everything you need to know about actors‘ equity‘s OPEN ACCESS

20+ Benefits of Joining Actors' Equity Association: Actors' Equity Association (AEA) is the performing arts union representing more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity provides a wide range of benefits by negotiating wages, working conditions, and prov... by Actor Aesthetic

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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

How To Join Actors' Equity Association: Introducing the Actor Aesthetic podcast, hosted by NYC based actress and blogger, Maggie Bera. Maggie starts off her first episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast with the highly requested topic, How To Join Actors' Equity Association. Topics covered ... by Actor Aesthetic

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how to join actors’ equity association: Breaking down the 3 ways to join Actors Equity Association: Open Access, Equity Contract, and the 4 A's. Read more about the stage union at actorsequity.org. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actor... by Actor Aesthetic

19 min listen

do all actors need a website?: Actor websites... how to make them, what to include, and why they are so important when pursuing a career in the professional theatre industry! To join the Patreon, go to patreon.com/actoraesthetic. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group... 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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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

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

20 min listen

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

14 min listen

5 lessons I learned after graduating with a BFA in musical theatre: The real world. Oooooooooh ahhhhhhhh. Scary... I know. Let's talk about it. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite po... by Actor Aesthetic

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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

3 ways to find an agent or manager in NYC: Looking for representation in NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her 3 top ways for finding an agent or manager in NYC! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subsc... by Actor Aesthetic

14 min listen

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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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

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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

16 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

How To Signup to Audition for an EPA (Equity Principal Audition): In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes the many ways Equity, EMC, and non-equity actors can sign up for Equity Principal Auditions! 7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity ... by Actor Aesthetic

25 min listen

what you didn‘t know about moving to NYC as an actor: Thinking about making the big move to NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to moving to New York City as an actor. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to r... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

social media is changing for actors... learn how to ride the wave while you can: Join actor and host Maggie Bera for a deep dive into the changing social media terrain for actors. Learn practical strategies to harness authenticity, engage with the latest online trends, and elevate your digital profile. Stay informed, stay relevan... by Actor Aesthetic

23 min listen

my untold story of life after college in musical theatre: In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her musical theatre journey post grad into the unknown. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aest... by Actor Aesthetic

28 min listen

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

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

18 min listen

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

10 easy ways to revamp your audition book: Has it been far too long since you last took a hard look at your audition book? We don't blame you! In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to help dust off your audition book and give it a good revamp! To join the Actor ... by Actor Aesthetic

21 min listen

want to build your audition book? now you can!: Every musical theatre actor needs an audition book. There... we said it. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down the 3 genres of music you absolutely need to have in your musical theatre audition book. Like, right now. Build Your Musical Theatr... by Actor Aesthetic

20 min listen

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

17 min listen

a day in my life as an actor during the busiest time of audition season: Wake up, work, audition, REPEAT! It's getting busy over here y'all. In this episode, actress and host Maggie Bera dishes the details on a day in her life during the busiest time of audition season right in the heart of NYC. Get your copy of the Acto... by Actor Aesthetic

26 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

6 Reasons Why Every Actor Should Convert Their Instagram Account To A Business Profile: NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic creator, Maggie Bera, dishes her 6 reasons why every actor should convert their personal Instagram account to a business profile. Ready to make the switch? Setting up an Instagram business profile is easy! Here’s... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

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

19 min listen

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