Actor Aesthetic

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National Tours, College Auditions + Survival Jobs with Ian Saunders (Bullets Over Broadway) Feb 03, 2020

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Ian Saunders toured the country in Bullets Over Broadway and worked regionally in Singin’ In The Rain (Olney Theatre Center), Newsies (The Fireside Theatre), Newsies (Engeman Theatre), Wonderful Town (Goodman Theatre), On the Town (Marriott Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Goodspeed Opera House), Mary Poppins (Kansas City Starlight) and A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone (Connecticut Repertory Theatre). Ian received his BFA in musical theater from Texas State University.

On today's episode, Ian reflects on his experience working in regional theatre, how he got his Equity card, touring the country with Bullets Over Broadway, auditions in New York City, and dishes his best advice for aspiring actors.

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Broadway Debuts, Performing On The Tony Awards + The Ultimate Audition Grind with Becca Lee (The Prom) Jan 27, 2020

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Becca Lee is a NYC-based actor who recently made her Broadway debut in The Prom. As an actor, Becca also performed in The Prom at the Alliance Theatre and The Music Man at Ogunquit Playhouse, toured with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and danced professionally with the NY Knicks and on several Television shows including MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Good Morning America and more.

On episode 69, Becca reflects on her emotional journey leading up to her Broadway debut, the non-equity audition grind, final callbacks, survival jobs, marriage, the phone call that changed her life, the onstage shenanigans at The Prom, performing on the Tony Awards, and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes when in between jobs.

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Unofficial Lists + How To Use Them Fairly Jan 20, 2020

Show notes

In 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

AEA - Actors' Equity Association

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The Pros + Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association Jan 13, 2020

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In 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 Equity Chorus Call the Day Of

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How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition) Jan 07, 2020

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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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10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions Dec 30, 2019

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In 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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5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020 Dec 27, 2019

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In 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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Start The New Year Off Right With These 11 Resolutions! (ft. Collin Sanderson) Dec 18, 2019

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We have a special guest on today's podcast!

Collin Sanderson is a NYC-based actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As an actor, Collin has appeared in numerous regional productions at Westchester Broadway Theatre, The Marriott Theatre, The Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre On The Square, Theatre at the Center, as well as the Lythgoe Family Panto in California. He is a proud member of AEA.

On today's episode, Maggie and Collin reflect on the end of a decade (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and discuss 11 common New Year's Resolutions for actors!

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What NOT To Do When Choosing An Audition Song Dec 10, 2019

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In 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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10 Broadway Musicals We're Thankful For (ft. Collin Sanderson) Dec 02, 2019

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We have a special guest on today's podcast!

Collin Sanderson is a NYC-based actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As an actor, Collin has appeared in numerous regional productions at The Marriott Theatre, The Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre On The Square, Theatre at the Center, as well as the Lythgoe Family Panto in California. He is a proud member of AEA.

On today's episode, Maggie and Collin discuss 10 Broadway musicals they are thankful for... including Hadestown, Les Mis, Phantom, and more.

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