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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 Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
With audition season booming, we're keeping this episode light and fun. Maggie discusses her top ten FAVORITE broadway musical scores of all time, why she loves them, and why she will fight anyone who doesn't think her #1 should be #1!
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Jason Robert Brown on writing the Bridges of Madison County
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Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
College auditions are overwhelming. But with the effective organizational tools, time management, and a positive attitude, things will run a lot smoother!
This is a podcast dedicated to all my friends and parents of students planning on pursuing a degree in musical theatre.
Remember, you will end up at the right place. I promise that everything happens for a reason and you will find the program that loves you for who you are.
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15 Things You Must Pack When Traveling To College Auditions
How To Make A Spreadsheet for College Auditions
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Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
When actors are waiting to audition, whether for film, television, or theatre, they are typically placed in a holding room. A holding room is where actors will sign up, sign in, and prepare for an audition. Depending on how the audition is running, you may spend hours in a holding room. So let's get to know these magical places and all they may (or may not) have to offer.
If you are an actor interested in moving to New York City, this podcast is for you!
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How to Get Seen at EPAs and ECCs as a non-Equity actor
Non-Equity Actor's Guide to the 5 Types of NYC Auditions
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Monday Dec 24, 2018
Monday Dec 24, 2018
In this episode, Maggie discusses different tactics to land an agent… including senior showcase, cold submissions, industry referrals, and more. Agents are not a necessity to be successful in the business, but they can be a huge help in opening doors and building relationships with casting directors and creative teams.
On the blog:
Agents vs. Managers: What's the difference?
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Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Are you going from job to job and feeling like musical theatre is taking over your life? Are you waking up early, going to auditions, and feeling like your time is being wasted by every job you don’t get? Or are you in college pursuing a BFA and experiencing the culture shock that is studying musical theatre 24/7?
This episode is for anyone who is feeling burnt out by the industry.
Maggie asks important questions that will challenge your ideas of work ethic and ‘rejection.’
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Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
As an actor, I’d argue that my audition book can be as valuable as my first born child. Our audition books hold precious sheet music that could mean the difference between callback or no callback. In this episode, we'll discuss 10 easy ways to give your audition book a facelift! Let’s get #bookedandblessed this year.
On the blog:
How Spotify Can Inspire Your Next Audition Song
10 Solid Audition Songs for Traditional Sopranos
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Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Story time! In this episode, Maggie reads the stories of 20 Broadway, Film, and TV actors and how they joined Actors’ Equity Association. Hear how Kristen Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Angela Lansbury, Raul Esparza, and more earned their cards!
For more stories: https://actorsequity.org/join/HIGMEC/
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Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
In this episode, Maggie gets down and dirty about what life is like after college… and how you can make the best use of your time. Whether you have made the move yet to a big city or are still at home with your parents, here are 10 things to think about.
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Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
A special Thanksgiving edition of the Actor Aesthetic Podcast! In this episode, Maggie discusses the top 10 things she is most thankful for as an actor.
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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Actors' Equity Association (AEA) is the performing arts union representing more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity provides a wide range of benefits by negotiating wages, working conditions, and providing health and pension plans for its members.
Today, Maggie discusses the benefits of joining Actors' Equity Association and why you should consider becoming a member. The two types of benefits that members are entitled to are Contract Benefits and Membership Benefits.
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