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Living the Dream during COVID-19: Today is my birthday! In this short catch up episode I talk about resources, some good news, defining the dream, and upcoming guests. Send in your questions! Links to get in touch -  www.LivingtheDreamActing.com Living the Dream Acting Facebook Group @Artist_Dreams on Twitter Christina on Facebook   Resources: Office Ladies Podcast Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast  

Living the Dream during COVID - 19: In this episode I talk with writer and professional Storyteller Claire Obermarck. A traditional storyteller from the UK, we discuss how she became a storyteller, the importance of story in our current culture, and storytelling as a means for healing. Claire Obermarck on Amazon Claire Obermarck on Facebook Living the Dream Acting Facebook Group Living the Dream Acting website Survivors by Janien Valentine

Living the Dream during COVID - 19: In this episode I talk with professional stage actor Scott Coopwood. Scott makes his living full time as an actor and teaching artist, and is known for his expertise in performing and teaching Shakespeare. We discuss unemployment, what returning might look like, staying positive during these difficult times, what he's been doing since the last interview, and what he's looking forward to in the future.  Scott Coopwood's website Scott Coopwood on Facebook Living the Dream Acting Facebook Group Living the Dream Acting website Survivors by Janien Valentine

Living the Dream during COVID-19: In this episode we visit with previous guest singer/songwriter Janien Valentine to discuss these strange times we're living in, what she's accomplished in the last several years, and looking forward to a bright future including Janien's fabulous new single - "Survivors". Janien's website Survivors by Janien Valentine Living the Dream Acting Facebook Group Living the Dream Acting website  

Welcome to the first Mini-Sode! A mini-episode featuring a quick catch-up. This one features a special guest - my little Mini. We're talking our recent commercial, getting ready for the play, and starting a YouTube channel. Enjoy!   More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  www.LivingtheDreamActing.com @Arist_Dreams on Twitter ​Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Meet Brendan Connor, a New York City based SAG film and television actor whose IMDb credits include Spider Man-2, The X-Files, Elementary, Longmire, Two and a Half Men, Raising Hope, The Blacklist, and much more. He also co-wrote and co-starred in the hit play "Who Killed Woody Allen?". The final part of our conversation features getting agents; moving back to NY from LA; "typecasting", and more...     Find out more about Brendan - Brendan's IMDb page Brendan's Youtube Channel Brendan on Vimeo ​ More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations Salma Hayek NY Times Article - "Harvey Weinstein is My Monster Too" MeToo Movement Time's Up Now Mike Mariano on IMDb Julia Louis Dreyfus Ryan Olson - Global Arists Agency Nicolosi & Co. Talent Agency Funny or Die - Avatar @Arist_Dreams on Twitter ​Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Meet Brendan Connor, a New York City based SAG film and television actor whose IMDb credits include Spider Man-2, Mike and Molly, NCIS, The Blacklist, Mad Men, the X files, and much much more. He also co-wrote and co-starred in the hit play "Who Killed Woody Allen?". Part 2 features commercial work, agents, building relationships, and getting his role on Spider-Man 2.   Find out more about Brendan - Brendan's IMDb page Brendan's Youtube Channel Brendan on Vimeo ​ More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  Jerry Seinfeld Catch A Rising Star Michael Friedman on IMDb Spider-Man 2 Beverly Hills Playhouse Janien Valentine's Website ​Janien Valentine's Single @Arist_Dreams LivingtheDreamActing.com ​Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Meet Brendan Connor, a New York City based SAG film and television actor whose IMDb credits include Spider Man-2, Mike and Molly, NCIS, The Blacklist, Mad Men, the X files, and much much more. He also co-wrote and co-starred in the hit play "Who Killed Woody Allen?". Part 1 features how he got his start; "winging it"; and his sketch comedy background.    Find out more about Brendan - Brendan's IMDb page Brendan's Youtube Channel Brendan on Vimeo   More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  Broadway Video/Lorne Michaels ​Caroline's on Broadway @Arist_Dreams LivingtheDreamActing.com ​Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Meet Scott Coopwood, a professional actor and teacher with a passion for Shakespeare. Scott has performed in over 22 of Shakespeare's plays in productions all across the country. He's worked for Berkeley Rep, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Jewel Theatre Company, Portland Center Stage and much more.   Find out more about Scott -   Scott's Website Scott's Youtube Channel Scott on Facebook     More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  Berkeley Rep AKA Theatre Shakespeare Stage Combat - Society of American Fight Directors Shakespeare In Love Barry Kraft - Oregon Shakespeare Festival Julian Lopez-Morillas - Berkeley Repertory Theatre @Artist_Dreams LivingtheDreamActing.com Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Meet Scott Coopwood, a professional actor and teacher with a passion for Shakespeare. Scott has performed in over 22 of Shakespeare's plays in productions all across the country. He's worked for Berkeley Rep, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Jewel Theatre Company, Portland Center Stage and much more.   Find out more about Scott -   Scott's Website Scott's Youtube Channel Scott on Facebook     More Cool Stuff We Mentioned -  Berkeley Rep Mash on IMDb Arizona Theatre Company The Glass Menagerie Actors' Equity @Artist_Dreams LivingtheDreamActing.com Living the Dream Acting on Facebook

Episode 10 features Part 2 of my interview with film and television actress and director Keesha Sharp. Keesha is best known for her work on Girlfriends; Everybody Hates Chris; Are We There Yet; American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson; and can now add the role of Trish Murtaugh on the highly anticipated series Lethal Weapon on Fox. How to find out more about Keesha - KeeshaSharp.com Keesha Sharp IMDB profile Keesha on Facebook Keesha on Twitter More cool stuff we mentioned - Lethal Weapon Official Trailer Fishers of Health - Keesha's Health site on Facebook

Episode 9 features film and television actress and director Keesha Sharp. Keesha is best known for her work on Girlfriends, Everybody Hates Chris, Are We There Yet, and can now add the role of Trish Murtaugh on the highly anticipated series Lethal Weapon on Fox.   How to find out more about Keesha - KeeshaSharp.com Keesha Sharp IMDB profile Lethal Weapon Official Trailer More cool stuff we mentioned - The Little Black Dress Ink The Director's Guild of America

  Episode 8 features Part 2 of my interview with San Diego actress and entrepreneur Brenda Adelman. Actress and creator of her one woman show "My Brooklyn Hamlet"; mentor; teacher; creator of the Create Your Solo Show program; and Forgiveness Coach. This week's mother's day episode also features a surprise co-host.   www.livingthedreamacting.com How to find out more about Brenda - www.forgivenessandfreedom.com                      

Episode 7 features Part 1 of my interview with San Diego actress and entrepreneur Brenda Adelman. She is an actress, author, producer, forgiveness coach, and one person show mentor. She is the creator of her one woman show "My Brooklyn Hamlet", a story which centers around her journey of forgiveness for her father who shot and killed her mother and then married her mother's sister. Find out more about Brenda, her show, her coaching and more at - www.forgivenessandfreedom.com

In this episode, we head back to NYC for the long lost Part 2 interview of our top of show Voice Over Artist, Matt Knight. He's worked for Spike, MSG, MTV, MTV2, Fuse, Travel Channel, HGTV, and many more. In this episode he talks about staying positive, Union vs. Non-Union artists, and ways New York can change young talent.

In this episode, we head to NYC to interview our top of show Voice Over Artist, Matt Knight. He's worked for Spike, MSG, MTV, MTV2, Fuse, Travel Channel, HGTV, and many more. He talks about his youth; transitioning to the "Big City" and patience.     

In this long overdue follow up to Part 1, Janien Valentine talks navigating Las Vegas without going topless, Unions (she's not a fan), and the joy of motherhood. Enjoy!   

In this episode I interview Janien Valentine, renowned actress and singer from Las Vegas, Nevada. She has traveled the country performing with Symphony Orchestras, performs nightly in Vegas, and starred in three World Premiere Musicals. In this first episode with Janien, we cover the value of the college experience, NY cattle calls, and more. Enjoy! 

Meet Mike Lawler, professional actor in Phoenix, AZ. He's a member of Actors' equity and SAG-AFTRA, and has worked in television and film. His IMDb credits include productions seen on BBC television and Lifetime. He is an award winning performer and as of May 2017, he took the leap later in life and moved to NYC to expand his opportunities as a working artist. This guy's an inspiration! In this episode we talk about dealing with money fears as an actor; intimacy on stage and off; dealing with the highs and lows of acting, and much more. Enjoy!    Find out more about Mike -  Mike on Facebook Mike on Twitter Mike on IMDb     More Cool Stuff We Mention -       

Meet Mike Lawler, professional actor in Phoenix, AZ. He's a member of Actors' equity and SAG-AFTRA, and has worked in television and film. His IMDb credits include productions seen on BBC television and Lifetime. He is an award winning performer and as of May 2017, he took the leap later in life and moved to NYC to expand his opportunities as a working artist. This guy's an inspiration!   Find out more about Mike -  Mike on Facebook Mike on Twitter Mike on IMDb     More Cool Stuff We Mention -  Goodman Theatre - Chicago Shelley Berman, Geraldine Page, Jose Ferrer Actors' Equity URTA - University Resident Theatre Association Arizona Theatre Company Phoenix Theatre SAG-AFTRA Inside Acting Podcast