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https://simplecast.com The Actor's Helpline The Actor's Helpline is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of acting. Hosts Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway answer questions and talk to guests about everything from "How do you memorize lines?" to "How do you handle rejection?" Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! 2023 Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway en Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://theactorshelpline.com/ The Actor's Helpline https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e509471d-85ac-43d6-94ee-65cc489eb172/dd9383aa-ab97-44f9-ad22-d394a862bceb/3000x3000/theactorshelpline-1-p2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://theactorshelpline.com/ episodic The Actor's Helpline is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of acting. Hosts Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway answer questions and talk to guests about everything from "How do you memorize lines?" to "How do you handle rejection?" Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway no

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]]> How to balance family and work Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway 00:25:08 In this episode of The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael share experience about the impact of acting work on your family life. We talk about parenting and spouses. We talk about airplanes and vitamins. Thanks for listening! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! In this episode of The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael share experience about the impact of acting work on your family life. We talk about parenting and spouses. We talk about airplanes and vitamins. Thanks for listening! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! yes full 28 6646c5ff-71ef-4873-af1a-3330a30d52d1 How to get into voiceover with Zach Hoffman Today on The Actor's Helpline, Tanya calls in to ask how to get back into voiceover. So we brought in an absolute TITAN of the voiceover world to get us started on our VO careers. Zach Hoffman joins the Helpline to talk about how he went from working for someone else to working for himself. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> How to get into voiceover with Zach Hoffman Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway 00:30:07 Today on The Actor's Helpline, Tanya calls in to ask how to get back into voiceover. So we brought in an absolute GIANT of the voiceover world to give us an intro and get us started on our VO careers. Zach Hoffman joins the Helpline to talk about how he went from working for someone else to working for himself. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com Today on The Actor's Helpline, Tanya calls in to ask how to get back into voiceover. So we brought in an absolute GIANT of the voiceover world to give us an intro and get us started on our VO careers. Zach Hoffman joins the Helpline to talk about how he went from working for someone else to working for himself. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com no full 27 4eac3c0e-7629-4b27-88c0-c0488bfa77ea What is "Method" acting? This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation or research and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name (no we don't). We share our experience with comparing our inner experience of craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation or research and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name (no we don't). We share our experience with comparing our inner experience of craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> What is "Method" acting? Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway 00:32:54 This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name...jkjk! We share our experience with comparing of our craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name...jkjk! We share our experience with comparing of our craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! yes full 26 e5bbacce-22a9-4e88-ba65-d9734b4988bc What classes to take and how to make it all fit This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> What classes to take and how to make it all fit Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:33:48 This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com! This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com! actor, acting, improv, voice, acting class yes full 25 bdd7f29b-e6dc-4498-8cf2-9e495da5654d How do you deal with fear and uncertainty? Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip!

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]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Pollyanna McIntosh, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip!

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]]> How do you deal with fear and uncertainty? Pollyanna McIntosh, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:39:57 Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip! Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip! audition, pollyanna mcintosh, actor, actress, acting, fear yes full 24 db331a93-4fcf-452c-8be1-9f26f684bed1 Why isn't my preparation working? In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 7 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy) https://theactorshelpline.com/ In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Why isn't my preparation working? Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:36:17 In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com audition, memorization, acting, auditioning, self tape yes full 23 5e826967-0a3f-4d25-a402-5ef685f55f42 How to focus on set What does a day on set look like? How do you focus on set? Laura and Michael give a primer on "how to stay in it" on set. We talk about emotional moments, warm-ups, what to pay attention to, how to stay out of the way of the crew. There's a ton of stuff to cover here, so hit us up with your thoughts and questions about set/filming stuff. Click on the microphone at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> How to focus on set Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:27:13 What does a day on set look like? How do you focus on set? Laura and Michael give a primer on "how to stay in it" on set. We talk about emotional moments, warm-ups, what to pay attention to, how to stay out of the way of the crew. There's also a sneaky PSA to always take your stuff out of your trailer when you leave. There's a ton of stuff to cover here, so hit us up with your thoughts and questions about set/filming stuff. Click on the microphone at theactorshelpline.com What does a day on set look like? How do you focus on set? Laura and Michael give a primer on "how to stay in it" on set. We talk about emotional moments, warm-ups, what to pay attention to, how to stay out of the way of the crew. There's also a sneaky PSA to always take your stuff out of your trailer when you leave. There's a ton of stuff to cover here, so hit us up with your thoughts and questions about set/filming stuff. Click on the microphone at theactorshelpline.com actor, set life, tv, how-to, acting, film no full 22 80e5ac40-97a1-46bb-952c-13e728fa4666 How to practice alone/What you look like/Surprise direction Three quick questions for two long-winded people! This week on The Actor's Helpline we talk about what happens when the director has a different plan than yours, how important is your physical appearance, and how to stay sharp alone. The Helpline is ringing off the hook and we are stoked to hear from you! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> How to practice alone/What you look like/Surprise direction Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:33:31 Three quick questions for two long-winded people! This week on The Actor's Helpline we talk about what happens when the director has a different plan than yours, how important is your physical appearance, and how to stay sharp alone. The Helpline is ringing off the hook and we are stoked to hear from you! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Three quick questions for two long-winded people! This week on The Actor's Helpline we talk about what happens when the director has a different plan than yours, how important is your physical appearance, and how to stay sharp alone. The Helpline is ringing off the hook and we are stoked to hear from you! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! actor, acting, direction, acting training, rehearsal yes full 21 b3f9a8fe-cdb7-4bf6-badd-a6a76e5cb42f How does an actor become a filmmaker with Josh Ruben This week, our guest is delightful multi-hyphenate talent and longtime friend of Michael..Josh Ruben! Josh is the writer director of feature films Scare Me and Werewolves Within. He has directed 100s of commercials and shorts. He is still very much an actor and a regular guest on the improv show Make Some Noise. Josh joins the Helpline to talk about going from serious acting student to seriously funny performer and mega prolific director.

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]]> How does an actor become a filmmaker with Josh Ruben Josh Ruben, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:50:32 This week, our guest is delightful multi-hyphenate talent and longtime friend of Michael..Josh Ruben! Josh is the writer director of feature films Scare Me and Werewolves Within. He has directed 100s of commercials and shorts. He is still very much an actor and a regular guest on the improv show Make Some Noise. Josh joins the Helpline to talk about going from serious acting student to seriously funny performer and mega prolific filmmaker. This week, our guest is delightful multi-hyphenate talent and longtime friend of Michael..Josh Ruben! Josh is the writer director of feature films Scare Me and Werewolves Within. He has directed 100s of commercials and shorts. He is still very much an actor and a regular guest on the improv show Make Some Noise. Josh joins the Helpline to talk about going from serious acting student to seriously funny performer and mega prolific filmmaker. josh ruben, writer, actor, filmmaker, acting, director, improvisation yes full 20 29809423-61e9-4742-ac35-4535b4497302 What do agents do? This week on The Actor's Helpline, we talk all about the casting process. How do acting parts become available? How do actors get a shot at them? How do agents get their clients auditions? What determines the projects an actor auditions for? You can leave a message for Laura and Michael at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> What do agents do? Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:36:19 This week on The Actor's Helpline, we talk all about the casting process. How do acting parts become available? How do actors get a shot at them? How do agents get their clients auditions? What determines the projects an actor auditions for? You can leave a message for Laura and Michael at theactorshelpline.com This week on The Actor's Helpline, we talk all about the casting process. How do acting parts become available? How do actors get a shot at them? How do agents get their clients auditions? What determines the projects an actor auditions for? You can leave a message for Laura and Michael at theactorshelpline.com audition, agent, actor, tv, acting, film yes full 19 23da7ab1-ab23-4b81-974f-32a6185a0f96 How do you get an agent? This week, Eli reaches out to The Actor's Helpline with the BIG BIG question: "How do you get an agent?" We tackle all the things actors can do to try to get their first agent. We talk about headshots, mailings, reels and how to think of your acting as a business. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> How do you get an agent? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:31:03 This week, Eli reaches out to The Actor's Helpline with the BIG BIG question: "How do you get an agent?" We tackle all the things actors can do to try to get their first agent. We talk about headshots, mailings, reels and how to think of your acting as a business. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com This week, Eli reaches out to The Actor's Helpline with the BIG BIG question: "How do you get an agent?" We tackle all the things actors can do to try to get their first agent. We talk about headshots, mailings, reels and how to think of your acting as a business. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com agent, actor, actress, how to, acting, manager yes full 18 cef1c0d4-ea7e-4ae2-af9c-ab449d9bbfb4 How do you define success? This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael talk about the idea of success as an actor. We talk about our goals, projections and narratives and how they've changed over the years. And then Michael solicits messages from young people who think he's stupid. Please record those comments and all other tv/film/acting inquiries at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> How do you define success? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:25:15 This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael talk about the idea of success as an actor. We talk about our goals, projections and narratives and how they've changed over the years. And then Michael solicits messages from young people who think he's stupid. Please record those comments and all other tv/film/acting inquiries at theactorshelpline.com! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael talk about the idea of success as an actor. We talk about our goals, projections and narratives and how they've changed over the years. And then Michael solicits messages from young people who think he's stupid. Please record those comments and all other tv/film/acting inquiries at theactorshelpline.com! actor, success, tv, acting, film yes full 17 8eeb7187-602d-4194-9a36-37c301d6f3ff On-screen Intimacy with Alice Wetterlund Alice Wetterlund from SyFy's Resident Alien joins The Actor's Helpline to talk about onscreen intimacy. Ooooh... We chat about how our work affects our off-screen relationships, filming sex scenes, and falling in love with your scene partner. Leave a rating and follow the show in your pod app. And ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> On-screen Intimacy with Alice Wetterlund alice wetterlund, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 01:05:01 Alice Wetterlund from SyFy's Resident Alien joins The Actor's Helpline to talk about on-screen intimacy. Ooooh... We chat about how our work affects our off-screen relationships, filming sex scenes, and falling in love with your scene partner. Leave a rating and follow the show in your pod app. And ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Alice Wetterlund from SyFy's Resident Alien joins The Actor's Helpline to talk about on-screen intimacy. Ooooh... We chat about how our work affects our off-screen relationships, filming sex scenes, and falling in love with your scene partner. Leave a rating and follow the show in your pod app. And ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! resident alien, actor, actress, tv, romance, intimacy, acting, alice wetterlund, film, sex scenes yes full 16 563b59f5-8bfb-438b-867c-5ab690735368 Are casting director workshops worth the money? This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura shares a WEALTH of experience on casting director workshops. Casting director workshops are acting classes or meet and greets with a working casting director. If you want to know HOW they work, IF they work, and if you should DO one, we have you covered! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Are casting director workshops worth the money? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:18:18 This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura shares a WEALTH of experience about casting director workshops. Casting director workshops are acting classes or meet and greets with a working casting director. If you want to know HOW they work, IF they work, and if you should DO one, we have you covered! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura shares a WEALTH of experience about casting director workshops. Casting director workshops are acting classes or meet and greets with a working casting director. If you want to know HOW they work, IF they work, and if you should DO one, we have you covered! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com casting, audition, agent, casting director workshop, actor, actress, how to, agent workshop, casting director, acting, auditons no full 15 4d0f5bca-6dcd-4455-b06d-2338aa1fbcf6 How do you deal with rejection? What do you do when they pick someone else? This week we share experience coping with rejection. It's unavoidable. It's sewn into the fabric of the gig. And yet... you guessed it: it's an inside job. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Click on the microphone there and record with your phone, tablet, laptop.

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]]> How do you deal with rejection? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:38:30 What do you do when they pick someone else? This week we share experience coping with rejection. It's unavoidable. It's sewn into the fabric of the gig. And yet... you guessed it: it's an inside job. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Click on the microphone there and record with your phone, tablet, laptop. What do you do when they pick someone else? This week we share experience coping with rejection. It's unavoidable. It's sewn into the fabric of the gig. And yet... you guessed it: it's an inside job. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Click on the microphone there and record with your phone, tablet, laptop. casting, acting teacher, audtion, actor, tv, theater, acting, auditioning, film, rejection yes full 14 a3433e37-03e7-42c8-8769-4e9d6c507b94 A Life in the Theater with Michael Rahhal This week, The Actor's Helpline welcomes Blue Man, Gazillionaire, and ACTUAL CLOWN Michael Rahhal! Michael is the most employed actor in the history of live performance. His career has taken him around the world and across the seven seas. Check this episode out for a look at a unique, successful actor's life. Ask us a question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> A Life in the Theater with Michael Rahhal Michael Rahhal, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:53:58 This week, The Actor's Helpline welcomes Blue Man, Gazillionaire, and ACTUAL CLOWN Michael Rahhal! Michael is the most employed actor in the history of live performance. His career has taken him around the world and across the seven seas. Check this episode out for a look at a unique, successful actor's life. Ask us a question at theactorshelpline.com This week, The Actor's Helpline welcomes Blue Man, Gazillionaire, and ACTUAL CLOWN Michael Rahhal! Michael is the most employed actor in the history of live performance. His career has taken him around the world and across the seven seas. Check this episode out for a look at a unique, successful actor's life. Ask us a question at theactorshelpline.com actor training, actor, theater, mime, acting, shakespeare, blue man, gazillionaire, clown, cirque du soliel yes full 13 2cf4a82e-9b50-4667-9c46-07eb75c5ef03 One Lesson from a Mentor In honor of Halloween, The Actor's Helpline starts with a chat about honoring the dead. Then, we each share "one lesson from a mentor that has been of inestimable value in our acting journeys". This one is short and sweet. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> One Lesson from a Mentor Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:17:58 In honor of Halloween, The Actor's Helpline starts with a chat about honoring the dead. Then, we each share "one lesson from a mentor that has been of inestimable value in our acting journeys". This one is short and sweet. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! In honor of Halloween, The Actor's Helpline starts with a chat about honoring the dead. Then, we each share "one lesson from a mentor that has been of inestimable value in our acting journeys". This one is short and sweet. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! acting teacher, actor, scott zigler, acting, living room, acting class, mike nichols, chekhov, parlor yes full 12 0d86d5da-09e2-4b49-8b16-5c5561328816 How do you pick an acting class? How do you pick an acting class/teacher? How do you get the most out of it? We've got you. Laura is an acting teacher! The Actor's Helpline has BAGS of suggestions, experience, and giggles for you this week. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ How do you pick an acting class/teacher? How do you get the most out of it? We've got you. Laura is an acting teacher! The Actor's Helpline has BAGS of suggestions, experience, and giggles for you this week. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> How do you pick an acting class? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:39:50 How do you pick an acting class/teacher? How do you get the most out of it? We've got you. Laura is an acting teacher! The Actor's Helpline has BAGS of suggestions, experience, and giggles for you this week. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com How do you pick an acting class/teacher? How do you get the most out of it? We've got you. Laura is an acting teacher! The Actor's Helpline has BAGS of suggestions, experience, and giggles for you this week. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com scene study, acting teacher, actor, acting technique, acting, acting class yes full 11 d309f916-563a-4393-86ba-f3a4ca8a4dfb Social Media for Actors with Bourke Floyd Should actors build their social media following? If so, how? Actor Bourke Floyd joins Laura and Michael to talk about building social media, kindness and erectile dysfunction. Bourke is a Treasured Person. Enjoy! Ask us your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Bourke Floyd, Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy) https://theactorshelpline.com/ Should actors build their social media following? If so, how? Actor Bourke Floyd joins Laura and Michael to talk about building social media, kindness and erectile dysfunction. Bourke is a Treasured Person. Enjoy! Ask us your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Social Media for Actors with Bourke Floyd Bourke Floyd, Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:38:55 Should actors build their social media following? And if so, how? Actor Bourke Floyd joins Laura and Michael to talk about building social media, kindness and erectile dysfunction. Bourke is a Treasured Person. Enjoy! theactorshelpline.com Ask us a question! Should actors build their social media following? And if so, how? Actor Bourke Floyd joins Laura and Michael to talk about building social media, kindness and erectile dysfunction. Bourke is a Treasured Person. Enjoy! theactorshelpline.com Ask us a question! erectile dysfunction, actor, tv, social media, acting, film yes full 10 4759433f-7187-4d65-b248-0b2839706021 No compare-sies! How do you avoid comparison with others? "Compare and despair" as the saying goes. Laura and Michael share tips to stay in your own journey as an artist. We also show our true colors and almost break up over Laura's opinion of hammocks. Hanging by a thread here, gang! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ How do you avoid comparison with others? "Compare and despair" as the saying goes. Laura and Michael share tips to stay in your own journey as an artist. We also show our true colors and almost break up over Laura's opinion of hammocks. Hanging by a thread here, gang! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> No compare-sies! Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:41:39 How do you avoid comparison with others? "Compare and despair" as the saying goes. Laura and Michael share tips to stay in your own journey as an artist. We also show our true colors and almost break up over Laura's opinion of hammocks. Hanging by a thread here, gang! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com How do you avoid comparison with others? "Compare and despair" as the saying goes. Laura and Michael share tips to stay in your own journey as an artist. We also show our true colors and almost break up over Laura's opinion of hammocks. Hanging by a thread here, gang! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com audition, actor, tv, acting, comparison, auditioning, film yes full 9 099b2fe0-b982-4cc4-86c7-8df2c5e39681 How do you like to be directed? "What is your most favorite way to be directed? What is your least favorite way to be directed?" Laura and Michael share some stories, tips, and painful memories about the relationship between actor and director. We also, and you're not going to believe this, talk about our spouses and families. Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy) https://theactorshelpline.com/ "What is your most favorite way to be directed? What is your least favorite way to be directed?" Laura and Michael share some stories, tips, and painful memories about the relationship between actor and director. We also, and you're not going to believe this, talk about our spouses and families. Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> How do you like to be directed? Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:36:50 "What is your most favorite way to be directed? What is your least favorite way to be directed?" Laura and Michael share some stories, tips, and painful memories about the relationship between actor and director. We also, and you're not going to believe this, talk about our spouses and families. Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com! "What is your most favorite way to be directed? What is your least favorite way to be directed?" Laura and Michael share some stories, tips, and painful memories about the relationship between actor and director. We also, and you're not going to believe this, talk about our spouses and families. Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com! audition, actor, tv, filmmaker, acting, directing, film, director, filmmaking no full 8 528e6201-bd74-4504-9002-42a9c8d25c9d Is it really about "who you know"? "It's all about who you know". We hear it all the time! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tell stories about first TV jobs and first agent/managers as we explore the question "Is it really about 'who you know'?". Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ "It's all about who you know". We hear it all the time! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tell stories about first TV jobs and first agent/managers as we explore the question "Is it really about 'who you know'?". Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Is it really about "who you know"? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:22:53 "It's all about who you know". We hear it all the time! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tell stories about first TV jobs and first agent/managers as we explore the question "Is it really about 'who you know'?". Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com "It's all about who you know". We hear it all the time! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tell stories about first TV jobs and first agent/managers as we explore the question "Is it really about 'who you know'?". Ask your question for the pod at theactorshelpline.com audition, agent, actor, actress, tv, acting, manager, networking, film yes full 7 5bcdb412-b5c5-4131-9546-828d784c5776 Aha Moments with Adargiza De Los Santos Guest host Adargiza De Los Santos (Abbott Elementary) joins The Actor's Helpline to answer "What was your 'aha' moment that helped you as an actor?" We talk mental heath, self belief, preparation and confidence. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Adargiza De Los Santos, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ Guest host Adargiza De Los Santos (Abbott Elementary) joins The Actor's Helpline to answer "What was your 'aha' moment that helped you as an actor?" We talk mental heath, self belief, preparation and confidence. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com

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]]> Aha Moments with Adargiza De Los Santos Adargiza De Los Santos, Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:22:39 Guest host Adargiza De Los Santos (Abbott Elementary) joins The Actor's Helpline to answer "What was your 'aha' moment that helped you as an actor?" We talk mental heath, self belief, preparation and confidence. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com Guest host Adargiza De Los Santos (Abbott Elementary) joins The Actor's Helpline to answer "What was your 'aha' moment that helped you as an actor?" We talk mental heath, self belief, preparation and confidence. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com casting, audition, open door shakespeare, actor, tv, theater, acting, berg studios, adhd, film, aha moment, abbott elementary yes full 6 3fdd0667-2117-4f00-b649-5dabc12092b9 How to make great self tapes Stop worrying about what "they" want. Use your taste. Be yourself. This episode contains everything you need to LET LOOSE on your self tapes. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ Stop worrying about what "they" want. Use your taste. Be yourself. This episode contains everything you need to LET LOOSE on your self tapes. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!

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]]> How to make great self tapes Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:29:13 Stop worrying about what "they" want. Use your taste. Be yourself. This episode contains everything you need to LET LOOSE on your self tapes. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Stop worrying about what "they" want. Use your taste. Be yourself. This episode contains everything you need to LET LOOSE on your self tapes. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! audition, actor, acting technique, actress, tv, self tape auditions, acting, auditioning, film yes full 5 6a6cffb2-0c3d-4735-a832-18ebead1ee4c How do you chase the dream if people are depending on you? This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tackle CHASING THE DREAM. We talk about work/life balance, acting as a business, and familial responsibilities. We also talk about intimacy and parenting and the disruptive nature of a successful acting career. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! Click on that microphone and leave your question/comment/story!

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]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 admin@theactorshelpline.com (Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway) https://theactorshelpline.com/ This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tackle CHASING THE DREAM. We talk about work/life balance, acting as a business, and familial responsibilities. We also talk about intimacy and parenting and the disruptive nature of a successful acting career. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! Click on that microphone and leave your question/comment/story!

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]]> How do you chase the dream if people are depending on you? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:21:08 This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tackle CHASING THE DREAM. We talk about work/life balance, acting as a business, and familial responsibilities. We also talk about intimacy and parenting and the disruptive nature of a successful acting career. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com. Click on that microphone and leave your question/comment/story! This week on The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael tackle CHASING THE DREAM. We talk about work/life balance, acting as a business, and familial responsibilities. We also talk about intimacy and parenting and the disruptive nature of a successful acting career. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com. Click on that microphone and leave your question/comment/story! actor, actress, how to, tv, acting, film, acting class yes full 4 933e1269-824e-43bb-8566-30f6aa6ff597 What do directors want from actors? with Mike Mosallam Director, writer and Tony Award-winning producer Mike Mosallam joins Laura and Michael to answer the question "What do directors want from actors?" Mike talks casting, actor training, producing your own stuff, and BROADWAY. He also talks about transitioning from acting to directing and the intersectionality of his identity and his art.

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]]> What do directors want from actors? with Mike Mosallam Mike Mosallam, Laura Holloway, Michael Cassidy 00:46:48 Director, writer and Tony Award-winning producer Mike Mosallam joins Laura and Michael to answer the question "What do directors want from actors?" Mike talks casting, actor training, producing your own stuff, and BROADWAY. He also talks about transitioning from acting to directing and the intersectionality of his identity and his art. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Director, writer and Tony Award-winning producer Mike Mosallam joins Laura and Michael to answer the question "What do directors want from actors?" Mike talks casting, actor training, producing your own stuff, and BROADWAY. He also talks about transitioning from acting to directing and the intersectionality of his identity and his art. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! indie filmmaking, actor, actress, tv, musicals, acting, directing, film, director, broadway, breaking fast yes full 3 9f4ac32f-88cd-4343-bbfb-608b28610ce1 What is the SAG-AFTRA strike? The union that represents film and TV actors, SAG-AFTRA, is on strike. We summarize what the actors are asking for. We share our hopes and dreams for an equitable end to the strike. Don't worry, mom! It's going to be ok. Contact the Helpline at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram!

Also, Laura has a new small business idea and Michael is a FAN.

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Also, Laura has a new small business idea and Michael is a FAN.

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]]> What is the SAG-AFTRA strike? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:26:14 The union that represents film and TV actors, SAG-AFTRA, is on strike. We summarize what the actors are asking for. We share our hopes and dreams for an equitable end to the strike. Don't worry, mom! It's going to be ok. Contact the Helpline at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram! The union that represents film and TV actors, SAG-AFTRA, is on strike. We summarize what the actors are asking for. We share our hopes and dreams for an equitable end to the strike. Don't worry, mom! It's going to be ok. Contact the Helpline at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram! actor, actress, tv, theater, acting, strike, film, sag-aftra no full 2 5e372da7-ac4a-49ef-8bb9-10f9f1c0ed5e How do you memorize lines? Welcome to The Actor's Helpline! In our debut episode, Laura and Michael answer the number one question actors get: "How do you remember all those lines?"

Also, Laura's daughter puts us in a time machine to 2006, when Michael had a massive film premiere just before his wedding.

Many thanks to Barron Boedecker for the question!

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Also, Laura's daughter puts us in a time machine to 2006, when Michael had a massive film premiere just before his wedding.

Many thanks to Barron Boedecker for the question!

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]]> How do you memorize lines? Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway 00:24:45 Welcome to The Actor's Helpline! In our debut episode, Laura and Michael answer the age old question: "How do you remember all those lines?" We share our differing memorization techniques and Michael laughs a lot. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! Welcome to The Actor's Helpline! In our debut episode, Laura and Michael answer the age old question: "How do you remember all those lines?" We share our differing memorization techniques and Michael laughs a lot. Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com! q and a, actor, actress, how to, tv, memorization, theater, acting, film, zoom yes full 1 701c6ec1-2327-4b63-9dd4-d8d83e3570c0 What is The Actor's Helpline? Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway tell you just what The Actor's Helpline is all about! Leave us a message, tell us a story, ask a question at theactorshelpline.com and find us on Instagram @theactorshelpline We look forward to hearing from you!

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