That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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JOHN PATRICK AMEDORI: Acting is Like Jazz Nov 05, 2024

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Welcome to That One Audition! Today's guest is the multi-talented John Patrick Amedori, a musician turned actor, writer, director. In today's episode Amedori talks about how he approaches acting similar to jazz music. He discusses how he booked his first 2 roles as an 11 year old in Almost Famous and M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable by trusting his instincts. Find out why Brad Pitt left production of Almost Famous after watching Amedori's original audition tape for the movie.

From acting opposite Blake Lively in Gossip Girl to his breakout role in Netflix's Dear White People, Amedori has made a name for himself. Now, you can catch him every Friday on STARZ in Three Women, where he's stealing scenes as Jack alongside Shailene Woodley.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed John Patrick Amedori right here.

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: John Patrick Amedori, Actor/Writer/Director/Musician

CREDITS:

Three Women
Dear White People
Gossip Girl
Almost Famous
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
The Good Doctor
Aquarius
Hindsight
Vanished
The Butterfly Effect
The Last Stand
Unbreakable

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WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

EME IKWUAKOR: Booking Matlock from an Airplane Bathroom & Embracing "You Are Enough" Oct 29, 2024

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Alyshia and Eme Ikwuakor explore his remarkable journey from a seven-month dry spell in acting, during which he feared his reps might drop him, to booking MOONFALL and THE GRAY MAN within just two days. Eme reflects on how a childhood poster of Will Smith in Independence Day inspired him to manifest his dreams of working with industry icons like Roland Emmerich and Halle Berry. He also shares how he nearly turned down an audition for On My Block and how Joe Dispenza's book Becoming Supernatural transformed his perspective on the industry. Eme recounts unforgettable on-set moments, including an incident where he fell out of a Humvee moving at 30 mph. Additionally, he reveals how he kept his cool during a Zoom callback for Matlock, conducted from an airplane—an experience Alyshia ranks among her top five favorite audition stories.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Eme Ikwuakor right here.

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Eme Ikwuakor: Actor, Producer, Writer

Credits:

Matlock
The Gray Man
Marvel's Inhumans
On My Block
Moonfall
Counterpart
Extant

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WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

STEPHANIE KOENIG: Breaking Into Comedy & Writing Your Own Success Oct 15, 2024

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Welcome to That One Audition! Today's guest is the multi-talented Stephanie Koenig, a Michigan native who got her start in performance through dance competitions before earning an acting degree from Michigan State University. A comedy veteran, she sharpened her skills at Upright Citizens Brigade and Groundlings, frequently collaborating with some of their biggest names.

Koenig's acting credits span from starring roles in English Teacher and Lessons in Chemistry to notable appearances in The Flight Attendant and The Offer, where she portrayed casting executive Andrea Eastman, helping to assemble the iconic cast of The Godfather. Behind the camera, Koenig has made waves by writing, directing, and starring in projects like A Spy Movie alongside frequent collaborator Brian Jordan Alvarez, as well as her hit short-form series Stupid Idiots, which was in development at Paramount TV.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Stephanie Koenig right here.

CREDITS:

English Teacher
Lessons in Chemistry
The Offer
The Flight Attendant
Modern Family
Swedish Dicks
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Stupid Idiots
Sick Girl

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Stephanie Koenig, Actress, Producer, Writer
INSTAGRAM: @stephaniekoenig

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WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

RERUN | From Commercials to Prime Time: Brian Thomas Smith's Hollywood Hustle Sep 24, 2024

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In 2024, Brian Thomas Smith continues to enrich his acting portfolio with notable roles in both television and commercial projects. He's taken on a recurring role in the popular series "United States of Al," adding depth to the character Freddy, Vanessa's new boyfriend. On the commercial front, Smith's presence remains strong with over 100 advertisements to his name, featuring brands like DIRECTV and Budweiser, reflecting his versatility and appeal across different media. His comedic talent, well-loved in roles such as Zack Johnson from "The Big Bang Theory," continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing his ability to blend humor with character depth across his projects.

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CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

RERUN | How to Bring Forth Your Best Creative Self, with Michelle Monaghan Sep 17, 2024

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Today's guest fits the perfect + poignant mold for our 50th episode -With thick-skin, an optimist's heart and a realist's mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan will tell us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in the North Country and ending up on Constantine's cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission…possible.

She stars in the Apple TV+ series "Bad Monkey," premiering in August, and is set to appear in the third season of HBO's acclaimed series "The White Lotus," filmed in Thailand. Additionally, Monaghan has ventured into horror with a supporting role in the film "MaXXXine." Her career, which began with performances in projects like "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Made of Honor," now sees her revisiting comedy and embracing roles that challenge and excite her creatively

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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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CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

RERUN | Behind the Curtain: Jennifer Cooper's Mastery in TV Casting & Auditions Sep 10, 2024

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BONUS EPISODE with Casting Director Jennifer Cooper. A true peak into one of the biggest television casting directors. Currently casting over five major network television series. Casting over 500 episodic shows, Jen knows a two or thing about a good audition or a bad audition. Acting is what got her in the game, casting is what won her heart over. Jen casts for talent and truly spends the time building a partnership with the actor, producer and director.

This is the unforgettable journey into Jennifer Cooper's rise in shaping and pushing the boundaries on the revolutionary medium of Television.

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SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15th
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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
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CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Erin McCluskey
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

TOM NOWICKI: Building Longevity as an Actor Sep 03, 2024

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Actor Tom Nowicki hasn't stopped working since the late 80s. With nearly four decades of experience and 160 film and television credits to his name, you've seen Tom in "The Blind Side," "Reptile," "Mr. Mercedes," "Bloodline," "Remember the Titans," "The Punisher," and countless more. You can also catch him in Apple TV+'s recently released series, "Bad Monkey." Based in Florida, Tom shares how he's built a successful career outside of the industry's major markets. We discuss how Tom approaches script analysis on short turnaround auditions, and he shares lessons learned from celebrated actor and director Paul Newman about what to do when things go wrong on set. Finally, Tom reminds listeners that it's never too late to get started as an actor, no matter your age.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Tom Nowicki right here.

Credits:

Bad Monkey
Reptile
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
The Blind Side
Remember the Titans
The Punisher
Mr. Mercedes
Drop Dead Diva
Bloodline
Necessary Roughness
L.A. Confidential
Burn Notice
The Waterboy

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Tom Nowicki, Actor, Producer

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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
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EPISODE CREDITS:

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

AMANDA RIGHETTI: Finding Different Ways into Character Aug 27, 2024

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For actor Amanda Righetti, her way into character has changed over time. With credits in some of television's biggest hits including "The O.C.", "The Mentalist", "Reunion", "North Shore", "Entourage" and film credits that include "Friday the 13th", "Captain America" and more, Amanda says that she's grown in her craft right alongside this ever-changing industry. In today's episode we discuss holding deals, self-tapes, and how Amanda prepped for her historical role in "Reagan" in just four days. While her approach to character has shifted and deepened over time, she reminds us that technique is ultimately whatever works for you.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Amanda Righetti right here.

Credits:

Reagan
Colony
The Mentalist
Captain America: The First Avenger
Friday the 13th
L.A.'s Finest
The O.C.
K-Ville
Reunion
North Shore
Entourage

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SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15, 2024!
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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
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EPISODE CREDITS:

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

LARA WOLF: Building a Historical Character Aug 20, 2024

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How do you build a historical character? How do you approach an accent? What do you wear in a period piece audition? These are questions actors face when building a real life character from history. Cast as Queen Berenice in Peacock's original series "Those About to Die," actor Lara Wolf shares her thoughts on all of these topics and more. Her credits include "Quantico," "Roxana," "The Performance," "Blindspot," "Blue Bloods," and the upcoming autobiographical film "Reading Lolita in Tehran." In today's episode we discuss short turnaround auditions, self-confidence as an actor, and the value in not just keeping an audition log, but a working log.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Lara Wolf right here.

Credits:

Those About to Die
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Quantico
Roxana
The Performance
Hidden Exposure
You Are Wanted
Kovar
Blindspot
Blue Bloods

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MAGIC MIND: Get 48% off with promo code ONEAUDITION20
SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15, 2024!
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
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INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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EPISODE CREDITS:

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

AARON STANFORD: Returning as Pyro in Deadpool & Wolverine Aug 13, 2024

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First landing himself in the Marvel Universe 20 years ago, actor Aaron Stanford has had the rare opportunity to revisit a character at different stages of his life and career. You've seen Aaron in "Deadpool & Wolverine," "12 Monkeys," "Nikita," "Perry Mason," "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Hills Have Eyes," and much more. You won't want to miss Aaron's story of how he went all in improvising his superhero audition scene, how he transitioned from New York to Los Angeles, and how he balances preparation with letting go of his actor homework. We also discuss how actors can beat the Hollywood name game by making their own work, and the importance of capturing casting's attention in the first few seconds of a self-tape.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Aaron Stanford right here.

Credits: