That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Are You "Behind"? — with Alyshia Ochse Oct 28, 2020

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When comparing yourself to other actors do you put yourself in the category of falling "behind"? Today, I address the feeling of negative narrative comparisons and how we can collectively not only stay in our own lanes but also celebrate your own path.

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

S2 029: Scoot McNairy — Lessons Over Time Oct 27, 2020

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In today's episode we're chatting with Scoot McNairy. Here's a storyteller who's genuinely humble and genuinely extraordinary. He's an award winning actor and a producer. He's worked on numerous award-winning films such as "Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood," "Gone Girl," "12 Years a Slave," "Argo," and "Killing Them Softly." He's starred in critically acclaimed series such as "Narcos: Mexico," "Godless," and "Halt and Catch Fire." The list of legendary directors he's worked with will blow your mind. Steve McQueen, Quentin Tarantino, and Gus Van Sant to name a few.

Scoot's own story begins in Texas as a kid who was fascinated by how movies were made. Dozens of commercials, TV shows, independent projects, and major studio films later, his fascination for the process of filmmaking has only deepened. But he's also someone who admits there are things he loves doing just as much as acting and there are times when he's left the industry to explore them.

He's candid about the working relationships and friendships that have impacted his career. You'll hear what Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy winning actor has inspired him the most. And you'll see how everyone's process coming to the craft is unique—it's important to build your own bag of tricks.

Guest links:

IMDB: Scoot McNairy
TWITTER: @scootmcnairy

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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: Art of Letting Go Into Character — with Alyshia Ochse Oct 21, 2020

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It was a no. Then another no. Again, a no.

Even yesterday it was a no.

How do you let go in times of constant rejection? How do you not push for just getting the yes?

Today, I wanted to discuss how you can "let go" of expectations of results in your art and use the pressure cooker situation to deepen your art (character).

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Credits:

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

S2 028: Eric Ladin — The Power of Letting Go & Rolling the Dice Oct 20, 2020

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Today's guest is the awe-inspiring, spectacular Eric Ladin. You might know him from The Killing, Boardwalk Empire, or Generation Kill because his moments onscreen are unforgettable. He talks about the evolution of his identity and how he learned to reconcile the way he saw himself with the way Hollywood saw him to lean into type and unleash his potential. He's candid about the pressure he put on himself after graduating from drama school and his obsession with over-preparing. And it wasn't until a pizza party celebrating his decision to quit acting when he finally learned to release control. He's proof when you learn to let go, people start calling.

He also recounts the amazing story of booking The Killing and how he had to follow his gut, turning down another opportunity, which ultimately paid off and showed him the power of trusting when to say yes or no.

From booking nothing after 103 auditions to turning a three-episode recurring role into an HBO series regular, Eric tells it all. And even spills what it was like working with Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Eric Ladin right here.

Guest links:

IMDB: Eric Ladin
INSTAGRAM: @ericladin

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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
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INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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Credits:

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

S2 027: Bonnie Somerville — Finding Her Second Act Oct 13, 2020

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I am so thrilled to welcome Bonnie Somerville into the TOA family. A Brooklyn native, Bonnie has always been strong, quick-witted, and no bullshit. And this interview is no exception.

Bonnie doesn't pull any punches today as she talks about the brutality of our business and the ebbs and flows of her remarkable career.

From being scouted by modeling agencies and record labels, to beating out a thousand girls at her first national casting call and her surprise audition with Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie takes us through the competitive nature of the work, countless heartbreaks, and finally rediscovering the innate creativity that gave her the guts to pursue this dream in the first place.

Guest links:

IMDB: Bonnie Somerville
INSTAGRAM: @bonzsomerville
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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
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Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: NO Small Parts — with Alyshia Ochse Oct 07, 2020

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We are in control of how much space we inhabit as a character and how much gratitude we express in our art. If you are stuck in a level in your artistry this might give you a different idea about turning that frustration into productivity. Take up space with your characters mind, story and life lived.

Today, I remind you of all the parts that started "small" but were inhabited with a life lived. And those "small" parts grew. The growth came from the attention put on specificity and creating a larger life than what is expected.

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HEADSHOTS/LIFESTYLE SHOTS: VinceTrupsin.com
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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
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INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
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Credits:

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

S2 026: Brandon Scott — Tribe Vibe Mentality: The Importance of Community Oct 06, 2020

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Today, we welcome actor and musician Brandon Scott to the show. Currently recurring on hit shows such as Netflix's "13 Reasons Why", "Dead to Me" and NBC's "This is Us", Brandon continues to pop up on our television screens time and time again. Today, he walks us through his journey from waiting tables in Times Square to working opposite heavy hitter actors, Al Pacino and Christopher Walken, and how, year after year, he still finds the joy in discovering and rediscovering his own individual actor "technique."

As a member of the IAMA Theatre Company in Los Angeles, we'll hear Scott emphasize the importance of what he calls, "Tribe Vibe Mentality" and getting involved in a creative, supportive community for the purpose of collaboration and the beautiful opportunities that unfold as a result of being of service to your fellow artists. Today, Brandon is candidly honest about his struggles with anxiety, insecurity, and even his dislike of memorizing lines! He shares how he continues to work through these feelings and how asking the question of whether this is truly what he wants to do with his life, always allows him to connect back to his "why" and his purpose for creating.

Today, we'll hear everything from the ultimatum Scott set for himself if he didn't get into Tisch School of the Arts, to his audition story for Grey's Anatomy with noted casting director Linda Lowy, to how he uses song in his preparation to help him find those hidden moments between the lines.

Guest links:

WEBSITE: IamaTheatre.com
IMDB: Brandon Scott
INSTAGRAM: @brandonoscott
TWITTER: @brandonoscott

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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
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Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Happiness & Balance — with J.Claude Deering & Alyshia Ochse Sep 30, 2020

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Ever wonder how things go once you are a working actor who is trying to balance work/life/kids/marriage/society ideals? Today, we chat with J. Claude Deering and we debunk the ideals of the working actor in today's times and the idea of being "happy".

J. Claude Deering is an LA-based actor and comedian. Acting credits include, Side Effects (dir. Steven Soderbergh), The Ugly Truth (Columbia Pictures), "Entourage" (HBO), recurring roles on "NCIS" (CBS) and "Inside the Box" (ABC/Shondaland), and a recurring guest lead in the Webby Award-winning horror comedy series, "12 Deadly Days" (YouTube Originals/Blumhouse).

He's also the creator and host of "Things Are Going Great For Me", a new podcast, featuring guests: Chris Pine (Wonder Woman 1984), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Clarke Peters (Da 5 Bloods), Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie), Chantal Thuy (Black Lightning) and more.

Join him and his famous guests for fun and insightful conversations about career, art, marriage, kids, and life. Mostly life in Los Angeles.

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YOUTUBE: Things Are Going Great for Me

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Credits:

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

S2 025: Selenis Leyva — Leaving a Footprint: No One Can Tell You It's "Not For You" Sep 29, 2020

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Actress, author, and activist, Selenis Leyva believes that the desire to perform is something that you're born with, a passion that lies within your genes. Born in the Bronx, it was clear from the start that Selenis had a thirst for learning the craft when at age 14, she asked to use the school auditorium to create a drama class for herself and a group of her fellow classmates. Today, she recalls a defining moment in her youth where she was told that her dream of pursuing education in the arts was "not for you" and how this pivotal moment gave her the motivation to go forward with the mindset of "Just watch me."

Selenis captivated audiences with her riveting and layered performance as Gloria Mendoza in Netflix's hit show, "Orange is the New Black." What started as a dayplayer role that her agent advised her to pass on, became a fully fledged character she created off of a breakdown that simply read, "Gloria Mendoza, Latina." Today, we'll hear about her journey navigating an industry where Selenis recognized a lack of Latinx representation on screen and how that was reflected early on in her career in the types of roles she was called in for. Over the course of her 20 year career, Selenis has continued to challenge the idea of what others labeled as "not for you" and has used her platform to shine a light on the stories of others who are often excluded from the table. She has achieved this not only on screen, but also through the publishing of a book co written with her sister, Marizol Leyva, titled, "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both."

Selenis has a kindness and self confidence that radiates to those around her when sharing advice for up and coming actors. Above all else, she emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself. With self respect and self love, she says, that's all that's needed to want the best for yourself and to settle for nothing less.

Guest links:

IMDB: Selenis Leyva
INSTAGRAM: @selenisleyvaofficial
TWITTER: @selenis_leyva
AMAZON: My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both

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: Quality Check — with Alyshia Ochse Sep 23, 2020

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Today, the discussion around the three C's that can have you trapped for taking responsibility for your own creativity. Can comparing be a positive thing? Does comparing downward spiral you into complaints? Is it possible to turn a complaint into a congratulations and a constructive conversation around movement.

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