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Actorcast is the podcast that broadcasts the work, advice, and insight of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other industry experts in show business. From Q&As, to interviews and showcases, Actorcast is the go-to resource for beginners and pros alike who are looking to carve their path in the entertainment industry by learning from those who've made their mark from Hollywood to Broadway.

03/10/2024

BONUS EPISODE with Sean De Simone: TV Host Coach & Casting Director

For this special BONUS episode of Actorcast, we have Sean DeSimone back on the show. We discuss his approach to TV host coaching, what aspiring TV hosts should know, and how it differs from acting auditions. We also discuss my experience working with Sean as a coach. You don't want to miss this special episode! You can learn more about Sean by visiting: https://seandesimonecasting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sean_desimone_casting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandesimone/ sean@seandesimonecasting.com After graduating with a degree in Communications from the Pennsylvania State University, Sean took the leap and relocated from his hometown of Philadelphia to New York City where he began his career in the entertainment industry gigging around town as well producing, directing and distributing short films and documentaries. In 2002, Sean moved into casting as an assistant during the initial boom of reality television and soon quickly earned his stripes working on numerous non-scripted, formatted and lifestyle shows for many of the major cable networks. In 2007, Sean launched Sean De Simone Casting working on sizzles, series and pilots for networks including A&E, Animal Planet, BET, Bravo, Discovery, DIY, E!, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History, Lifetime, MTV, Nat Geo, OWN, Oxygen, Spike, Tru TV, TLC, USA, and WE as well as various production companies in the US, Canada, and the UK. Sean is an expert in TV Host and Brand Spokesperson casting, having worked extensively with QVC and the Home Shopping Network as well as numerous beauty, fashion, home, cook, and fitness brands. Follow my work at https://patrick-mcandrew.com and @patrick.mcandrew

32 phút
27/09/2024

Acting is YOU: Actorcast Series Finale | Episode 100

This marks the 100th and FINAL episode of Actorcast! It has been an incredible journey and I can't thank you enough for joining me for the ride. In this final episode, I reflect on creating this series, the guests we had on the show, and the conversations had. I discovered that there was a through-line within most of the conversations we had in these 100 episodes: acting is YOU! Acting is at it's best when you are expressing your authentic self through another character while making distinctive choices. It's my hope that you will always be able to refer to Actorcast as a library of information no matter where you are at in your acting journey. It has been an immense pleasure being your host. Never stop creating! Follow my work at https://patrick-mcandrew.com and @patrick.mcandrew

11 phút
27/09/2024

Fiona Shaw: Olivier Award-winning Actress | Episode 099

For episode 099 of Actorcast, we are joined by Olivier award-winning actress, Fiona Shaw! I had such a wonderful time speaking with Fiona. I had taken a master class with her several years ago, and ever since then I've been fascinated with her perspective on acting. We discuss what acting means to her, how actors get in their own way, how the entertainment industry has evolved, and how to determine if you are on the right path as an actor. You do not want to miss this episode! Fiona Shaw is an Irish film and theatre actress, known for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as in film and television. She won the 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for roles in the plays Electra, As You Like It, The Good Person of Szechwan, and Machinal. She received three Olivier Award nominations for her roles in Mephisto, Hedda Gabler, and Happy Days. She made her Broadway debut playing the title role in Medea for which she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She returned to Broadway in the Colm Tobin play The Testament of Mary. In film, she played Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter film series. Other notable film roles include in My Left Foot, Persuasion, Jane Eyre, The Tree of Life, Colette, and Enola Holmes. Follow my work at https://patrick-mcandrew.com and @patrick.mcandrew Photo credit: © Marie-Lan Nguyen / Wikimedia Commons

31 phút
27/09/2024

Domenick Scudera: Professor of Theater at Ursinus College | Episode 098

For episode 098 of Actorcast, we are joined by Domenick Scudera! I credit Domenick with introducing me to the world of acting, as he cast me in my first production that I was ever involved with. From there, I worked on a handful of other productions with him, he taught many of my theater classes, and he was my advisor in undergrad. In this episode, we talk about his experience working as a theater professor at a small liberal arts college, how teaching theater and acting has changed through the years, and why it's beneficial for non-theater people to enroll in a theater class. To learn more about Domenick, you can visit https://ursinus.edu/live/profiles/213-domenick-scudera Domenick Scudera is Professor of Theater at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. He has been teaching acting, directing, and theater history at the college since 1997. As a director, he has directed 40+ plays at the college. Professionally, he has directed at theaters such as the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater (where he served as Resident Director), Delaware Theater Company, the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, the Waitstaff Comedy Troupe, and Historic Philadelphia Inc. He has also worked in the administrations of the Wilma and Arden Theaters in Philadelphia. As a playwright, he recently finished work on an original full-length play, The Half of It, inspired by the life of Vauedeville drag pioneer Bert Savoy. Domenick received his B.A. from Colgate University, and M.F.A. in Directing from Penn State University. Follow my work at ⁠https://patrick-mcandrew.com⁠ and @patrick.mcandrew

42 phút
27/09/2024

Federico Mallet: Mexican Actor & Co-Founder of Quemoción | Episode 097

For episode 097 of Actorcast, we are joined by my good friend, Federico Mallet! Federico and I met doing playback theater together, and I've always been drawn to his approach to artistry and his contagious attitude. In this episode, we talk about what inspired Federico to move to New York City from his birthplace of Mexico, what it's like living and working in New York as an international actor, and how actors can create sustainable careers for themselves. We also discuss the mission behind the production company that he co-found, Quemoción. To learn more about Quemoción and Federico, be sure to follow them both on social media @quemocion and @fedemallet. You can also email Quemoción at qmocion@gmail.com. Check out Quemoción's website at https://www.quemocion.com/ and Federico's website at https://www.federicomallet.com/. Federico Mallet is a multi-hyphenate artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Mexico City, he came to the U.S. to get his MFA in Acting at the New York Film Academy. With Alexandra Gomez, he co-founded “Quemoción” a multimedia production company with the mission of shedding light to underrepresented stories within the Latin American community. Federico is the Assistant Artistic Director at Village Playback Theater, an improv-based theatre company that focuses on amplifying the stories of people from underserved communities in Metro NY. He collaborates with “Something From Abroad” an artistic group founded by Hispanic immigrant women, and is a content creator for The Toy Museum of NY. Previous work as an actor includes productions of “Romeo and Juliet”, “Venus in Fur”, “Almost Maine”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, amongst others, some of which he directed and produced. He won “Best Featured Actor” at the 2019 NYIT Awards for his work in “Eight Tales of Pedro”. Follow my work at https://patrick-mcandrew.com and @patrick.mcandrew

36 phút
27/09/2024

Ashlee Mundy: Web Designer, Actress, Writer | Episode 096

For this episode of Actorcast, we are joined by Ashlee Mundy! Ashlee has had an extensive career as an actor, writer, and producer, and has also established herself as a sought-after web designer for actors. In this episode, we talk about how she got into web design, why marketing for actors is so important, and what actors could do for their websites and social platforms to set themselves apart. You can learn more about Ashlee and her web design business by visiting https://www.ashleemundy.com/ and https://www.amwdwebsites.com/. You can follow Ashlee on social media @tuesdaymundy Ashlee Mundy is a New York City based actor, writer, producer and website designer. She has been acting on film and stage since her days studying theatre at The Ohio State University and for the past 15 years living in New York. As a writer, her theatre works have been produced on stages in Chicago, NYC and San Diego. She also wrote and starred in a short award winning sci-if drama film IN/FINITE that was screened in various festivals around the world, shown in select theatres and distributed for viewing on DirecTV and Amazon as part of the anthology AI Tales. She’s produced a comedic web series and, most recently, three short films. Ashlee built her first actor website 6 years ago and plunged into the world of website design. Utilizing her strengths in technology and design and adding in that specific knowledge of the acting world, Ashlee established a niche for building websites specifically for actors. She has since expanded her business into websites for all vocations large and small with over 500 websites built and counting. Follow my work at ⁠https://patrick-mcandrew.com⁠ and @patrick.mcandrew

35 phút
27/09/2024

Have A Substantial Reason To Be An Actor | Episode 095

For episode 095 of Actorcast, we talk about the importance of having a substantial reason (or reasons) for being an actor. It's a tough industry, as you all know, so it's important for us to have a reason pursuing this craft that grounds us in the artistry. While the allure of fame and glory is tempting, it's not substantial. Rather, we should listen to our hearts, our gut, and trust ourselves when discovering our own path. No one will know it better than yourself. Follow my work at https://patrick-mcandrew.com and @patrick.mcandrew

11 phút
27/09/2024

Omar Sangare: Founder and Artistic Director of United Solo | Episode 094

For episode 094 of Actorcast we are joined by Omar Sangare. Omar is the Founder and Artistic Director of the United Solo Theatre Festival, the largest solo theatre festival in the world! I had the opportunity to work with the "King of Solo Theatre" himself and learned a lot about the processes involved with running a successful theatre organization in New York City. In this episode, we talk about how Omar began his acting career in Poland. We reflect on how the United Solo Theatre Festival has grown throughout the years. We also talk about why solo performance is such an important art form. To learn more about Omar and United Solo, please visit their website at https://unitedsolo.org/ and follow them on social media @unitedsolo. Omar Sangare graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw, Poland, where he studied with the Oscar-winning director, Andrzej Wajda. He was awarded a scholarship to The British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England. While there, he worked with Derek Jacobi, Alan Rickman, Michael Kahn, and Jeremy Irons. Omar holds many film, television, and radio credits. For his one-man drama “True Theater Critic,” he was voted The Best in Acting by The New York International Fringe Festival. The New York press acclaimed his lead part in the Arena Players Repertory Theater production of “Othello.” The New York Times wrote—“Omar Sangare was born to play Othello!” In 2011, he was selected by the U.S. Department of State for a video project that appeared as part of President Obama’s trip to Poland. In 2012, he was named “Person of the Year” by nytheatre.com for “a significant contribution to the NYC theater landscape.” Omar is a founder and artistic director of UNITED SOLO, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, a resident company at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in New York City. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Theatre Department at Williams College. Follow my work at ⁠https://patrick-mcandrew.com⁠ and @patrick.mcandrew

35 phút

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Actorcast is the podcast that broadcasts the work, advice, and insight of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other industry experts in show business. From Q&As, to interviews and showcases, Actorcast is the go-to resource for beginners and pros alike who are looking to carve their path in the entertainment industry by learning from those who've made their mark from Hollywood to Broadway.

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