

Audrey Helps Actors Podcast
Jesse Lumen
Audrey Helps Actors is exactly what it sounds like! Every episode Audrey invites someone from the business to chat about everything from advice for auditions and getting a new agent, to the nitty gritty of different theatrical markets and information about how you can better use your union.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
092 - The Space Between the Jobs - Michael Kostroff
Welcome back to the SEASON 8 PREMIERE! This week Audrey Moore talks with actor/writer/teacher Michael Kostroff. They discuss normalizing the space between the jobs, managing the ups and downs, how to enjoy auditions, and how to feed your artist soul. Sponsored by Casting Networks Log on to castingnetworks.com/audrey for $60 off a Premium Annual membership Links: Stage Actors Handbook Comedy Roundtable with Henry Winkler and Jim Carrey Stage Actors Handbook Please RATE THIS PODCAST at www.ratethispodcast.com/audrey - It's very helpful to us. Thank you! For Listener Questions or Strike Stories call: (667) Actor 70 Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Hollie Meyer Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 30min
091 - A Year of Self Tapes - Christina Colgan
It's the Season Seven finale! This week Audrey Moore invites actress Christina Colgan back to talk about finishing 16 tapes EVERY SINGLE MONTH for over a year! They discuss the pursuit of mastery, work/life balance, and how important it is to continue having fun with this career. Links: Christina's first episode - https://audreyhelpsactors.libsyn.com/077-changing-markets-christina-colgan Leaderboard developer Wes Gelpi's instagram - go love bomb him and his dogs and thank him for the leaderboard! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CLowj-1HBF8/ Sponsors: Jeff Pride - Self Tape Here - https://www.instagram.com/selftapeshere/ Carla Zuniga Hair - https://www.instagram.com/carlazunigahair Home Chef - https://www.audreyhelpsactorspodcast.com/homechef Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Edited by Taylor Martorana Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 13min
090 - Celebrate your Individuality - Nicole Lynn Evans
This week Audrey Moore talks with actor/writer/disability rights and inclusion activist Nicole Lynn Evans. They discuss how to build a career over time, how to get more comfortable with yourself as a person and as an actor, and Nicole's experience in the industry as a wheelcair user with osteogenesis imprefecta. Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: Disability Film Challenge The Actors Fund (Now called Entertainment Community Fund) Leaderboard Developer - Wes Gelpi - LOVE BOMB HIM! Please RATE THIS PODCAST. It's very helpful to us. Thank you! For Listener Questions call: 667 Actor 70 Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Taylor Martorana Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

May 31, 2022 • 1h 29min
089 - Agent Tell-All - Rachele Fink Richardson and Jennifer York
Two top agents, Rachele Fink Richardson and Jennifer York, discuss what makes a good agent, client requirements, and agent protection on set. They touch on pay ranges, director research, career intentions, challenges in the industry, biases, ethical practices, personal referrals, and building a foundation in the commercial industry.

May 23, 2022 • 1h 39min
088 - Busting a Dry Spell - Tom Choi
This week Audrey Moore talks with Actor Tom Choi about how to have a lasting career and staying power in a business with as many ups and downs as the entertainment industry. Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: Leaderboard Developer - Wes Gelpi - LOVE BOMB HIM! Please RATE THIS PODCAST. It's very helpful to us. Thank you! For Listener Questions call: 667 Actor 70 Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Taylor Martorana Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

May 16, 2022 • 1h 28min
087 - Refining Your Casting - Hayley O'Connor Returns
This week Audrey Moore talks with Self Tape May 2019 winner Hayley O'Connor about how she went from 4 auditions a year during the first Self Tape May to 40 auditions a year - and how she started booking! Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: Leaderboard Developer - Wes Gelpi - LOVE BOMB HIM! Comedy Code by Gunar Todd Rohrbacher Mildly Interesting: Cadence Capsules Yoga Pants with Pockets Please RATE THIS PODCAST. It's very helpful to us. Thank you! For Listener Questions call: 667 Actor 70 Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Taylor Martorana Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 17min
086 - Being a Working Actor - Desean Terry
This week Audrey Moore talks with actor/director/acting coach Desean Terry about becoming a working actor, and how to pre-pave that lifestyle before you get there. Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: EBC Sammie at Civil Coffee Target Ultra Soft Cozy Socks Please RATE THIS PODCAST. It's very helpful to us. Thank you! Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Taylor Martorana Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

May 2, 2022 • 1h 20min
085 - Self Tape May 2021 WINNER - Rosie Rodriguez
This week Audrey Moore talks with actress/artist Rosie Rodriguez about winning last year's Self Tape May, which has directly lead to getting new agents and her first two co-stars! Congratulations Rosie!! Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: Rosie's Etsy Terminal Lucidity Vincent Price Please RATE THIS PODCAST. It's very helpful to us. Thank you! Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced and edited by Jesse Lumen Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 34min
084 - The Humility of Learning - Amber Stonebraker
This week Audrey Moore talks with actress/voice over artist, and three-time #SelfTapeMay challenge finisher Amber Stonebraker! They discuss how Amber took her experience in Self Tape May and turned it into a flourishing and lucrative career! Sign up for Self Tape May at: www.SelfTapeMay.com There you will find free resources, a leaderboard, and a chance to win a $1,000 prize package! Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Links: Tushy Bidet Half Bottles of Wine Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Austin Grant Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 30min
083 - Director Tell-All - Patricia Cuffie Jones
This week Audrey Moore talks with Patricia Cuffie-Jones, a writer/director/showrunner, and a previous editor of this very podcast! They discuss what directors want out of your self tapes, how to thrive in your creative life while also thriving in a 9-5, and what it takes to go from auditioning for a co-star to becoming the lead. Self Tape May Sponsors: WeAudition Promo Code: SelfTapeMay Castability Download the app for 20 free sides! Casting Networks Promo Code: Audrey Credits: Host: Audrey Moore Produced by Jesse Lumen Edited by Anisha Adusumilli Mixed by Thomas Snodgrass Show music by Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song. Other music and sound fx provided by Audio 4 Video, AR Sound, Sound Effects Public Domain, Ross Bugden and SFX and GFX.