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Pretend Worlds Real PeopleEpisode 54: Gary Miller"Try to dip into the deep end of the pool. You'll swim."
Laughs are abound in these week's episode. Tyler and Stephanie sit down with Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker, Gary Miller! The Best Worst Cantina creator has taken the pandemic by the horns in creating wildly hilarious sketches, shorts, and comedy albums featuring your favorite party dads. He sprinkles in his start in theater through sports and the odd logistics of a Lifetime love scene! Get to listening!!!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Best Worst Cantina Media
2021-11-081h 23Pretend Worlds Real PeopleEpisode 46: Satya Chavez, Matt Dickson, & Brian Quijada
We've got a unique episode for you this week! Stephanie has an in-person interview with her current production team for the play "Where Did We Sit on the Bus?" Satya (actress/musician), Matt (director), and Brian (playwright) have been working on this piece together for over a year. This summer will be the first time it will be staged before a live audience. The group talks about the play, as well as their personal experiences in the theater industry. The conversation is genuine, insightful, and filled with hilarity; you're going to enjoy every minute of it!
...2021-08-091h 09Pretend Worlds Real PeopleEpisode 40: Emily Halpern"Always keep writing."
The other half of the Booksmart writing team makes her debut! If you remember our former guest, Sarah Haskins, she mentioned she had a writing partner, Emily Halpern. Emily joins Tyler and Stephanie for a chat about her journey as a screenwriter. From working with David Mamet to being in writers' rooms to managing motherhood and a career, Emily shares many unique experiences that you'll love to hear!
2021-06-141h 08Pretend Worlds Real PeopleEpisode 37: Helen R. Murray"It doesn't cost me anything to share."
This week, guest Helen Murray walks Stephanie through what it means to be an Executive Producer of a theatre company. Her many years in the theatre industry has shaped her into an incredible and perceptive leader. The two women discuss theatre diversity and community outreach, how a company can produce a season during a pandemic, and how important it is for artists to listen to one another and share in a show's creation.
2021-05-1752 minPretend Worlds Real PeopleEp. 21 - Dan AstWriter, director, editor; our guest for this episode is a trifecta in film creation. Daniel Ast is an indie film maker based in L.A. who knows what it means to put in a hard days work. He talks with us about his tv series L.A. Macabre, why he likes wearing multiple hats while filming, and how he hopes to continue pursuing his career through and post a pandemic. He and Tyler also geek out about a plethora of different movies leaving Stephanie to consider stepping out for a cup of coffee.
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Pretend Worlds Real PeopleJunket #3Happy Holidays!
2020 has been far from a walk in the park; especially for those of us who work in the Arts and Service industries. Throw in a time of year that can be especially stressful, and you have a whopping combo. Stephanie and Tyler get candid about depression, coping methods, and how art impacts all of us.
Shoutouts & Promotions
1. Steph's Blog
2. National Suicide Prevention Hotline2020-12-1446 minPretend Worlds Real PeopleEp. 2 - Stephanie HolmesThis week Tyler turns the mic turns toward co-host Stephanie. She explains what a stage manager does and how she fell in love with the gig. She even shares a "worst experience ever" story about an Oscar-winning actress!
Shoutouts & Promotions
1. Syracuse University Drama Department
2. Harford Stage Company
3. Lake Dillon Theatre Company
4. Aurora Fox Arts Center
2020-09-2155 minPretend Worlds Real PeopleEp. 1 - Tyler LaraccaStephanie sits down with co-host, Tyler, to talk about his career as an actor. We discuss auditioning, his time on set of the movie Wind River, motion capture work, and how creepy Craigslist's ads can actually kickstart your passion!
Shoutouts & Promotions
1. Victoria Atkin's Workout Class for motion and performance capture. You can find more information about these classes at https://victoriaatkin.com/classes.
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