Actor Aesthetic

performing at 54 Below in NYC... how to get involved in your next show

You're scrolling through YouTube and you see yet another Broadway star performing a song at a fancy cabaret... chances are, they're singing at 54 Below!!!

But did you know you don't necessarily need to be an established performer with an insane resume to perform there? Tune in to learn how you can get involved in your next show.

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when should I join actors' equity? (here's your answer!!!)

When exactly should I join Equity? How will I know when the time is right for me? Is it worth it?

Answering the NUMBER ONE question we get here to better help you understand how the union works... and what makes the most sense for YOU!

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what to do when you have to sing a POP SONG for a musical theatre audition

Have an audition coming up? Hadestown? Mean Girls? Six?

Guess what... chances are you WON'T be singing a musical theatre song. 

These days, professional musicals are very heavily calling  pop songs for their initial auditions.

Why? Many of them are BASED in pop music! Hence... casting directors are now asking you to bring in a song off the radio.

Have no fear! Tune in to hear how to find your next pop song, and what to do when you're lacking a little inspiration.

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the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career

Getting to do something you love every day? YES. Getting PAID to do something you love every day? HECK YES.

Going months not knowing when your next acting job will be? Needing to work another job to sustain yourself in the meantime? Facing daily rejection? The what-ifs? Only defining your self-worth by how "successful" you think you are in the industry? Ehhhhhhh.....

There are a trillion pros + cons to pursuing your passion of theatre as a career. Here are just a few. 

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moving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)

Ask your friends who moved to NYC which neighborhood they live in. Harlem? Hamilton Heights? Washington Heights? Or do they live out in Queens? Brooklyn?

Maybe they live across the water in New Jersey... Hoboken? Weehawken? Jersey City?

As a 2 year Hoboken resident, host Maggie Bera gives you her tips for moving to Manhattan, and why you may just want to consider Jersey (YEAH YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT!)

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best advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of Limelight

WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! In this episode, host Maggie Bera has the absolute honor of chatting with actress Spencer Martinez. You may know her from her platform, LimeLight - a community that has revisioned the industry by taking care of the masses.

Spencer Martinez, a South Jersey native with a love for Musical Theatre, earned her BA at FDU, becoming the first in her family to graduate. After backpacking through Europe, she kicked off her career with an Off-Broadway production in NYC. Adapting during COVID, she founded the LimeLight platform, providing accessibility and education to the industry. Recently booking UGC for various companies and the NYC based "Moving UP" workshop, she not only strives for her own comeback but consistently gives back to the industry that fuels her passion. From a log cabin to Manhattan, Spencer's journey epitomizes resilience, creativity, and a commitment to community in the ever-evolving world of musical theatre.

Tune in to hear Maggie and Spencer chat about:

- the Unofficial List

- NYC Equity Auctions

- EPAs (Equity Principal Auditions) vs ECCs (Equity Chorus Calls)

- Resources for non-union actors in NYC

- Balancing work, auditions, and rest

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taking you through the longest week of my life auditioning, working 9 to 5, and learning new music

HOW DO YOU DO IT ALL, MAGGIE? In this episode, host Maggie Bera recaps what could possibly be (or at least feels like) the longest week of her life. Lol. And if you're an actor in the city right now, you're probably going thru something very similar.

Running back and forth between auditions, working a 9 to 5 in marketing and social media, learning a new skill (or at least trying), memorizing a lot of material at once, remembering to EAT, audition journaling, and pacing yourself. We're talking about it all.

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Pre-Broadway workshop of SMASH, starring in SIX on Broadway, and making music with Bella Coppola

Bella Coppola is California raised, Texas educated, and New York based. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University. She recently finished up playing Jane Seymour in Six on Broadway! She is currently in the pre-broadway workshop for SMASH. Coppola’s music is out on all main music platforms. Check out her popular singles “Forbidden Fruit,” “Vodka Lemonade,” and “I Regret Nothing.”

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there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!

Whether this ain't your first audition season rodeo or you’re simply brand new to the city, this episode is packed with a few nuggets of wisdom for ya.

Host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for surviving NYC Audition Season, Equity Principal Auditions and Equity Chorus Calls, and how to work SMARTER and not HARDER as a non-union actor.

It takes a village!

Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.

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"audition season" is my worst nightmare and I WILL come out alive!!!!!

Feeling absolutely BONKERS this "audition season?" (hate the term but you know what it is)

You're not alone.

This week we're talking EPAs and ECCs in NYC (all the acronyms, baby), asking for help, reaching out to your sphere, updating your reels and website, and more.

Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email maggie@actoraesthetic.com.

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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com