Second Act Actors

This episode of Second Act Actors features a hard hitting story told with joy and emotion by acting coach John Stevens. John shares details of his father’s death and how he worked through his trauma …

Have you always had a burning desire to pursue acting but believed it was too late to start? Perhaps you've been told that your age puts limitations on your dreams, leading you to feel frustrated and…

First act actor and second act actor meet to swap experiences and perspectives on breaking into this notoriously tough industry! On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I talk to actor Adam…

What does it take to overcome your family’s expectations and your perfectionism and become a successful screenwriter? Well, Chris Soucy’s solution was to feel the fear, do it anyway and write a scrip…

In a world where dreams have no expiration date, Amy Lyndon offers a lifeline to second actors pursuing their passions later in life. But just as they're ready to take the leap, a shocking revelation…

Join me for this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast as I talk improvisation, making mistakes, taking risks, acting techniques and classical music with trumpeter Aaron Romm. Aaron is a profess…

In this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking to an actor with whom I’ve shared the screen as we were featured together in a film! Eric Miron is a music teacher an…

With a rich background in business sustainability, finance, and a myriad of other roles, Maggie Fleming is nothing short of a versatile individual. Known for her hands-on approach in the many creativ…

Meet Dr. Jim Jenkinson - a talented individual who transitioned from dentistry to the world of acting later in his career. After 25 years in dental practice, he decided to follow his passion and imme…

Introducing Rebeka Herron, a versatile film producer with a life-long passion for storytelling. At a young age, Rebeka dove headfirst into the world of television before discovering her love for lang…

“You’re getting rejected far more than you’re getting hired… If you’re even getting an audition, you’re one of the lucky ones”. Unfortunately this is a reality for many if not most actors, so how d…

Shawn Lawrence has one of the coolest career paths I’ve ever heard of with stints as a celebrity bodyguard, police negotiator, stuntman and of course as an actor! He tells me his story on this really…

It's about transformation. So magic is transformation. - Jacqueline Murphy

My special guest is Jacqueline Murphy

Meet Jacqueline Murphy, a multi-talented creator who discovered her passion for acting a…

Scott Butler has the distinction of breaking into not one, but two, very difficult industries. He’s a former video game artist who got laid off in the 2008 recession and then decided to become an act…

On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, I’m talking with massage therapist and actor Patrick Stiles!. Join us for an interesting discussion on perfectionism, balancing auditioning with ano…

Michelle’s first act before acting was also on stage, but as a professional ballet dancer. On this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast, we get into the details on what it really means to have a …

A wee bonus episode for you all! This is the live recording of my workshop at the AACE (Association of Acting Coaches & Educators) conference!

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“I’ve added it up and I’m probably a seventh act actor”, Stephen told me on this episode of the Second Act Actors podcast. Regardless of when or how you discovered acting, join me for this amazing co…

From humble beginnings, Lewis Baumander followed his instincts and embraced the unknown to create an unexpected and inspiring acting community, changing the course of his life and the lives of his st…

Jennifer’s relationship with acting is a long story, which is a testament to her passion and creativity. She came from a creative, artistic family and grew up acting, then left the profession only to…