for her work in the series. Cameron wrote and directed the Miramax feature film OUR VERY OWN, starring Allison Janney, Jason Ritter, Cheryl Hines and Keith Carradine. Ms. Janney received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her work in the film.

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Cameron Watson

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914534/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ecamwat/?hl=en

⌲ Website: https://www.cameron-watson.com/

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Theatre #Theater #ActingClass #ActingTeacher

#AntaeusTheatre #Antaeus #PasadenaPlayhouse

#MusicalTheatre #Writer #Script

#AllisonJanney #JasonRitter #CherylHines #KeithCarradine

#ChristinaPickles #AlanMandell #RebeccaMozo

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod