Inside Acting

In Episode 195, Trev and AJ chat about why *life* stuff > career news, and respond to a listener question that pits vision against the vision-less. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his interview with actor Doug Jones (Hell Boy, Falling Skies, Pan’s Labyrinth) – in which getting “pigeonholed” is a very good thing, why “if you don’t have anything to sell, don’t sell it yet,” the difference between turkeys, turds, and nuggets of gold, and how relationships, relationships, relationships are the true currency of every working actor’s career. Total running time: 1:15:32. -- Support for Inside Acting comes from: * vo2gogo – http://www.vo2gogo.com/start* Rehearsal 2 – http://www.rehearsaltheapp.com/download* You! – http://www.insideacting.net/membership

In Episode 194, Trev and AJ share about their “slow week” support groups, and respond to a listener question about how to tackle writing a feature film screenplay (see show notes for links!). Then Trev sits down for Part 2 with actor Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, Falling Skies) to chat about how he built and refined his specificity through student films and indie projects, how he used that specificity to book a top commercial agent and blow up the commercial world, and how playing to type, doing good work, and not complaining about it is the surefire path to success in the entertainment industry. Total running time: 1:03:06.

In Episode 193, AJ shares some thoughts on balancing thrival jobs with acting gigs – like his new one with the New York Musical Festival (NYMF) – then he and Trev respond to a listener question about how and when to move on from a comfortable-but-no-longer-challenging learning environment. Then Trev sits down with actor Doug Jones (Hell Boy, Falling Skies, Pan’s Labyrinth) to hear about how he's built a 3o-year career on physical specificity – and how “Mime Over Matter” and playing his school’s mascot were the perfect training vehicles for what was to come. Total running time: 1:13:29.

In Episode 192, AJ anticipates an upcoming “typical day in the life of a NYC actor,” Trev airs an image/materials/casting concern, and the dudes respond to a listener question about how to get started as a legit content creator (hint: it's hella simple). Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 2 of their chat with actress and stuntwoman Tammie Baird – delving deeper into the parallels – or lack thereof – between casting stunt peeps and casting, like, just regular actors. Total running time: 54:44.

In Episode 191, Trev and AJ recap AJ’s recent Digital Actor Workshop in L.A., riff a bit on the network-backed musical trend (and AJ’s mysterious upcoming meeting), and do one more deep dive on the Equity / 99-seat thing. Then AJ and Jasmin sit down for Part 1 of their chat with actress and stuntwoman Tammie Baird, all about how she stumbled (no pun intended) into the work, and about what it takes – both physically and professionally – to stay in the game. Total running time: 59:13.

In Episode 190, Trev and AJ reconnect in person (!!!) to chat about AJ’s Digital Actor Workshop, Trev’s continuing journey with Body Beast (fitness geek alert), and a listener-prompted discussion about “permission-based research” – or, how to eloquently (or not) solicit trust from potential collaborators. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and producer Alexandra Boylan to chat about the nitty gritty of making and distributing an independent feature film, and choosing the work (rather than waiting for it to choose you). Total running time: 1:06:33.

In Episode 189, AJ shares about a unique career situation, and Trev sits down with actress and filmmaker Alexandra Boylan for Part 2 of his chat about making her “pixie stick movie,” why NOT to have high expectations or investors on board for your first projects, and why your film’s poster is the most crucial asset it has. Total running time: 47:12.

In Episode 188, Trev and AJ interrupt their regularly scheduled interview series to share a very special “Rock the Vote” episode, dedicated to arming and empowering theatre artists with everything they need to know about the Actor’s Equity / 99-seat referendum. Listen in as AJ unravels the context, history, what ifs, and action items in his in-depth conversations with veteran actors Rebecca Metz and Dakin Matthews. And even if you’re not an Equity member (or in Los Angeles), this is still a crucial issue that could soon be at everyone’s doorstep. Join us in taking a stand to ensure a true win-win for actors and small theaters all over the country. Total running time: 1:22:20.

In Episode 187, Trev and AJ chat about the “writing on the wall” – whether or not the CA drought combined with the growing trend of out-of-stage productions is a sign of things to come – as well as some thoughts on getting into the industry at a later age, and what’s to be gained from hitting up acting and modeling conventions. Then Trev sits down with actress/producer Alexandra Boylan for the first of a must-hear three part chat on how she went from the damaging “pick me mentality” to actor/director for hire – with two sold scripts and completed features under her belt. Total running time: 59:12.

In Episode 186 – the final episode of Season 6 – AJ and Trev recap the first 90 days of the year, in the very first Quarterly Review episode. What worked? What didn’t? Why? And what’s next? And what the heck is an LOA? And did that membership thing they keep talking about happen? (Spoiler alert: yes, yes it did.) Total running time: 59:09.

In Episode 185, AJ shares how he and Jasmin are making their first “credit card” short film – and getting their money back, while Trev geeks out on actually having a role to beef up for. There’s a little more about the Equity/99-seat thing (but not much), too, as well as some thoughts on why or when a filmmaker should move to Los Angeles (or not) before Trev sits down for the second and final part of his chat with casting director Jeremy Gordon (Psych, Law & Order, Wolverine) to chat about the do’s and do not's of social media, self-taping, and why in the year 2015, creating original, imaginative content is the new postcard. Total running time: 1:09:08.

In Episode 184, AJ shares his most recent audition meeting experience – and why it’s so important to make the most of “who you be” as a unique individual. Then Trev sits down with casting director Jeremy Gordon (Psych, Law & Order, The Wolverine) for the first of a 2-part chat on his journey, what it might truly take to call oneself an actor, a great example of what NOT to say in auditions, and more. Total running time: 32:04.

In Episode 183, AJ talks about auditioning for a St. Louis theatre, Trev shares a chat he had with IAP marketing and web director Gedaly Guberek about the soon-to-launch Membership group, and the vaults open wide to bring us AJ’s long-ago – but still 100% relevant – chat with actor tax specialist Chuck Sloan of Chuck Sloan & Associates. Learn what expenses to track, what you can and can’t write off, how to handle an audit, and more. Total running time: 59:02.

In Episode 182, Trev sounds off about climate deniers (for just a minute – sorry about that), AJ shares exactly how money will no longer stop him (and it kind of ties in nicely with the climate thing), and the two of them chat about AEA’s (Actor’s Equity Association) proposal to abolish the 99-seat theatre plan in Los Angeles.  Then AJ sits down for Part 1 of our long ago chat with performer tax specialist Chuck Sloan. From demystifying the L.A. business license to what exactly constitutes cash money income (you may be surprised) to the least you’ll need to have to prove your validity in the event of an audit (you’ll definitely be surprised), this is priceless business information for any creative. Total running time: 58:52.

In Episode 181, AJ shares why he turned down an audition for a major network primetime TV show, and Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actor/filmmaker Leo Oliva, to talk fake e-mail accounts, smack talking lawyers, hiring and working with Danny Glover on his feature film debut The Shift, and more. Total running time: 38:48.

In Episode 180, AJ recaps his Digital Actor Workshop at USC, Trev and AJ offer their thoughts on how and why to "train people how to treat you," and Trev sits down for Part 2 of his chat with actor/filmmaker Leo Oliva about how he leveraged nursing to get him from Miami to L.A., how and why he wrote his feature film, The Shift, and why *obstacles* aren't really obstacles – they're just the next step on the path to leveling up. Total running time: 53:44.

In Episode 179, Trev shares some new original podcast music, as well as no less than three super-soon opportunities for you to get out there and build relationships. Then he sits down for Part 1 with actor/filmmaker Leo Oliva for the first of a 3-part chat on what got him into the game, and how he wrote and made his feature film The Shift, co-starring Danny Glover. Total running time: 30:06.

In Episode 178, Trev and AJ share their thoughts on the pros and cons of stock photo / stock footage jobs, and Trev sits down for the third and final part of his interview with the filmmaking team behind upcoming feature The Midnight Man to talk feature film funding, rich great aunts, overseas millionaires, line producers and look books. It's good stuff. Total running time: 58:30.

In Episode 177, Trev and AJ talk about the power of routine and ritual, discuss the shifts happening in the industry in light of the Sony hack (and Amazon’s Golden Globe wins), and kick around some thoughts in response to a great listener email regarding marketing yourself during the festival circuit. Then Trev sits down for Part 2 of his interview with filmmakers D.C. Hamilton & Brinna Kelly to discuss the journey from actor to producer (and back again), and what it takes to get a low-budget feature film funded (say that three times fast) and produced in today's market. Total running time: 53:06.

In Episode 176, Trev and AJ sit down for their first chat of 2015 – in which AJ talks about his "proof-of-concept" test run for living a bi-coastal life, Trev shares an exciting win (air date TBD), and the two of them (actually three – you'll see) offer their thoughts balancing relationships and career. Then Trev sits down for the the first of a three-part chat with filmmaking team D.C. Hamilton and Brinna Kelly to get granular about writing, financing, shooting, and distributing an independent feature film. Total running time: 1:07:31.