In The Moment: Acting, Art and Life Anthony Meindl

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Nina Kiri. Nina is known for her role as Alma in the first five seasons of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Nina shares her audition process, how she went from having two lines in the first episode to a recurring role, and the importance of making things your own- finding those moments of creativity in a commodified society.

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented actor and teacher - AMAW’s own Frances Brennand Roper. The two cover important bases about self work in order to achieve your best acting work, Frances’s Buddhist practice, and finding inspiration in the face of lots of rejection.

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Rahul Rai. Rahul is an actor and creator with over 5 million followers across his platforms. The two have passionate conversations about the nuance of using TikTok as an avenue for acting. Touching on how to be marketable as an actor on social media, burn out, and the relationship between artists and money.

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Spencer Neville. Spencer is known for his roles in Ozark, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devotion. The two talk about how to move through comparison to peers in the industry, how heartbreak affects our work, and moving through the expectation of getting your “big break.”

In today’s episode, Anthony interviews casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard is known for casting projects such as Hannah Montana, Raven’s Home, The Virgin Suicides, and Bunk’d to name a few. The two talk about Howard’s career in casting kids and teens, his process in identifying talent, the dos and don’ts of auditioning, and the importance of preparation and deadlines.

In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented teen actor Dallas Dupree Young. The pair chat about Dallas’s acting career starting at age 9 all the way to now starring in the final seasons of Cobra Kai. Dallas also shares his journey handling rejection and how social change affects acting.