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The no nonsense, in-depth, actors-on-acting podcast hosted by Peter Rinaldi. One working actor every episode doing a deep dive into their approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.
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William Jackson Harper (opens the original)
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William Jackson Harper is probably best known for the work he did over four seasons on the NBC comedy "The Good Place," and the Ari Aster film "Midsommar," but his true happy place is on the stage (he's a Tony nominee for the recent production of "Uncle Vanya" with Steve Carell). On this episode he explains the allure of the theater, which has something to do with being "the witch" and not "the caldron." He talks about why he doesn't do well with micro-managing but loves dialogue, two-shots, mak
June Schreiner (opens the original)
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June Schreiner is the star of "Dark Hollow," a folk horror film about a young mother who, in order to protect her home and save her family, must hunt down a nightmarish monster that has emerged from an Appalachian coal mine. On this episode, Schreiner explains why she fell in love with Daniel Byers' script and related so much to this character. She talks about her formative years at Area Stage, explains why she sometimes starts her process by identifying elements that she has resistance towards,
Oliver Cooper (opens the original)
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Oliver Cooper has one of the greatest stories about breaking into Hollywood, landing his first role in "Project X." I'm grateful he takes his time telling it on this episode. It's a story about hilarious naiveté, unwavering belief in himself, and an unlikely friendship with a person unfairly pushed to the margins of the business who fueled him with the support he needed. That story is so formative that he still wants to tell stories about people who were counted out, but who keep the dream alive
Tom Brittney (opens the original)
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Tom Brittney first rose to global prominence with his multi-season turn on the celebrated British series "Grantchester," where he built a devoted international following through a performance defined by emotional depth and restraint. With his new series "The Westies," he hops "the pond" and ventures into darker and more volatile territory while delivering layered, character-first work surrounded by stellar co-stars like J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver. On this episode, he explains why the lack o
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