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The ActorZilla Podcast

The ActorZilla Podcast

By: James Larson
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 A podcast for actors, where I interview casting directors, agents, managers, artistic directors, etc. on the industry© 2024 ActorZilla Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • How to Stand Out in Auditions with Ryan Duncan, Actor

    How to Stand Out in Auditions with Ryan Duncan, Actor
    Apr 18 2024
    Summary In this conversation, Ryan Duncan discusses his experiences with video conferencing platforms during the pandemic and reflects on personal growth. He shares the impact of COVID-19 on health and well-being and the effects it had on the entertainment industry. Ryan also talks about the transition to self-tape auditions and his journey from early interest in acting to Broadway. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in auditions and offers advice for early career actors. In this part of the conversation, Ryan Duncan and James Larson discuss various themes related to navigating the entertainment industry and building a successful career. They […]
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in Headshots - Vanie Poyey, L.A. Headshot Photographer (Ep. 7)

    What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in Headshots - Vanie Poyey, L.A. Headshot Photographer (Ep. 7)
    Mar 4 2024
    Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode, host James Larson interviews headshot photographer Vanie Poyey. They discuss the importance of headshots as a marketing tool for actors and the need to define your brand and target specific marketing looks. They also explore the process of determining the number of looks for a headshot session and the common mistakes actors make in headshot preparation and photographer selection. Vanie shares her journey in the industry and the evolution of headshots from film to digital. They also discuss the importance of context and framing in headshots and what […]
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    57 mins
  • Tell a Story With Each Audition - DJ Salisbury, Director, Choreographer, Writer (Ep. 6)

    Tell a Story With Each Audition - DJ Salisbury, Director, Choreographer, Writer (Ep. 6)
    Mar 3 2024
    Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. In this conversation, DJ Salisbury, a director, choreographer, and writer, discusses the protocol for regional shows, the importance of creating unique productions, and the challenges of replicating choreography. He also shares insights on casting, auditioning, and navigating typecasting in the theater industry. DJ emphasizes the value of creating your own work and getting it out there, and he reflects on his own journey from acting to directing and choreography. DJ Salisbury discusses the creation of immersive experiences and the concept behind his show, Whisper Darkly. He shares insights into directing an […]
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    1 hr and 1 min
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