10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!)

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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how to get the most out of your college + high school experience as an actor: Didn't book the lead as a freshman? Didn't land that summer stock job? Here's my best advice for making the most of your high school and college experience as a young actor! Shout out to my cousins Abby and Lizzie! To get the Marketing 101 For Actors... 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

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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

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why I work a 9-5 full time job while pursuing a career as an actor: Auditions + agents + zoom calls + self tapes + rehearsals + performances... PLUS a 9 to 5 job? I've either lost my mind... or I'm on to something MAJOR here. Let's discuss. To learn more about health insurance through Actors' Equity, click here. To ... by Actor Aesthetic

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is social media really THAT important for actors? by Actor Aesthetic

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my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 2): Self worth + pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry... what could possibly go wrong? Let's get into it. 2023 is our year, baby. To get the Marketing 101 For Actors Ebook, go to www.actoraesthetic.com/marketing. Spread love and don't f... by Actor Aesthetic

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the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career: Getting to do something you love every day? YES. Getting PAID to do something you love every day? HECK YES. Going months not knowing when your next acting job will be? Needing to work another job to sustain yourself in the meantime? Facing daily reje... 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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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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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

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how to start your own audition journal: What happens when you start keeping track of all your auditions in one place? You grow. In this brief episode, we're talking about how to start and keep your own audition journal... so you never miss another important piece of information again! Grab... by Actor Aesthetic

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The Actor "Hustle" - Is It Hurting Our Mental Health?: As actors, we are conditioned to believe that we must hustle in order to make it in show business. We are told that there should not be a day that goes by where we're not working on something related to our craft... whether it’s taking classes, worki... by Actor Aesthetic

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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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Instagram For Actors: Q&A with Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera: NYC-based actress and creator of Actor Aesthetic Maggie Bera answers all your questions about how actors can take advantage of Instagram. Should actors have more than one Instagram account? Should I revamp my personal account? Or just create a new on... 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 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

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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

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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

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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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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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the audition survival guide: what every actor needs to know: Auditioning for a musical theatre production can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, actors can enter the audition room feeling confident and ready to shine. In this episode, we explore the essential steps to prepare for a musical thea... by Actor Aesthetic

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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

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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

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top 5 casting sites for finding professional auditions (musical theatre edition): Ready to submit your resume to professional theatre companies but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top 5 favorite casting sites for finding professional theatrical auditions! To join the Actor Aesthetic... 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

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why rejection sucks + how to overcome it: Ask any successful performer and they'll tell you... rejection sucks. Like really, really bad. But when you're pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry, it's simply a part of life. In this episode, host Maggie Bera walks you through her... by Actor Aesthetic

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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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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 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

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10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!)

10 skills every actor should master (besides acting!!)

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