how to get the most out of your college + high school experience as an actor

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

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

16 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

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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

21 min listen

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

29 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

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

22 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

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

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

11 min listen

how to stand out from the crowd in your auditions: What's the number one thing you might be missing from your auditions? Spontaneity. In this episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast, host Maggie Bera shares tips and advice on how to find spontaneity in your auditions. Being spontaneous in auditions c... by Actor Aesthetic

19 min listen

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

15 min listen

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

11 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

my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 3!): Bringing it home with YOUR best advice (yeah, I said YOUR!) for actors heading into 2023. I held a poll on my instagram and it got deep. Let's get into it. 2023 is our year, baby. To get the Marketing 101 For Actors Ebook, go to www.actoraesthetic.co... by Actor Aesthetic

14 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

How I Afford To Live In NYC As An Actor: It's no secret that New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the United States to live in. In this episode, Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses how she affords to live in New York City as an actor. It ain't easy... but it's... by Actor Aesthetic

15 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

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

24 min listen

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

16 min listen

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

#41 How to Get An Agent with Guest Host Jo Kelly: A couple of months ago the incredible acting teacher, To Be Or Not To Act's Jo Kelly asked me to come on her IG Live to tell her students how to find managers and agents and the conversation that unfolded was sooooo juicy I simply had to make it into... by Brian Breaks Character

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10 tips to nail your next self tape: Whether your agent contacted you or you heard directly from the creative team, it's time to put yourself on tape for casting. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her top 10 tips to nailing your next self tape. AMAZON RING LIGHT - https://am... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

auditioning for your school show? here’s how to deal with cast list anxiety: Ever been there? It's the morning of the big cast list reveal, and you're practically sprinting to see if your name made the cut. Auditioning for your school musical, whether you’re in high school or college, is not for the weak. But with a strong wo... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

My Worst Audition And How I Learned From It: Regardless of how many auditions you attend as an actor, from time to time you’re likely to experience one you just don’t feel too great about. We're all human. In this episode, Maggie shares her worst audition yet, why it was so cringeworthy, and ho... by Actor Aesthetic

21 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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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

my best advice for all actors heading into 2023: Friend groups, dream roles, and social media... oh, my! Bro there's no way 2022 is almost over. As we finish out the greatest year of all time (is it 2015 again?) let's make a pact to make next year the best one yet. To get the Marketing 101 For Act... by Actor Aesthetic

12 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

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