That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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MICHAEL BEACH: Reputation, Relationships and Self-Respect in the Industry Jun 04, 2024

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From horror to action to romance, actor Michael Beach has done it all. With an endless resume across both television and film, you've seen Michael in "Aquaman," "Monster," "Mayor of Kingstown," "ER," "Saw X," "S.W.A.T." and countless more projects over the years. Starting out in football, Michael went on to graduate from Juilliard and is now four decades into his thriving career. In today's episode, he shares early audition stories, including how he landed on three seasons of "ER." He discusses how he factors in compensation and creativity when it comes to choosing studio projects versus indie films, and reminds us all to not let Hollywood shake our self-confidence.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michael Beach right here.

Credits:

Aquaman
Monster
S.W.A.T.
Saw X
Mayor of Kingstown
Truth Be Told
Barry
For The People
If Beale Street Could Talk
Insidious: Chapter 2
Sons of Anarchy
Third Watch
ER

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Michael Beach
INSTAGRAM: @michaelbeach

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SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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

IVAN SHAW: Allow Yourself to Not Get Creativity Right May 28, 2024

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Starting out studying math and economics, actor Ivan Shaw knows how to blend the analytical with the creative. You've seen Ivan in hit television series including "Dear Edward," "The Cleaning Lady," "That Dirty Black Bag," "Casual," "Insecure," and many more. Today, we do a deep dive into the world of contract roles, and break down the skill and stamina required of soap actors. Ivan shares lessons learned from sitting in on the casting process and watching star Sarah Paulson deliver a fully lived-in audition. Ivan also discusses how he prepared for an emotional audition scene for a Zoom screen test, and reminds actors why we shouldn't pressure ourselves to always get it right.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Ivan Shaw right here.

Credits:

Dear Edward
The Cleaning Lady
That Dirty Black Bag
Chicago Med
Casual
New Girl
Insecure
Better Things
The Book of Daniel
All My Children
Charmed

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Ivan Shaw
INSTAGRAM: @shawski

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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

ALYSHIA OCHSE: THE Audition Breakdown May 21, 2024

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Alyshia walks through the audition process and the breakdown of the audition.

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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: When to IMPROV in a Scene May 15, 2024

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🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to IMPROV in a scene. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

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

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

COLLAB/SUGGEST GUEST: Email hello@alyshiaochse.com
SELF TAPE MAY: It's gonna be Mayyyyyy - $88
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
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CREDITS:

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

AMIR ARISON: Mastering the Four Ps for Acting Success May 14, 2024

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Between 2012 and 2013, actor Amir Arison worked on 13 different shows, a handful of which were recurring roles. His career has only grown from there with an impressive list of credits that includes "The Blacklist," "The Dropout," "Ramy," "Billions," "Girls" and many more. As a director, Amir emphasizes the importance of lifting up everyone around you, and shares how he is able to apply his directing skills to his own self-tapes. In today's episode we also discuss the pros and cons of requesting a live Zoom audition over a self-tape, an option we now have as actors following the strike. Above all else, Amir encourages actors to remember that all we have control over are what he calls the Four Ps: Preparation, Positivity, Patience, and Punctuality.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Amir Arison right here.

Credits:

The Blacklist
The Dropout
Ramy
Billions
Girls
H+
Dallas
True Justice
Gossip Girl
American Horror Story
Homeland

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Amir Arison
INSTAGRAM: @amirarison

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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

JAMEELA JAMIL: Live for the Funny Story and You Can Never Lose May 07, 2024

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In what might be one of our favorite audition stories in "That One Audition" history, actress Jameela Jamil takes us step by step through every honest and hilarious moment leading to her bookig the role of Tahani on NBC's hit comedy "The Good Place." From her first ever audition with renowned casting director Allison Jones, to improvising on the fly during her network test, Jameela says that when you live for the funny story, you ultimately can't lose — no matter the outcome of the audition. Some of her additional credits include "Poker Face," "Marry Me," "She-Hulk Attorney at Law," and "DC League of Super-Pets." In today's episode, Jameela shares techniques for staying present in an audition, lessons learned from her co-stars including Kristen Bell and Ted Danson, and the importance of finding reps who support you in the kinds of characters you want to play. Whether it be leading roles, villans, or comedic supporting characters, there truly are no small parts.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jameela Jamil right here.

Credits:

The Good Place
Poker Face
Marry Me
Star Trek: Prodigy
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
DC League of Super-Pets
Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Jameela Jamil
INSTAGRAM: @jameelajamil
PODCAST: iWeigh

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: When to Self-Tape!! May 01, 2024

Show notes

🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to selftape vs tape somewhere else OR choose the Zoom. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

💪 Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job.

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

🔗 Connect with That One Audition:

COLLAB/SUGGEST GUEST: Email hello@alyshiaochse.com
SELF TAPE MAY: It's gonna be Mayyyyyy - $88
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

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

ASHER GRODMAN: Unlocking the Magic of Ensemble Comedy in Ghosts Apr 30, 2024

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As one of ten series regulars on CBS' hit comedy series "Ghosts," actor Asher Grodman knows that the true magic of the show lies in collaboration with the ensemble cast. Along with "Ghosts," his impressive list of credits includes roles on HBO's "Succession," NBC's "Chicago Med," Netflix's "House of Cards," as well as writing, directing, producing and acting in his own award-winning short film "The Train." In today's episode, Asher discusses the learning curve that came with working in an ensemble cast and explains how the job involves so much more than just hitting the jokes. He reminds actors that we ultimately need to leave our homework at home, and shares his personal experience of bouncing back after getting fired, saying that the key is learning how to fail and to instead see those moments as valuable lessons.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Asher Grodman right here.

Credits:

Ghosts
Succession
The Train
Chicago Med
House of Cards
Elementary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Inez & Doug & Kira
Out of Order

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Asher Grodman
INSTAGRAM: @ashergrodman

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

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

NADINE CROCKER: "Continue On" Suicide Prevention and Art Therapy Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

Nadine Crocker started her career with a passion for acting, but later found her calling in writing and directing. Drawing from her own lived experience, her award-winning feature film "Continue" is currently in the film festival circuit and shines a light on the topics of suicide prevention and mental health. To elevate the voices of others, Nadine formed Continue On, a non-profit focused on providing financial support for fellow storytellers and creating a subsidy for youth in need of mental health services. In today's episode, Nadine discusses the unique challenges of indie filmmaking, creating a family dynamic on set, and how when it comes to choosing her actors, it's all in the eyes. Ultimately, Nadine explains that directing is a beautiful, intricate dance between collaboration, problem-solving, and knowing when to step out of the actor's way.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Nadine Crocker right here.

CREDITS:

Continue
Desperation Road
Supergirl
Cabin Fever
Rodeo & Juliet
The Amityville Haunting
Castle
10 Things I Hate About You
No Ordinary Family

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Nadine Crocker
INSTAGRAM: @nadinecrocker

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK!
WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!!
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
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: When to Get a Lawyer Apr 17, 2024

Show notes

🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get an entertainment lawyer on your team. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc.

These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR!

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

🔗 Connect with That One Audition: