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Actor Aestheticbuilding an audition rep book that actually FEELS like you (plus 100+ song suggestions)Feeling disconnected from your rep book? In this episode, Maggie Bera shares how to rebuild your audition binder with songs that reflect your personality, casting energy, and vocal strengths. She breaks down why most sopranos struggle to find current, callback-worthy material—and how to fix it.
Plus, Maggie shares the origin story behind one of Actor Aesthetic’s most popular downloads, now completely revamped for 2025: 100+ Contemporary Audition Songs for Sopranos.
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🎭 Perfect for college auditions, callbacks, and rep book refreshes.
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2025-07-0218 minActor Aesthetica beginner's survival guide to TECH WEEK (ahhhhhh)The spookiest week of the year... and it's not Halloween (even though TJMAXX put out all their Halloween decorations already... can't we have one more month of summer?!)
Going into a tech week of her own, host and actor Maggie Bera breaks down exactly what to expect walking into tech week for a musical.
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2024-08-0622 minActor Aestheticwhat to expect if (AND WHEN!) you book a regional theatre contractIf you're not performing professionally on Broadway, on tour, or on a cruise ship, where might one find work? Regional theatre!
In this episode, actress and host Maggie Bera breaks down booking regional theatre jobs, packing and travel tips, Non-Equity vs Equity contracts, Equity Chorus contracts vs Equity Principal contracts, out-of-town actors vs. local actors, housing for regional contracts, auditioning in NYC, and MORE!
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2024-08-0131 minActor Aestheticmoving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)Ask your friends who moved to NYC which neighborhood they live in. Harlem? Hamilton Heights? Washington Heights? Or do they live out in Queens? Brooklyn?
Maybe they live across the water in New Jersey... Hoboken? Weehawken? Jersey City?
As a 2 year Hoboken resident, host Maggie Bera gives you her tips for moving to Manhattan, and why you may just want to consider Jersey (YEAH YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT!)
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2024-04-1923 minActor Aestheticbest advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of LimelightWORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! In this episode, host Maggie Bera has the absolute honor of chatting with actress Spencer Martinez. You may know her from her platform, LimeLight - a community that has revisioned the industry by taking care of the masses.
Spencer Martinez, a South Jersey native with a love for Musical Theatre, earned her BA at FDU, becoming the first in her family to graduate. After backpacking through Europe, she kicked off her career with an Off-Broadway production in NYC. Adapting during COVID, she founded the LimeLight platform, providing accessibility and education to the industry...
2024-03-1922 minActor Aesthetictaking you through the longest week of my life auditioning, working 9 to 5, and learning new musicHOW DO YOU DO IT ALL, MAGGIE? In this episode, host Maggie Bera recaps what could possibly be (or at least feels like) the longest week of her life. Lol. And if you're an actor in the city right now, you're probably going thru something very similar.
Running back and forth between auditions, working a 9 to 5 in marketing and social media, learning a new skill (or at least trying), memorizing a lot of material at once, remembering to EAT, audition journaling, and pacing yourself. We're talking about it all.
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2024-03-0322 minActor Aestheticthere will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!Whether this ain't your first audition season rodeo or you’re simply brand new to the city, this episode is packed with a few nuggets of wisdom for ya.
Host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for surviving NYC Audition Season, Equity Principal Auditions and Equity Chorus Calls, and how to work SMARTER and not HARDER as a non-union actor.
It takes a village!
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2024-02-1520 minActor Aesthetictaking you through my FIRST year of auditions in NYC after collegeJoin Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera as she travels back in time with her handy-dandy Audition Journal from the year 2017.
From the anxiety of initial auditions to the excitement of callbacks and finally booking her dream contract that gave her an Equity card, Maggie shares the raw, unfiltered experiences and invaluable insights gained during this transformative journey.
Auditioning in NYC is less scary when you know you're not alone :)
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2023-11-0847 minActor Aestheticmy worst audition ever (literally) and what I learned from itSPOOKY SEASON CALLS FOR AUDITION HORROR STORIES!!!
In this episode host Maggie Bera chats about auditions that didn't go quite as planned... and how we can eventually learn and overcome them!
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2023-10-3027 minActor Aesthetica day in my life of a TWO SHOW DAY! (and how to survive these monster days)Did someone say TWODOSHAY???!?!?!?!
In this episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast, we dive into the art of conquering the challenging world of two-show days. Join host and actress Maggie Bera as she dishes her strategies to help actors not only survive but thrive.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, you'll hear valuable tips on self-care, time management, vocal preservation, and maintaining your energy levels. From pre-show rituals to post-show recovery, Maggie shares her insights on how to excel in both performances and make the most of your two-show day experience.
2023-08-1118 minActor Aesthetic”The Power Of Social Media For Performers” BroadwayCon Panel with Maggie Bera, Tyler Joseph Ellis, Kaisha Huguley + Cara Rose DiPietro
Through candid conversations about our experiences as working actors, we can slowly bridge the informational gap between training programs and "the real world" - leading to a more accessible industry for the next generation of artists.
Join host Maggie Bera and social media icons Kaisha S. Huguley Tyler Joseph Ellis + Cara Rose DiPietro who were willing to share their stories about the big bad world of social.
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2023-07-2854 minActor Aesthetic10 things I wish I knew before going to college for musical theater
Are you considering pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in musical theatre? A BA in theatre? Or any college degree in the arts?
Host and NYC-based actress Maggie Bera shares 10 things she wishes she knew before getting her BFA in musical theatre. From the importance of networking to the challenges of navigating contracts and negotiations, Maggie offers valuable insights and advice to help you succeed in the industry.
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2023-05-1026 minActor Aesthetichow to STAND OUT from the crowd in your auditionsWhat's the number one thing you might be missing from your auditions?
Spontaneity.
In this episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast, host Maggie Bera shares tips and advice on how to find spontaneity in your auditions.
Being spontaneous in auditions can help you stand out in a crowded field of actors and showcase your unique talents. Maggie discusses the importance of being present in the moment, making bold choices, being open to direction, practicing improvisation, and trusting yourself. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into d...
2023-04-2418 minActor Aestheticdoes the perfect ”work/life” balance exist in theatre?Auditions, full time jobs, family time, social life, schoolwork, rest... is there such a thing as the perfect work/life balance? What does it all mean for the modern day performer?
In this episode, host Maggie Bera reveals how she's working towards that balance.
One. day. at. a. time.
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2021-09-0817 minActor Aesthetic3 ways to find an agent or manager in NYCLooking for representation in NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her 3 top ways for finding an agent or manager in NYC!
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2021-08-2113 minActor Aesthetichow to stand out in your college audition prescreensWhat’s a prescreen? Why do you need to submit one? And HOW do you stand out from the thousands of musical theatre college applicants just like you?
Let’s discuss.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for making it through the college audition process ALIVE... one prescreen at a time.
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2021-08-1019 minActor Aestheticwant to build your audition book? now you can!Every musical theatre actor needs an audition book.
There... we said it.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down the 3 genres of music you absolutely need to have in your musical theatre audition book.
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2021-07-1419 minActor Aesthetichow to own your next auditionYou wake up... you check your email... and BAM! Just like that, you have an audition. And it's a reeeeeally big one.
But wait a minute... it's TOMORROW MORNING at 9AM!
You reread the email, gawk at the amount of material you have to prepare, and realize you don't even have enough time to geek out over the opportunity... so you get to work.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her best tips for OWNING your next audition.
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2021-07-0915 minActor Aestheticwhy rejection sucks + how to overcome itAsk any successful performer and they'll tell you... rejection sucks. Like really, really bad.
But when you're pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry, it's simply a part of life.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera walks you through her experience growing up as a performer, the realities of rejection in the theatre industry, and ultimately how to overcome it.
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2021-07-0114 minActor Aesthetictop 5 casting sites for finding professional auditions (musical theatre edition)Ready to submit your resume to professional theatre companies but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top 5 favorite casting sites for finding professional theatrical auditions!
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2021-06-2316 minActor Aestheticmy untold story of life after college in musical theatreIn this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her musical theatre journey post grad into the unknown.
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2021-06-1428 minActor AestheticANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!! with Eleri WardEleri Ward is an actor, singer, musician, and songwriter who loves to bring her own perspective to whatever work is before her. Originally from Chicago, Eleri studied Musical Theater at The Chicago Academy for the Arts as a high school student. She then studied Songwriting for a year at Berklee College of Music only to transfer to The Boston Conservatory where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Songwriting. Since then she has been forging her path in the Theater, hitting the audition scene in NYC while making her own pop music as well...
2021-06-0241 minActor Aestheticwhat you didn‘t know about moving to NYC as an actorThinking about making the big move to NYC?
In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to moving to New York City as an actor.
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2021-05-2516 minActor Aesthetic10 easy ways to revamp your audition bookHas it been far too long since you last took a hard look at your audition book?
We don't blame you!
In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to help dust off your audition book and give it a good revamp!
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2021-05-1920 minActor Aesthetic10 tips to nail your next self tapeWhether your agent contacted you or you heard directly from the creative team, it's time to put yourself on tape for casting.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her top 10 tips to nailing your next self tape.
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2021-05-1115 minActor Aesthetichow to prepare for the reopening of live theatreWE'RE BACK! (well, almost!)
Nearly a year and a half after the world shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city is prepared to "fully reopen" July 1, and that timeline includes some small theatres.
What does this mean for the rest of the theatre industry?
In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best tips for actors preparing for the reopening of live theatre.
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2021-05-0310 minActor Aestheticconfessions of a child actress with Taylor Leigh Bera (Little House On The Prairie The Musical)Taylor Bera is a NYC-based actress and long-time member of Actors' Equity Association. Her past credits include The Oldenburg Suite (Coosje, AEA Reading) Urinetown (Little Sally), Company (Susan), Anything Goes, Songs for a New World, Little House on the Prairie the Musical (Carrie, 1st National Tour), and Helen on 86th Street (Vita, AEA Reading). BFA Musical Theatre Montclair State University.
In this episode, Taylor chats with host (AND BEST SISTER EVER) Maggie Bera about growing up in the professional theatre industry, touring the country at age 11, originating the lead in a brand new musical in NYC, college...
2021-04-2638 minActor Aesthetictiktok, NYC + actors‘ equity with Mia Gerachis (Elf National Tour)Mia Gerachis is a New York-based actor, singer, originally from Houston, TX (Go ‘Stros!) She received her BFA in Drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her most notable credits include: ELF (National Tour, Jovie), Grease (Rizzo), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy Harris), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), and Jersey Boys (Francine Valli). Mia has a passion for new work, performing and collaborating with several up-and-coming composers. She will be featured on Joey Contreras’s newest album, “In Pieces,” available everywhere digitally April 16th. You can also find some of her comedic antics on TikTok with the series “Bored Beltin...
2021-04-1232 minActor Aestheticcollege auditions, tiktok + theatre kids with Molly HagertyMolly Hagerty, @thoroughlymodernmolly on TikTok, has grown up training in musical theatre and endured all of the oh-so charming theatre kid experiences that come along with it! Currently 18 and wrapping up the college audition process, she can't wait to see what a life in this industry has in store!
In this episode, Molly chats with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, TikTok and the life of the #theatrekid.
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2021-04-0525 minActor Aesthetictiktok, marketing + Sondheim, of course with Tyler Joseph EllisTyler Joseph Ellis is an actor, singer, and comedian currently based in Los Angeles. A recent graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts, he has a deep passion for theatre, and misses it with every fiber of his being. He has spent a large amount of his quarantine on TikTok (@tylerjosephellis), where you may know him as “THAT theatre b*tch.” He promises he is actually not a monster!
In this episode, Tyler chats with host Maggie Bera about TikTok, marketing for actors, and Sondheim... of course!
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2021-03-2936 minActor Aestheticlet‘s dismantle the ”broadway body” with Dani Tamburro and Jeanna Gillespie (Onstage with Wellness)Dani and Jeanna are performers turned certified health coaches who host the Onstage with Wellness Podcast. Their mission is to empower performers with their holistic wellness, self worth, and authenticity in the industry so they can fully shine on and off the stage. They both have performed internationally, with Dani specializing in modern dance and Jeanna in musical theater. They both received their Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and have worked with dozens of clients in and out of the industry to live more sustainable lives. They hope to normalize holistic health in the performing...
2021-03-2240 minActor Aesthetichow the pandemic saved my life with Meghan Gratzer (RCCL Grease, Hairspray)Meghan Gratzer is a musical theater actress born and raised in Queens, NY! After graduating from LIU Post with a BFA in Musical Theater, she booked her dream role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at a regional theater. Her Cairn Terrier, Rudy, was even hired as Toto! Meghan spent 2017-2019 traveling the world with Royal Caribbean. First, she spent a year on the Independence of the Seas playing the role of Frenchy in Grease & then booked Penny in RCCL’s takeout cast of Hairspray on their brand new ship, Symphony of the Seas. She even met her We...
2021-03-1550 minActor Aestheticside jobs, tour life, audition stories + performance anxiety with Gerianne Perez (In Transit)Gerianne Pérez made her Broadway debut as Kathy in Broadway's first a cappella musical, In Transit, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. With a book, music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen), James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth, and vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect), In Transit was directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner, Kathleen Marshall. Gerianne has also been seen performing roles in Guys and Dolls, Grease, In the Heights, and Newsies. She also opened and closed the First National Tour of the critically acclaimed musical Waitress, with music by Grammy no...
2021-03-0843 minActor Aestheticcollege auditions, social media + diversity in the arts with Samantha Rios (University of Michigan)Samantha Rios is an actor and musician originally from Arlington, VA. She is currently a student at The University of Michigan studying Musical Theatre. In 2015, Samantha starred in Telemundo’s Reality TV Singing Competition, “La Voz Kids” as well as Season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Since then, Samantha has sung backup for Sara Bareilles, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Christopher Jackson. She has also performed at The White House, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and various theatres in Washington, DC.
In this episode, Sami chats with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, studying musical theatre during the pandemic, so...
2021-03-0127 minActor AestheticHow To Prepare For College Auditions with Leo Ash Evens of MTCALeo Ash Evens is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Acting / Musical Theatre. Co-Owner/Director of Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) and entering his fourteenth year of expert preparation for musical theatre and acting college auditions, Leo balances and integrates a diversity of artistic disciplines, drawing from years of professional experience as an actor, voiceover artist, and educator. Leo infuses his students with the tools and confidence to prepare for successful college auditions. Broadway credits include School of Rock, Shuffle Along, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Off-Broadway, he has appeared in Jasper in Deadland...
2021-02-2244 minActor AestheticMean Girls, Understudies + Mental Health with Tee Boyich (Mean Girls)Tee Boyich is a broadway actress known for her historic debut in the Original Broadway Cast of “Mean Girls the Musical” as the standby for Cady Heron, Gretchen, Janis, and Adult Women (Mrs. Heron, Mrs. George, Ms. Norbury) at the August Wilson theatre. She is also known for her studio recording work. She recorded the viral theme song to the Netflix hit show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She also provided vocals for various episodes through the series. She lives in NYC with her husband and their pup, Butters.
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2021-02-1540 minActor AestheticBalancing Life, Broadway + Social Justice with Julia Knitel (Come From Away)Julia Knitel is a New York City based actor who has worked both on & off Broadway, as well as regionally. She toured the country as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical after understudying the role on Broadway, receiving acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Currently, she is playing Janice & Others on the 1st National Tour of Come From Away. On Broadway she was seen in Beautiful, and Roundabout’s Revival of Bye Bye Birdie. Off-Broadway, she was seen as Barbara in A Letter to Harvey Milk, for which she received a Lucille Lortel nomination for Best Leading Actress...
2021-02-0829 minActor AestheticBroadway, University of Michigan + Songwriting with Jane Bruce (Jagged Little Pill)Jane Bruce is an actor and songwriter originally from Utah. She is a graduate of Umich for Musical Theatre, and currently Covid-paused from performing in "Jagged Little Pill". Other credits include "The Other Josh Cohen" (Off-Broadway), "The Ballad of Little Jo" (Two River/ Cast Recording) and "Original Sound" (Cherry Lane/ Drama Desk Nomination- Best Original Music in a Play". Her ep of original songs "It's You" was released in 2017 and she has an indie/folk album coming out this year, as well as a commission from South Coast Rep for an original folk musical. @janeybrucey
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2021-02-0138 minActor AestheticOne Million Musicals with Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor
In September of 2020, two friends Jacob Ben-Shmuel (Book of Mormon) and Alan Blake Bachelor (Blumhouse’s “Uncanny Annie”) found themselves on the journey of a musical podcast lifetime. Cue: One Million Musicals.
What's One Million Musicals, you ask? Well it's podcast with a simple dream: to write and produce one million podcast musicals! Each month, their team of writers, producers and performers from across Broadway, Film and TV create a brand new podcast musical for your ears to enjoy.
In this episode, host Maggie Bera chats with co-creators Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor about their i...
2021-01-1833 minActor AestheticTikTok, Ratatouille, Elon + Broadway with JJ Niemann (Book of Mormon)JJ Niemann is a New York City-based actor, Broadway performer, choreographer and coach. After growing up in Wilmington, NC, JJ graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. Shortly after, he joined the Broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon” as a Swing, where he has been performing for a majority of the past three years. Before the pandemic, JJ was in the developmental workshops and the World Premiere of the new musical “BLISS,” which made its debut in February at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Most recently, he partook in the online phenomenon "Ratatouille: The TikT...
2021-01-0433 minActor AestheticMean Girls, Social Media + Starkid with Mariah Rose Faith (Mean Girls National Tour)Mariah Rose Faith is Los Angeles based and trained. She studied at The Los Angeles film school for Film Direction before furthering her career as a performer. She is a part of Team Starkid, a theatre company birthed out of the University of Michigan that has catapulted into world wide fame. Most recently she was to be found across the country as Regina George in the first national tour of Mean Girls the musical. At the moment you can look for her playing the role of Johanna Bonger in the recently released album of Starry the musical under broadway...
2020-12-2930 minActor AestheticWhat Nobody Tells You About The Theatre Industry with Broadway Veteran Kate Loprest (First Date)A Chicago native, Kate Loprest started working professionally at 15 and upon graduating from The University of Michigan's prestigious Musical Theatre department, moved to New York City. Broadway: First Date (Allison) OBC, Hairspray (Amber), Wonderland, Xanadu, Drowsy Chaperone. Tour: Wicked (Glinda/Nessarose u/s) Chicago Company; Little House on the Prairie (Nellie Oleson). Recent: The Sound of Music (Elsa) Asolo Repertory Theatre; Murder On the Orient Express (Countess Andreyni) Ogunquit Playhouse - BroadwayWorld Award Best Actress in a Play; Crazy For You (Irene) Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Other favorites include: Noises Off (Brooke/Vicki) Guthrie Theater; White Christmas (Betty) Ogunquit Playhouse...
2020-12-2146 minActor AestheticEverything You Need To Know About The Virtual Theatre Co. with Founder Alyssa JiwaniAlyssa Jiwani (she/her) is an actor, director, choreographer, singer, dancer, teacher, and arts administrator from Seattle, WA. Alyssa Jiwani is a current student at New York University’s Tisch School of Drama, pursuing a double major in Theatre and Education (BFA Drama). Alyssa has been performing since a young age, and some of her favorite performing credits include: Zaneeta Shinn (Music Man), Bird Girl/Mayzie U/S (Seussical), Laurel (Freaky Friday), Emily Webb (Our Town), Nemasani (Anonymous), Candy (Zombie Prom), and many more. Alyssa has been involved with countless theatre programs in many different positions, such as Seattle Th...
2020-12-1432 minActor AestheticThe Unbelievable Story Of One-Legged Tap Dancer Evan RuggieroEvan Ruggiero began dancing at the age of five in his hometown studio and by age ten, he was accepted into the famed New Jersey Tap Ensemble. Upon entering his sophomore year at Montclair State University while pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Evan was suddenly diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer of the right leg. Enduring nine surgeries in a six-month period in an effort to save the leg, the cancer returned more aggressively than the original diagnosis. He was faced with the ultimate decision of amputation in order to stop the cancer and s...
2020-12-0729 minActor AestheticMy Honest Thoughts On Musical Theatre College AuditionsThere are so many factors, many of them out of your control, that go into whether or not someone is accepted into a musical theatre college program. Host Maggie Bera (Texas State BFA MT '17) addresses the current state of college auditions and dishes her best advice on how to set yourself up for success.
Maggie Bera is a NYC-based actress and proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Off-Broadway, she originated the role of Ruby in Helen on 86th St. at the Chernuchin Theatre. Regionally, Maggie appeared as Aquata, u/s Ariel in The Little Mermaid and...
2020-12-0120 minActor AestheticCollege, Moving to NYC + Relationships Within The Industry with Omar Lopez-Cepero (On Your Feet!)Omar Lopez-Cepero was last seen in the Off-Broadway production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown playing the role of Vincenzo. Other Broadway/Off-Bway credits include OBC of On Your Feet!, OBC of American Idiot, and The Public Theatre’s Central Park Concert of The Capeman at the Delacorte. Regional/Tour credits include: World Premiere of The Flamingo Kid (Alejandro) at Hartford Stage, Revisal Premiere of Paint Your Wagon (Armando) at The MUNY, Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson) at TUTS, Evita (Che) National Tour, The Fulton Theater, and (Peron) starring opposite his wife as Eva in Bay Street Theatre’s reimagined produ...
2020-11-2339 minActor AestheticGrowing Up On Broadway, Studying at Juilliard + Manifesting You Dreams with Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story)Shereen Pimentel is a recent graduate of the Juilliard School. Theater: Maria in West Side Story (Broadway); Young Nala in The Lion King (Broadway); Road Show (Encores! Off-Center); Rapunzel in Into the Woods (Juilliard). She is also featured in John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (Netflix).
In episode 111, Shereen chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about how she stalked Disney channel’s website and booked her very first Broadway show, what her college audition process and why she chose Juilliard, how she made it through the insane audition process for West Side Story, how she fini...
2020-11-1645 minActor AestheticFrom Behind The Table To Broadway with Kimberly Marable (Hadestown)Kimberly Marable is an original cast member of Hadestown on Broadway where she understudies Persephone and a Fate. Additional Broadway/Touring credits include The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Sister Act, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, and The Wedding Singer. You can also hear her as Lorelai in the Netflix Anime series, CANNON BUSTERS. @misskimizzo
In episode 110, Kimberly chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about going from working as a company management intern, to traveling the world on both Equity and non-Equity national tours, booking her very first Broadway show, and developing the hit Tony Award-winning musical...
2020-11-0942 minActor AestheticBehind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Ben Crawford (Phantom of the Opera)Ben Crawford has appeared on Broadway as the title role in Phantom of the Opera, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mr. Salt), the title role in Shrek The Musical, Big Fish (Edward Bloom u/s, Don Price), Les Misérables (Javert and Valjean u/s) and On the Twentieth Century (Bruce Granit u/s). He has also starred in over twenty regional productions, including such leading roles as Che in Evita, Starbuck in 110 in the Shade, Luther Billis in South Pacific, Jud Fry in Oklahoma! and Frederick Barrett in Titanic. Ben also performs with symphonies and orchestras across the U...
2020-11-0233 minActor AestheticCruise Ships, Relationships in the Industry + Creating Your Own Work with Dane Reis (You Booked It Podcast)Dane is the creator & host of the podcast, “You Booked It” the #1 podcast where you learn how to create a successful entertainment career. Guests share their journeys through the industry where we discover the fundamentals and niche golden nuggets that actually create a successful career in our industry, and fill the gap between training and the real world.
In addition, he has been a professional entertainer for over 16-years singing, dancing, and acting all around the World! He has performed in nine shows on the Vegas Strip; performed in Australia, Italy, Germany, Canada, New York City, and sang...
2020-10-2630 minActor AestheticSwinging 12 (!!!) Tracks On Broadway with Brittany Nicholas (Mean Girls)Brittany Nicholas is currently in Mean Girls on Broadway and is part of the Original Broadway Cast. She has been seen in Billy Elliot on Broadway, Billy Elliot First National Tour, and Matilda First National Tour as the Swing and Children's Dance Captain. She has also appeared in Mamma Mia! aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as Lisa and a Principal Aerialist as well as Bye Bye Birdie at Goodspeed Opera House.
In episode 107, Brittany chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about growing up in the competition dance world, not having the "traditional college experience," touring...
2020-10-1939 minActor AestheticTikTok, Side Jobs, Cruise Ships & MORE with Deanna Giulietti (Jersey Boys NCL)Deanna Giulietti just finished her contract on NCL playing Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys before COVID-19. Her favorite credits include: Lizzie in Lizzie, Heather Duke in Heathers, and Alexi Darling/Dance Capt. in RENT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! That aside Deanna thrives on empowering and lifting up women and boosting your serotonin levels even slightly is the reason she is on this planet.
In episode 106, Deanna chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about college auditions, moving to NYC, side jobs, cruise ships, TikTok, raising money for the #MeToo movement, and more!
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2020-10-1238 minActor AestheticThe Ultimate Journey From TV to Broadway with Lindsay Heather Pearce (Glee, Wicked)Lindsay Heather Pearce is Broadway's new Elphaba! Before she was the green girl, she performed all over the Los Angeles area with For The Record Live, at the Rockwell Table and Stage and the historic Troubadour. You may know her from The Glee Project, Glee on FOX, the Los Angeles revival of Bare: A Pop Opera, American Idiot: Los Angeles, Freeform's Recovery Road, Grey's Anatomy on ABC and more.
In episode 105, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Lindsay leaving about high school early, auditioning for The Glee Project, prepping for the world of film and t...
2020-10-0552 minActor Aesthetic"You'll Never Work 'Til You're Forty" with Kayla Ryan Walsh
Kayla Ryan Walsh is a New York-based actor, singer, and dancer. She is originally from Bend, Oregon and received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein University. She has worked regionally at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Theatre Aspen, Mill Mountain Theatre, Weathervane Playhouse, Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre and many more. She was an Acting Apprentice at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, as well as received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Shakespeare at The Globe in London under Philip Bird's mentorship and direction. Recently Kayla acted as producer and performer for an online staged reading of The R...
2020-09-2931 minActor AestheticBehind The Scenes with 5-Year National Tour Veteran Allison Bailey (Wicked)Allison Bailey has been traveling the country by bubble as Glinda in the Broadway National Tour of WICKED for the past 5 years. Regional credits: Les Misérables, The Music Man, Singin’ in the Rain (New London Barn Playhouse) and A Proper Place (Goodspeed Opera House). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and proud Pensacola native. allison-bailey.com @allisonbailey
In this episode, Allison chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about her musical theatre college audition process, her training at The Boston Conservatory, which iconic song she ended up singing f...
2020-09-2228 minActor AestheticFrom Chicago to NYC: Bringing 2020's Most Anticipated Musical To Broadway with Courtney Mack (Six)Courtney Mack is a New York-based actress, singer, and dancer. She is originally from a small town in Wisconsin and came to Chicago to pursue a Musical Theatre degree at Columbia College. She is now on Broadway as an alternate in Six: The Musical!
Her recent theatre credits include, Six: The Musical at The Ordway, The Citadel Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Ghost: The Musical with Theatre at the Center, Million Dollar Quartet with Paramount Theatre, Heathers: The Musical with Kokandy Productions, Mamma Mia! with Paramount Theatre, Side Show with Porchlight Music Theatre, Cabaret with T...
2020-09-1436 minActor AestheticHow To Pave Your Own Way In The Theatre Industry with Producer Abby DePhillipsBorn on Long Island and raised in New Jersey, Abby DePhillips has been lucky enough to always be near Broadway. At 12, she co-created a webshow called Backstage Broadway which allowed her to interview Broadway stars. In 2014, she was crowned Miss TEEN United States, and moved to New York City to further her career in theatre. After assisting concerts, she began working at Broadway Style Guide, and later The X Magazine. She soon began work co-producing the series Pronoun Showdown. After several sold-out shows, Pronoun Showdown was able to begin touring to other cities, as well as continuing performances in...
2020-09-0747 minActor AestheticBroadway Debuts, Vocal Injuries + Being A Mom with Kara Lindsay (Newsies)Veteran Kara Lindsay has played many beloved roles on Broadway: Glinda in Wicked, Katherine in Newsies and, most recently, Cynthia Weil in Beautiful. She originated the role of Laura in the national tour and Guthrie Theatre productions of Little House on the Prairie. Regional credits include Paper Mill Playhouse (Newsies, Little House on the Prairie); North Carolina Theatre (title role in Mary Poppins); Kansas City Starlight (title role in Cinderella); Kansas City Rep (Sally Bowles in Cabaret); The 5th Avenue Theatre (Lone Star Love); and Geva Theatre Center (A Christmas Carol), among others.
In this episode, Kara chat...
2020-08-311h 12Actor AestheticMean Girls, College Auditions + Side Hustles with Gianna Yanelli (Mean Girls)Gianna Yanelli is a New York-based actress who made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Mean Girls. She performed at the Tony Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and SNL. Gianna also appeared on Law and Order: SVU. Regional: Saturday Night Fever (Annette), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel, Barrymore nomination), Junie B. Jones (Junie B.) BFA MT Texas State University.
In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Gianna about her college audition process, studying musical theatre at Texas State University, auditions and side jobs in New York City, and her Broadway de...
2020-08-2437 minActor AestheticNational Tours, BLM + Mental Health with Ciara Alyse Harris (Dear Evan Hansen)Ciara Alyse Harris is an actor currently playing Alana Beck and understudying Zoe Murphy in the First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. She received her BFA degree in Musical Theatre from the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. When she’s not performing she’s working on her blog Queen Made of Light whose purpose is to remind women of their power and how they are fully capable of finding their own light in the darkness. Ciara is a strong mental health advocate and uses her own experiences to share insight about topics such as anxiety, relationships, being an arti...
2020-08-1044 minActor AestheticBroadway Debuts, College Auditions + Moving to NYC with Janine DiVita (Grease)
Janine DiVita graduated from the University of Michigan with a double major in Musical Theatre and Communications. Favorite credits include Broadway: Grease (Rizzo), Anything Goes (Reno Standby), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Miss Isabel Yearsley). National Tours: Finding Neverland (Mary Barrie), If/Then *w/ Idina Menzel (Anne), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth). TV/Film: The Deuce (Amy Goldman), Elementary (June Cunningham), Gravesend (Jennifer) and many, many more!
But Janine's prowess goes beyond entertainment. She co-wrote a screenplay called 'Sisters Before Misters' which is in development with Dolphin Entertainment (to be directed by Lea Thompson), is the director of ov...
2020-08-0342 minActor AestheticWill Eco Cast LIVE Replace In-Person Professional Auditions?Introducing the next level of virtual auditioning, Eco Cast Live! NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats about the basics of Eco Cast Live, how actors can use it to their advantage, and how it will impact the future of the theatre industry.
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"Here's How To Audition With EcoCast Live From Actors Access" (more in-depth info and visual advice) - ht...
2020-07-2720 minActor AestheticBroadway Shuts Down Til 2021 + What That Means For ActorsBroadway is shut down until at least January 2021. By the time it *hopefully* reopens, an entire industry will have been out of work for a minimum of 9 months.
So what does this mean for actors?
In episode 92, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats about the Broadway shutdown and how it ultimately affects actors.
Why It's Ok For Actors To Slow Down
Send A Letter To Congress To Support The Worker Health Coverage Protection Act
Cigna Silver Plan
To join the Acto...
2020-07-0623 minActor AestheticBroadway Debuts, COVID-19 Shutdown + Survival Jobs with Cailen Fu (Mean Girls)Cailen Fu is an actor, singer and voiceover artist based in New York City. She made her Broadway debut in MEAN GIRLS and is the current standby for Regina George and Gretchen Wieners! She trained classically at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in London with RADA + Shakespeare’s Globe. She then graduated with her BFA in Musical Theater + Honors in Acting from University of California, Irvine. Post-grad, she signed across-the-board with A3 Artists Agency. Off-Broadway: Nickel Mines (Rosanna King). NYC: Austen's Pride (Associate Choreographer). Regional: Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Lyric Company, the Nashville Repertory Theater. When she’s not on s...
2020-06-2953 minActor AestheticCollege Auditions: Resources, Training + Scholarships with Founder Ellen Lettrich (TFCA)Ellen Lettrich has been working with young musical theatre and acting performers for almost 29 years, first as a high school classroom teacher and theatre director and, after receiving her MS in Speech-Language Pathology, as a medical voice therapist.
Her diverse teaching experiences led her to found Musical Theatre College Auditions (MTCA), a college theatre audition preparation company. Ellen built MTCA’s team of actively working teaching artists who themselves are grads of rigorous theatre training programs such as Juilliard, Yale School of Drama, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Michigan, the Boston Conservatory, and NYU Tisch.
Ov...
2020-06-2335 minActor AestheticLeading With Love In The Face Of Racism with Marshall W. Mabry IV (TEDx Broadway)Marshall W. Mabry IV is an activist, playwright, and performer from Atlanta, Ga. He’s an incoming freshman majoring in Musical Theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Marshall strives to leave every room brighter than he found it especially for the young artists of color coming after him.
In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Marshall about racial stereotypes in theatre, accessibility, "colorblind" vs. "color-conscious" casting, and leading with love in the face of racism.
Watch Marshall's TEDx Broadway talk on "The Intersectionality Of Black Boys and Shakespeare" - https://www...
2020-06-1559 minActor AestheticHow To Be A Better Ally To BIPOC in the Theatre IndustryEffective allyship is an active, conscious choice to advocate for a marginalized person or group of people. And right now, the BIPOC* community needs as many allies as possible.
Join NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera to learn how to be a better ally to People of Color in the theatre industry.
*BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
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2020-06-0815 minActor AestheticNational Tours, MFA Programs + Booking Without Representation with Jennifer Apple (The Band's Visit National Tour)Jennifer Apple is a multi-hyphenated artist who hails from NYC and is a huge fan of new work & truthful storytelling. She currently plays the role of Anna in "The Band's Visit" tour and has performed at regional theaters like Chautauqua Theater Company, ACT, Goodspeed Musicals, and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. She has appeared on TV in "New Amsterdam" and holds an MFA in Acting from The American Conservatory Theater. Jennifer is also an acting coach specializing in: BFA/MFA auditions; finding new monologues specifically for you; acting the song/monologue coaching; Shakespeare & scene study. Feel free to check out more...
2020-06-0144 minActor AestheticHow to Embrace Movement In Quarantine with Elise Melendez (Motivated Movers)Elise Melendez is a Chicago-based arts manager, dance educator and nonprofit marketer with a strong commitment to fostering community. Beyond her work with Motivated Movers, Elise continues her commitment to the dance community as managing director of Denman Theatre & Dance Co, a New York based company dedicated to developing hybrid theatrical works using movement/dance as a primary storytelling device.
With a bachelor’s in American Dance Pedagogy from Oklahoma City University and a master’s in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago, Elise has over a decade of experience in arts educati...
2020-05-2530 minActor AestheticBroadway Debuts, National Tours + Advice For Young Performers with Tyler McKenzie (Hamilton)Tyler McKenzie (performer, director, choreographer, and educator) was last seen in Hamilton. He is a Long Island native with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Carolina University, where he studied with three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann, former WCU Phillips Distinguished Professor of Musical Theatre, and Charlotte d’Amboise, Mann’s wife and a two-time Tony nominee.He has since performed regionally and in the Broadway & National Tour productions of Mamma Mia, Matilda, and Hamilton. In 2019, Tyler received the Western Carolina University Young Alumni Award celebrating his attaining a level of distinction in his chosen field of work, demo...
2020-05-1844 minActor AestheticCreate Your Own Destiny with Director/Choreographer Natalie MalotkeNatalie Malotke is a director, choreographer, independent producer, and teaching artist living in New York City. Most recently, Natalie worked with Joshua Bergasse on the choreography team for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She frequently works with Artistic Director, Karen Azenberg at Pioneer Theatre Company (associate on Oliver!, Fiddler on the Roof, and Sweet Charity). She also assisted Susan Stroman on the NYC Workshop of Little Dancer, after serving as the SDC Observer on The Dancer Project at Lincoln Center Theatre. Regional artistic work includes productions at Paper Mill Playhouse, Music Theatre of Wichita, TexARTS, Wagon Wheel Theatre, Pittsburgh Musical Th...
2020-05-1138 minActor AestheticBehind The Scenes with 8-Time Broadway Vet Bret Shuford (Wicked)Hailing from Texas, Bret Shuford has been living deep in the heart of the acting world since he moved to New York City in 1999. A veteran of 8 Broadway shows, several feature films, network television, and webseries, Shuford has sung, danced, and acted on stages and screens across the country. His best collaboration has been with ballet dancer, actor, and husband, Stephen Hanna. Shuford hopes to continue working as an actor on Broadway and in television/film while helping other actors reach their goals.
On episode 83, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera chats with B...
2020-05-0436 minActor Aesthetic6 Reasons Why Every Actor Should Convert Their Instagram Account To A Business ProfileNYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic creator, Maggie Bera, dishes her 6 reasons why every actor should convert their personal Instagram account to a business profile.
Ready to make the switch? Setting up an Instagram business profile is easy!
Here’s how to do it:
Go to your profile and tap the “gear” icon on the top right.
Tap “Settings.”
Tap “Account.”
Tap “Switch to Professional Account.”
You’ll have two options - business or creator. Tap “Business.”
When switching to a business profile, you’ll be able to select the c...
2020-04-2723 minActor AestheticThe Most Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Instagram (And How Actors Can Take Advantage)NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic creator, Maggie Bera, gives her nerdiest podcast yet... featuring the most surprising facts you didn't know about Instagram (and how actors can take advantage!) We're talking cold, hard facts and the numbers behind why Instagram has become one of the most popular platforms on the planet.
Learn about how to increase engagement on Instagram through filters, geotags, hashtags, Instagram stories, business accounts and more.
Links Used For Research:
https://help.instagram.com/502981923235522
https://embedsocial.com/blog/instagram-stories-analytics/
https://www.smperth.com/resources/instagram/2020-instagram-statistics/
2020-04-2023 minActor AestheticInstagram For Actors: Q&A with Actor Aesthetic host Maggie BeraNYC-based actress and creator of Actor Aesthetic Maggie Bera answers all your questions about how actors can take advantage of Instagram.
Should actors have more than one Instagram account?
Should I revamp my personal account? Or just create a new one?
What should I be linking to in my bio? Website? Youtube? other socials?
How often should you be posting on Instagram?
What time of day is best to post to increase engagement?
Does number of followers really matter? Or is putting good content out there enough?
Sign up to be the first to get y...
2020-04-1329 minActor AestheticHow To Protect Your Mental Health During COVID-19 with Dr. Bill Crawford
Dr. Bill Crawford chats with host Maggie Bera about his philosophy, Life From The Top Of The Mind, and the hard science that will help you deal with the overwhelming stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
In addition to holding a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Houston, Dr. Bill Crawford is a licensed psychologist, author of eight books, and organizational consultant. Over the last 30 years, he has created over 3500 presentations for such organizations as Sprint, Shell, The American Medical Association, as well as, prestigious universities such as Carnegie Mellon, Elon, Texas State, The U...
2020-04-0638 minActor AestheticA Casting Director's Perspective on COVID-19, Social Media + Self Tapes with Michael CassaraNYC Casting Director Michael Cassara talks with host Maggie Bera about how professional auditions work in NYC, how actors can take advantage of social media, and how the COVID-19 crisis is changing the theatre industry as we know it.
Michael Cassara, CSA is a Casting Director and Educator in New York City, where he and his team have cast over 400 theatre and film projects since the formation of Michael Cassara Casting in 2003. Recent credits include Mr. Holland's Opus (dir. BD Wong, upcoming world premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse), Cheek To Cheek: Irving Berlin In Hollywood (upcoming premiere at York Theat...
2020-03-3048 minActor AestheticWhy Family Support Is SO Important For Young Actors with Bruce Richardson (my GRANDPA!)Host Maggie Bera chats with her grandpa, Bruce Richardson, about taking his grandkids to auditions in New York City, going on the road as a chaperone in the national tour of Little House on the Prairie with granddaughter Taylor Bera, and his own advice for parents supporting their kids in the theatre.
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2020-03-2330 minActor AestheticNational Tours, Social Media + COVID-19 with Bailey McCall (Waitress National Tour)Actress Bailey McCall chats with host Maggie Bera about moving to NYC, getting an agent, the power of social media, survival jobs, how she packs for tour, and how COVID-19 has affected the national tour of Waitress.
Bailey McCall is an actress currently playing Jenna on the National Tour of Waitress. Regionally, she's worked at the Fireside Theatre, New Stage Theatre, and Jenny Wiley Theatre. She also played Sally Bowles in the National Tour of Cabaret. She has her BA in English with a minor in Theatre from The University of Tennessee. She also trained with the C...
2020-03-1644 minActor AestheticBehind The Scenes With 6-Time Broadway Vet Paloma Garcia-Lee (Moulin Rouge)Actress Paloma Garcia-Lee chats with host Maggie Bera about growing up in her mom's dance studio, moving to NYC and making her Broadway debut at 17, multi-tasking, dance captaining and swinging 19 roles at once, breaking into the film and television industry, and what truly brings her joy.
Paloma Garcia-Lee is an actress/dancer currently starring in the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Other Broadway Credits: Phantom of the Opera, Nice Work If You Can Get It, On The Town, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. TV: Fosse/Verdon.
Palo...
2020-03-0945 minActor AestheticTouring Hacks, Dating In Theatre + Moving to NYC with Carissa Fiorillo (Aladdin National Tour)Carissa Fiorillo is an actress currently on the road with the North American Tour of Aladdin. National Tours: Bullets Over Broadway, Radio City Rockettes and Guys and Dolls. Regional: Argyle Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse. She's appeared as a dancer on television in “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”, NBC’s “Upfronts”, and Saturday Night LIVE, and in numerous commercials and print ads. She trained in Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Carissa chats with host Maggie Bera about touring, dating within the industry, moving to NYC, survival jobs, and the differences between working on the stage and on s...
2020-03-0227 minActor AestheticSocial Media, Survival Jobs + Getting Healthy with Amanda Paige LewisAmanda Paige Lewis is an actress and model based in NYC. As an actor, Amanda performed regionally at the Weston Playhouse, Theatre Aspen, Theatre By The Sea, and The Lake Dillon Theatre Company, and has appeared in numerous commercials and print ads. She is also an indoor cycling instructor at Flywheel Sports and a proud member of Actors Equity Association. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory.
Amanda chats with host Maggie Bera about her health journey and passion for fitness, survival jobs, agents, auditioning in NYC, branding yourself through social media, and s...
2020-02-2435 minActor AestheticVisas for International Actors, Survival Jobs + Agents with Joomin Hwang (The Prom)Joomin Hwang, originally from South Korea, is an actor/dancer based in NYC. Joomin made his Broadway debut in The Prom, when he became the only native Korean-male performer to be on Broadway since 1985. As as actor, he also performed off-Broadway in KPOP, and regionally in In The Heights at Alxerod Theatre. On the screen, he appeared in Marvel's Iron Fist, Isn't It Romantic and the upcoming movie adaptation of In The Heights.
Joomin studied Vocal Performance at the University of Wisconsin.
Find him on instagram @joominhwang.
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2020-02-1738 minActor AestheticBalancing Blogging And Performing, Recovering From Illness + Breaking Boundaries with Meghan Nicole Ross (YourDarlingStyle)Meghan Nicole Ross is an actor/entreprenuer based out of Long Island. As an actress, Meghan performed off-broadway in Peace, Love and Cupcakes:The Musical with the Vital Theatre Company, and regionally at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Gateway Playhouse, Woodstock Playhouse, The Palace Theatre in New Hampshire, and the Engeman Theatre. As a business owner and social media influencer, she is the creator of the fashion blog and shop, YourDarlingStyle. Meghan holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Long Island University. Find her on instagram @yourdarlingstyle.
In episode 71, Meghan Nicole Ross chats with host Maggie Bera...
2020-02-1043 minActor AestheticUnofficial Lists + How To Use Them FairlyIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about unofficial lists, how EMC and non-equity members can take advantage of them, and how to use them fairly.
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
EMCs Will No Longer Line Up with Equity for EPAs at AEA Building
What Is An Unofficial List?
Terms to know:
EMC - Equity Membership Candidate
EPA - Equity Principal Audition
ECC - Equity Chorus Call
2020-01-2023 minActor AestheticThe Pros + Cons of Joining Actors' Equity AssociationIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the pros and cons of joining Actors' Equity Association.
How I Got My Actors' Equity Card
3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity
Why Should I Join Actors' Equity Association?
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
How to Sign Up for an...
2020-01-1321 minActor AestheticHow To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition)In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the many ways Equity, EMC, and non-equity actors can sign up for Equity Principal Auditions!
7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
Actors' Equity Announces New Enhancements to EPA Online Signups
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
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2020-01-0725 minActor Aesthetic10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before AuditionsIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes 10 unusual but effective ways to calm your audition nerves!
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2019-12-3017 minActor Aesthetic5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best advice on what to get rid of in 2020!
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2019-12-2817 minActor AestheticWhat NOT To Do When Choosing An Audition SongIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best tips on what NOT to do when choosing an audition song!
The No-No List of Pop/Rock Audition Songs
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2019-12-1017 minActor AestheticThe 5 Most Common Struggles Actors Face With AuditionsIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about the most common struggles actors face when it comes to auditioning... and how to combat them!
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2019-11-2623 minActor AestheticHow + Why I Joined Actors' Equity AssociationIn this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about how and WHY she joined Actors' Equity Association.
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2019-11-2024 minActor AestheticAnswering YOUR Questions on Survival Jobs, Agents, Audition Songs & MORE!In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on survival jobs, agents, audition songs, and more!
Questions answered in this episode:
1. Good jobs in NYC to provide for yourself while auditioning?
2. How do you find an agent?
3. How to balance theatre/auditioning with work and school?
4. How do you find confidence in your singing?
5. Is it ok to repeat a song if you are seeing the same casting people again?
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2019-11-1122 minActor AestheticTyping At Auditions: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera discusses typing at auditions... what it means for actors, and how it works!
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2019-11-0415 minActor AestheticAnswering YOUR Questions on Agents, Equity, NYC, Self-Tapes & MORE!In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on agents, life in New York City, self-tapes, Actors' Equity Association (AEA), submissions, and more!
Questions answered in this episode:
1. Should non-Equity submit themselves when it asks for submissions from Equity only?
2. Whats it like living in New York?
3. Thoughts and advice on video auditions for musicals that accept them?
4. How do you prepare sides for acting auditions?
5. How important is it to have an agent?
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2019-10-2829 minActor AestheticHow I Afford To Live In NYC As An ActorIt's no secret that New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the United States to live in. In this episode, Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses how she affords to live in New York City as an actor. It ain't easy... but it's possible!
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2019-10-2314 minActor AestheticAnswering YOUR Questions on Summer Stock Auditions, EMC Points, College, Burn Out & MORE!In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) and NYC-based actor Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Marriott Theatre) answer YOUR questions on summer stock auditions, the Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) Program, college, typing, actor "burn out," and more.
5 Audition Conferences For Summer Stock Employment - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/blog/audition-conferences-for-summerstock
For information on theaters that participate in the EMC program - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/emc
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2019-10-1449 minActor AestheticAn Introvert’s Guide To Surviving Audition Holding RoomsHave you ever taken a personality test like the Enneagram or the Myers-Briggs test? Chances are, you identify as either an introvert or extrovert.
The definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. Introverts tend to feel drained after socializing and regain their energy by spending time alone.
In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host Maggie Bera dishes her favorite tips for introverted actors on just how to survive crazy audition holding rooms.
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2019-10-0816 minActor Aesthetic6 Tips For Staying Present in An Age of Social MediaThe 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, famously once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And in an age of social media, comparison is a DAILY reality.
Sometimes it’s scrolling through Facebook, wondering how every friend is #bookedandblessed, getting into the school of their dreams, getting married... it’s thumbing through the black hole of the Instagram Explore page, jealous that everyone seems to be doing AMAZING, except you.
In this episode, NYC based actress and host Maggie Bera dishes her top 6 tips for staying present in an age of social media....
2019-09-2419 minActor AestheticHow I Prepare For Multiple Auditions In A Day (Successfully!)Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. And preparing for multiple auditions can seem near impossible. In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses the ways in which she prepares for and attacks multiple auditions in a day.
On the blog:
10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal
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