That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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S2 005: Sarah Wayne Callies — From Tarzan to Zombies: a Survival Guide For Living in Truth May 12, 2020

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Today's guest is an actor, writer, director, and producer. She is none other than Sarah Wayne Callies, best known for portraying Lori Grimes on AMC's record-breaking series The Walking Dead. Sarah's made an unforgettable impression on audiences worldwide by bringing complex and powerful female characters to life on screen.

Her appreciation for these dynamic roles began long before she was a series regular on multiple critically acclaimed shows (including Unspeakable, Colony, Prison Break, and her upcoming leading role on NBC's Council of Dads). Exploring and sharing the female voice has always been important to Sarah—from studying feminism and mythology in college to honoring the guidance of strong women in her family.

Sarah's career, as she says, is a miracle and series of accidents. But as you'll find out, it's also a testament to hard work, gratitude (always gratitude), and resourcefulness. You'll hear how she used riding on the Subway to improve her on-camera audition technique, what helps her return to true North, and how important it is for artists to know and trust themselves… even if that means moving to British Columbia.

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Guest links:

IMDB: Sarah Wayne Callies
INSTAGRAM: @SarahWayneCallies
TWITTER: @SarahWCallies
FACEBOOK: /SarahWayneCallies
HUFFINGTON POST: Sarah Wayne Callies

Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: In Process — with Alyshia Ochse May 06, 2020

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The orgy is happening now" a quote that won't leave my mind from Leonardo Nam's episode. We are LIVING in a pandemic and we must live the life before we can process how we are doing. I am encouraging you to explore and observe your own human behavior in this pandemic so you can strengthen your art. Live life and observe it so you can pull from your own life lived to deepen your exploration of the human condition. There are no rules in creativity!

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WEAUDITION: Want to make extra money, need to digitally self tape or rehearse? Checkout WeAudition.com (and use promo code ONEAUDITION)
CONSULTING: AlyshiaOchse.com/consulting
HOST: @alyshiaochse
SHOW: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

S2 004: Simone Missick — The Spiritual Path of Acting May 05, 2020

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Today I sit down with Simone Missick an actress truly led by spirit.

This kick-ass woman is no stranger to walking in faith and trusting the process. When she booked her breakout role of Misty Knight in Marvel's Luke Cage for Netflix she had only a handful of co-stars to her resume. She admits to struggling with self-doubt about choosing a life path as an actor. Her focus is on her inner journey over the business. This interview is a refreshingly honest and vulnerable look at what it means to literally walk into one's vision and be a light for others.

Simone leads CBS' ALL RISE which is currently the most popular new network show of 2019! She is the first African American woman to lead a series on CBS, and it's been a huge huge hit for the network. She will also soon be seen opposite Anthony Mackie in the second season of Netflix's hit sci-fi anthology drama ALTERED CARBON.

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INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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#SELFTAPEMAY: Learn How to Create Self-Tapes That Actually Book

Guest links:

IMDB: Simone Missick
INSTAGRAM: @SimoneMissick
TWITTER: @SimoneMissick
FACEBOOK: /SimoneMissickOfficial
AMAZON: The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears

Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Self-Tape May — with Anna LaMadrid and Alyshia Ochse Apr 29, 2020

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#SelfTapeMay is now a thing. Today we chat with Anna LaMadrid from Put Me on Self Tape to discuss the PMO workout and how we can help you elevate your self tapes to the next level.

The industry is changing and self-tapes are becoming more and more the norm. How can you stay competitive in this field and still have fun? Well…we got a little something for you to get YOU ready to book when That One Audition finally comes in...

This is a 4-week workshop from May 1 to May 31. Each week, we will focus on sides that highlight some of the most common "actor Audition Traps." Every Sunday at 11am PST, you will receive new sides for the week. Tapes are due every Tuesday by 5pm PST. Every Thursday at 11am PST, we will randomly select two self-tapes and host a live "Play by Play" Feedback/Q&A session hosted by Alyshia Ochse and Anna LaMadrid.

Anna LaMadrid studied with acclaimed Meisner teacher, Maggie Flanigan in NYC. She received her MFA from U of Washington where she TA'd for the undergrad acting students and discovered her love of coaching. TV credits include: Vida – Recurring Guest Star (Starz), Bless This Mess (ABC) and Grey's Anatomy (ABC). She was selected to participate in the 2019 ABC Discovers Showcase. She booked her first lead in an indie feature, from a self-tape and believes strongly in the power of putting your best take forward. She founded Put Me On Self-Tape three years ago and coaches working actors on their self-tape auditions – including Bridget Regan (Jane The Virgin), Travis Van Winkle (The Last Ship), Raul Castillo (ATypical), Meagan Good (Prodigal Son), Dina Shihabi (Altered Carbon) and more.

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#SELFTAPEMAY: Nail That One Audition with the PMO workout. Learn how to create self-tapes that book! Starting May 1st, 2020 $57 for 4 weeks. Sign up here!
STORY SCHOOL: Because you have a story to tell and the world needs to hear it. Visit YourStorySchool.com (and be sure to use code QUARATINE for 50% off)
WEAUDITION: Want to make extra money, need to digitally self tape or rehearse? Checkout WeAudition.com (and use promo code ONEAUDITION)
CONSULTING: AlyshiaOchse.com/consulting
HOST: @alyshiaochse
SHOW: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

S2 003: Leonardo Nam — Loud and Clear: Trusting Your Inner Voice Apr 28, 2020

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Today, I am joined by the transformative talent that is Leonardo Nam. Over the course of the next hour, you will hear how Leo found his way as a young actor growing up in Australia, how he relentlessly hustled in NYC, and how he built the career of his dreams, starring in shows like Westworld and working with the Duplass Brothers on Room 104.

Whether he's auditioning for Hamlet still wearing his rollerblades or deciding to eat a turkey sandwich DURING his audition for The Perfect Score, the studio film that changed his life, Leo has faced every chapter in his career with a sense of adventure and a brilliant connection to his instincts.

Recent notable credits for Leonardo include the DC Universe series "Swamp Thing," Amazon's "Sneaky Pete," and the Arthouse film "Hummingbird." He has also recurred on titles such as the Amazon series "Betas," and has appeared on "The Flash," Disjointed," "Hawaii 5-0," "Royal Pains," "Bones," "Franklin & Bash," and "Stalker." His breakout role came in the Paramount Pictures comedy "The Perfect Score," starring Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, and Erika Christensen. Since then, he has gone on to star in a string of movies, namely "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" 1 and 2, "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," "Vantage Point," "He's Just Not That Into You," and "One for the Money."

Show Links:

INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
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#SELFTAPEMAY: Learn How to Create Self-Tapes That Actually Book

Guest links:

IMDB: Leonardo Nam
INSTAGRAM: @leonardo_nam
TWITTER: @Leonardo_Nam
WEBSITE: NancyBanksStudio.com
WEBSITE: NIDA.edu.au
WEBSITE: HBStudio.org
TRAILER: MacGyver Dresses to Kill, Gets chased by a Bomb (TVLine.com)

Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Anthony Meindl — Stop Waiting: Allow Yourself A World Beyond Acting Apr 22, 2020

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Anthony Meindl is an award-winning director, writer, actor, acting coach, entrepreneur, author and inspirational speaker. As an acting teacher, he has the largest scene study studio in Los Angeles and has schools in 9 other cities around the world: New York, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Atlanta, Santa Fe, Sydney, Chicago, and Copenhagen. He's known for revolutionizing a more modern understanding of acting training and has worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Shailene Woodley, Trevante Rhodes, pop star Camila Cabello, and hundreds of others. He is the author of three books, including the best-seller, At Left Brain Turn Right and his latest book, You Knew When You Were Two, is being published this spring.

Show Links:

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

#SELFTAPEMAY: Nail That One Audition with the PMO workout. Learn how to create self-tapes that book! Starting May 1st, 2020 $57 for 4 weeks. Sign up here!
STORY SCHOOL: Because you have a story to tell and the world needs to hear it. Visit YourStorySchool.com (and be sure to use code QUARATINE for 50% off)
WEAUDITION: Want to make extra money, need to digitally self tape or rehearse? Checkout WeAudition.com (and use promo code ONEAUDITION)
CONSULTING: AlyshiaOchse.com/consulting
HOST: @alyshiaochse
SHOW: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

Guest links:

WEBSITE: Anthony Meindl.com
IMDB: Where We Go From Here
INSTAGRAM: @anthonymeindl
INSTAGRAM: @amawstudios
TWITTER: @AnthonyMeindl
PODCAST: In The Moment: Acting & Theater Podcast
VLOG: Time + Patience + Practice = How to Have a Career in Acting

Credits:

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

S2 002: Tom Pelphrey — When You're in the Presence of a Master Apr 21, 2020

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Today we sit down with actor Tom Pelphrey. What began as a sports injury, from a very short-lived high school football career, and a friend subsequently suggesting he try out for the school play, a perfect storm of influences and awakenings (and the power of encouragement) made Tom realize that he was good at something for the first time in his life—his natural aptitude on stage eventually launched him into a full and thriving career in theater, television, and film. Tom's work continues to captivate audiences, with roles on Cinemax's Banshee, Marvel's Iron Fist, Netflix's original hit series Ozark, and many more. From his first audition with casting director Alexa Fogel (where he didn't land the job), Tom explains how not booking the role evolved into a now 15-year working relationship with one of television's most respected casting directors. He shares how self-doubt and struggling with feelings of inadequacy accompanied him throughout his twenties, and how he discovered validation out of admiration, how to evaluate self-value, and the realizations that can only come from maturity and experience. We get to chat about the power of memorization muscle, soap stage stories, and how to navigate the tide of workload shifts, seen through his mountainous climb from one-take-wonder jobs to working under the guidance of an industry master, Mr. David Fincher. Coming out of "guest-star land" to becoming a series regular, Tom explains what it means to not take things personally and the importance of not attaching one's self-worth to the results. And of course, we get to gush about his experience of working alongside Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, where he has gleaned even more tricks of the trade. Tom even shares the daily practices he continually uses to remain grounded in an ever-changing industry, which is even more valuable given the nature of these unprecedented times—in fact, this is my first ever Zoom interview, making it not just an honor, but also befitting, that we get to retell the stories of adaptation and triumph that landed Tom Pelphrey right here.

Show Links:

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
#SELFTAPEMAY: Learn How to Create Self-Tapes That Actually Book

Guest links:

IMDB: Tom Pelphrey
INSTAGRAM: @TommyPelphrey
TWITTER: @TomPelphrey

Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Specificity & Courting — with Alyshia Ochse Apr 15, 2020

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Today I wanted to circle back to the great quote from Maz Jobrani's interview. The more specific you can be in your work the more relatable you will be. Curating a body of work or a character with a specific belief system in mind will garner you more reliability with an audience whether in an audition room or standing up on stage as a stand up comedian. Do not be afraid to lean into the voice that makes you special.

Also, during this special "shelter in place" time I wanted to entice a new way of thinking with "courting the unknown".

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#SELFTAPEMAY: Nail That One Audition with the PMO workout. Learn how to create self-tapes that book! Starting May 1st, 2020 $57 for 4 weeks. Sign up here!
STORY SCHOOL: Because you have a story to tell and the world needs to hear it. Visit YourStorySchool.com (and be sure to use code QUARATINE for 50% off)
WEAUDITION: Want to make extra money, need to digitally self tape or rehearse? Checkout WeAudition.com (and use promo code ONEAUDITION)
CONSULTING: AlyshiaOchse.com/consulting
HOST: @alyshiaochse
SHOW: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

S2 001: Maz Jobrani — The Entrepreneurial Actor/Comedian: What Separates You From Everyone Else? Apr 14, 2020

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Today I sit down with Maz Jobrani, an Iranian born comedian, best known for his comedy specials Immigrant, The Axis of Evil and his role as Fawz in Superior Donuts. Maz details how creating a career in show business doesn't always have to be all or nothing. He shares how he maintained a day job while building his career and the importance of creating his own work. This entrepreneurial actor and comedian career spans decades from film and tv to commercials and theatre. This actor's hustle never stops. A career forged by authenticity and preparation. Maz Jobrani's credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Shameless, Last Man Standing, Superior Donuts, The Descedents, The Interpreter, Friday After Next and True Blood. His original standup special IMMIGRANT, was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently streaming on NETFLIX. He's also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I'M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I'VE PLAYED ONE ON TV Jobrani currently hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani and is currently on tour with his Peaceful Warrior Tour (tickets and tour dates available at MazJobrani.com).

Show Links:

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
#SELFTAPEMAY: Learn How to Create Self-Tapes That Actually Book

Guest links:

INSTAGRAM: @mazjobrani
WEBSITE: MazJobrani.com

Credits:

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

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Pause Vs. Productivity — with Alyshia Ochse Apr 08, 2020

Show notes

It is hard living in unprecedented times. Today, we are being transparent around this time in our creativity. In this episode, you'll hear how to evaluate if you need to pause or be productive during this time. How to stay grounded, compassionate with ourselves during a pandemic and the key tools to keep you healthy and in the flow during challenging times.

Short Film competition:

We are selecting 3-5 shorts to produce with a mentorship program from past guests of TOA.

Deadline: April 15, 2020

Submission: Send scripts to hello@alyshiaochse.com

LINKS:

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

#SELFTAPEMAY: Nail That One Audition with the PMO workout. Learn how to create self-tapes that book! Starting May 1st, 2020 $57 for 4 weeks. Sign up here!
STORY SCHOOL: Because you have a story to tell and the world needs to hear it. Visit YourStorySchool.com (and be sure to use code QUARATINE for 50% off)
WEAUDITION: Want to make extra money, need to digitally self tape or rehearse? Checkout WeAudition.com (and use promo code ONEAUDITION)
CONSULTING: AlyshiaOchse.com/consulting
HOST: @alyshiaochse
SHOW: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com

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