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That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

DEWAYNE PERKINS: Making a New Box

Apr 1, 2025
57:22

Today, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Dewayne Perkins, a true multihyphenate who has carved his own path in Hollywood. From his early days in theater to sketch comedy and improv at Chicago's The Second City, Dewayne’s passion for performance led him to writing and stand-up, ultimately shaping his journey as both a creator and actor. Dewayne shares his audition story of having to audition for his own project with The Blackening: a viral sketch he developed at Second City that evolved into a hit feature film.

Beyond The Blackening, Dewayne has expanded his career into television, writing for Sausage Party and taking on a recurring role in Apple TV’s upcoming series The Studio, where he plays Tyler, the head of publicity at Continental Studios. We dive into his creative process, his approach to auditions, and how he strategically navigates Hollywood by choosing projects and representation that align with his vision.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Dewayne Perkins right here.

CREDITS:

  • The Studio
  • Clue
  • The Blackening
  • The Blackening Sequel
  • The Upshaws
  • Sausage Party: Foodtopia
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • Saved by the Bell
  • One of Them Days
  • The Amber Ruffin Show
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EPISODE CREDITS:
  • WRITER: Erin McCluskey
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

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