The Origin

404 Productions, LLC

Dive deep today in deep conversations with The Origin Podcast! The Origin unravels the journeys of our emerging artists from where they were born, how they first got started in the arts, and to where they are now in present day. Interviewed by Atlanta's very own Alejandro Fundora, each selected guest give us the immense honor of discovering and listening of when was the moment or "The Origin" they decided they wanted a career in the arts. #NeverForgetYourRoots

Episodes

  1. 12/30/2024

    Tony Award Winning Actress Karen Olivo: Ride The Rollercoaster That Is Originating A Role On Broadway

    K O, aka Karen Olivo, is a professional artist and educator living/working on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ho-Chunk Nation in Madison, WI, and most recently, the land of the Council of the Three Fires (Ojibwe, Odawa, and the Potawatomi) in Evanston, IL. KO embodies the principles and values of anti-oppression by vowing to use their work to further our collective liberation. KO is most widely known for their acting work that spans the last 25 years on Broadway and TV. They won their Tony Award for their performance of Anita in the 2009 Broadway revival of West Side Story directed by Arthur Laurents, for which they also earned Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Astaire Nominations. Most recently, they received their 2nd Tony Award nomination for the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge, The Musical. KO is also recognized for their many television appearances, including series regular, recurring and guest-starring roles on Harry's Law (NBC), The Good Wife (CBS), Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Chase, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Conviction, and Law and Order. In the Spring of 2020, KO transitioned back into teaching to refocus their energy on the future. They now work at Northwestern University, where they are an Associate Professor and the Donald G. Robertson—Director of Music Theatre Certificate Program. KO supports organizations like Democracy Now, NY-CLU, Pay Equity Standards, The Industry Standard Group, PAAL, and Collaboraction. IG: @karenolivo76

    53 min
  2. 12/16/2024

    Casting Director/Producer Amanda Lenker Doyle: Trust The Process That Is Your Creative Journey

    Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA is an accomplished Casting Director and Producer with nearly two decades of experience in film and television. Throughout her career, Amanda has received numerous accolades for her work, including ​twelve Artios Award ​nominations and one win from the Casting Society. Her ​w​ork on short film Please Hold earned ​the project an Academy Award nomination in 2022, highlighting her expertise in nurturing emerging talent. ​Other notable projects include 2024 ​film festival darling Duino​ which she also produced, Hulu film We Broke Up, the Emmy-winning ​ABC series Black-ish​, ABC's The Muppets​, Hulu’s Zac & Mia, the critically acclaimed Wayne for YouTube Premium​, and most recently, Glen Powell’s Chad Powers for 20th/Hulu ​& David Mich​ôd’s untitled Christy Martin biopic, starring Sydney Sweeney. Amanda is a proud member of Women in Film, the Television Academy, Film Independent, ​a​nd the Casting Society where she served ​seven years as an Executive Board member and Treasurer successful​ly producing ​CSA's Artios Awards in Los Angeles, New York, and London​ during her tenure​. W​i​th a focus on promoting diversity, inclusion, and equitable access within the film industry, Amanda actively advocates for underrepresented voices, h​o​ping to create a more inclusive entertainment landscape​ for the next generation of artists.  Website: castingbyamanda.com IG: @casting.amanda

    1 hr

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Dive deep today in deep conversations with The Origin Podcast! The Origin unravels the journeys of our emerging artists from where they were born, how they first got started in the arts, and to where they are now in present day. Interviewed by Atlanta's very own Alejandro Fundora, each selected guest give us the immense honor of discovering and listening of when was the moment or "The Origin" they decided they wanted a career in the arts. #NeverForgetYourRoots