That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Audience Audition Stories Apr 30, 2025

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Get ready for the first-ever Audience Audition Tales on That One Audition! Host Alyshia kicks off this brand-new series, handing the mic to the real MVPs — the listeners. This week's spotlight features Christy St. John, who lands a Netflix Christmas movie with an audition that took a wildly unexpected turn, and Adena Artale, who proves that even a Zoom disaster can turn into a win. Packed with laughs, lessons, and a reminder that the audition grind is all about mindset, this episode is your backstage pass to the real stories that keep us all going.

💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

JON BEAVERS: Stealing Like an Artist, Acting like a Pro in Paradise Apr 29, 2025

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In today's episode actor Jon Beavers takes us through his unconventional journey, building a career without formal training, learning by doing, and soaking up knowledge on set. Jon talks about his breakout on Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band, a gig that turned into a rockstar-like tour, and how it became paid training in front of the camera. From there, Jon shares the tough-love casting feedback that changed everything, his years of technical training, and how key roles in The Long Road Home, Animal Kingdom, and Bel-Air gave him the reps to evolve and break industry molds.

Jon also reflects on working with legends like Sterling K. Brown and Julianne Moore on Paradise, and his recent turn as Junior Sykes in Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga. He shares his audition process for Paradise that was so good, the creator Dan Fogelman tweeted about it.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jon Beavers right here.

CREDITS:

Paradise
Horizon: An American Saga
Sugar
Mayor of Kingstown
Animal Kingdom
Licorice Pizza
Bel-Air
The Long Road Home
Liza on Demand
Chicago P.D.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Unbelievable
Gotham
The Fresh Beat Band

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IMDB: Jon Beavers, Actor, Producer

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88)
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
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EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Navigating Transitional Phases in the Acting Industry: Mindsets, Strategies, and Community Apr 23, 2025

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🎭 In this episode, Alyshia and Anna LaMadrid (co-founders of The Bridge for Actors)shares insights and practical advice for actors navigating the current transitional phase in the entertainment industry. They address the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, understanding industry corrections, and leveraging community support. The episode emphasizes the need for actors to diversify their skills, create their own opportunities, and engage in continuous practice.

🎟 Join #SelfTapeMay and elevate your tapes in community: https://www.thebridgeforactors.com/courses/self-tape-may-2025

💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starts May 1st - $88
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THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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🌈 Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

CHRISTINE TREMARCO: The Magic of Making 'Adolescence' Apr 22, 2025

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In this incredibly insightful episode, Alyshia chats with the exceptionally talented Christine Tremarco, an actress with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We dive into her remarkable career—from her early discovery in a school play at the age of 14 in Liverpool, which unexpectedly led to her first professional role in Australia, to most recently being offered her latest role in Netflix's #1 streaming series the four-part drama Adolescence.

Christine shares fascinating details about the unique and intense one-take filming process of Adolescence, her preparation for such a demanding project, and the deep connection she shares with her co-star and creator Stephen Graham, rooted in their lifelong friendship. Beyond Adolescence, we explore Christine's perspective on navigating the unpredictable nature of an acting career, including the challenges of unemployment and the often-overlooked task of handling press.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christine Tremarco right here.

CREDITS:

Adolescence
Emmerdale Farm
The Responder
Safe House
Wolfe
Kidnapped
The Gathering
The Window
Casualty
Good Cop

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Christine Tremarco, Actress

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SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88)
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
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EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Selection, Not Rejection Apr 16, 2025

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In this episode, Alyshia unpacks the standout moments from Emmy-nominated actress and director Ashley Jones' interview — from navigating fast-paced soap sets to the truth about what directors actually look for in a self-tape.

You'll hear powerful takeaways on:

The mindset that keeps long-running shows alive
How Ashley balanced pregnancy on set
The one note that will change your taping game
Why acting class still matters, no matter your level

Plus, Alyshia shares how watching hundreds of tapes inside #SelfTapeMay reveals the real truth behind auditions.

🎟 Join #SelfTapeMay and elevate your tapes in community: https://www.thebridgeforactors.com/courses/self-tape-may-2025

💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starts May 1st - $88
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

🌈 Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

ASHLEY JONES: The Wisdom of 1,000+ Episodes of Television Apr 15, 2025

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In today's episode, Ashley Jones shares hard-won advice from her career, including starring in over a thousand episodes of daytime television. From self-tapes and Zoom auditions to the fast-paced world of soaps, she offers practical tips on memorization, finding emotional depth, and staying present in the moment.

Ashley also opens up about her transition into executive producing and directing, revealing what it takes to step behind the camera, seek mentorship, and lead with purpose. Whether you're an actor navigating quick turnarounds or curious about expanding into new roles in the industry, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and actionable takeaways—including her advice on eye lines, pregnant pauses, and how she filmed True Blood and The Bold and The Beautiful at the same time.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Ashley Jones right here.

CREDITS:

True Blood
The Bold and the Beautiful
For All Mankind
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Old School
The Wedding Ringer
All Rise
The Resident
The Rookie
90210
Major Crimes
House
Private Practice
Bones

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Ashley Jones, Actress, Producer, Director

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88)
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Borrowing Brilliance Apr 10, 2025

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🎭 In this episode, Alyshia shares how a bold audition story from Kim Coates — recorded 11 years ago and yesterday — changed the way she approaches auditions and helped her book work by breaking the rules with purpose.

We dive into how borrowing from others' bold choices can unlock your own creative freedom, and why the unseen work is what truly gets you seen.

Plus, it's officially #SelfTapeMay — a 4-week challenge to elevate your tapes, develop a healthy critical eye, and break free from the box. We provide the sides. You bring the story.

🎟 Join us at [SELF-TAPE MAY] ($88)

💪 Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starts May 1st - $88
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

🌈 Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney

CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

KIM COATES: Professional Scene-Stealer Apr 08, 2025

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Today we have the incredible Kim Coates joining us for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. From his early days on Broadway to becoming a fixture in 90s blockbuster films like The Last Boy Scout, Kim shares fascinating audition stories, including the time he landed a role in The Wonder Cabinet by auditioning with his back to the room. He delves into his transition to television, most notably his iconic role as Tig Trager in the groundbreaking series Sons of Anarchy, revealing the unexpected way he was offered the part.

Kim also offers invaluable insights into the acting business, discussing typecasting, the audition process in the self-tape era, and the importance of making bold choices. He reflects on navigating career lulls and the significance of having a strong support system. Finally, Kim shares details about some of his favorite projects, including King of Sorrow, and exciting upcoming roles in The Walking Dead: Dead City and a romantic comedy called Solo Mio.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Kim Coates right here.

CREDITS:

Sons of Anarchy
The Walking Dead: Dead City
American Primeval
Black Hawk Down
Pearl Harbor
White House Plumbers
Mayans M.C.
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Goon
Godless
Bad Blood
Entourage
Prison Break
Waterworld
The Island
Open Range

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Kim Coates, Actor, Producer

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88)
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

DEWAYNE PERKINS: Making a New Box Apr 01, 2025

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Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Dewayne Perkins, a true multihyphenate who has carved his own path in Hollywood. From his early days in theater to sketch comedy and improv at Chicago's The Second City, Dewayne's passion for performance led him to writing and stand-up, ultimately shaping his journey as both a creator and actor. Dewayne shares his audition story of having to audition for his own project with The Blackening: a viral sketch he developed at Second City that evolved into a hit feature film.

Beyond The Blackening, Dewayne has expanded his career into television, writing for Sausage Party and taking on a recurring role in Apple TV's upcoming series The Studio, where he plays Tyler, the head of publicity at Continental Studios. We dive into his creative process, his approach to auditions, and how he strategically navigates Hollywood by choosing projects and representation that align with his vision.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Dewayne Perkins right here.

CREDITS:

The Studio
Clue
The Blackening
The Blackening Sequel
The Upshaws
Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Saved by the Bell
One of Them Days
The Amber Ruffin Show

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Dewayne Perkins, Writer, Actor, Producer

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88)
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

EPISODE CREDITS:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

ARIENNE MANDI: You're Either the Sauce or You're Not Mar 25, 2025

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Today's episode features a candid and insightful conversation with actress Arienne Mandi, diving into the highs and lows of her acting journey. Mandi shares the serendipitous story of landing a manager at the mall and the hustle of building a career with guest star roles that led to series regular roles on The L Word: Generation Q and The Night Agent. She discusses the differences between self-taped and in-person auditions, the intense audition process for The L Word, and how she prepares for complex roles by exploring a character's socioeconomic background and mental state.

Beyond auditions, Mandi gives an inside look at on-set life, from working with guest directors to navigating intimacy scenes in a supportive environment. She shares hilarious audition stories, advice on staying adaptable in Zoom chemistry reads, and reflections on being a multi-ethnic actress in the industry.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Arienne Mandi right here.

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