That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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S2 035: Jenn Lyon — F*%k that Noise! Dec 08, 2020

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Jenn Lyon not only talks about her courageous choices professionally (like being a reader for a Broadway show and then boldly asking to audition for the lead), but also about her personal struggle with anorexia and bulimia, and how living a life of service helps her keep it all in perspective.

From her guest star on Justified that turned into a multiple season arc, to her show-stopping turn as Finna in CLAWS, Jenn is a stunning example of an artist in her power. And today she shares with us exactly how she got that way.

Jenn has had quite a journey in life and is no doubt using that road traveled to help inspire others. For years she struggled with an eating disorder that came close to ending her life, and thanks to the Renfrew Center in NYC was able to get the treatment she needed. Jenn is showing other women that it's okay to take up space (we're not all a size 2), and it's okay to have a voice and to use it. It's all about being healthy.

Guest links:

IMDB: Jenn Lyon
INSTAGRAM: @thejennlyon
TWITTER: @thejennlyon
FACEBOOK: /jenn.lyon1
TODAY: Why this 'Claws' actress wants women to break up with their goal pants

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WRITER: Nicole Steinwedell
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Holiday Break — with Alyshia Ochse Dec 02, 2020

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It is THAT time a year again! The industry is notoriously more quiet this time of year but with Covid rearing its ugly head there hasn't been a lot of activity to satiate our artist minds and pockets. What can we possibly focus on that seems somewhat in our control and still puts focus on furthering our careers? Today, I give a perspective shift on what we can give attention to that will enhance our experience when the industry comes back in 2021.

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WRITER: Erin McCluskey
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

S2 034: Jack Huston — Falling Back in Love with the Craft Dec 01, 2020

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Today's guest comes from a long line of award-winning actors in Hollywood with family members that include household names such as Anjelica and Danny Huston. Even so, actor Jack Huston has worked tirelessly over the years to forge his own unique career path and to find his own success. Jack grew up in London, England and came from a theater educational background. Upon moving to America, Jack realized that he still had a lot to learn about the difference in skill sets between theater and film acting. While many believe that those who are born into the entertainment industry have a leg up on all the rest of us, Jack speaks honestly and vulnerably about the 7 years he spent in Los Angeles broke and out of work.

After 7 years of struggle, Jack had to bravely admit to himself that he was no longer feeling the love for the profession that he once had, and made the decision to leave acting for the time being to travel, live abroad, and reassess what was truly important to him. Today, Jack discusses how fighting for an audition for a character he was not selected to read for, was what turned things around for him and pushed him to continue in his craft.

From his work on Fargo, to Boardwalk Empire, The Irishman, Antebellum, Ben-Hur, Manhunt, and many more, today's discussion includes a rare level of honesty as Jack shares valuable insight on everything from technique, to the business, as well as something that's often less talked about.. the value of taking a break when you feel yourself falling out of love with the industry.

Guest links:

IMDB: Jack Huston
INSTAGRAM: @thejackhuston

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WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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Credits:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

S2 033: Aaron Lazar — Climbing the Ladder & Coming Full Circle Nov 24, 2020

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We're chatting with Broadway star and series regular on Fox's "Filthy Rich": Aaron Lazar. Aaron worked his way through every aspect of this industry—film, TV, theatre—with the same tenacity that almost led him to become a surgeon. But instead of never sleeping in medical school, he chose the city that never sleeps.

11 Broadway productions later (including "The Phantom of the Opera," "A Little Night Music," and "Dear Evan Hansen), plus acclaimed films such as "J.Edgar," "The Wolf of Wall Street," not to mention roles on hit TV shows such as "Quantico," "The Blacklist," and "Blue Bloods," he's garnered an authenticity that helps him define and believe in himself as an artist.

Aaron shares what he's learned on each step of the ladder: how becoming a father shifted his attitude towards the work and how improvising with Leonardo DiCaprio led to some movie magic. He's a great example of someone who works hard and stays open to learning on the job, whether that's performing 8 live shows a week, working 15 hours a day on set, or navigating life in between. There's no business like show business, and he'll tell you it's so.

Guest links:

WEBSITE: AaronLazar.com
IMDB: Aaron Lazar
INSTAGRAM: @aaronscottlazar
TWITTER: @AaronLazar
PLAYBILL: Aaron Lazar

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WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
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Credits:

WRITER: Lizzy Dalla Betta
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Reels — with Alyshia Ochse and Marc D'Amour, LA Media Works Nov 18, 2020

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A demo reel is your most powerful marketing tool. Give your team the tools they need to best position you amongst the competition.

Be unique. Showcase your talents while delivering a thoughtful and entertaining final product. Reels don't have to be boring!

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WEBSITE: LAMediaWorks.com

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WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
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Credits:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

S2 032: Josh Pais — Inner Energy Patterns and Surrendering to the Unknown Nov 17, 2020

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Today, I sit down with actor, writer, director and prominent acting coach, Josh Pais. Having had a successful, decades long career, Josh credits his approach to the craft to his parents. His mother, a creative free spirit and his father, a theoretical physicist, lead Josh to a method of training that uses physicality to get to a space of spontaneity in his art, a method that he compares to what it feels like to "play in a laboratory."

This discovery led him to founding the Committed Impulse actor training program which has provided both industry stars, as well as those just starting out, with the tools to overcome fear and create truthful, in the moment performances with a method he calls "inner atomics" which recognizes emotions simply as energy patterns in our bodies. Josh teaches that true artistic creation cannot exist without bravely stepping into the unknown, a mantra he himself uses every time he steps into a scene. He also shares what teaching has taught him about his own work both in front and behind the camera by discussing his passion for storytelling through the making of his own documentary over the course of 10 years. His extensive list of credits includes roles in Showtimes' Ray Donovan, HBO's Mrs. Fletcher, Netflix's Maniac, NBC's Law and Order, TV Land's Younger, as well as the major box office success film, Joker.

Josh acknowledges that what we do as storytellers can be both scary and vulnerable, but teaches that standing confidently in our own truth, is also the greatest gift that we as performers can give.

Guest links:

WEBSITE: CommittedImpulse.com
BLOG: CommittedImpulse.com/blog
IMDB: Josh Pais
INSTAGRAM: @JoshPais
TWITTER: @JoshPais
AMAZON: 7th Street DVD

Show Links:

WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course
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:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Set Etiquette for Makeup/Wardrobe Departments Nov 11, 2020

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So you are now a guest on a show, working on an indie film or have been called up to the big league studio film...how do you address your hair, makeup, and wardrobe departments for the best collaborative creative conversation regarding your character's depiction on screen. Clear is kind, but sometimes those departments don't seem so kind. How to address showing up to set and keeping the creative liberties of your character's creation optimistic is in your control and today we discuss the best tactics.

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CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your character. Click here to learn more.
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
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Credits:

WRITER: Bebe Katsenes
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

S2 031: Kathleen Rose Perkins — Longevity: Learning to Pivot as Storytellers Nov 10, 2020

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Today's guest embodies what it means to be a versatile and creative storyteller. Actor, writer, and producer, Kathleen Rose Perkins, has had an expansive career that has led her to varied roles in both comedy and drama in the world of film and television. Today, she walks us through the lulls as well as the highs of her journey starting from what she learned doing background work in Los Angeles, to what it was like to be fired from a job...more than once, to taking creative control of her career and writing the stories that she wants to tell without having to rely on anyone else to do it for her.

Kathleen knows what it's like to struggle to find representation that feels like a good fit. Early on, she felt the urge to give up when only receiving a few auditions a year. Now, having found a manager that's been with her from the start, she emphasizes how important it is to communicate with your reps about exactly what it is you want out of your career.

Over the years, she's appeared in over 70 projects including Netflix's I Am Not Okay with This , Showtime's Episodes , NCIS: Los Angeles , ABC's Fresh Off the Boat , USA's Colony , and films such as The Skeleton Twins opposite Kristen Wiig, Gone Girl opposite Ben Affleck, and many more. Today, she shares her wisdom and knowledge about how she works through audition anxiety, her methods for preparing for a big emotional scene, and most of all, how she makes sure she's always busy working.

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Show Links:

WHAT'S MY FRAME: Learn the basic frames used in filmmaking and how to incorporate them to create dynamic and engaging self-tape auditions. Click here to get $30 off the course
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:

WRITER: Erin McCluskey
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Expectations Vs. Reality — with Alyshia Ochse Nov 04, 2020

Show notes

How do we navigate the unknown in our careers? How does the expectation set us up for heartbreak? How do we treat the heartbreak of constant rejection? Yes, big topic for today!

SHOW LINKS:

Please subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media:

CONTENT IS CONFIDENCE: This three-week offering gives strategic and specific ways into developing, enhancing and structuring your character. Click here to learn more.
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:

WRITER: Lizzy Dalla Betta
SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

S2 030: Ahna O'Reilly — Kismet and a Work Ethic to Back It Up Nov 03, 2020

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In this episode, I sit down with the incandescent Ahna O'Reilly. With nearly 50 films under her belt, Ahna has curated a career of unmissable performances, including The Help, Fruitvale Station, and, most recently, her breathtaking turn in The Morning Show.

Ahna opens up about how her authentic relationships have led to some of her biggest opportunities (like Octavia Spencer getting her an audition for The Help!), the importance of honoring her own needs during the audition process, and how she plans to keep prioritizing her personal life even amidst her massive career success.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Ahna O'Reilly right here!

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