Nadine Crocker started her career with a passion for acting, but later found her calling in writing and directing. Drawing from her own lived experience, her award-winning feature film "Continue" is currently in the film festival circuit and shines a light on the topics of suicide prevention and mental health. To elevate the voices of others, Nadine formed Continue On, a non-profit focused on providing financial support for fellow storytellers and creating a subsidy for youth in need of mental health services. In today's episode, Nadine discusses the unique challenges of indie filmmaking, crea ..read more

? Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. ? Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get an entertainment lawyer on your team. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfa ..read more

For years, actor Billy Burke showed up on our screens playing either the cop or the criminal role, he says. Over the course of his decades-long career, however, his characters and list of credits have expanded to include "Mafia!", "Dill Scallion", "Gilmore Girls", "Twilight", "Zoo", "Maid", and "Fire Country", just to name a few. In today's episode, Billy shares how having a bold confidence in himself led him to a sense of fearlessness in his career. He discusses the blessing of self-tapes, not taking the business too seriously, and what he thinks is good direction to give actors on set. When ..read more

? Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. ? Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to fight for a role. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. Also, #SelfTapeMay Class is back. Make sure to reserve your seat now. $88 for four weeks! These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! ? Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back f ..read more

Actor Taylor Handley booked his third audition at the age of 13. With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, you've seen him in hit projects including "The O.C.," "Southland," "Vegas," "APB," and most recently, "Griselda," and "Mayor of Kingstown." But Taylor explains that it was't until "Mayor" where he got the chance to play a character with a multiple season arc. In an unforgettable audition story, Taylor shares how he was almost passed over for the role until he decided to fight for it. Today, Taylor and Alyshia discuss the importance of managing your money as an artist, why a ..read more

For nine seasons, households across the country spent Thursday nights with actor Sarah Drew as the beloved character Dr. April Kepner on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Today, she shares how she emotionally prepared for some of the show's most memorable, high-stakes scenes and what her self-care methods are for debriefing afterwards. From stage to screen, Sarah can be seen in hit projects such as "Mad Men," "Private Practice," "Glee," "Cruel Summer," "Amber Brown," and many more. She emphasizes the importance of leading with your strengths by sharing a story of how a last-minute gut decision to perfor ..read more

? Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. ? Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get new headshots. This is week four in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! ? Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job. Subscribe n ..read more

With more than three decades of experience in the industry, award-winning actor Judy Reyes has delivered incredible performances across all genres of film, television and stage. She spent nine years on NBC's Scrubs and has earned countless recurring and guest star roles on hit projects including Claws, Dr. Death, Better Things, The Horror of Dolores Roach, and has several upcoming projects in the works. In today's episode, we get deep into the craft and the business side of the industry. We discusses when publicists can be beneficial in an actor's career, the need to advocate for ourselves in ..read more

? Join That One Audition Podcast for a deep dive into the actor's journey and the often-overlooked steps to SUCCESS. ? Explore with Alyshia as she shares stories and tips on WHEN to get a PUBLICIST. This is Week Two in a 10 week series of "when to ..." focus on training, get a team, get a publicist, etc. These weeks we will take a deep dive in developing your business as an actor. Let's go from being a student of acting to a WORKING ACTOR! ? Learn how to work as an ACTOR isn't just about bouncing back from setbacks but is a crucial part of creating a career versus a one off job. Subscribe now ..read more

Actor Kristen Ariza has made a name for herself in every lane of the industry from stage to commercials to voice over to television and film. You've seen her in some of TV's most beloved projects of all time including "Friends," "Grey's Anatomy," "Parks and Recreation," "Lie to Me," and nearly every procedural under the sun. In this jam-packed episode, she walks us through numerous audition stories and covers the nuances between guest star roles, transitional characters in pilots, book narration, and more. Be sure to take notes as Kristen shares how she navigated a theater audition over Zoom ..read more