That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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JESSICA POHLY: Live Art Performance to Physical Character Work Jan 23, 2024

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Starting out with an interest in photography, actor Jessica Pohly says that both art forms allow us to catch a glimpse into the lives of others. Growing up in New York and after working extensively in theater, Jessica bought a round-trip ticket to LA where she stumbled upon a show at the comedy training program The Groundlings and never looked back. From drama to comedy, you've seen her in "Fargo," "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," "Grand Crew," "Modern Family," "Huge in France" and as a Main Company member at The Groundlings. Today, we discuss how to honor the writer's work in your audition, making bold choices that are rooted in story, and finding out who you are as an actor before seeking your dream reps.

CREDITS:

Fargo
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
S.W.A.T
Grand Crew
Pretty Smart
Goliath
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Huge in France
Stalker
9-1-1: Lone Star

Resources GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Jessica Pohly, Actress, Writer, & Producer
INSTAGRAM: @jessicapohly

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

QUIZ: What type of actor are you?
LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

BEHZAD DABU: Getting Back To The Basics of Acting Jan 16, 2024

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From the stage to the screen, Behzad Dabu has built a long-standing career as a working actor and acting coach. Appearing opposite Viola Davis in "How to Get Away with Murder," "The Chi," "The Good Place," and many more, Behzad has learned that above all, story comes first. With a BFA in Acting, he discusses the ways in which school can, and can't, prepare you for life as an actor. He emphasizes the importance of showing up to work ready with choices and how the real role of an acting coach is to serve as an outside eye to further elevate those unique choices.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Behzad Dabu right here.

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Behzad Dabu, Actor, Writer, & Producer
WEBSITE: BehzadDabu.com
WEBSITE: HillmanGrad.com
WEBSITE: TheLastActingStudio.com
INSTAGRAM: @behzaddabu
TWITTER: @behzaddabu

CREDITS:

The Chi
How to Get Away with Murder
The Good Place
Weathering
All Rise
The Lion Guard
Dealbreakers
Chicago P.D.
Older Children

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

QUIZ: What type of actor are you?
LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: The Actor's Resilience - Navigating Recovery for a Lasting Career Jan 10, 2024

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🎭 Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked key to success: RECOVERY. 🌟 Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being in the competitive world of entertainment.

💪 Learn how recovery isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of an actor's mindset. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

QUIZ: What type of actor are you?
LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

VANESSA KAI: Putting Both Feet Through the Door of Your Career Jan 09, 2024

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Actor Vanessa Kai says that it was her years of experience on the stage that prepared her for the demands of a career in film and television. Known for her series regular role of Pei-Ling Zhang on the CW's "Kung Fu," Vanessa takes us through her process of script analysis step by step. She shares what led her to take a three-year hiatus from the industry, how she came to love one-line auditions, and why she prepares for self-tapes like a full theater rehearsal.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Vanessa Kai right here.

CREDITS:

Kung Fu
New Amsterdam
Orange is the New Black
Madam Secretary
The Blacklist
Gotham
The Leftovers
The Mysteries of Laura
Behind the Mirror

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Vanessa Kai
WEBSITE: VanessaKai.com
INSTAGRAM: @iamvanessakai
TWITTER: @vanessakai

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

QUIZ: What type of actor are you?
LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

ALYSHIA OCHSE: Intention to Action: Transforming Goals into Concrete Plans Jan 02, 2024

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In this special solo episode kicking off 2024, Alyshia expresses excitement about bringing new episodes this year and announces that the podcast is now available on YouTube for a visual experience. Reflecting on the past year, Alyshia shares insights on goal-setting, encourages actors to know their type, and suggests actionable steps to take control of their careers. Let's jump start the year with measurable intentions!

GUEST LINKS:

IMDB: Alyshia Ochse
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Practice Track Global Online Membership
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

SARAH CARTER: The Spiritual Practice of Acting Dec 19, 2023

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Actor, director, writer, and producer Sarah Carter has reached numerous mountaintops in her career. From the start, Sarah had a burning desire to prove her college professor wrong when he started class saying that if you're lucky, maybe one person in here will work professionally. Since then, Sarah has hit the ground running earning film and television credits on Fox's hit series "Shark," "Falling Skies," "Smallville," "Final Destination 2," "The Vow" and many more. In today's episode, Sarah shares what it's like to be welcomed into the writer's room, how she found her way back to the craft after quitting the business, and how she successfully created and distributed her own film in the middle of a global pandemic.

CREDITS:

In Her Name
The Flash
Rogue
The Vow
Falling Skies
Shark
Smallville
Final Destination 2
The Twilight Zone
Undeclared

GUEST LINKS:

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Practice Track Global Online Membership
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

ROSAL COLON: Finding the Heart and Humanity of the Character Dec 12, 2023

Show notes

Appearing in 27 episodes across three seasons of the hit Netflix series "Orange is the New Black," Rosal Colon auditioned for multiple series regular, recurring, and guest star spots before she landed the role of Ouija in season four. Growing up with a love of theater, Rosal breaks down her process for getting to the heart of a character and discusses the differences and similarities between theater auditions and self-tapes. She shares her personal journey with actor mental health and emphasizes the importance of Latinx representation on screen and the need for stories that encompass the full range of the human experience.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Rosal Colon right here.

Credits:

Orange is the New Black
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
New Amsterdam
Lost Girls
The Dead Don't Die
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Elementary
Madam Secretary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Practice Track Global Online Membership
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
OUTREACH: Elle Powell
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Imani Love

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Working Actor Dec 06, 2023

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Are you comfortable calling yourself a working actor? What is a working actor today? Alyshia and Anna LaMadrid, co-founders of THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS, discuss what it means to be a working actor?

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

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TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The Bridge for Actors
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

PATRICK ADAMS: Navigating the Changing Waves of Your Career Dec 05, 2023

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Known for his starring role as Mike Ross in USA's hit legal drama "Suits," actor Patrick Adams continues to explore and embrace the changing phases of his career. He shares lessons learned about maintaining stamina from one season to the next, what it was like coming back to auditioning after 7 years as a series regular, and how his approach to the craft has changed in recent years. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Patrick Adams right here.

Credits:

Suits
Plan B
The Swearing Jar
A League of Their Own
Sneaky Pete
The Right Stuff
Rosemary's Baby
Luck
Pretty Little Liars
Flashforward
Friday Night Lights
Old School

Resources GUEST LINKS:

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The Bridge for Actors
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

JAMIE CASTRO: Building People Up is the Best Part of the Job Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

Working her way up from an assistant to casting associate to an Emmy-nominated casting director, Jamie Castro has cast numerous film and television projects including "Inventing Anna," "Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy," "Station 19" and more. In today's episode, we cover reasons why an actor might get recast, who usually writes the character breakdowns, and how actors can politely and professionally start to turn down co-star roles when they feel they're ready to level up to guest stars. As a coach, Jamie knows what makes a strong audition. Offering examples, she shares what it was like watching stars Kerry Washington and Katie Lowes audition for "Scandal" and what made their performances so memorable.

Credits: