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Actor Aesthetic Maggie Bera
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Actor Aesthetic, hosted by New York City-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate artists for pursuing career in the theatre industry.
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performing at 54 Below in NYC... how to get involved in your next show
You're scrolling through YouTube and you see yet another Broadway star performing a song at a fancy cabaret... chances are, they're singing at 54 Below!!!
But did you know you don't necessarily need to be an established performer with an insane resume to perform there? Tune in to learn how you can get involved in your next show.
Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.
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when should I join actors' equity? (here's your answer!!!)
When exactly should I join Equity? How will I know when the time is right for me? Is it worth it?
Answering the NUMBER ONE question we get here to better help you understand how the union works... and what makes the most sense for YOU!
Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info.
Follow host Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
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what to do when you have to sing a POP SONG for a musical theatre audition
Have an audition coming up? Hadestown? Mean Girls? Six?
Guess what... chances are you WON'T be singing a musical theatre song.
These days, professional musicals are very heavily calling pop songs for their initial auditions.
Why? Many of them are BASED in pop music! Hence... casting directors are now asking you to bring in a song off the radio.
Have no fear! Tune in to hear how to find your next pop song, and what to do when you're lacking a little inspiration.
Shop pop song suggestions at actoraesthetic.com/shop.
Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info.
Follow host Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
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the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career
Getting to do something you love every day? YES. Getting PAID to do something you love every day? HECK YES.
Going months not knowing when your next acting job will be? Needing to work another job to sustain yourself in the meantime? Facing daily rejection? The what-ifs? Only defining your self-worth by how "successful" you think you are in the industry? Ehhhhhhh.....
There are a trillion pros + cons to pursuing your passion of theatre as a career. Here are just a few.
Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info.
Follow host Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
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moving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)
As a 2 year Hoboken resident, host Maggie Bera gives you her best tips for moving to NYC... and why you may just want to consider Jersey
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best advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of Limelight
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! In this episode, host Maggie Bera has the absolute honor of chatting with actress Spencer Martinez. You may know her from her platform, LimeLight - a community that has revisioned the industry by taking care of the masses.
Spencer Martinez, a South Jersey native with a love for Musical Theatre, earned her BA at FDU, becoming the first in her family to graduate. After backpacking through Europe, she kicked off her career with an Off-Broadway production in NYC. Adapting during COVID, she founded the LimeLight platform, providing accessibility and education to the industry. Recently booking UGC for various companies and the NYC based "Moving UP" workshop, she not only strives for her own comeback but consistently gives back to the industry that fuels her passion. From a log cabin to Manhattan, Spencer's journey epitomizes resilience, creativity, and a commitment to community in the ever-evolving world of musical theatre.
Tune in to hear Maggie and Spencer chat about:
- the Unofficial List
- NYC Equity Auctions
- EPAs (Equity Principal Auditions) vs ECCs (Equity Chorus Calls)
- Resources for non-union actors in NYC
- Balancing work, auditions, and rest
Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info.
Follow host Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com