90% of the Job: Surviving Auditions as a Working Actor

Avery Whitted
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Most of the life of an actor is not spent on stage or in front of a camera. It's spent scrolling through casting notices, memorizing lines, uploading self-tapes, juggling day jobs, and waiting for something to click. It's hard out here! But you don't have to go it alone. Join us for conversations with professional actors, stories, questions, advice, insight, and much more. Every episode we work to demystify the grind, and make each audition a little bit easier. Hosted by fellow working actor Avery Whitted.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Tyler Fauntleroy: Catching the Loose Ball

    Tyler Fauntleroy (Hamilton national tour, Tambo & Bones, Succession, and a whole lot more) talks about auditioning for Hamilton 20+ times over seven years, what kept him going back, and what happens when you finally catch the loose ball. Plus, the worst audition he ever had, featuring a plate of very, very thin roast beef. Hosted by Avery Whitted. Follow Tyler on Instagram: @earthwindandtyler_Follow Avery on Instagram: @avery_whitted For more on the show and to book private audition coaching, visit ⁠averywhitted.com

  2. Oct 2

    Mike Donovan: Own the Room

    Actor and writer Mike Donovan (Cloak & Dagger, This is the Night, The Noel Diary) talks about stepping back, breathing, and relaxing into the daily practice of being an actor. He breaks down how to "do less" on camera, the pressure of being a leading man type, and tells the story of a particularly messy commercial audition. Hosted by Avery Whitted Follow Mike on Instagram: @michaelvincentdonovan Follow Avery on Instagram: @avery_whitted Links: Broom Play tickets For more on the show and to book private audition coaching, visit averywhitted.com

  3. Sep 25

    Eli Pauley: You Are Who You Are

    Director, actor and teacher Eli Pauley joins to talk about what auditioning is like from both sides of the casting table. She shares stories of auditioning for an ASL version of Hamlet, a disastrous Crest commercial, and how to let go of the pressure to perform. Hosted by Avery Whitted. Follow Eli on Instagram: @theeelest Follow Avery on Instagram: @avery_whitted Links: The House of Bernarda Alba at Mason Gross School of the Arts More information about 90% of the Job at averywhitted.com

  4. Sep 18

    Devon Meddock: They Asked You to be There

    Actor, singer, trumpet player, and NYU educator Devon Meddock talks about tough auditions, learning to trust herself, and how to stay present when things don’t go as planned. She shares stories about a disastrous French audition, performing off-Broadway in The Imbible, and the simple mindset shift that helped her most. Hosted by Avery Whitted. Follow Devon on Instagram: @devmeddock Follow Avery on Instagram: @avery_whitted More information about 90% of the Job at averywhitted.com

  5. Sep 12

    Erik Gratton: Falling Flat on Your Face

    25 year veteran Erik Gratton (Elf national tour, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and a million other things) talks about the worst audition he ever had, how he fell flat on his face, and how he picked himself back up and tried again. Hosted by Avery Whitted. Follow Erik on Instagram: @erikfallsdown Follow Avery on Instagram: @avery_whitted Links: Lady Hotspur by Tessa Gratton Natalie C. Parker More information about 90% of the Job at averywhitted.com

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Most of the life of an actor is not spent on stage or in front of a camera. It's spent scrolling through casting notices, memorizing lines, uploading self-tapes, juggling day jobs, and waiting for something to click. It's hard out here! But you don't have to go it alone. Join us for conversations with professional actors, stories, questions, advice, insight, and much more. Every episode we work to demystify the grind, and make each audition a little bit easier. Hosted by fellow working actor Avery Whitted.

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