Breaking the Dry Spell

Welcome back - it's been a while! In this episode, we have the wonderful Stephanie Kurtzuba on the podcast to talk about her unconventional audition for Martin Scorsese, the fear of not "being good", and why being a mother made her a better actor. *Please disregard the summer hate at the top of this episode, it was recorded in the summer of 2024. For WeAudition.com use code SAGE25 for 25% OFF your membership. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Sage on IG: @SageSpielman Follow Stephanie on IG: @SKurtzuba Email us: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In this episode, Sage chats with "10 Things I Hate About You" director Gil Junger about the easiest way actors can self-confidencebook the role, his struggle with self-confidence, and working his way up in the industry. *Content warning: mentions of suicide. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Gil on IG: @GilJunger Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In this episode, Sage chats with Broadway actor Joomin Hwang about his experience making it as an international actor, the differences between the industry in New York City vs. South Korea, where he's from, and why advanced actors should still be training. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Joomin on IG: @JoominHwang Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In this episode, Sage chats with The Queens Gambit, Blue Bloods, and Godless star Matthew Dennis Lewis about working on set alongside his twin brother, how weird commercial auditions can be, and how he was able to skip the audition process for The Queens Gambit. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Matthew on IG: @MatthewDennisLewis Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In the first post-SAG-AFTRA strike episode, Sage chats with Stranger Things and Orange is the New Black star, Catherine Curtin about how you can take control of your auditions, finding where the characters you play live in you, and what it was like working on Stranger Things. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Follow Catherine on IG: @CateCurtin Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

You might've noticed we haven't been creating new episodes, this is because, during the strike, we're not allowed to promote any network-affiliated media! Luckily, in this episode, we have actor/director Nic Inglese who's going to chat with us about indies, creating your own work, and the SAG-AFTRA strike. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In this episode, Sage talks with actor Adrian Martinez (Curb Your Enthusiasm, iGilbert, Inside Amy Schumer, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) about how you don't need to spend money to make a great audition, being on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and why looking like a wanted criminal got him his first acting role. Follow Adrian on IG: @TasteofAdrian Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

Did you miss me? I missed you! In this episode, Sage talks about her recent booking, what she's been up to since last season, and season four info. Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In the season three finale, Sage chats with casting director Ramani Leah (Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, Tell Me Your Secrets, Special) about casting directors going to bat for you, making your reel better, and finally the answer to the frequently asked question, "what should new actors do to start their career?" CSA course: https://www.castingsociety.com/join/pursuing-casting Follow Ramani on IG: @TopRamani Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support

In this episode, Sage talks with actor and comedian Matthew McCarthy (How We Roll, The Other Guys, Corporate, Adam Ruins Everything) about being a stand-up comedian, industry horror stories, and not giving a f@%k! Follow Matt on IG: @McCarthyredhead Follow us on IG: @DearActorPodcast Email us: [email protected] Sponsors: Hollywood Winners Circle - HollywoodWinnersCircle.com WeAudition.com - 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SAGE25 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearactor/support