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Actor Aesthetic, hosted by NYC-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate artists pursuing a career in the theatre industry.
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Feb 3, 2020
Feb 3, 2020
46 min
Ian Saunders toured the country in Bullets Over Broadway and worked regionally in Singin’ In The Rain (Olney Theatre Center), Newsies (The Fireside Theatre), Newsies (Engeman Theatre), Wonderful Town (Goodman Theatre), On the Town (Marriott Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Goodspeed Opera House), Mary Poppins (Kansas City Starlight) and A Chorus Line and The Drowsy Chaperone (Connecticut Repertory Theatre). Ian received his BFA in musical theater from Texas State University.
On today's episode, Ian reflects on his experience working in regional theatre, how he got his Equity card, touring the country with Bullets Over Broadway, auditions in New York City, and dishes his best advice for aspiring actors.
Follow Ian on instagram at @IanSaunders18
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Jan 27, 2020
Jan 27, 2020
45 min
Becca Lee is a NYC-based actor who recently made her Broadway debut in The Prom. As an actor, Becca also performed in The Prom at the Alliance Theatre and The Music Man at Ogunquit Playhouse, toured with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and danced professionally with the NY Knicks and on several Television shows including MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Good Morning America and more.
On episode 69, Becca reflects on her emotional journey leading up to her Broadway debut, the non-equity audition grind, final callbacks, survival jobs, marriage, the phone call that changed her life, the onstage shenanigans at The Prom, performing on the Tony Awards, and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes when in between jobs.
Follow Becca on instagram at @BeccaLeeBackstage
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Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
23 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about unofficial lists, how EMC and non-equity members can take advantage of them, and how to use them fairly.
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
EMCs Will No Longer Line Up with Equity for EPAs at AEA Building
Terms to know:
EMC - Equity Membership Candidate
EPA - Equity Principal Audition
ECC - Equity Chorus Call
AEA - Actors' Equity Association
Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through the Actor Aesthetic Shop to find downloadable cover letter samples, resume templates, audition journal spreadsheets, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre. Level up your audition game and go to actoraesthetic.com/shop.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
21 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the pros and cons of joining Actors' Equity Association.
How I Got My Actors' Equity Card
3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity
Why Should I Join Actors' Equity Association?
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
How to Sign Up for an Equity Chorus Call the Day Of
Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through the Actor Aesthetic Shop to find downloadable cover letter samples, resume templates, audition journal spreadsheets, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre. Level up your audition game and go to actoraesthetic.com/shop.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more information.
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Instagram: @actoraesthetic
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
25 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the many ways Equity, EMC, and non-equity actors can sign up for Equity Principal Auditions!
7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
Actors' Equity Announces New Enhancements to EPA Online Signups
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through the Actor Aesthetic Shop to find downloadable cover letter samples, resume templates, audition journal spreadsheets, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre. Level up your audition game and go to actoraesthetic.com/shop.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more information.
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Instagram: @actoraesthetic
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
17 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes 10 unusual but effective ways to calm your audition nerves!
Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through the Actor Aesthetic Shop to find downloadable cover letter samples, resume templates, audition journal spreadsheets, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre. Level up your audition game and go to actoraesthetic.com/shop.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
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Instagram: @actoraesthetic
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dec 27, 2019
Dec 27, 2019
17 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best advice on what to get rid of in 2020!
Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through the Actor Aesthetic Shop to find downloadable cover letter samples, resume templates, audition journal spreadsheets, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre. Level up your audition game and go to actoraesthetic.com/shop.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more information.
Follow Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dec 18, 2019
Dec 18, 2019
45 min
We have a special guest on today's podcast!
Collin Sanderson is a NYC-based actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As an actor, Collin has appeared in numerous regional productions at Westchester Broadway Theatre, The Marriott Theatre, The Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre On The Square, Theatre at the Center, as well as the Lythgoe Family Panto in California. He is a proud member of AEA.
On today's episode, Maggie and Collin reflect on the end of a decade (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and discuss 11 common New Year's Resolutions for actors!
To download a list of EMC-participating theaters, click here.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dec 10, 2019
Dec 10, 2019
17 min
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best tips on what NOT to do when choosing an audition song!
The No-No List of Pop/Rock Audition Songs
To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
50 min
We have a special guest on today's podcast!
Collin Sanderson is a NYC-based actor with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. As an actor, Collin has appeared in numerous regional productions at The Marriott Theatre, The Fireside Theatre, Little Theatre On The Square, Theatre at the Center, as well as the Lythgoe Family Panto in California. He is a proud member of AEA.
On today's episode, Maggie and Collin discuss 10 Broadway musicals they are thankful for... including Hadestown, Les Mis, Phantom, and more.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
Spread the love and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
Visit actoraesthetic.com for more information.
Follow Maggie Bera on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com