Living the Dream Acting

Janien Valentine - Episode 4: Part 2 is here ! In this long overdue follow up to Part 1, Janien talks navigating Vegas without going topless, Unions (she's not a fan), and the joy of motherhood. Enjoy!        How to find out more about Janien: www.imdb.com http://valentinelv.com/janien More cool stuff you might like to know: Poperazzi The Frankie Scinta Show

The Long Overdue Episode 4 -  featuring Janien Valentine  is coming soon!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Living the Dream Acting the Podcast! This episode features Janien Valentine,  professional actress and singer from Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm so happy she could join us on the podcast  and I can't wait for you to meet her. Enjoy! How to find out more about Janien: www.imdb.com http://valentinelv.com/janien More cool stuff you might like to know: Dallas Travers The Frankie Scinta Show

Janien Valentine will be our 2nd guest on Living the Dream Acting the podcast. I am so excited to share this interview with everyone. Janien is a very talented singer, actress, and dancer and she has a lot of great things to say about her experiences in NY, and Las Vegas which she now calls home. Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook so you don't miss out on this next interview coming out from www.livingthedreamacting.com. Join our community and thank you!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Living the Dream Acting the Podcast.  Episode 2 Features the 2nd part of my interview with Mike Lawler. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook.  How to find out more about Mike: www.imdb.com www.facebook.com/Mike Lawler More cool stuff you might like to know: LA Casting Now  (mentioned by Mike) Matt Knight, voiceover artist - click under "LINKS" to the right.   Inside Acting Podcast:  insideactingpodcast.com

Saturday, I went to a SAG Feature Film audition, and I had one of those disappointing experiences where I got myself all the way down to the audition and was turned away because they had so many actors show up, that they couldn’t see everyone. They were running auditions on a “first come, first serve” basis, and when I arrived a little after 12 o’clock, they were apologetically turning people away. I was able to give them my headshot and resume, but unfortunately, when I asked if they would hold another audition date for this production, they just said that they weren’t sure. I have never heard of “first come, first served” auditions, at least not in this setting. I have absolutely no problem with it. I guess its no different than living in NY and having to get up at the break of dawn to get in line for a spot for an equity audition. I originally wanted to get there first thing at 10am when the auditions started but I didn’t stick with my original plan, and had I stuck with my origin...

Welcome to the Podcast! Its finally here! Its been 4 years in the making.  We'll be figuring this whole thing out together.  I hope you enjoy my first guest Mike Lawler;  Professional actor, teacher, and acting coach in Phoenix, AZ. How to find out more about Mike: www.imdb.com www.facebook.com/Mike Lawler More cool stuff you might like to know: Matt Knight, voiceover artist - click under "LINKS" to the right.   Inside Acting Podcast: insideactingpodcast.com

Big News: Podcast drops this Wednesday!! Livingthedreamacting.com  is now releasing a Podcast - It's for Actors, by Actors, about Acting. I'll be interviewing actors, writers, directors and all of those involved in the performing arts from stage to screen, including those performers living in the Regions. You don't want to miss it!

These actor round tables from The Hollywood Reporter are completely addictive. I can't say enough about how fabulous it is to listen/watch these performers discuss craft, the business, insecurities, successes, failures, and everything in between. Sometimes I like to spend "obsessive" time with inspirational input, watching/listening to one thing after another, and this series completely hits the spot. There are a lot more talks from previous years as well as different "categories" including interviews with directors, interviews with show runners, and more. Enjoy!!  Remember to "Like" us on Facebook, and share these with friends.  www.facebook.com/Livingthedreamacting I appreciate your support!

Sometimes stuff happens...and then more stuff happens...and then time starts passing...and the next thing we know we've lost complete track of things we said we would do; projects we wanted to pursue; people we meant to follow up with.  We didn't mean to, but sometimes the day to day gets in the way: Dishes, laundry, work, bills, drop off the kid(s), pick up the kid(s), make the bed, feed the cat, feed us, homework with the kid(s), read to the kid(s), everyone to bed on time... And then there's the just as long weekly/monthly/quarterly list:  Wash the car, change the oil, mop the floors, dust, vacuum, doctor's appts., dentist appts., clean the bathroom, and on and on. And the daily/weekly things we want to do for well being:  Meditate; exercise; journal; pray; playtime; time with/for friends, etc. And for our career: Practice acting everyday; blog; social media updates; networking events; making connections, and on and on and on... And before we know it, we're co...

Here's a long over due follow up to last years post:                  "Actress Catch Up and Keeping My Promises" At that time I was off to an industry gathering for a colleague's company - Phoenician Models, a joint venture of four Models/Performing Artists including Tiffany Jackson . Since then, some of the names and players have changed, but this is a story worth sharing, and I like to keep my promises! The industry night hosted by Phoenician Models, was a low key gathering at Fat Tuesday's in downtown Tempe's Mill Avenue District. Photographers, Models, and Designers gathered for "Stars and Stripes Industry Night" featuring accessories designed by Arizona designers Recycled Rascals, now known as Revamped Retro . Photographers, models, and designers gathered to meet one another, exchange business cards, shoot, and pose for pictures. Models were chosen in advance to participate in a runway style show free to the public. What I li...

I decided to pull my copy of The Artist's Way  by Julia Cameron, off the shelf this year. I carried it around in my satchel for weeks. I convinced myself that I would have time to open it and perhaps gleen some inspiration and wisdom from the pages. It wasn't my intention to restart the course, and it definitely is a course. The cover of the book states it very clearly - "A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self." I took myself through the entire course after I graduated with my BFA at the age of 27. (Wow, was it really that long ago?) Cover to cover, all 12 weeks, with underlines, notes in the margins, highlights, and daily Morning Pages without fail. My first thought was, "No way am I going through that again, once is enough." As I re-read that sentence I have to laugh at my own resistance to the "work" involved in going through the process of self-discovery...again. The truth is, I picked up Julia Cameron's book again bec...