EPISODE 190: ALEXANDRA BOYLAN (PART 3)

In Episode 190, Trev and AJ reconnect in person (!!!) to chat about AJ’s Digital Actor Workshop, Trev’s continuing journey with Body Beast (fitness geek alert), and a listener-prompted discussion about “permission-based research” – or, how to eloquently (or not) solicit trust from potential collaborators. Then Trev sits down for the third and final part of his chat with actress and producer Alexandra Boylan to chat about the nitty gritty of making and distributing an independent feature film, and choosing the work (rather than waiting for it to choose you). Total running time: 1:06:33.






Picks of the Week:
Invasion by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant (Trev)
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (AJ)
The Talks (Listener Pick via Tom Burt)

Alexandra's Links:
IMDB
@aboylan4
Facebook
Home Sweet Home [ IMDB / Trailer ]
Catching Faith [ IMDB / Trailer / Facebook ]
Alexandra’s Articles on MsInTheBiz

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EPISODE 189: ALEXANDRA BOYLAN (PART 2)

In Episode 189, AJ shares about a unique career situation, and Trev sits down with actress and producer Alexandra Boylan for Part 2 of his chat about making her “pixie stick movie,” why NOT to have high expectations or investors on board for your first projects, and why your film’s poster is the most crucial asset it has. Total running time: 47:12.




Picks of the Week:
Body Beast [Rewards Link] (Trev)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (AJ)

Alexandra's Links:
IMDB
@aboylan4
Facebook
Home Sweet Home [ IMDB / Trailer ]
Catching Faith [ IMDB / Trailer / Facebook ]
Alexandra’s Articles on MsInTheBiz

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EPISODE 188: ROCK THE VOTE

In Episode 188, Trev and AJ interrupt their regularly scheduled interview series to share a very special “Rock the Vote” episode, dedicated to arming and empowering theatre artists with everything they need to know about the Actor’s Equity / 99-seat referendum.

Listen in as AJ unravels the context, history, what ifs, and action items in his in-depth conversations with veteran actors Rebecca Metz and Dakin Matthews. And even if you’re not an Equity member (or in Los Angeles), this is still a crucial issue that could soon be at everyone’s doorstep. Join us in taking a stand to ensure a true win-win for actors and small theaters all over the country. Total running time: 1:22:20.




Mentioned in Episode 188:
ilove99.org

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EPISODE 187: ALEXANDRA BOYLAN (PART 1)

In Episode 187, Trev and AJ chat about the “writing on the wall” – whether or not the CA drought combined with the growing trend of out-of-stage productions is a sign of things to come – as well as some thoughts on getting into the industry at a later age, and what’s to be gained from hitting up acting and modeling conventions.

Then Trev sits down with actress/producer Alexandra Boylan for the first of a must-hear three part chat on how she went from the damaging “pick me mentality” to actor/director for hire – with two sold scripts and completed features under her belt. Total running time: 59:12.





Picks of the Week:
The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight by Thom Hartmann (Trev)
Red Army (AJ)

Alexandra's Links:
IMDB
@aboylan4
Facebook
Home Sweet Home [ IMDB / Trailer ]
Catching Faith [ IMDB / Trailer / Facebook ]
Alexandra’s Articles on MsInTheBiz

Member of the Week: Freddie Velatayo

I AM A HUMAN FIRST! I love my family and friends and continue to strive to be the best man I can be to them. I love competition because it stretches all of us and it will weed out the fakes. My SOUL is enriched with BAY AREA ROOTS therefore I will remain funky yet classy. Theatre stole my heart at a young age but I’ve decided to cheat on her with TV/FILM. I’m not here in L.A. to be a star. I want to be an instrument so people can feel triumph, love, or sadness. Therefore I AM A HUMAN FIRST. Aren’t we all?

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EPISODE 186: 2015 Q1 REVIEW

In Episode 186 – the final episode of Season 6 – AJ and Trev recap the first 90 days of the year, in the very first Quarterly Review episode. What worked? What didn’t? Why? And what’s next? And what the heck is an LOA? And hey, did that membership thing they keep talking about happen? (Spoiler alert: yes, yes it did.) Total running time: 59:09.





Mentioned in Episode 186:
AJ's Q2 LOA
Trev's Q2 LOA
The IAP Q1 Recalibrate + Reconnect Guide
Things
Omnifocus
Evernote
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The Scott Meyers 1 / 2 / 7 / 14 Formula

Picks of the Week:
Need2Know (AJ)
Beasts of the Southern Wild – web / iTunes (Trev)
Kingdom Come – IMDB / iTunes (Listener Pick via Brian Smith)

Member of the Week: Stephen Phillips

Stephen is a Texas-transplanted L.A. actor who writes daily. A former army officer, he moved back to Houston after his service commitment and began auditioning for equity theater productions. After moving to Austin and becoming more involved in independent film and improvisational comedy. he decided to load up the truck and head as far West as geographically possible. When not auditioning and studying with UCB, he spends his time writing and producing an original series with his (real-life) brother John: The Brothers Phillips. He loves connecting with actors and other artists who are passionate about creating their own work. His perfect L.A. day consists of thunderstorms, coffee, and plenty of chocolate croissants... so essentially just gorging on croissants. // @eastofstephen

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