7 episodes

Productions Plus is a SAG/AFTRA franchised, full-service talent management and event staffing agency. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. In this podcast, we will talk with company execs, agents, and talent about tips for getting started, getting booked, and what it's like to work in the industry. https://www.productions-plus.com

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Productions Plus is a SAG/AFTRA franchised, full-service talent management and event staffing agency. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. In this podcast, we will talk with company execs, agents, and talent about tips for getting started, getting booked, and what it's like to work in the industry. https://www.productions-plus.com

    Auto Show Training Confidential: Matt Troyer Shares Stories from the Road and Insider Training Details

    Auto Show Training Confidential: Matt Troyer Shares Stories from the Road and Insider Training Details

    About Matt Troyer:
    Matt has over a decade of experience doing Nationwide auto shows as a Product Specialist with Productions Plus. He is a trainer for multiple brands and an accomplished actor with a Master's in Theater from Wayne State University.  
    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 16 min
    Life as a Print Model

    Life as a Print Model

    In this episode, learn from Product Specialist and Print Model Mark Grisa. Mark will share his experience and advice for those looking to get started. Specifically, the conversation covers:
    The day-to-day of a professional Print Model at Productions PlusHow to get started as a Print ModelDaily expectationsThe benefits of working with a full-service agency
    About Mark Grisa:
    Mark is a Product Specialist on the Audi/Volkswagon team with Productions Plus. Mark has spent years working on the Auto Show floor as well as a model for companies such as Abercrombie and Fitch and Moosejaw. Listen as Mark shares his experience and lets us in on the day-to-day workings of a photo shoot. 


    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 14 min
    SPECIAL EDITION: A look at the Chicago Auto Show

    SPECIAL EDITION: A look at the Chicago Auto Show

    Join us today for a discussion with Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Automotive Trade Association/General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show,  and Margery Krevsky Dosey, Founder of Productions Plus.
    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 14 min
    What’s in a headshot?

    What’s in a headshot?

    In this episode, listen to photographer Ron Williams and agent Debbie Williams talk about the importance of the actor’s headshot – from getting the audition to booking the job. What goes into this key tool, how often does an actor need to sit for a photographer, what are agents looking for when viewing, and so much more?! Join us for a complete overview of this key marketing tool.  



    About Debbie: 
    Debbie Williams is a new Theatrical Agent at Productions Plus. She has 3 decades of professional experience in the Entertainment Industry, as a SAG/AEA/SDC actor, director, choreographer and now agent in Theatre, Film, Television and Voiceover. Debbie will be sharing her experiences and discussing the Agent/Actor relationship and fundamentals of the business.


    About Ron:
    Ron Williams is a creative with decades of professional experience as an actor in Theatre, Film, TV and live events, including the National Auto Show circuit, and as a Pro Photographer shooting everything from actor headshots to weddings to corporate and fashion photography. Ron’s happy to be sharing his knowledge and experience. 


    About our Host, Joe Stearns:
    Joseph Stearns is a member of the leadership team at Productions Plus and is our Podcast host. He has been an actor, performer, and arts administrator for over 30 years. He was the founder and artistic director of Signal Ensemble Theatre in Chicago. His mission for the Productions Plus Podcast is to share the experience and knowledge housed within Productions Plus to help talent succeed.
     



    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 19 min
    Getting started in the acting biz: How to go from “actor” to “working actor” – insights on booking the job from long time theatrical actor and agent, Debbie Williams.

    Getting started in the acting biz: How to go from “actor” to “working actor” – insights on booking the job from long time theatrical actor and agent, Debbie Williams.

    In this episode, you will learn some tips and tricks on how to nail your audition and get yourself booked! Agent Debbie Williams digs deep into her 30-year career to discuss standing out, leaning in and owning the casting process. 


    About Debbie Williams:
    Debbie Williams is a new Theatrical Agent at Productions Plus. She has 3 decades of professional experience in the Entertainment Industry, as a SAG/AEA/SDC actor, director, choreographer and now agent in Theatre, Film, Television and Voiceover. Debbie will be sharing her experiences and discussing the Agent/Actor relationship and fundamentals of the business.

    About our Host, Jos Stearns:
    Joseph Stearns is a member of the leadership team at Productions Plus and is our Podcast host. He has been an actor, performer, and arts administrator for over 30 years. He was the founder and artistic director of Signal Ensemble Theatre in Chicago. His mission for the Productions Plus Podcast is to share the experience and knowledge housed within Productions Plus to help talent succeed.
    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 18 min
    From Talent to CEO: The path our leader, Hedy Popson, took with Productions Plus. Listen in on Hedy & another veteran actor/Product Specialist, Ron Williams, as they talk about the evolution of the Auto Show and Trade Show industry.

    From Talent to CEO: The path our leader, Hedy Popson, took with Productions Plus. Listen in on Hedy & another veteran actor/Product Specialist, Ron Williams, as they talk about the evolution of the Auto Show and Trade Show industry.

    In this episode, you’ll learn how Hedy Popson went from being a talent with Productions Plus to our current CEO. This trajectory is even more interesting when you understand how things have evolved for talent within the industry. Joining Hedy is Ron Williams, who has worked with Productions Plus for over 15 years as a talent and photographer. Join these two as they “spin” from the past to present on the premier episode of our new podcast! 

    About Hedy:
    Hedy Popson is the CEO of Productions Plus. She started her career with Productions Plus over 25 years ago as a Product Specialist/Spokesperson/Facilitator and is now leading the company. She also worked in TV, film and theatre, was a long time member of SAG and is a former Miss Teen North America. Listen to Hedy’s journey, learn from her experiences, and hear her perspective on where the industry is headed next.

    About Ron:
    Ron Williams is a creative with decades of professional experience as an actor in Theatre, Film, TV and live events, including the National Auto Show circuit, and as a Pro Photographer shooting everything from actor headshots to weddings to corporate and fashion photography. Ron’s happy to be sharing his knowledge and experience. 


    About our host, Joe Sterns:
    Joseph Stearns is a member of the leadership team at Productions Plus and is our Podcast host. He has been an actor, performer, and arts administrator for over 30 years. He was the founder and artistic director of Signal Ensemble Theatre in Chicago. His mission for the Productions Plus Podcast is to share the experience and knowledge housed within Productions Plus to help talent succeed.



    About Productions Plus:
    Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows.

    We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands!

    Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Linkedin
    Apply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

    • 23 min

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