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In the room today is Kenny Wong, an award-winning screen writer, actor and violinist. Kenny tells us about how he got into acting after a devastating diagnosis during his time at McGill University in the music performance program. He gets in to how he made that transition, the work he put in and the dedication he had to achieving his goals. Kenny also tells us how he turned his diagnosis in to a script, which went on to win many awards! We hear about how he signed with his first and current agents, his highs and lows, auditions and bookings. Kenny also tells us about his experience on NBC's Transplant where he played the recurring role of Arnold for 4 seasons! He also shares some great tips for actors. Kenny is charismatic, driven, talented and has an amazing work ethic. Let's get into it!

Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of working on big projects that sound exciting to "non-actors" vs. working on smaller indie projects that are more fulfilling. We get into talking to your family who doesn't quite understand how the industry works about your work as an actor and what they mean. Let's get in to it!

In the room today is Hannah Antaki, casting associate and director. She has worked with different casting directors in Toronto and she is here to debunk all of the myths of the Toronto casting process. HINT - we are the same! We get into everything from submissions to selections, from prep to wardrobe and from agents to networking. We also get to hear a bit about the latest project she's working on, Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Hannah answers a lot of your burning questions. She's realistic, honest, nice and approachable! Let's get into it :)

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Suzanna and Jess get into different approaches to casting after having spoken to Toronto Casting Director, Hannah Antaki (episode out Nov. 23). We talk about the pros and cons of Zoom and self-tape auditions, reiterate that the auditions are auditions and NOT workshops and if you do decide to expand to Toronto, understand how competitive it is - but don't be deterred! Let's get into it!



Suzanna's online course:

⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/on-camera-acting-with-suzanna-lenir/?couponCode=BACKTOACTING⁠



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Suzanna and Jess talk about the stress and realities of being a day player on a series. We give you tips on how to prepare and ease the nerves a bit. We also preview Thursdays episode with the great Anik Matern, actor, coach, healer!

Let's get into it!



FOLLOW US

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@booktheroompodcast/videos⁠ 

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Suzanna's online course:

⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/on-camera-acting-with-suzanna-lenir/?couponCode=BACKTOACTING⁠

Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of local casting and how it doesn't always go to locals! So if it doesn't go to locals, what's stopping YOU from auditioning for projects that are out of your city? Let's get into it.



Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of local casting and how it doesn't always go to locals! So if it doesn't go to locals, what's stopping YOU from auditioning for projects that are out of your city? Let's get into it.Suzanna's class:⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/on-camera-acting-with-suzanna-lenir/?couponCode=BACKTOACTING⁠
FOLLOW US!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@booktheroompodcast/videos Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/booktheroompodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089225750910