The American Immersion Theater Podcast

An interview with author and American Immersion Theater Actor Lyndsey Wrensen Perdue Nov 28, 2021

Scott and Anessa interview Lyndsey Wrensen Perdue an Atlanta actor Lyndsey Wrensen Perdue. We talk about her new book "Salt Water".
Get your own copy at:
https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Water-Remembrance-Lyndsay-Wrensen/dp/0578660512

Special Guest Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Nov 21, 2021

Scott and Anessa talk to Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" We play games, talk about hosting the White House Press Correspondents Dinner, and perhaps an action film... starring Colin Mochrie?

An Interview with Brendon Kane author of "One Million Followers" Nov 14, 2021

Scott and Anessa interview Brendon Kane author of the book "One Million Followers". We discuss how followers have become important for the life of an actor.
Check it out at onemillionfollowers.com

Sinking Ship Creations Founder talks about the cutting edge in Immersive Theater Oct 09, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Ryan Hart from Sinking Ship creations. Truly an immersive theater company trying new and creative things. Ryan talks about breaking new ground between theater and games. We break down what it's like creating shows so custom that sell-out at 10 customers.
Check out
https://www.sinkingshipcreations.com/
NOTE: The Show we speak about on-air was officially canceled due to COVID-19 concerns in New York.

GoodFellows Star and NYU Teacher Angela Pietropinto in one of our most interesting interview ever! Sep 21, 2020

Scott and Anessa have one of the most interesting conversations with Angela Pietropinto from Welcome to the Dollhouse, Goodfellows, and 30 plus years of Broadway.
She talks about how to start out and stay in the business of show. Truly an inspirational woman.
This is a must-listen for new actors, broadway and film buffs.
Check out her IMDB

Romeo and Juliet; Virtually an interview with Director & Immersioneer Miles Berman Sep 01, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Miles Berman creator and director of Romeo and Juliet; Virtually. An incredibly unique and interesting web version that has legitimacy broken new ground in the world of Virtual Theater.
This is a "Free Must See" check it out on www.milesbeyondentertainment.com

Acting in a Covid World with Tyler Baker. Aug 23, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Florida Actor and YouTube Creator Tyler Baker about COVID-19 in the world of creativity and how to make it through.

Directing with Kalo Ciara Jul 14, 2020

Kalo Ciara talks about what it's like directing in Baltimore through a Pandemic. She speaks her thoughts on BLM and being a proud woman in a leadership role.
We also talk about Anessa's Dog.

Being a new Actor! An interview with Julie Brown (Before Covid-19) May 22, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Julie Brown about what it's like to be a new actor in American Immersion theater.

The Turning Point of Leadership in a Director with Falecia Nieporte May 18, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Cincinnati director Falecia Nieporte about her transition into becoming an effective leader and what it's meant to her personal leadership.

Traveling the World and Acting for a living with Tammie Williams May 11, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk with Tammie Williams (Asst. Director of Chicago). We talk about traveling the world and acting for a living, the ups, the downs, and the winds of Greenland.

Acting with Social Anxiety and Racoon Living. Apr 21, 2020

Scott and Anessa have special guests Emily Gray (@ELGray18 on Instagram). We talk going from Social Anxiety to Immersion theater. How to really crush cocktail hour and of course. COVID-19.

Creativity in a Crisis. How artists react to COVID-19 Apr 17, 2020

This is a special episode with just Scott, talking directly to you about positive directions you can go in a Crisis.

The Ultimate Podcast for the New Parlor Room Endings and working with Celebrities. Feb 24, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk about the new murder mystery endings that are being unveiled nationwide. They also talk about working Celebrities and a possible upcoming show.

Leading with Social media, Character Development and one time.. on a boat. Feb 17, 2020

Scott and Anessa are joined by Casper Oliver Hignite, Florida's newest director. One of our most engaging episode, despite what Anessa did at the beginning....
Follow Casper @Caperolivervo

The Resilient Actor by Debra Wanger Feb 10, 2020

Scott and Anessa speak with Actress and acting coach Debra Wanger on her book the Resilient Actor.
Debra talks on how to plan your life and work as an actor(ess) in American. She also talks Sean Penn, Jeremy Piven and working as an LA agent.
One of our most focused interviews for all our aspiring actors out there.\
Get Debra's book at
https://debrawanger.com/

New Year, New Episode, New 50 Cent Story. Feb 03, 2020

Scott and Anessa are back. Anessa has news about an award. Scott just got back from shows with STARZ and Vegas.

Voicing Your Suspect with Professional Voice Actor: Perry Bruns Jan 19, 2020

Scott and Anessa talk to Florida's own Perry Bruns about Voice Acting and the importance of voice in your suspect/character work.
Here is it! The Halloween Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1xSSnmPyWk

Making Every Show the First Show, with Kaddy Nylen... also... is this a Halloween show? Dec 06, 2019

Embarrassingly we made this our Halloween episode than forgot to edit it... either way Anessa is dressed like a Pumpkin.
Kaddy Nylen is on and she discusses
Anessa briefly discusses cannibalism.

Surviving Your Worst Shows and... is that a baby? Nov 17, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk to Seattle's Abby Pierce. We discuss what to do when shows go badly, tongue twisters and we have our first baby on the show.

The World of New York Professional Wrestling and Fake Murder Nov 06, 2019

Scott sits down with one of his most interesting guests; Actor and New York Wrestling Champion Dante Jayce. Anessa is still sick, so it's not as good, but Dante makes up for it by seamlessly crossing the world of Immersion Theater and Professional Wrestling.

Acting in LA, A New Technique in Immersion and How to Be a Latin Heartthrob. Oct 25, 2019

Scott and (no Anessa this time) sit down with Adam Mendez Jr. professional Los Angeles actor. He talks about Phoneix to LA, our companies biggest event, hitting on people from Forbes and Lionsgate and fantasy football... but we cut the fantasy football stuff out.

From Chuck E. Cheese to Murder, a Houston Acting Story. Oct 14, 2019

Today Scott and Anessa interview Houston's own Sarah Opersteny professional actoress and AIT Asst. Director. She talks of her winding path to working in theater and the highs and lows of murder mystery work.

Spoken Word to Immersion Goddess; A Detroit Story. Oct 09, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk to Carolyn Ferrari, Detroit American Immersion Theater Director and famed Spoken Word Poet.
She gives us her best tips for acting and a few inspiring moments as well.

Our Biggest Event in History! Oct 04, 2019

Scott and Anessa kick off Season 3 with information about our exclusive Houdini Estate Event. Guests Included Joey Graceffa, James Charles, the VP of Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine and tons of representatives of Bachelor Nation.
This was American Immersion Theaters, most immersive event ever.

How to Eat Fire, Lick a Mousetrap and Make it Theater. Aug 30, 2019

Scott and Anessa interview world-renowned circus performer Michael O'Hair, founder of Hire the Circus.com. We talk about the weight a human skull crushes at, how a machete and your arm are a bad mix and doing 250 shows a year with your wife.

The Pioneer of Immersion Theater in New York, Ian McNeely Aug 23, 2019

Scott and Anessa interview Broken Ghost Immersives Founder Ian McNeely. Hear how he went from a Masters in Shakespear to running a pretend wake in his apartment. One of our most in-depth and unique interviews with a man blazing new trails in Immersive Entertainment

Is College Worth it? Aug 16, 2019

Scott and Anessa debate the idea of going to college to obtain a degree in theater. College tuition has risen over 400% in the past 30 years, leaving most actors that attend college in crushing debt. Is the juice still worth the squeeze?
Warning: This episode has numbers in it!

On Acting: Visiting Evermore "The World's Largest Stage." Aug 09, 2019

Anessa visited Evermore the first-ever immersion theater theme park. She talks about her mishaps with an ogre, a missing dragon egg and the importance of remembering the audiences' name.

"How to Audition for a Producer" with Producer of The Twilight Zone Ron Fogelman!!! Aug 02, 2019

This is Scott and Anessa's best episode. Sure that bar is low, but this is one heck of a guest. They talk how to make it, auditioning for a producer and the best episode of the Twilight Zone with Ron Fogelman.
Ron is the producer of "The Twilight Zone" which was just playing at the west end of London on one of their premier stages. He was also instrumental in getting "The Play that Goes Wrong" off the ground.
Listen as he shares his wisdom from a life in the entertainment field.

On Acting: How to Crush Your Acting Resume with Robyn Coburn Jul 26, 2019

We talk to Robyn Coburn "The Acting Resume Queen" about how to make your resume amazing. We also talk about her life with James Coburn and his lifetime of work.

On Acting: Season 2 with Kent Sanders from the "Born to Create Podcast" Jul 19, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk about what a "world trip" really is. We try out some new stuff for Season 2. Most importantly we speak with creative god Kent Sanders as he speaks about a lifetime of working and interviewing creative people.

On Acting: Chris Eddy the longest Tenured Immersion Actor Jul 05, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk to Chris Eddy who started with American Immersion Theater at the beginning. He tells what it's like to do Immersion Theater for over a Decade.
Also, listen for new Season 2 Tweaks!

On Acting: FX Legend Mark Viniello Jun 28, 2019

For the past 25 years, Mark Vinello has done it all in the world of Make-up, from Jurassic Park to Spider-Man and Thor and cult hit Starship Troopers. He even co-designed the Demogorgon for Stranger Things and now he hits a career low point when Scott and Anessa interview him.

On Acting: A Revolutionary Invention in Theater... and firearms? Jun 21, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk to Daniel Karpantschof from Cophenagen about his new invention. The world's first safe firearm. We discuss the movie and theatrical applications. Truly one of our most important and interesting interviews, it would be even better if Scott and Anessa were not interviewing him and instead it was somebody good at interviewing people.

On Acting: Shannon O'Dowd Discusses On-Camera TV Hosting Jun 14, 2019

Anessa and Scott speak to TV Host extraordinaire and author Shannon O'Dowd! This is a great interview for actors interested in the business of hosting an infomercial. Shannon discusses tips, tricks, contracts, what to look for in usage deals, and how to make it in this highly competitive field.
Pre-order her book on Amazon "The Ultimate On-Camera Guidebook" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Camera-Guidebook-Experts-lnfluencers/dp/0988585553/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=ultimate+camera+guide+book+shannon&qid=1557431237&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

On Acting: Interview With "The Video Games" Lead & AIT Director Amber Lawson Jun 07, 2019

Anessa and Scott talk to Amber Lawson, the current Los Angeles Director of American Immersion Theater, and former star of "The Video Games" the musical.
We talk about what it's like to take a musical from the Hollywood Fringe Festival to off-Broadway. We discuss some of the best tips for working in immersion theater and laugh way too much.
Follow Amber on Instagram at @AmbyyNicole or search for Amber with #WheresAmber.

On Acting: Interview Matt Westin, Rising Country Star and Johnny Cash From 116 MacDougal May 31, 2019

Scott and Anessa talk to Matt Westin about; big dreams, moving to Nashville, Pittsburgh's surprising theater scene, breaking into country music, and what it's like to play Johnny Cash.
Check out Matt's website at https://www.mattwestin.com/ or find his music on Spotify by searching Matt Westin.

On Acting: "Interview With Katie Rosin, President of Kampfire PR." May 24, 2019

Anessa and Scott talk to Katie Rosin the President of Kampire PR and Marketing in New York City. She specializes in theater public relations and advertising. We talk about the subtle ways we are working with the media and how it's not always wise to tap your friends. We also briefly discuss Danny Meyer's Book, "Setting the Table."
Katie suggests you read:
http://www.theaterspeak.org/2017/09/how-to-work-with-press-rep.html
http://observer.com/2017/01/ten-signs-you-should-not-hire-publicist/

On Acting: "Interview with Eric Schumacher a.k.a. Doc Holiday" May 14, 2019

Anessa and Scott do a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of living the actor's life with Eric Schumacher. Eric takes us on his journey through acting in a less than conventional acting city. He talks playing some of the wild West's most iconic stars, including his work as Doc Holiday on camera. He talks about the struggles and joys of opening Seelie Studios and then we do some nonsense accent talk.
Check out Eric's studio at
https://www.seeliestudios.com/
or contact him directly
eric@seeliestudios.com

On Acting: "Interview With the Doctor of Social Media." May 10, 2019

No doubt, social media is playing a huge role in the life of an actor. We bring on Andrew Selepak Ph.D. from the University of Florida to discuss points from his classes on Social Media. We talk tips, tricks, and where is our society headed.

On Acting: Interview Leonard Jacobs, CEO of The Clyde Fitch Report May 03, 2019

Scott and Anessa speak with Leonard Jacobs about who was Clyde Fitch (Hint he's awesome), the Actors' Equity "Not A Lab Rat" strike, and not enjoying being picked for things. In one of our most interesting interviews, you can listen as Leonard tries to talk in small words so he does not lose Scott.
Visit www.clydefitchreport.com, because if you're listening to this and NOT interested in that you're making a mistake.

On Acting: "Interview with Ms. Black Hollywood" Apr 26, 2019

Scott and Anessa interview a legend in the inclusive movie movement, Ms. Black Hollywood, the CEO of The Reel Network. She talks clever tricks for finding an agent, what LA is "really like," and crying with Angela Basset.
Recommended Book is "An Empire of Your Own."
Check out IMDB Pro https://pro.imdb.com/signup/index.html?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpro.imdb.com%2F
And of course follow @MsBlackHollywood on Instagram or check out her website http://msblackhollywood.com/ and http://thereelnetwork.net/

On Acting: "Interview with Juilliard and Yale Professor Christopher Bayes." Apr 19, 2019

The theater professor of Oscar Winners, Lupita Nyong'o, Mahershala Ali and Jessica Chastain, THE Christopher Bayes stops by to talk acting. Bayes has a new book coming out "The Funny Book of Good Acting" and he discusses acting techniques that he taught at Julliard and now at Yale. We do a deep dive into the movement and the comedy world of acting, and why the forth wall should remain imaginary.

We talk about training to become his apprentice and play 3 Minutes To Win It as well.

On Acting: How to Survive Travel Shows, Tech Week & the Acting Marathons; Plus THE VOID Apr 12, 2019

Scott and Anessa pull from their bucket of travel tricks and teach you how to survive those long grueling actor road trips and marathon days.
Plus we talk about DownTown Disney's NEW VR Immersion Experience known as THE VOID!

On Acting: The Power of Touch in Theater. Apr 05, 2019

Scott and Anessa work on the good and bad techniques of touch. How to use it in immersion theater or just for auditions. Actors mimic reality and in reality we touch other humans. Lean the ins and outs of this less common, but vital practice.

ON Acting: "The Dangerous Clock" Mar 29, 2019

Have you ever consider that the show starts for the audience the moment they sit down? What if they're thirty minutes early? Scott and Anessa talk about immersive acting and how to beat "The Dangerous Clock". Later we move into "Line theory" and how to use it to make your show look amazing.

On Acting: The Secret to Selecting the Right Audience Members to Interact With. Mar 23, 2019

In this episode, Scott and Anessa reveal the secrets of selecting the right audience member for the right immersive experience and it's probably not how you think. We talk the subtle art of body mirroring and what it means from a customer perspective.
In Depth and On Acting.

On Acting: How to Nail Your Next Audition & Immersion Acting Tips Mar 16, 2019

Scott and Anessa welcome Special Guest Professional Director Justin Issa and Professional Casting Director Adam Mack. In this episode we focus on how you can crush your next audition like a grape. Later on we give you some of the most in-depth immersion theater acting tips from people with a collective 30 years in the field.

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