How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition)

The Pros + Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the pros and cons of joining Actors' Equity Association. How I Got My Actors' Equity Card 3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity W... by Actor Aesthetic

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Unofficial Lists + How To Use Them Fairly: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about unofficial lists, how EMC and non-equity members can take advantage of them, and how to use them fairly. How to Get Seen at E... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor: Certain productions and theaters are required to have Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) and Equity Chorus Calls (ECCs). Members of Actor's Equity— the union for stage actors — can sign up for these auditions starting one week before they occur. Non-E... by Actor Aesthetic

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Answering YOUR Questions on Agents, Equity, NYC, Self-Tapes & MORE!: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on agents, life in New York City, self-tapes, Actors' Equity Association (AEA), submissions, and more! Questions a... by Actor Aesthetic

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10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes 10 unusual but effective ways to calm your audition nerves! Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now s... by Actor Aesthetic

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EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity: Today, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera breaks down the Equity Membership Candidate program, how to join Actors' Equity Association, and more! For theatres that participate in the EMC program - https://www.actoraestheti... by Actor Aesthetic

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Answering YOUR Questions on Survival Jobs, Agents, Audition Songs & MORE!: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) answers YOUR questions on survival jobs, agents, audition songs, and more! Questions answered in this episode: 1. Good jobs in NYC to pro... by Actor Aesthetic

23 min listen

5 Actor Job Boards For Finding Casting Calls and Auditions: There are hundreds of job boards and audition listings for actors across the internet. Whether you’re searching the internet for professional auditions in theatre hubs like New York City and Los Angeles, or you’re on the hunt for community theatre au... by Actor Aesthetic

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5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best advice on what to get rid of in 2020! Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through... by Actor Aesthetic

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Answering YOUR Questions on Summer Stock Auditions, EMC Points, College, Burn Out & MORE!: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) and NYC-based actor Collin Sanderson (Westchester Broadway Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Marriott Theatre) answer YOUR questions on summer s... by Actor Aesthetic

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How + Why I Joined Actors' Equity Association: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about how and WHY she joined Actors' Equity Association. To get the "Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book" online course, head ... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

what the hell is going on with Equity auditions?: A lot has changed for our industry over the past few years. Especially Actors' Equity Association. In this episode, NYC actress and host Maggie Bera breaks down the recent pivots made by the union, how they've affected auditions, and what you need to... by Actor Aesthetic

27 min listen

The Most Surprising Lessons I've Learned From Equity Principal Auditions: Equity Principal Auditions are an important part of life for many actors across the country. Required of any production with a negotiated Equity contract, these open calls give unrepresented and represented actors alike time to audition in front of c... by Actor Aesthetic

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The 5 Most Common Struggles Actors Face With Auditions: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about the most common struggles actors face when it comes to auditioning... and how to combat them! To book a 60-minute online cons... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

Equity Chorus Calls (ECC): In this episode, Maggie discusses the basics of Equity Chorus Call auditions, or ECCs. This episode is geared towards new Equity members and non-union actors looking to take advantage of Equity auditions. On the blog: How To Get Seen At Equity Audi... by Actor Aesthetic

12 min listen

Typing At Auditions: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?: In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera discusses typing at auditions... what it means for actors, and how it works! To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

What NOT To Do When Choosing An Audition Song: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best tips on what NOT to do when choosing an audition song! The No-No List of Pop/Rock Audition Songs To get the "Build Your M... by Actor Aesthetic

18 min listen

Why You Should Be Submitting Directly To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent): The brand new Actor Aesthetic online course, How To Successfully Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without an Agent or Manger) is officially launched! We ALL know it helps to have an agent who can get you in front of the right people. But YOU, yes... by Actor Aesthetic

13 min listen

10 Ways To Use Actors Access To Your Advantage: Actors Access is an online platform that allows actors to maintain profiles by uploading headshots, updating their resume, adding new skills and attributes, managing performance videos, and more. Created in 2003, Actors Access functions like a virt... by Actor Aesthetic

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10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition: With the advance in technology these days, self-tape auditions are extremely common for actors! Self-tapes are usually requested by a casting director, and then submitted electronically. The casting director typically will provides an actor with side... by Actor Aesthetic

17 min listen

How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions In A Day (Successfully!): Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. And preparing for multiple auditions can seem near impossible. In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses the ways in which she prepares for and attacks ... by Actor Aesthetic

23 min listen

a day in the life of an actor with a 9 to 5 job: Let's destroy the "starving artist" trope once and for all ;) It's possible!!!!!! In this episode, NYC based actress and Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera discusses exactly how she balances her 9 to 5 job in marketing and social media with auditioning... by Actor Aesthetic

27 min listen

Will Eco Cast LIVE Replace In-Person Professional Auditions?: Introducing the next level of virtual auditioning, Eco Cast Live! NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats about the basics of Eco Cast Live, how actors can use it to their advantage, and how it will impact the future of the theatre industry. N... by Actor Aesthetic

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How To Create A Strong Website For Actors: For actors, having a personal website these days is non-negotiable. Casting directors, directors, producers, musical directors, choreographers, and other creatives often google talent before auditions, meetings or even when making tough casting decis... by Actor Aesthetic

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why actors need to find a hobby outside of theatre: We need to get a life, y'all! Not everything is about singing, dancing and acting... (though much of can and SHOULD be ;)) In this brief episode, we're getting real about the true importance of finding a hobby outside of theatre. Helpful blogs: An ... by Actor Aesthetic

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Equity Principal Auditions (EPA): In this episode, Maggie discusses the foundations of Equity Principal Auditions and how to take advantage of them. Non-equity members, EMCs, and new Equity members will find this episode very valuable. On the blog: Equity Principal Auditions for Newb... by Actor Aesthetic

13 min listen

swings, understudies and standbys (and why they’re so important): The backbone of a production? The only reason why the show goes on? Swings, understudies and standbys, of course! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor... by Actor Aesthetic

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what is summer stock + what happens when you don’t book the job?: Every musical theatre actor's favorite topic... summer stock. What is it? How do you audition for it? And what happens when you don't book the job? We're talking all your favorite summer stock audition acronyms (A1, SETC, NETC, MTWA, UPTA, etc), acto... by Actor Aesthetic

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10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!): Yeah you can sing, dance and act. But do you know what it takes to sustain an actual career in the entertainment industry? Here are the top ten skills every actor should master... besides acting. To get the Marketing 101 For Actors Ebook, go to www.a... by Actor Aesthetic

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how to stand out in your college audition prescreens: What’s a prescreen? Why do you need to submit one? And HOW do you stand out from the thousands of musical theatre college applicants just like you? Let’s discuss. In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for making it through the coll... by Actor Aesthetic

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How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition)

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