31 episodes
Beyond Technique with Samantha Rund Samantha Rund
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Beyond Technique focuses on empowering people to bring more of their whole selves( voice, body, and mind) to their lives and work. Using performance principles; professional actor, comedian, and coach Samantha Rund delves into a range of topics including performance, public speaking, and personal development.----------Samantha is a graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world on performance and personal development.
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Episode 30 : Casting & Community with Erica Arvold
Casting Director Erica Arvold joins host Samantha Rund this episode to discuss: Empowering Yourself in the Audition ProcessWhat Preparation Really MeansThe Importance of Building CommunityThe Origin of the "Starving Artist"Feedback FridaysArvoldWarner StudioSupporting Artistry Beyond The GigErica Arvold, owner and CEO of arvold., has spent 30 years as a casting director, educator, speaker, producer, writer, director and an advocate for screen artists. Erica has contributed to over 140 fi...
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Episode 29: The Fadam Experience with Adam Tiller
Comedian and Podcast host Adam Tiller joins Samantha Rund on this NOT PG-13 episode to discuss: The Futility of PerfectionPreparation and PlayLetting Go of Other's Expectations and NegativityConsistency vs MotivationThe Culture of HazingThe Creation of Beefcake & ButterballMental Health Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Everett, WA. He performs locally at Laughs Comedy Club, The Comedy Underground, and Club Comedy in Seattle. Adam hosts and pro...
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Episode 28: Talking Sketch Comedy with Marc Warzecha
On this episode Head Writer, Associate Artistic Director, and Founder of The Sketch School Marc Warzecha joins host Samantha Rund to discuss:Finding Your Comedic VoiceHow Improv and Sketch Evolved Over the YearsMaking THE PITCH Work For YouTips on Creating Sketches & Universal HumorExperiences Teaching Sketch Internationally as a Representative of the United States EmbassyMARC WARZECHA: With two decades at THE SECOND CITY Comedy Theatre, he is an award-winning HEAD WRITER and ...
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Episode 27: Be A Force with Brie Eley
Actress and Content Creator Brie Eley joins host Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss: Her Role in the Star Wars UniverseWhy Embracing Change Can Sustain Our CareersInspiration from Classical TheatreHow Traveling Enhances the Artistic ProcessAllowing History to Teach and Empower UsCreating the Here & Ready Talent Database Brie Eley is an actress and content creator from Sugar Land, Texas. A theater nerd at heart, she trained at Marymount Manhattan College and the BAD...
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Episode 26: Whatever It Takes with Jennifer Sun Bell
Award-winning actress, singer and voiceover artist, Jennifer Sun Bell joins host Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss: Her Transition from Electrical Engineering to Show Business Overcoming Shyness, Finding her Voice, and sharing Untold StoriesWriting and Producing her new Music Video " Still Here"Stepping out of our Comfort ZonesCreating a New NormalJennifer is an award-winning actress, singer and voiceover artist who is passionate about giving a voice to t...
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Episode 25: ROI-ABLE with Brian Trendler
Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Connection Expert, Designer, Engagement Specialist & Laugher Coach Brian Trendler joins Samantha Rund this episode. We discuss How Humor Can Help Your ROIHow to Combat Imposter SyndromeThe Ted ExperienceHow Going Virtual Affected the PNAHow to Hold Yourself AccountableHow Your Title Can Work for YouThe Importance of Body Language for Work and Home LifeBrian Trendler is a Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Connection Expert, Designer, Engagement Specialist &a...