“We did exactly what we set out to do – provide an incredible resource for actors to build a sustainable career.” J Welcome back. And hooray we have reached 200 episodes with the Actor CEO podcast. Thank you so much to all of you whether you are a long time listener or are new to the podcast. I could not have reached this milestone without you. And…

ActorCEO has reached 200 episodes and I want to give a huge shout out to those of your who have been tuning in since the beginning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to those of you who have joined me recently on this journey, thank you so much for taking your career seriously enough that you looked for business advice from pros and found …

With close to 200 episodes of The Actor CEO Podcast there many episodes with great insight that you might have missed. I’ve taken some of the most popular topics (voice over, auditions, casting director advice, working with agents, and advice from directors) and grabbed clips from some great guests to catch you up to speed or give you a refresher. …

Lindsay Jones is a Tony-nominated composer and sound designer for theatre and film. He is also one of the founding members of No More 10 Out of 12s, a movement to reevaluate the challenging labor practices in the tech process of theater. He’s worked extensively on Broadway, off-Broadway, internationally, and over 500 productions in regional theater…

Chris Peterson is the founder of Onstage Blog, which went live in May 2014. Since then, it has become one of the most red theater blogs in the world. His work has been mentioned in publications such as the New York Times, Boston Globe and the Hollywood Reporter. We discuss the need for the types of conversations OnStageBlog engages in (diversity, e…

Bonnie Comley is a three-time Tony Award-winning producer. She has won an Olivier Award and two Drama Desk Awards for her stage productions. She is a member of The Broadway League and serves on their Audience Engagement and Education Committee. Comley was recently elected as President of the Board of Directors of The Drama League. She is also the t…

Bliss Griffin’s career is driven by a deep belief that the societal benefit of the performing arts is immeasurable. Too often, however, the arts industry fails to welcome artists and audiences with marginalized identities. She is committed to applying her experience as a performer, an organizational leader, and budding entertainment attorney to bui…

“Maybe I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none. Maybe I’m putting my eggs in too many baskets.” That’s a mindset that is limiting and old school. It’s not how the world works anymore. The next four episodes are a series that I’m calling the What’s Next Series. And it’s a series dedicated to exploring how our entertainment business is evolving…

Joe Keohane is a veteran journalist who has held high-level editing positions at Medium, Esquire, Entrepreneur, and Hemispheres. His writing—on everything from politics, to travel, to social science, business, and technology—has appeared in New York magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired, Boston magazine, The New Republic, and several te…

“Communication and connection is it!” Liisa Lee is multi-faceted. She’s an award-winning voice-actor, producer, food photographer, and pr marketing consultant. Her career began in NYC in musical theatre and professional ballet, apprenticing with the American Dance Machine at 13, and her first national tour at 15. She rode elephants before she could…

Daytime Emmy Award nominated producer, actor, writer, director and casting executive, Gerald Webb, has produced over 35 films, cast over 100 films and has portrayed roles in over 150 films and television shows The post How Not to Chase Your Acting Career with Actor and Producer Gerald Webb appeared first on Actor CEO.…

RG is an actor, emerging playwright and LAMDA playwright fellow. They write work exploring the black female perspective including NOLIA premiering at the Broadway Bound Theater Festival at Theater Row in NYC. The post Actor and Playwright RG on Exploring the Black Female Perspective appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Brett Simmons is a writer/director of film and television, working on projects that include “Husk”, “You Might Be The Killer” and the CW tv series “Pandora. He went to school at Chapman University in Southern California and has actually...wait for it...taken acting classes so he says he gets actors and "understands where they're coming from." The p…

Feature Film director David Rountree, who was listed in the Hollywood Reporter and IMDb as one of the Top 10 Up-and-Coming Hollywood directors under 40, has written, directed and produced multiple films seeing National and International theatrical releases. He is the current owner of LA Acting Studios, where actors get to train on real sets, with r…

Stacy Solodkin has owned and operated BethSteinAgency for almost 25 years now. The most important thing for her has always been the integrity of the work and helping actors be the best they can be and as the company grew she has worked hard to maintain the core values that made the company successful in the first place. Actors & Talent first. Alway…

David Lengel has starred in over 50 episodes of television in Marvel Studio's Disney+ Series WANDAVISION, COMING 2 AMERICA and will next be seen on the boat with The Rock in Disney's highly anticipated JUNGLE CRUISE. The post David Lengel on the Lessons Learned after 50+ Credits appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Sydney Mitchell tells us what it's like to change your type and then work on two series at the same time - BET's First Wives Club and Black Mafia Family on Starz. The post Sydney Mitchell on Changing Types and Working Two Series Regulars at the Same Time appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Tia Shearer Bassett is an actor/creator and a recent cancer survivor with national tours with The Kennedy Center and the nonverbal theatre for babies and toddlers under her belt. She Actors’ Equity after 15 years to create, earn and get health insurance without restrictions. The post Tia Shearer Bassett on Leaving Equity after 15 Years and Building…

Britanni Johnson is a host, influencer and actor in the massive video game market working with multiple brands and events as well as playing The Guardian Angel in the Borderlands series. The post Britanni Johnson on Acting In Video Games appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Monica Ortega actor/producer/host and author of The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love”. Her goal is to inspire others to face their fears, break out of their comfort zones, and learn to lean into the pivot. The post Monica Ortega on the Power of Pivoting appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Susan is the founder of the New Media Film Festival and a pioneer in media with many first production and industry innovations including 1st live steam HD talk show, 1st mobile series, and working with SAG on Internet media contract changes. The post New Media Festival founder Susan Johnston on the future of building a creative business appeared fi…

Michael Tow is a TV film and Theater actor in such projects as Oscar (nominated or winner) Sound of Metal, Blacklist, Law and Order SVU and Lucky Grandma. He hosts two daily actor CH rooms The Business side of Acting and Actor's Breakfast Club. The post Actor Michael Tow on acting career growth and learning from the pros on Clubhouse appeared first…

Alyshia Ochse, host of That One Audition, and Anna LaMadrid, founder of Put Me On Self Tape come together to bring actors The New Triple Threat, a membership to give actors wholistic acting career support. The post That One Audition host Alyshia Ochse and Anna LaMadrid talk the New Triple Threat appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Michael Kushner is NYC's leading multi-hyphenate. He hosts the podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate, with Broadway Podcast Network. The post Dear Multi-hyphenate with Michael Kushner appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra discusses how the pandemic and social justice movements create opportunities for theater to evolve and keep moving forward. The post The Future of Theater with Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director Stephanie Ybarra appeared first on Actor CEO.…

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As CEO of The Actor's Code and co-founder of Actor’s Casting Technology, A.C.T. Now!©, Jana Beeson is passionate about helping actors supercharge their careers and easily outbook the “competition” in a fraction of the time. The post An Agent in Your Pocket with ACT NOW app founder Jana Beeson appeared first on Actor CEO.…

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Seth Caskey has been involved with such projects as the Emmy nominated Netflix series "GLOW," "What/If," "Siren" and "Blood & Treasure." He was first drawn to casting while still pursuing a career as an actor. Once given the opportunity to work on the other side of the room—he was hooked. The post Casting Director Seth Caskey appeared first on Acto…

Real legal insight from entertainment lawyer Robert Sciglimpaglia. Robert wrote Voice Over Legal and has been working as an actor and attorney focused on entertainment for years. He gives some excellent tips on taxes, LLCs and the in's and out's of copyrighting in this episode. The post Attorney for Actors Musicians and Artists Robert Sciglimpaglia…

In this week's episode I'm joined by a casting director from the Southeast, Erica S. Bream. Erica shares a ton of info on her Instagram account (@ericasbreamcast) and in this episode we dive into self tapes, improving your relationships with casting and solving that pesky slate shot once and for all. Check it out. The post Casting Director Erica S …

Daisuke Tsuji talks about his role as Jin Saikai in Playstation and Sucker Punch Production's blockbuster hit Ghost of Tsushima and advice for actors interested in working in this genre. The post Acting in Video Games with Daisuke Tsuji of Ghost of Tsushima appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Samantha Strelitz is known for her work as Mary Beth Gaskill in Rockstar's blockbuster video game Red Dead Redemption II and her roles in HBO's Vinyl and the film DieRy. Samantha has worked extensively as an eSports host helping viewers follow the fastest rising elements of competitive gaming. The post Acting in Video Games with Samantha Strelitz o…

Ghost of Tsushima actor Patrick Gallagher shares his advice and insight for acting in video games like Ghost Recon and the Ghost of Tsushima. The post Acting in Video Games with Patrick Gallagher of Ghost of Tsushima appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Khalid Rivera is an actor and chart-topping recording artist known for his extensive work on screen, on Broadway and music. Having studied contracts in and out of university he has been helping actors get information, break down details and finally understand what exactly it is they should or should not be signing. The post Contract info for actors…

Jenna Doolittle is a Career Coach for actors and a working actor herself. Her company, Actors Rise, empowers actors to take control of their careers so they can stop stressing and start booking. The post The Actors Rise newsletter with Jenna Doolittle appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Jo Kelly is an acting coach that has spent more than 20 years coaching award-winning actors (Owen Wilson, Brittany Allen, Caitlin Gerard, Laura Spencer, Carlos Leal) in Paris, Madrid, Zurich, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York. As a director, her first film won several awards. Currently she is working on a documentary & she is developing two featur…

Jade Asha has seen the business as an actor, agent, casting director, producer and filmmaker. She KNOWS that actors are now creative in multiple ways. They are entrepreneurs. The post The Actorpreneur with Jade Asha appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Nicole Pryor Dernersesian is the President and CEO of Firestarter Entertainment, a talent agency based out of Los Angeles that represents actors for television, film, commercials, print and theatre. The post Agent Advice with Nicole Dernersesian of Firestarter Entertainment appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Justin Connor is an actor, writer, director, and musician who produced the award-winning feature film THE GOLDEN AGE, which just made its worldwide release on Amazon Prime. The post The Golden Age and the multiple opportunities for artists with Justin Connor appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Moniqua Plante is an actor and a Certified Health Coach, Confidence Curator, and Wellness Expert for Actors and Creative Pros. She knows all too well the crazy pressure put on actors to look a certain way or be a certain size and her mission is to help actors stop obsessing and finally feel good in their own skin, and most importantly confident AF …

Jumpstart your best year yet with actress (Atypical / Netflix) + Founder of ActorInspiration.com, Wendy Braun. Wendy is an accomplished actress with over 75 TV + Film credits, over 100 commercials and thousands of voiceovers. For years, she has been a guiding light in the entertainment industry as the CEO + founder of ActorInspiration.com, where he…

Janine has worked on Broadway and in Film and TV, plus she runs a USO Show Troupe and co-founded Empowered Voices, a theatrical prevention education company that provides Sexual Assault Prevention Trainings. The post How to be an actor and business owner with Janine DiVita appeared first on Actor CEO.…

Get clarity on your needs and the daily actions you'll take to achieve your goals from Amira Alvarez who runs a multi-million dollar biz helping women build increadible lives. The post New Year, New Goals and a Million Dollar Mindset with Amira Alvarez appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Health insurance for actors can be a nightmare. Carey Blackburn helps us understand the ins and outs and what helps us most. The post Actor Health Insurance with Carey Blackburn appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Learn what makes a great actor website and what casting is looking for with actor and website designer Kristina Horan. The post Actor Websites with Kristina Horan appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Casting Director Michael Cassara shares insight on self tapes and auditions. The post Casting Director Michael Cassara appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

Richard is an Emmy® winning Personal Brand expert and the founder of Hollywood based digital agency Fanology. The post Producer Richard Janes On Branding and the Future of Hollywood appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

The post Billie Shepard Helps Business Speakers Become Powerful Presenters with Acting Techniques appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker

As an actor, Sean Dillingham has appeared in over 100+ commercials and 60+ films and 18 national television series. The post Hundreds of Acting Jobs Without Living in Los Angeles with Sean Dillingham appeared first on Actor CEO.Mike Moreno: Actor | Creator | Seeker