Acting? Podcast

T & Alicia
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A show about acting, performing, training & our experiences as actors.

  1. 2D AGO

    Acting? Ep. 22 NO SMALL ROLES

    This week is all about opportunity! Alicia’s been having fun rehearsing for an episodic series. Btw, put some RESPECK on background actors! We discuss the importance of reactions with no dialogue and communication styles of different directors. Why did Alicia end the episode crying? You’ll have to watch it all to find out!! EPISODE TAKEAWAY “If you eventually want to get paid for [acting] you have to act like you’re there to do the job even when there’s no paycheck” - Alicia Timestamps: 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Fraud?! 06:54 How Did T’s Performance Go?  11:37 Much Ado About A Cue  13:45 An Actor’s Responsibility  23:04 A Bit About Directors  30:12 There Are No Small Roles 39:25 Show Up For The Job You Want 42:16 Performance Of The Week  53:10 Closing Thoughts: We’re In Our Feelings Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    59 min

  2. MAY 14

    Acting? Ep. 21 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: POSTURE, DESCRIPTORS & ACTION

    Days before her performance as Caroline LeCount, T talks about the last minute prep during tech week. The elaborate costumes for the character heavily influenced her posture (totally a good thing btw). Next we get into character development techniques. Alicia looks for the key descriptive words in the script to influence her character’s actions. She gives an example with a scene from ‘Queen and Slim’ that she did in class recently. Performances of the Week include ‘Far & Away’ and ‘Ordeal by Innocence’. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Alicia’s Sick  03:29 Theatre Life: Adaptability and Nerves 14:25 Staying Present In A Scene  19:03 Rehearsal Update  22:35 Let’s Get Technical  28:04 Why Character Backstories Matter  36:38 T’s Can Finally Get Her Nails Done  37:39 Performance Of The Week 42:49 Twilight Mentioned!! 53:09 BritBox Should Sponsor Us  57:04 Closing Thoughts: Physical Media Supremacy Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    1h 2m

  3. MAY 7

    AN ACTOR’S CURRICULUM Acting? Ep. 20

    What does an actor do when they don’t have something booked? Maybe they read pilot scripts, maybe they attend class, maybe they audition for whatever they can. In the end, they stay BUSY with the work of an actor! This week T talks about stretching her skill with a Shakespeare monologue. Alicia discusses the perfection of writing in old Hollywood films. Closing out with Performances of the Week from the WWE & Double Indemnity. Hope you’ve seen ‘You Me & Tuscany’! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Alicia Threw Her Back Out 03:06 T’s Secret Audition and Getting Comfortable 10:48 Giving Yourself Feedback   13:45 The Actors Toolbag and Locking In 16:45 T’s Monologue About Monologues 19:42 It Was Snails 20:35 When Comedy Is More Truthful 26:42 Chatting About Monologue’s Cont. 30:07 Keep Showing Up 36:02 Building Your Own Curriculum 40:35 Performance Of The Week: WWE? 48:15 Closing Thoughts Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    51 min

  4. MAY 1

    LET'S TALK ABOUT LYING - ACTING? Ep. 19

    Liar liar pants on fire! On this week’s episode, we chat about the ethics of lying to try and land the role.  But first we touch on the Q&A Alicia attended with Talent Agent Nicole Allman from Reinhard Talent and Model Agency. T has questions! Then we dive into our discussion with the question: When it comes to lying on your resume, is it a clever job hack or a career unaliving? Listen as we discuss the importance of having integrity and the consequences of telling a little white lie.  00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 Weekly Check-In: Talent Agents? 00:08:59 Mia Goth Said What?  00:14:45 The Consequences Of Lying   00:19:46 The Ethics Of It All  00:22:31 It’s A Respect Thing  00:25:13 Authenticity vs Performance  00:29:49 Having Integrity  00:32:18 Performance Of The Week  00:38:23 Closing Thoughts Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    40 min

  5. APR 23

    Acting? Ep 18

    A comedy of auditions! This week we recap some recent experiences. Alicia updates us on her in person improv troupe audition & her first true cold read audition. T talks about her moments before walking in the room. She also shares a rather interesting time where she had to sing Happy Birthday (it didn’t go well). Let’s get into it. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: It’s Doing.  02:27 Let’s Talk About Musicals 06:56 The Coldest Of Cold Reads  13:00 Get Alicia In An Improv Class 20:08 Redirect Your Thoughts 23:08 When Your Energy Is Thrown Off   32:19 The Right Mindset   35:25 Grieve… And Move On   38:25 Performance Of The Week  Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    44 min

  6. APR 17

    Acting? Ep. 17 with LEX

    Welcome to the wonderfully creative world of Lex! This week we talked to the multi-talented actor, writer and director about her journey. She gives us the background on writing several short films, some of her creative inspirations & the process of submitting to film festivals in the area. We also touched on the continuous training of an actor & obtaining representation in the area. We could have talked to her for 3 more hours, but if you’re craving more, check out her most recent work, Eternal Flame: Eternal Flame | Short Film Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Another Guest?! 02:51 Lex’s Journey Into Acting  06:56 The Age Old Debate: Theater Vs Screen  10:12 Being A Storyteller   12:18 Director, Actor, Writer? 19:48 Let’s Talk Training  26:52 Acting On The Brain 32:56 The Inside Scoop on Film Festivals  38:46 Lex’s Favorite Films   43:09 Sister, Sister!   46:02 The Writing of It All  48:36 The Journey Of Writing  54:52 The Innateness Of Creativity 57:34 What Is Creativity To You?  01:01:21 Performance Of The Week  01:03:49 Robert Pattinson Is The Plot  01:09:46 Closing Thoughts: Fraseir Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    1h 15m

  7. APR 9

    Acting? Ep. 16

    Garden State Film Festival recap with Alicia! Fresh off volunteering, we get into festival etiquette and networking tips. We also touch on the importance of local events for filmmakers. *EVERYONE GO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FILM FEST* Performances of the week include some of the GSFF entries & Oscar Isaac in Dune!  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Spring Awakening  01:30 Alicia’s Outside… Kind Of and She’s Got a Fan  04:40 Let’s Meet and Greet 06:54 Hi, My Name Is _ And I’m An Actor  09:30 Making Connections and Key Takeaways  16:55 What Even Is a Film Festival  21:48 Let’s Make a Film Festival  24:40 Navigating Personalities and Emergencies, Oh My!  27:20 Performance of The Week  30:00 What Is a Festival Run?   35:25 Closing Thoughts  Need some movie recs? Currently playing in theaters: You, Me & Tuscany & Th Drama  Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    39 min

  8. APR 3

    Acting? Ep. 15

    Alicia starts this week off with recaps of her recent in-person auditions. She also emphasizes how important it is to be off-book for self-tapes. We then discuss audition prep & how nerves can affect our performance. T shares her latest theatre project that includes phone… relations? SN: Should we bring back ‘Cold Read Saturdays’?? If so, do yall want an invite? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Weekly Check-In: Daylight Savings Blues   03:47 The Ethos Of It All  06:32 Exploring Anger And Frustration In A Scene 08:02 Let’s Talk About Love, Baby 13:31 T’s Doing A Stage Reading! 14:45 …. And Having Phone Relations 18:23 The Dynamics Of Stage Readings   00:20:08 Get Off Book  26:47 The People Yearn For Cold Readings   31:42 Performance Of The Week  32:27 Our Weekly Technical Difficulty  33:01 “Now I Can Hear You”  38:39 Closing Thoughts: Soundtracks Acting? with T & Alicia! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube! IG @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast  TikTok @ActingQuestionMark YouTube @ActingQuestionMarkPodcast

    42 min
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A show about acting, performing, training & our experiences as actors.

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  • Creator
    T & Alicia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © T & Alicia
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