https://simplecast.com In this podcast, I am interviewing all kinds of actors from all over to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. How are actors faring as the business both widens its spectrum but also narrows the amount of available work? How did their training help prepare them for each and every day? This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. en Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:14 +0000 https://living-the-dream.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5187348e-6ea4-4818-b609-7cba85c6c541/39c0656b-33d5-4dae-a40c-25994337cf57/3000x3000/untitled-design-86.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://living-the-dream.simplecast.com episodic In this podcast, I am interviewing all kinds of actors from all over to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. How are actors faring as the business both widens its spectrum but also narrows the amount of available work? How did their training help prepare them for each and every day? Michael Gray false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Y8KXZ_wi acting and performance, interviews, podcasts HowlRound Theatre Commons webmaster@howlround.com f79ce5ba-634c-4160-be31-a98c21f04af3 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Rachel Keller, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-15 Living the Dream Podcast #15 Rachel Keller Rachel Keller, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:56:28 In this episode, Matthew Gray discusses the lack of diversity during awards season, and interviews Rachel Keller, co-star of Holidaysburg and Fargo: Season Two, about her journey.  In this episode, Matthew Gray discusses the lack of diversity during awards season, and interviews Rachel Keller, co-star of Holidaysburg and Fargo: Season Two, about her journey.  podcasts, acting and performance false full 15 412250f2-7866-4313-b479-4db9e30bf097 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-14 Living the Dream Podcast #14 What Actors Mean to Us Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:22:28 In this episode, Matt Gray reflects on what actors mean to us and whether the awards season is the best way to honor them. In this episode, Matt Gray reflects on what actors mean to us and whether the awards season is the best way to honor them. podcasts, acting and performance false full 14 d869581b-3aaa-4853-ac66-e576957132e5 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Matthew Gray, PigPen Theatre Co., HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-13 Living the Dream Podcast #13 PigPen Theatre Co., Part 2 of 2 Matthew Gray, PigPen Theatre Co., HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:52:06 In the second part of Matt's interview with Pig Pen Theatre Co., he speaks with Matt, Curtis, and Ben. They discuss how to avoid cynicism for the business, speaking a common language with your collaborators, and Jerome Bettis. In the second part of Matt's interview with Pig Pen Theatre Co., he speaks with Matt, Curtis, and Ben. They discuss how to avoid cynicism for the business, speaking a common language with your collaborators, and Jerome Bettis. careers, new york, acting and performance false full 13 51249f66-4b62-4478-afc0-e533f4a5e5b9 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Ali Stroker, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-12 Living the Dream Podcast #12 Ali Stroker Ali Stroker, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:46:49 Ali Stroker is currently starring in Deaf West’s acclaimed Broadway production of Spring Awakening. She is the first leading actor in a wheelchair on Broadway. She’s part-trailblazer, part-advocate, part-instigator and all artist. Ali Stroker is currently starring in Deaf West’s acclaimed Broadway production of Spring Awakening. She is the first leading actor in a wheelchair on Broadway. She’s part-trailblazer, part-advocate, part-instigator and all artist. careers, podcasts, new york, disability and accessibility, acting and performance false full 12 b0f34368-e787-440d-97ee-9bb645da8374 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Kristolyn Lloyd, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-10 Living the Dream Podcast #10 Kristolyn Lloyd Kristolyn Lloyd, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:43:18 Matthew Gray interviews performer Kristolyn Lloyd about choosing ethics and principles over panic when building your career, the importance of shaping your own education, and developing new work. Matthew Gray interviews performer Kristolyn Lloyd about choosing ethics and principles over panic when building your career, the importance of shaping your own education, and developing new work. careers, acting and performance false full 10 4f116fbe-ce97-4c55-b5f1-e43753360820 Thu, 5 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Kara Lindsay, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-9 Living the Dream Podcast #9 Kara Lindsay Kara Lindsay, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray 00:50:36 Today I talk with Kara Lindsay, currently playing Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. We talk Broadway dreams, audition nightmares and coming to terms with the ebbs and flow of the business. Today I talk with Kara Lindsay, currently playing Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. We talk Broadway dreams, audition nightmares and coming to terms with the ebbs and flow of the business. careers, podcasts, new york, acting and performance false full 9 a5e8903b-7c72-4246-8d23-829d5301ef1a Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Gretchen Egolf, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-8 Living the Dream Podcast #8 Gretchen Egolf Gretchen Egolf, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray 01:05:30 Gretchen Egolf and I talk about the cultural differences between the business in the USA and the UK, the difference between acting for cameras and acting onstage and nursing an ongoing displeasure of auditioning… Gretchen Egolf and I talk about the cultural differences between the business in the USA and the UK, the difference between acting for cameras and acting onstage and nursing an ongoing displeasure of auditioning… careers, podcasts, acting and performance false full 8 7a7e0dd8-4d10-4177-9995-d9eb70a2fd6c Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Tasso Feldman, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-7 Living the Dream Podcast #7 Tasso Feldman Tasso Feldman, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:58:16 This week I’m speaking to actor Tasso Feldman. We talk about acting books and their traps, the difference between stage and screen acting. This week I’m speaking to actor Tasso Feldman. We talk about acting books and their traps, the difference between stage and screen acting. pedagogy, massachusetts, podcasts, theatre education, training false full 7 58b3dce2-d2a6-4d06-be42-48927741663f Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Cameron Knight, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-6 Living the Dream Podcast #6 Cameron Knight Cameron Knight, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:54:50 Actor and teacher Cameron Knight is a force. He is also one of the most important acting teachers in the country. Actor and teacher Cameron Knight is a force. He is also one of the most important acting teachers in the country. careers, pedagogy, podcasts, theatre education, training, acting and performance false full 6 1ba83eb1-b106-4317-bd07-fa14b1cd4030 Fri, 9 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Bethany Caputo, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-5 Living the Dream Podcast #5 Bethany Caputo Bethany Caputo, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray 00:52:56 Bethany Caputo is a prolific stage and commercial actor, as well as an extraordinary teacher. Today we talk Michael Chekhov, the need to love auditioning, and how “falling off the beam” can sometimes be the very best thing for your career. Bethany Caputo is a prolific stage and commercial actor, as well as an extraordinary teacher. Today we talk Michael Chekhov, the need to love auditioning, and how “falling off the beam” can sometimes be the very best thing for your career. careers, podcasts, new york, acting and performance false full 5 c209502e-eb2e-40d0-82ba-646e8b495eaf Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:57:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Seth Lepore, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-4 Living the Dream Podcast #4 Seth Lepore Seth Lepore, Matthew Gray, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:58:06 In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. massachusetts, podcasts, acting and performance false full 4 0b9f1d21-7bf5-4639-b99a-ff90826507de Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:33:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Matthew Gray, Maurice Parent, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-3 Living the Dream Podcast # 3 Maurice Emmanuel Parent Matthew Gray, Maurice Parent, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:48:32 In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. careers, massachusetts, podcasts, acting and performance false full 3 1b669c25-523b-42fc-b17b-1408c59a4481 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:04:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray, Elena Araoz) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-2 Living the Dream Podcast #2 Elena Araoz, Part Two HowlRound Theatre Commons, Matthew Gray, Elena Araoz 00:41:44 In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. careers, podcasts, acting and performance false full 2 c9d1800e-378c-4319-82b2-912a10b37bee Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:31:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Matthew Gray, Elena Araoz, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/living-dream-podcast-1 Living the Dream Podcast # 1 Elena Araoz, Part One Matthew Gray, Elena Araoz, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:39:00 In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. In this podcast series, Matthew Gray interviews all kinds of actors to share why they act and how they act, in a world of diminished residuals, rising student loan interest rates, reduced network pick-ups, and a dying regional theatre circuit. Find it in iTunes. careers, podcasts, acting and performance false full 1