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- Dec 20, 202443 min
205. Falling in love with Self Tapes with Michelle Merring
Michelle Merring, actress and Castability user, shares with us how she went from resenting self tape requests, getting so in her head that she struggled to even turn them in, to finding true confidence and joy in front of the camera. Through consistent self tape practice, she details exactly how she shifted her mindset and fell in love with self tapes, attracting more auditions and callbacks along the way. Michelle is the winner of our Self Tape May challenge last year after she completed over 16+ tapes on the app during Audrey Helps Actor's Self Tape May challenge. Check out her open scenes in the winners gallery in the Castability App to see her creativity in action. -Creativity in Self Taping and Finding Joy in the Process -Building Confidence Through Practice -Shift in Mindset: Auditioning as an Art -Role of Community in Self Taping -Overcoming Ego and Embracing Feedback -The Importance of Vulnerability and Learning -Reframing Rejection and Mistakes -Setting Intentions and Goals -Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivations Links:Winners Gallery in-appAudrey Helps Actors Self Tape MayFour Agreements book Extrinsic vs Intrinsic motivationsSelf Compassion by Kristin NeffMichelle's website Michelle's IMDB
- Jun 7, 202455 min
204. Artists as Entrepreneurs with Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy and “Creative risk” Podcast
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA sits down with her friends Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy. Joshua founded Artist's Strategy with the mission of helping artists make art for the rest of their lives. Joshua and Mike (hosts of the "Creative Risk" podcast) share with us why applying business principles to building a creative career is the key to longevity and success. Join us as we discuss what it takes to build a creative business and all the pitfalls along the way. Artist Strategy Website Creative Risk Podcast Artist Strategy Instagram
- May 3, 202425 min
Episode 203. Hakam Shalabi on How to conquer Self Tape May!
Today we chat with Castability member and last year's Castability Self Tape May winner, Hakam Shalabi. Hakam has submitted on Castability since the app began and has gotten to see his work transform over time. Guided by our partners at The Bridge for Acting's Practice Track, Hakam tracked his practice by showing up consistently and gathering data on his craft and materials. Casting scored him high in "The Rebel" archetype and those rebel inspired headshots got him his first Network TV role. Join us as we discuss benefits of practice and everything Self Tape May! The Bridge for Actors FYI: Get a discount code for The Bridge Practice Track after signing up for any Castability Membership tier!
- Mar 9, 202442 min
202. Getting in the Right Mindset (Re-release)
Joe Towne is a Los Angeles based performer, award-winning writer, director, and teacher. He is also the CEO of The Performer's Mindset and the creator/host of The Better Podcast. For 20 years, he's coached business professionals, athletes, and actors – some of whom are selling that product you just bought or starring in that movie you Netflixed last night. As an actor, Joe has worked with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hillary Swank, Rebel Wilson, and he most recently starred as the lead in The Art of Christmas. Today, he joins the Castability Podcast to talk about how to understand your data, the ways we can avoid burnout, and how we can overcome perfectionism to allow ourselves to show up as the artists we are. — The Four Mindsets — Athletes and Actors — Perfectionism — Toxic Habits of Creatives — Deliberate Practice — Casting Director Feedback + Constructive Criticism — Regulating Emotions During Auditions — The Amygdala Flight-Fright Response — Remembering Our "Why" Email us for more information on coaching with Joe: assist@theperformersmindset.com Episode Resources: • Listen to Joe's episode with Audrey Moore, "Passion as Fuel" • The Performer's Mindset Instagram • Brené Brown's Podcast Interview on Burnout • "Burnout" by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski • "Chatter" by Ethan Cross • "Peak Performance" by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness ────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
- Jan 5, 202459 min
201. Time to Show Up!
As Castability gears up for the next Show Up Challenge starting January 15th 2024, we hear from members who completed the challenge last year and they share how they transformed as actors during the process. Easier time picking takes, faster memorization, and so much more. Amanda Lenker Doyle answers important Q and A's on how to stand out (in a good way!) and the rarely discussed process of casting before they ever call in actors. Welcome to season two of Castability, the podcast! — This Season's Theme — How to Stand out — Dacre Montgomery's Audition Tape — What does Casting do before they call in actors — Does it matter if you are not local to NY and LA anymore? — What made Tracee Ellis Ross shine during her audition fro Black-ish — How members improved their craft from the Show Up Challenge — How to participate in this year's challenge
- Jun 30, 202349 min
121. Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington, CSA, on Casting Comedy, Sketch, and CollegeHumor
Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington is an experienced Casting Director who has worked on character-driven projects for network television, premium cable, streamers, and festivals. She has a knack for identifying future superstars and has cast videos with household names that have been viewed billions of times. Her work has been featured at Sundance, SXSW, TriBeCa, and Cannes. Her primary focus is on great storytelling. She is an artist at heart who brings world-class expertise with a side of comedy to her work. Joined by Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA, the two discuss their journeys as Casting Directors up until today, where the industry is going, and all you need to know about getting cast in comedy. — Chrissy's Career — Chrissy's Relationship to Her Husband, Tate Ellington — Working as CollegeHumor's Head of Casting — How the Pandemic effected the Casting Industry — Casting Comedy TV, Film, Sketch, and YouTube — Amanda and Chrissy's Partnership — Living in LA in 2023 — What Makes a Person Funny — The Casting Process — Casting Dramas, Procedurals, and CW Shows — The Transformation of the Internet — Diversifying Revenue Streams — Being a Multi-Hyphenate Episode Resources: Chrissy's Website Chrissy's IMDb Follow Chrissy on Instagram @cdfioe ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
- Jun 23, 202353 min
120. Acting Coach Actress Megan Channell on Spontaneity, Emotional Intelligence, and Self-Reflection as Actors
Megan Channell is an acting coach, actress, director, and producer who has appeared in some of your favorite shows and films. She portrays Rachel in "Bull" (CBS), played the recurring role of Katarina Löw in "Hunters" (Amazon) alongside Al Pacino, and most recently shot the pilot "Getaway" for NBC. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Megan sits down with Taylor to discuss some of her favorite acting tips, stories, and words of encouragement for anyone out there who may be struggling with the ups and downs of this career. — Having Commercial Success as an Actor — Cultivating Spontaneity in Your Acting — Basement Acting — Getting Specific & Accountable With Your Goals — What an "Event" Is — Building Emotional Intelligence — How Emotions Effect the Voice — Auditioning for & Booking Katarina Löw in Hunters — Accessing Your Own Work — Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable — Minimizing the Pretend — How Working at a Production Company Changed Megan's Acting — Understanding Patterns in Storytelling — The Strike Episode Resources: Megan's IMDb Megan's Website Follow Megan on IG @themeganchannell Bob Krakower's Acting Class "How to Stop Acting: A Renowned Acting Coach Shares His Revolutionary Approach to Landing Roles, Developing Them and Keeping them Alive" by Harold Guskin ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
- Jun 16, 202347 min
119. Alexandra Wright on Getting an MFA, Archetype Script Analysis, and Branding for Actors
Alexandra Wright is the founder of The Delta Acting Community. She holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California and an M.F.A. from the American Repertory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. She has performed and studied worldwide, including Paris, London, Moscow, and Scotland. She specializes in teaching Voice, Shakespeare, Emotional Theory, and On Camera Technique at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, Azusa Pacific, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and BGB Studio. The Castability staff sits down with Alex to discuss all things grad school, the best way to practice self-tapes, and what most people miss when talking about branding and character types for actors. — Studying in Russia — The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Acting — On Stage vs. On Camera Acting: Is There a Difference? — The Etude Exercise — Consistency in Self-Taping — Why Perfection is Hurting You — Acting Process for the Theatre vs. for the Camera — Archetypes & Script Analysis — What Most Branding Tips Get Wrong — How Alex Found Her Type — Filming Reel Scenes On Your Own — Targeted Submissions for Representation Episode Resources: Alex's IMDb Follow Alex on IG @the_alexandrawright The Delta Acting Community Website Follow The Delta Acting Community on IG @the_deltacommunity Listen to the "Shake, Shake, Shake" Podcast Alex's Classes at BGB Studio James Depietro Photography Audrey Helps Actors: "Get Your Sh*t Together - Alexandra Wright" Plays by Anton Chekhov "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell "The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales" by Bruno Bettelheim ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
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