I went to 3 auditions, my day job, and filmed a self tape in 1 day lol (here’s how)

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

15 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

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

18 min listen

there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!: Whether this ain't your first audition season rodeo or you’re simply brand new to the city, this episode is packed with a few nuggets of wisdom for ya. Host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for surviving NYC Audition Season, Equity Principal Auditi... by Actor Aesthetic

21 min listen

the extremely hard truth about being an actor in NYC (and how to survive the numbers game): Theatre is all about storytelling. We step onto the stage, under the lights, and we tell a story. But there's another story, one that isn't told enough - the story of the life of the performer off-stage. The hard truth about being an actor in NYC. Ac... by Actor Aesthetic

10 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

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

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

12 min listen

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

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

taking you through my FIRST year of auditions in NYC after college: Join Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera as she travels back in time with her handy-dandy Audition Journal from the year 2017. From the anxiety of initial auditions to the excitement of callbacks and finally booking her dream contract that gave her an E... by Actor Aesthetic

47 min listen

my step-by-step guide to filming a simple self-tape audition: Host Maggie Bera dishes her secrets to making a successful self-tape (especially when you're racing against the clock)! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the... by Actor Aesthetic

25 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

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

9 min listen

how to own your next audition: You wake up... you check your email... and BAM! Just like that, you have an audition. And it's a reeeeeally big one. But wait a minute... it's TOMORROW MORNING at 9AM! You reread the email, gawk at the amount of material you have to prepare, and real... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

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

29 min listen

An Introvert’s Guide To Surviving Audition Holding Rooms: Have you ever taken a personality test like the Enneagram or the Myers-Briggs test? Chances are, you identify as either an introvert or extrovert. The definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. Introve... by Actor Aesthetic

17 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

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

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I went to 3 auditions, my day job, and filmed a self tape in 1 day lol (here’s how)

I went to 3 auditions, my day job, and filmed a self tape in 1 day lol (here’s how)

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