The Actor's Helpline

Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway
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The Actor's Helpline is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of acting. Hosts Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway answer questions and talk to guests about everything from "How do you memorize lines?" to "How do you handle rejection?" Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com!

  1. 03/20/2024

    How to balance family and work

    In this episode of The Actor's Helpline, Laura and Michael share experience about the impact of acting work on your family life. We talk about parenting and spouses. We talk about airplanes and vitamins. Thanks for listening! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    25 min

  2. 03/06/2024

    How to get into voiceover with Zach Hoffman

    Today on The Actor's Helpline, Tanya calls in to ask how to get back into voiceover. So we brought in an absolute TITAN of the voiceover world to  get us started on our VO careers. Zach Hoffman joins the Helpline to talk about how he went from working for someone else to working for himself. Enjoy! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com Zach's IG Zach's Site   Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    30 min

  3. 02/28/2024

    What is "Method" acting?

    This week, Laura and Michael nerd out about what the phrase "Method Acting" refers to. We differentiate between preparation or research and "getting into character." We talk about how to get the crew and your family members to call you by your character's name (no we don't). We share our experience with comparing our inner experience of craft to profiles of movie stars. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com!  Natalie Portman Guardian Article   Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    33 min

  4. 02/21/2024

    What classes to take and how to make it all fit

    This week we talk about your actor toolbox. We walk through the classes that helped us most. We talk about how to make it fit in your schedule and how to get the most out of it. You can leave your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    34 min

  5. 02/14/2024

    How do you deal with fear and uncertainty?

    Pollyanna McIntosh from The Walking Dead joins The Helpline to talk about fear uncertainty about the future. We discuss surrender, commitment, and paying your bills. Ask YOUR question at theactorshelpline.com. Click on the microphone and let it rip!   Pollyanna McIntosh Instagram Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    40 min

  6. 02/07/2024

    Why isn't my preparation working?

    In this episode of the The Actor's Helpline, we talk about preparation for in-person auditions and self tapes. How to prepare efficiently. How to pay attention to what distracts you. Michael tells a painful audition story. Laura falls asleep. Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    36 min

  7. 01/31/2024

    How to focus on set

    What does a day on set look like? How do you focus on set? Laura and Michael give a primer on "how to stay in it" on set. We talk about emotional moments, warm-ups, what to pay attention to, how to stay out of the way of the crew. There's a ton of stuff to cover here, so hit us up with your thoughts and questions about set/filming stuff. Click on the microphone at theactorshelpline.com       Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    27 min

  8. 01/24/2024

    How to practice alone/What you look like/Surprise direction

    Three quick questions for two long-winded people! This week on The Actor's Helpline we talk about what happens when the director has a different plan than yours, how important is your physical appearance, and how to stay sharp alone. The Helpline is ringing off the hook and we are stoked to hear from you! Ask your question at theactorshelpline.com! Contact The Actor's Helpline  Instagram Michael Instagram  Laura Instagram Theme music by Matty Alger Pod art by Jamie Skeele

    34 min
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The Actor's Helpline is a weekly podcast about the craft and business of acting. Hosts Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway answer questions and talk to guests about everything from "How do you memorize lines?" to "How do you handle rejection?" Join the conversation at theactorshelpline.com!

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  • Creator
    Michael Cassidy, Laura Holloway
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Michael Cassidy and Laura Holloway
  • Show Website
    The Actor's Helpline