Action: The Pursuit Of Acting Excellence

On this episode my friend and fellow actor Nelson Ritthaler and I discuss an incredibly beneficial exercise for actors that we have been practicing. Enjoy.www.WeAudition.com (25% with code ACTION25) www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast

On this episode, actor Kevin L Johnson, who plays Sam Dermody on the hugely popular Netflix show Ozark. Enjoy.www.WeAudition.com (25% with code ACTION25)www.audibletrial.com/actionpodcast

Larry Moss is one of the most sought after acting coaches in the world today. He worked with Helen Hunt on As Good As It Gets, Tobey Maguire on Seabiscuit, Hillary Swank on Boy Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, Leonardo DiCaprio on The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wallstreet and many more. He studied with Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner. He has taught at Juilliard and The Circle in the Square in NYC. He has acted in numerous broadway productions, has directed for the stage and screen, is the founder of The Larry Moss Studio in Los Angeles, and is the author of The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor. Action Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893 To find out more about Larry Moss go to www.larrymoss.org The Intent to Live: https://www.amazon.com/Intent-Live-Achieving-Potential-Actor/dp/0553381202/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512583592&sr=8-1&keywords=the+intent+to+live

Larry Moss is one of the most sought after acting coaches in the world today. He worked with Helen Hunt on As Good As It Gets, Tobey Maguire on Seabiscuit, Hillary Swank on Boy Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, Leonardo DiCaprio on The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wallstreet and many more. He studied with Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner. He has taught at Juilliard and The Circle in the Square in NYC. He has acted in numerous broadway productions, has directed for the stage and screen, is the founder of The Larry Moss Studio in Los Angeles, and is the author of The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor.Action Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893To find out more about Larry Moss go to www.larrymoss.org The Intent to Live: https://www.amazon.com/Intent-Live-Achieving-Potential-Actor/dp/0553381202/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512583592&sr=8-1&keywords=the+intent+to+live

Michael Kostroff returns to discuss tips for auditioning and working in comedy for people who consider themselves "unfunny"For all information on Michael's upcoming workshops go to...http://www.auditionpsych101.comALSO! Go meet Michael and get your signed copy of Audition Psych 101Saturday, 12/26:30-8:00 pmThe Book Cellar4736-38 N. Lincoln AvenueAction Podcast Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010870055857893/

This episode is an interview with a friend of mine about his experience attending a Summer Intensive, which is a condensed acting conservatiory experience where students are in class all day, 6 days, for 6 weeks. The school he attended did not sponsor this episode. This is an honest, unbiased view.

Holly Allen is a professional actor, acting teacher, and freelance ​casting director. She has seen exactly what works and what doesn't after ​directing thousands of auditions over the past ​18 years. To find out more about Holly go to http://www.hollyallenonline.com​Find her on Facebook @HollyAllenActor for upcoming workshops, articles and updates.

http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-wizard-of-liesTo sign up for Michael's Audition Psych 101 workshop go to http://www.auditionpsych101.com and make sure to sign up for his email list so he can notify you when he's coming to your city.

This episode is a conversation between myself and Emily Jo Hayes, a very successful model and actress working in the Midwest, about the basics of commercial print or lifestyle modeling; a highly lucrative aspect of this industry we feel many actors neglect.To schedule a Skype appointment with me email leighfoster123@gmail.comTo schedule a Skype appointment with Emily email emilyjohayes@gmail.com

Emily Fletcher's ten year Broadway acting career included roles in Chicago, The Producers & A Chorus Line. She is the founder of Ziva Meditation and zivaMIND, the world’s first online meditation training course. Emily has been featured in The New York Times, named top 100 "women in wellness to watch" and regarded as one of the leading experts in Vedic meditation. She has been invited to speak at Google, Viacom, and Harvard Business school to name a few. Since 2011 over 3,500 ppl have taken her courses, including Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winners. Go to zivameditation.com to learn face to face with Emily if you live in LA or NY and zivamind.com to begin her 8 day program resulting in a meditation practice you can take with you for life.

Part 2: Michael Kostroff returns to answer listener questions. To sign up for Michael's Audition Psych 101 workshop coming to Chicago on 11/5/16 and 11/6/16 go to http://www.auditionpsych101.com and make sure to sign up for his email list so he can notify you when he's coming to your city. Don't forget to follow my ass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Action_Podcast

Michael Kostroff returns to answer listener questions. To sign up for Michael's Audition Psych 101 workshop coming to Chicago on 11/5/16 and 11/6/16 go to http://www.auditionpsych101.com and make sure to sign up for his email list so he can notify you when he's coming to your city.Don't forget to follow my ass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Action_Podcast

To sign up for Michael's Audition Psych 101 workshop got to http://www.auditionpsych101.com and make sure to sign up for his email list so he can notify you when he's coming to your city.Thanks to everyone who ever listened to this show. Leigh Foster...out.

Chris has done a TON of commercial and TV work. TV appearances include recurring roles on Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Boss , as well as roles on Sirens , Betrayal, Mob Doctor, and many more. His book "acting in Chicago" taught me everything I needed to know when I moved here three years ago. http://www.amazon.com/Acting-Chicago-2013-Edition-Commercials/dp/0982886330 To Find out more about Chris or to sign up for his private coaching go to his website at www.chrisagos.com. For anyone interested, I highly suggest getting a copy of Chris's book "Acting in Chicago". Although the latest edition of the book was published in 2013, almost all of the information is still applicable.

Bill Oberst Jr. is an American stage, film and television actor known for his work in horror and cult films, his career includes projects in film, television and one-man-show theater performances. His role as the creepy 'Facebook Stalker' in the online interactive video film Take This Lollipop, brought him widespread attention after the project received multiple Webby Awards nominations, three awards at SXSW, and a 2012 Daytime Emmy Award.

Tehmina Sunny's film and TV credits include Argo, Children of Men, NCIS, CSI, Californication, Heroes, The Newsroom, The Following, and many more.http://tehminasunny.com/actress/About.htmlhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm2040091/https://twitter.com/Action_Podcast

Chris's TV appearances include recurring roles on Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, and Boss , as well as roles on Sirens , Betrayal, Mob Doctor, and many more. His book "acting in Chicago" taught me everything I needed to know when I moved here three years ago.http://www.amazon.com/Acting-Chicago-2013-Edition-Commercials/dp/0982886330To Find out more about Chris or to sign up for his private coaching go to his website at www.chrisagos.com. For anyone interested, I highly suggest getting a copy of Chris's book "Acting in Chicago". Although the latest edition of the book was published in 2013, almost all of the information is still applicable. I'd like give a huge thanks to Gio Castellano, Daryn Glass, Kara, and Greg Arrizo for leaving me reviews on iTunes last week.

Many of my listeners have asked for me to be interviewed for an episode, so I asked my friend, fellow actor, and psychotherapist Nelson Ritthaler to help me out. Here it is...

As an actor Scott has played roles in "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", "Gone Girl", "Dallas Buyers Club" and many, many more.

Darren is a London born actor and entrepenuer who now lives in LA. He's known for the British hit "East Enders", the US cult show "True Blood". and now has a role in the series "Roots" premiering in May.Next time you're preparing for an audition I highly recommend you check out Darren's company WeRehearse at www.werehearse.comIf you have a question you'd like Darren to answer on an upcoming episode, ask it on twitter "Action_Podcast" or call the podcast voicemail at (206) 424 9368. As always, if you like this podcast and haven't yet done it, please go to iTunes and give me a rating and review. I'm Leigh Foster, thanks for listening.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/action-pursuit-acting-excellence/id991452758?mt=2