Darbi and Roz discuss whether or not “working background” is a smart decision for up and coming actors.  Then, Darbi sits down with the nicest actress in New York City, Kathy Searle (www.kathysearle.com).  They cover her career, #truthtuesday, and her upcoming star turn in “My Man is a Loser.”  (www.mymanisaloser.com).

Darbi has a long overdue catchup with one of her heroes, Terry Knickerbocker of the Esper Studio in New York.  An accomplished director, Terry teaches at Esper and NYU.  Every actor would be blessed to have the chance to study with him.  Terry also offers private coaching for working actors.  Email his assistant at tkappts@gmail.com if you would like to work with him (and Darbi says, "YOU DO!”). The book referenced is Actor's Art and Craft: William Esper Teaches the Meisner Technique. You can also find out more about Roz's acting class at www.ultimateactingexperience.com.

Power artist Dana Vance stops by to share how she is Making Her Own Way with her new play, “The Bitches of Ditmas Park.” If you are in NYC and would like to see the next reading or receive updates about the show, please email Dana at d23vance at optonline.net. The next reading is May 13 and you can find all the info HERE. Enjoy!

Darbi sits down with Realtime Casting‘s Jim Kennelly to learn about the fast-changing world of voice-over casting. Enjoy!

The fabulous Toni Belafonte drops in to tell us about her current venture, #TheWhitneyProject, dedicated to Whitney Houston. Roz and Toni discuss her process, how she developed her project, and how she is making it happen! Learn more about Toni at ToniBelafonte.com.

Brian Chin, Roz’s former student, sits down to chat about his successes on the West Coast. Brian discusses his journey through acting and how he continues to be a thriving actor. You don’t want to miss this success story!

Roz teams up with fellow acting coach, Rhonda Musak, to discuss tips for the busy actor and techniques in their own classes. You don’t want to miss this podcast! For more information on Rhonda, go to www.artandsoulacting.com.

Hear what Roz sounds like after an all-nighter and get to know Jessica Pimentel from “Orange is the New Black.” Enjoy!

Roz sits down with Catherine Chadwick and discusses her upcoming film, “The Normal Heart.” Catherine, formerly a nurse, broke into the business at a later age. Hear how she did it on this week’s episode. Enjoy!

Darbi gets on the horn with voiceover superstar Joe Cipriano. They discuss Joe’s stellar career and new book, “Living on Air: Adventures in Broadcasting.” If you are hungry to enter the elusive (and LUCRATIVE) world of promo/network VO, this is your book.

New Yorkers, you can meet Joe at his book party on December 9th. Here’s all the pertinent info:

December 9th: New York City – Pranna Restaurant 28th and Madison 6pm (bring your friends) Sponsored by Edge Studio https://www.facebook.com/PrannaNYC.

Darbi will be there and is hoping to meet some listeners so come on out! In the meantime, enjoy the interview.

Darbi has a chat with her old friend, Martin Ruben, about the acting life in Minnesota. You can see Martin in the Minnetonka Theater’s production of Oliver! December 7-15. Tickets available HERE.

Roz discusses the actor’s voice and how to use it to its fullest potential with vocal artist extraordinaire, David Sabella-Mills. Musical theater folks should not miss this one!

Alysia Reiner is the star of many things but most excitingly, she is currently playing superbitch Natalie “Fig” Figeroa on “Orange is the New Black.” Darbi spent some time with this gracious woman and you are going to LOVE their conversation. Listen as Alysia discusses how she went from regional theatre to a mega hit TV show!

This week, Roz and Darbi touch on the difficult subject of rape as they interview the rising documentary filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler. Jessie, who drew from her own real-life circumstances, discusses how she overcame the struggle with her attacker and channeled it into her art. Listen as the gals go into how to use something so traumatizing to create. 

Check out Jessie's work at www.jessiekahnweiler.com and follow her on Twitter at @shegotchutzpah

In this episode, Roz sits down with the rising lyricist, Sukari Jones. Listen as Sukari discusses her successful recreation of Emmett Till's story in "The River is Me". They also go into Sukari's process of creating her lyrics and how you can too! You can find Sukari on Facebook and Twitter for more information on her current projects and adventures. 

This week, Darbi talks to comedienne Sharon Spell. Listen as they discuss how to build yourself as a performer through trial and error. Sharon tells us how she has propelled herself towards achieving her career, avoided the speed bumps, and "spells" success.You can find Sharon Spell on Facebook and Twitter!

This week, Roz invites her friend and co-actor from "Breakfast with Mugabe", Ezra Barnes, to dicuss the themes and characters behind this intriguing story. Ezra and Roz also talk about the stuggles, successes, and the joys of hardworking artists in the business. For more information on "Breakfast with Mugabe" and to check out Roz and Ezra, go to www.breakfastwithmugabe.com.

Darbi and Roz, are reunited again! How to properly change your name while Roz talks about her new show and her adventures in dialect work. Join Roz as she interviews Broadway actor and founder of the hit blog “Actor Crack”, Kyle Taylor Parker,  as he tells his exciting story of passion, persistence and world travel on his journey to Broadway.  Kyle is currently on Broadway in the Tony Award winning show “Kinky Boots.”

Join Roz as she interviews Color and Design Expert Lauren S. Henry who will help navigate you through the wonderful world of color! Listen as Lauren breaks down the barrier and shows you how color can positively and negatively effect you in the audition room and beyond! For more information on Laure visit her website, http://www.brushoflove.com/

Darbi sits down for a little girl talk with the hilarious and awesome Mary Ann Conk. If you want to break into commercials, listening to this interview is a good place to start. Enjoy!

Join Roz as she interviews movie star Al Thompson. Al, who starred in “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “A Walk to Remember” explains how he became a big time producer and gives you tips on how you can do the same! Don’t forget to check out his latest hit Lenox Avenue at www.lenoxaveseries.com  Enjoy.

Darbi Worley gets on the horn with Jonathan Leigh Solomon from School for Standup to talk about what actors can learn from comedians. Enjoy!

Roz flies solo in this one. It's a down and dirty edit but still totally inspirational and informative. Roz and Darbi will be back soon with more content. 

Darbi discusses moving to NYC with Aleisha Force. If you are considering a move to the big city, this one's for you.

If you are not making as much money as you need or want, this interview is for you. This book is doubly for those of you who are no longer loving life as an actor. Ciara Pressler has written the definitive career upgrade book for actors. Whether you need a better survival job or are ready to consider changing careers altogether, Ciara can help you figure out how to do it. Listen and then BUY THE BOOK!

Happy Thanksgiving 2012.  Roz sits down with sometimes actor, sometimes playwright, all times fool: Tony Award Nominee Colman Domingo.  Follow him on twitter @colmandomingo

"How To Get The Part Without Falling Apart" Margie Haber stops by with Roz and discuss the "live" philosophy on acting. 

Check out the video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/47587891

Mary Testa a seasoned professional stops by Everything Acting Podcast. Listen to what 30 years of experience has to offer.

Meet Roni, from Isreal to Texas, she is now making it work in Chicago. Listen as she gives advice on making happen anywhere.

Ever wanted to know how to get off book? Well Kim Ryan, a fellow acting teacher and coach, stops by Everything Acting Podcast to discuss how to be the best actor you can be. Enjoy!

Love Sister Act, then you would love the interview with Caesar Samayoa, who plays the role of Pablo on the hit broadway show Sister Act.

Emmy-nominated writer and producer Kay Cannon stops by to talk about her road to 30 Rock.

Darbi Worley sits down with the dazzling Erika Shannon Hathaway to discuss life on the road with Rock of Ages and her new venture, MT College Prep. All of you "young’uns" out there looking for advice about how to ace your college audition, this one’s for you.

Sam Christensen re-visits Everything Acting Podcast to speak about branding. How do I make myself a brand? Check it out...

Let's talk reels. On this episode Roz and Darbi discuss reels, the new "head shots" of the acting world. What is a reel, what you need to add and how long does it have to be, everything. Still have questions? email at feedback@everythingactingodcast.com.

Roz and Darbi express their gratitude and admiration for Steve Jobs and the freedom he has given to artists today - especially when you consider that the podcast wouldn't be possible without his technology. Darbi brings a fantastic interview with Michelle Danner, acting coach to stars of stage and screen discussing her journey and stepping behind the camera for her latest project "Hello Herman".

Roz is understudying on Broadway, Darbi is recovering from jet lag due to spending 3 weeks of vacay in New Zealand and the ladies discuss what to do when you're picking up shots in a film that you started a long time ago . . . Darbi interviews and gets her Twilight fan fix from actor Billy Tangradi, one of the vampires in the new Breaking Dawn movie!

Darbi and Roz offer our app listeners a special discount to the Margie Haber seminar in NY. Roz talks to Margie about what she offers in this exciting workshop. Margie also discusses what you can do wherever to are to improve your acting skills. enjoy.

Remember ask for your discount!

Darbi and Roz do some serious catching up. Then veteran performer and long time podcast listener, Tim Schall faces his audition scar tissue and turns it into a triumph by recommitting to showing up for himself and it really inspired Roz to share this with you all. Enjoy.

While Darbi is very busy being her very fabulous self, Roz talks with a new favorite guru -Sam Christensen, image consultant. Why is his work with actors on branding and knowing your image so vital? I guess you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out.

Darbi Worley sits down with one of New York’s busiest VO casting directors, Andy Roth. Andy generously shares his thoughts on the VO industry and also talks about how he’s making his own way as a producer. Andy is also a fantastic VO coach. You can reach him at AndyRothCasting@aol.com if you’d like to study with him. 
 

Roz tells an audition story like none you’ve ever heard before on EAP. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. 
 

In New York, see Darbi make her storytelling debut at Family Hour with Sara Benincasa on April 23rd at The PIT.

Gene Gallerano - one of those rare actors whose personal journey has taken him from being a Denver ski bum to wrapping up production on his first feature film in NY. Oh and did we mention that he wrote, directed and acted in the movie too? Now that’s an interview worth listening to!

Happy Holidays. At long last Caryn West, actress and audition coach tells it like it is. Here's the link to Darbi's e-card. Enjoy. http://www.darbiworley.com/DARBI_GUSYA_2010.html

Darbi Worley interviews the multi-talented, super productive Patricia Stark. Hear how she has used her on-camera training to build a thriving business. There may or may not be a very funny moment at the very end of this episode. Listen all the way through. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!!!

Roz flies solo to let you all know all about the Directing Actor's Gym with creator, producer, filmmaker Miles Maker. Enjoy the ride.

Thank you for supporting our show. We plan to offer special content here. Please write us a nice review in the app store and tell all of your friends.

Darbi and Roz discuss headshots, a Devonshire dialect, trade shows and what was it like working with Zach Galiafinakis! Want to learn how to get an agent? You won’t want to miss this interview with Dallas Travers who has helped over 1,400 actors get agents . . . All this in one podcast? Yes! Don’t forget to download Darbi’s latest piece of satire from The Onion News Network, Future: News from the Year 2137. Enjoy!

This episode, Roz Coleman and Darbi Worley provide Answers for Actors on the topic of freelancing versus signing with one agent. Also, Darbi has a talk with fantastic casting director, Brooke Thomas from House Productions.

Darbi Worley flies solo this week as she interviews stylist and performer George Brescia about creating his solo show. George also gives some professional advice on looking your best, something every actor must do. Enjoy!

Darbi Worley is enlightened/amazed by the documentary “Good Hair”, Roz Coleman interviews Nick Marshall (actor, writer and director with an interesting past) and the ladies answer a listener email about race in the acting biz. Black hair, an inspirational story of being an artist no matter what and tackling diversity in the entertainment industry…all in one podcast.

While Darbi teaches intenSati on the beach in Tulum (rough life, right?), Lynn Chen brings us her first interview as our LA correspondent – Daniel Dae Kim! He gives behind-the-scenes insight to his journey as an Asian actor from NYU grad school to starring on one of the most-watched TV shows of all time! Enjoy!

Drum roll please….we have some very exciting news! Please join us as we welcome Lynn Chen to the Everything Acting team! Lynn will be bringing us interviews from that “other” coast. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her. Welcome aboard!

For the first time, we invite a listener to sit in on an interview. Trevor Worden joins Darbi Worley and Roz Coleman to interview the fantastic Geoffrey Soffer (Ugly Betty). One of our favorite guests to date, Geoffrey opens way up about his life and thoughts on the casting process.

Darbi Worley sits down with the hyper-smart Todd A. Kessler, Co-Executive Producer and Co-Creator, Damages. You don’t want to miss this one. The new season launches January 25th on FX. 
Darbi and Roz wish all of you an amazing holiday season. We love you.

Actress, Activist, Writer, and Teacher April Yvette Thompson shares with us her journey to taking responsibility for her fate as an artist. Find out how she pioneered her hit solo show, "Liberty City".Also, featuring Joshua Warr whose work with April evolved into "Sing No Evil", a caberet that is currently at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.Be inspired!

Casting Director Billy Hopkins gives us the inside scoop on the casting of the film PRECIOUS and tells us what to do if we end up auditioning in his office.Plus Darbi and Roz get personal about their own self defeating thoughts and how they recover from a bout of negative thoughts. Enjoy.

Roz Coleman interviews actor Delroy Lindo about the craft of acting and longevity of career. Darbi and Roz tackle a listeners’ question and hey!! There’s a job opening at Everything Acting Podcast. Listen and see if it’s right for you. Enjoy.

Roz and Darbi catch up on their summer antics and answer listener’s emails. Later, Darbi sits down with Chrishell Stause who (at the time of this interview) was going through mucho baby daddy drama on All My Children. Get all the goods on the life of a soap star. Enjoy.

Darbi Worley spends some time with actress and entrepreneur, Erin Stutland, who is making more than one of her own ways. Roz is on a beach somewhere according to Twitter.

I’m not gonna lie…Darbi and Roz are crushing on these boys big time. We think you’ll fall in love with them, too. There’s not much more fun happening on Broadway than HAIR! Your co-hosts finally shared a Broadway stage…along with a bunch of hot, gyrating hippies. Rowr.

Josh Halloway is a writer, producer, actor, monologist. Also, a movie trailer writer and show runner’s assistant. Hear what this Hollywood Renaissance Man has to say about Making Your Own Way. Darbi Worley flies solo this week as Roz entertains the HG from hell. Don’t know what that is? You should be following us on Twitter (darbiw and roz2010) or be our friends on Facebook.

Roz and Darbi discuss Michael Jackson and how they cope with their own artistic temperaments. Later, Roz interviews Melissa Maxwell, an actress, director, writer who makes her own way as she serves the artistic community with her IN THE KNOW LIST. Enjoy.

Darbi Worley goes backstage at Blithe Spirit to interview the funny maid, Susan Louise O’Connor and the funny Hair Supervisor Erin Kennedy Lunsford. Good times were had by all.

Roz Coleman flies solo! Featured guest Viola Davis inspires us all as she covers everything from how she auditioned for the Oscar-nominated turn in “Doubt” to what it’s like to land in the pages of a fashion spread as a member of the A-list! Darbi Worley is off this week and attending the TONYS! She’ll be back with coverage of the awards next episode.

Podcasting from the North woods of Minnesota, Darbi Worley sits down with industrial film expert, Carol Nadell of Selective Casting. Short and sweet for the holiday weekend. Darbi and Roz wish you and yours a safe and happy Memorial Day. Cheers!

Our first repeat guest, Johnna Gottlieb (pictured here with the late, great Don LaFontaine), checks in with Darbi Worley to discuss (everybody groan) the economy and how it has affected the voiceover market. Darbi and Roz offer up their current favorite Actor Food and issue a call for feedback from listeners. If you’re interested in Johnna Gottlieb’s classes or services, check her out at jogoco.com. Until next time, have great auditions and get out there and Make Your Own Way!

Actor Ron Canada tells how to work (and play hard ball) with stars in movies. He should know, he has supported Russell Crowe, Vince Vaughn and many more. Roz Coleman and Darbi Worley answer a listener question, talk about the current climate in showbiz and offer up a little actor food. Enjoy.

Darbi Worley gets inside one of the minds behind “The Mentalist.” Hear what Co-Executive Producer Ashley Gable has to say about breaking into Hollywood and what life is like once you do. Darbi and Roz discuss the etiquette surrounding following up after a callback. Darbi talks about the latest viral video from Shoot the Messenger, “A Gathering Storm,” which takes on the opponents of marriage equality. You can view the video HERE. If you haven’t seen the original, brace yourself for some crazy and then check it out HERE.

Roz interviews Jamal Mallory-McCree, Tre Davis and Amari Cheatom about how their training at Julliard, Rutgers and Webster prepared them for their first year in NY. These three young actors star with Roz in the Off-Broadway revival of Zooman and the Sign now playing at the Signature Theatre in NY through April 26. Also Darbi is off to LA to perform Wake Up World (and sell it)!

Updates with Darbi and Roz include: Darbi and the Shoot The Messenger crew are taking Wake Up World to DC and Roz’s reel on YouTube gets her a big job! 
 

Featured Interview with Karen Kohlhaas, director, teacher, and author of the new book: How to Choose A Monologue for any Audition. 
 

We hope you will be informed and inspired as always. Enjoy.