That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

Leslie Bibb has worked with some of the biggest names in the business. Noted for her comedic flair, she can be seen in the newly released “God’s Favorite Idiot” and the upcoming TV series, Mrs. American Pie. In this episode, Leslie shares her journey as she touches on fear, intentions, and unapologetically asking for what you need. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Leslie Bibb right here. Show Links: PATREON: @thatoneaudition THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: Level Up Your Acting Career 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 Guest links: INSTAGRAM: @mslesliebibb IMDB: Leslie Bibb Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Actress, author, and activist, Selenis Leyva believes that the desire to perform is something that you’re born with, a passion that lies within your genes. Born in the Bronx, it was clear from the start that Selenis had a thirst for learning the craft when at age 14, she asked to use the school auditorium to create a drama class for herself and a group of her fellow classmates. Today, she recalls a defining moment in her youth where she was told that her dream of pursuing education in the arts was “not for you” and how this pivotal moment gave her the motivation to go forward with the mindset of “Just watch me.” Selenis captivated audiences with her riveting and layered performance as Gloria Mendoza in Netflix’s hit show, “Orange is the New Black.” What started as a dayplayer role that her agent advised her to pass on, became a fully fledged character she created off of a breakdown that simply read, “Gloria Mendoza, Latina.” Today, we’ll hear about her journey navigating an industry where Selenis recognized a lack of Latinx representation on screen and how that was reflected early on in her career in the types of roles she was called in for. Over the course of her 20 year career, Selenis has continued to challenge the idea of what others labeled as “not for you” and has used her platform to shine a light on the stories of others who are often excluded from the table. She has achieved this not only on screen, but also through the publishing of a book co written with her sister, Marizol Leyva, titled, “My Sister: How One Sibling’s Transition Changed Us Both.” Selenis has a kindness and self confidence that radiates to those around her when sharing advice for up and coming actors. Above all else, she emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself. With self respect and self love, she says, that’s all that’s needed to want the best for yourself and to settle for nothing less. Show Links: ENROLL NOW: Comedy 101 [LIVE CLASS] Starting September 8th, 2022 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 Guest links: IMDB: Selenis Leyva INSTAGRAM: @selenisleyvaofficial TWITTER: @selenis_leyva AMAZON: My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

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: ENROLL NOW: Comedy 101 [LIVE CLASS] Starting September 8th, 2022 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 GUEST LINKS:  IMDB: Tom Pelphrey INSTAGRAM: @tommypelphrey Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Co-star member of The New Triple Threat, Regina Melzer, has been in L.A. for 12 years. Over time, she’s come to embrace her learning style when it comes to training in her craft. After realizing that she wasn’t connecting with traditional acting techniques being taught in class, she found that the courses offered in The New Triple Threat membership allowed her to have full agency over her learning and growth as an actor. Today, she sits down with Alyshia and Anna and shares how she was able to bounce back after hearing difficult teacher feedback with confidence and comedic flair!   Show Links: ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

We can be our own worst critic when it comes to watching self-tape playback. Oftentimes, our ego zeros in on that one piece of hair out of place rather than watching for whether or not we’re supporting story. Join Anna and Alyshia as they explore a kinder approach to self-tape playback as they share how we can identify what’s working and what isn’t and how to course correct without condemning ourselves in the process.   Show Links: JOIN US: FREE Virtual Pep Talk with CD Jennifer Cooper (April 26 @ 12PM PDT) ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

As much as we all want to grow in our craft, learning environments can stir up thoughts of comparison if we’re not nurturing our mental health. Rather than “compare and despair,” how can we shift our mindset towards excitement and curiosity? Instead of looking at fellow classmates and asking “why not me?” Alyshia and Anna share how to look at those succeeding around us in a constructive way that allows our talent to expand.   Show Links: JOIN US: FREE Virtual Pep Talk with CD Jennifer Cooper (April 26 @ 12PM PDT) ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

While you may be longing for the return of in-person auditions, actors are winning more opportunities now than ever before with self-tapes as the new norm. Even so, it’s easy to get stressed out when it comes to managing the tech side of taping. Between light boxes, ring lights, lenses, and blue versus gray backdrops, let’s put the stress to rest and learn to embrace the tech!   Show Links: OUR GEAR: View our tech recommendations JOIN US: FREE Virtual Pep Talk with CD Jennifer Cooper (April 26 @ 12PM PDT) ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

When actors create their own work, you’re simultaneously taking your career into your own hands while enjoying collaboration with friends and like-minded creatives. But how do we handle the business side of creating our own projects? In this episode, we’ll discuss agent and manager involvement, getting yourself paid, and the importance of incentivizing your teammates.   Show Links: CLICK HERE to join the FREE pep talk with Jen Cooper (April 27th, 2022 @ 12pm PST) ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

This week, Alyshia is joined by Anna LaMadrid and the New Triple Threat Member, Eric Williams, as we dive into that ONE audition tale.   Show Links: JOIN US: The New Triple Threat Membership ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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

This week, Alyshia offers a measurable intention for planting seeds towards a CAREER as a working actor.  Many actors put the measurable success points on something we cannot control.  Booking the job is not the win, but not the ONLY win.  Today, we discuss the healthy mindset around setting an intention and allowing the seeds to be planted that will keep growing beyond just the "job".   Show Links: JOIN US: The New Triple Threat Membership ENROLL NOW: Self-Tape May (Starting May 4th, 2022) 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