The Breach, Theatre and Acting for Veterans Benjamin

In this episode, we talk about the craft of acting! I am happy to welcome Jared Kelner to the podcast. Jared is an actor, director, teacher, and coach and all around guru on acting techniques and practices. Jared also co-produces a podcast called Two Guys Talking Craft, that is a gold mine of information for actors looking for process tips and thoughts. Check them out!http://actorsapproach.com Jared's page.https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/two-guys-talking-craft/id1537764586 Tw...

In light of recent triggering events in Afghanistan and around the world. I thought it a good time to talk with my dear friend Jamie Boshears. Jamie is a certified Grief Counselor and Bereavement Specialist. In the episode we talk about how life and grief are seldom, if ever, a straight line and how one can find ways to break through grief and find new opportunities and life on the other side.If you are struggling or are in crisis please reach out at:https://www.veteranscrisisline.net or call...

I am so thrilled to be welcome Jason Morgan to the show. Jason is a fellow veteran and an actor who is living the dream auditioning and working on both stage and screen. In this episode we delve down into the business of show and offer some helpful tips for those that may want to start to try starting a career in acting.Thank you to Jason again for the great conversation. I hope you enjoy our talk as much as I did!

In this episode, I am so happy to welcome Chad and Duque from Voices Uncaged on to the podcast. This discussion gets REAL as we delve into the parallels and struggles of service and serving time and why theatre programs are so effective for both communities. For more information on the phenomenal work of Voices Uncaged and to offer your support please visit their website at https://www.voicesuncaged.org/ You can also follow them on Instagram @voicesuncaged and Facebook at Voices UnCaged ...

In this episode, we are so lucky to talk with Kentucky Shakespeare's Associate Artistic Director, Amy Attaway and Shakespeare With Veterans ensemble member Cassie Boblitt. The Shakespeare With Veterans program, now in its sixth year, focuses on storytelling and connection to the material with great success. Amy and Cassie walk us through how they approach material and build a strong ensemble.For more information on Kentucky Shakespeare please visit https://kyshakespeare.com/ for updates...

n this episode I am so delighted to be able to talk with Nancy Smith-Watson, Co-Founder and Program Director of Feast of Crispian. Feast of Crispian is a non-profit organization that brings professional actors and veterans together to strengthen the emotional resources the need to overcome trauma and reintegration issues. During our talk Nancy discusses how the company came to be and why the work of William Shakespeare is so effective in helping those suffering from trauma and PTSD. For...