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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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Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) and NYC-based actor Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Marriott Theatre) answer YOUR questions on summer stock auditions, the Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) Program, college, typing, actor "burn out," and more.
5 Audition Conferences For Summer Stock Employment - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/blog/audition-conferences-for-summerstock
For information on theaters that participate in the EMC program - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/emc
To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head to on over to www.actoraesthetic.com/book.
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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Have you ever taken a personality test like the Enneagram or the Myers-Briggs test? Chances are, you identify as either an introvert or extrovert.
The definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. Introverts tend to feel drained after socializing and regain their energy by spending time alone.
In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host Maggie Bera dishes her favorite tips for introverted actors on just how to survive crazy audition holding rooms.
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
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
For actors, having a personal website these days is non-negotiable. Casting directors, directors, producers, musical directors, choreographers, and other creatives often google talent before auditions, meetings or even when making tough casting decisions. In these scenarios, having an awesome website is your greatest promotional tool, and one of the only parts of your career you can completely control.
In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host dishes her top tips for how to create a strong, professional website.
To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, famously once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And in an age of social media, comparison is a DAILY reality.
Sometimes it’s scrolling through Facebook, wondering how every friend is #bookedandblessed, getting into the school of their dreams, getting married... it’s thumbing through the black hole of the Instagram Explore page, jealous that everyone seems to be doing AMAZING, except you.
In this episode, NYC based actress and host Maggie Bera dishes her top 6 tips for staying present in an age of social media.
To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. And preparing for multiple auditions can seem near impossible. In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses the ways in which she prepares for and attacks multiple auditions in a day.
On the blog:
10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal
To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
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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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Today, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera breaks down the Equity Membership Candidate program, how to join Actors' Equity Association, and more!
For theatres that participate in the EMC program - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/emc
Click here for more information on the EMC program through Actors Equity - https://www.actorsequity.org/join/emc/
On the blog:
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
With the advance in technology these days, self-tape auditions are extremely common for actors! Self-tapes are usually requested by a casting director, and then submitted electronically. The casting director typically will provides an actor with sides, instructions, and deadline, and then it is up to the actor to film, edit, and return it to them on time. Seen by casting directors, directors, musical directors, choreographers, film producers and more, self-tapes can buy you a ticket to the next round of auditions, or seal the deal and land you that dream role!
In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses her Top 10 tips to Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition.
To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
To join the Actor Aesthetic Tribe on Facebook, click here.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
The brand new Actor Aesthetic online course, How To Successfully Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without an Agent or Manger) is officially launched!
We ALL know it helps to have an agent who can get you in front of the right people. But YOU, yes you, still have the ability to get PROACTIVE with your career... regardless of whether or not you have an agent. Wanna know how???
In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic podcast host Maggie Bera discusses why you should be submitting directly to casting directors.
How To Submit Directly To Casting Directors With Or Without An Agent or Manager) online course page.
To get the Online Course, head to on over to https://actoraesthetic.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-submit-to-casting-directors.
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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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Audition season is a trying time for all actors - Equity and non-equity alike. Most of audition season is held during the bitter winter months, and when traveling from place to place, waiting outside audition studios on long lines, and sitting in crowded holding rooms, you can easily pick up diseases along the way.
No one wants to be sick during their auditions.
Here are my top 5 tips for staying healthy during audition season.
Playbill Article: The Secrets To How Broadway Stars Power Through Colds, Flu And Fatigue
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Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
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 auditioning in New York City and how to combat audition anxiety.
On The Blog:
My #1 Secret To Staying Centered At Auditions
10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal
On The Podcast:
15 Positive Ways To Approach Auditions
My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It
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 on social media
Instagram: @actoraesthetic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/
Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com