Speak L.a.

(Shameless, Santa Clarita Diet, Will & Grace, Lucifer) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) Do you have to start young to have a real shot at an acting career?  2) Do THIS to embrace the joy of auditioning! 3) How do you find the balance between bringing your unique self to an audition AND serving the writer’s vision?  4) Is it okay to say “no” to stereotypical roles that you might find objectionable and/or not want to play?  5) What leads to true confidence? 

A mixed-race actress shares a story about not being "brown enough" when she auditioned for a hot new pilot…

What's your #1 headshot tip?

In this podcast, you will learn:  1) What does a GREAT manager look like and why is it MUCH more than just a good audition?  2) Why is an actor’s MINDSET crucial to their success?  3) How can YOU develop true confidence as an actor?  4) How often should you communicate with your manager?  5) How can you best connect with a new manager? 

A Gay Black American Actor shares a story about being told he should learn to "act more straight"...

In this podcast, you will learn:  (Paradise Lost, The Haves and the Have Nots, MacGyver) 1) How did this actor go from “pushing carts at Walmart” to being a full time working actor? 2) Is getting an advanced degree in acting important?  3) Should YOU, as an actor, check out the Atlanta acting scene?  4) What do you NEED TO KNOW about making a great self-tape?

A Mixed Race Actress Shares a Story about (not) Fitting In in Hollywood

(Better Things, Coop & Cami Ask the World, Nip Tuck) In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What ONE inspirational idea helped Rebecca’s career take off? 2) Why should YOU stop worrying about “what you’re right for?” 3) What is your most important job as an actor when auditioning? 4) Why is a point of view as an actor CRUCIAL to your ultimate success? 5) Why should you stop worrying NOW about having a great agent?

(Miss Saigon, Chicago, West Side Story, A Chorus Line) In this podcast, you will learn:  1) What’s a trick to keep yourself inspired as an actor? 2) What is the most fun part of doing stand-up comedy? 3) How did Marita overcome racial profiling as a young actor?  4) As an actor, how can you redefine people’s preconceived ideas about you? 5) Why did Marita break into tears when she booked her first pilo

What's your #1 tip for the international actor?

(Pasadena Playhouse, A Noise Within, Sundance Film Festival) Here are some of the things you’ll hear about in this episode: 1) How did an interest in performance draw Nicole to casting? 2) How important is it to keep track of connections you make in the industry?  3) What is the casting director’s role in creating the world of the show? 4) What is an important tip for a New York actor coming out to L.A.? 5) Why are EPA’s important for me to do as an actor?

What's your #1 headshot tip?

(Evil, The Daily Show, The Brink, Halal in the Family, The Proposal) We had so much fun getting to talk with Aasif!  Here are some of the things you’ll hear about in this episode:  1) How many years did it take Aasif to get his first professional acting job?  2) How did Scott Baio influence Aasif’s acting career (WHAA?)?  3) What was it like when Aasif and Connie Britton used to perform for a Murder Mystery company in the 1990s? 4) Why should YOU think about writing a one-man/woman show?  5) How did Aasif’s first agent work? (It isn’t what you think!)

We loved being able to interview Speak L.A.’s sound engineer and learn how he makes everyone sound so great.   Here are a few things we learned:  Why would an actor want to get into voice over acting?  How can you know if V.O. work is right for you?  If you want to work in V.O., do you need to have a home studio?  Can YOU build a home voice over studio?  Do you have a closet?  What are the three steps to building a home studio?

This episode deals specifically with navigating life as an actor in the time of Covid-19.  Here are just a few of the many wonderful things we learned:  How can we stay creative and productive while still taking care of ourselves?  How can we manage stress and anxiety during this time?  How important is structure right now?  Do THIS and you will feel so much better! Should we reach out to contacts during this time or should we just take a break from things?  Is casting happening right now - Should I be trying to get auditions?

What's your #1 audition tip?

Whats your #1 audition tip?

What's your #1 commercial headshot tip?

Here’s what you’ll learn: 1) Should YOU move to L.A. with your actor child?  Here’s how to know for sure.  2) How long did it take Dove Cameron before she got her FIRST JOB and WHAT WAS IT? 3) How can you best prepare for your child actor’s future?  4) Can you work as a “legal 18” if you are only 16 or 17 years old?  (Yes, here’s how!) 5) Should you as a parent also be your child’s manager?  6) What is THE LAW that protects all child actors?  (You need to know about this!) 7) How can you get in touch with Bonnie so YOU can personally consult with her?   

What's your #1 audition tip?