Actors Connection

The Guys talk set etiquette, overcoming nerves, and swap stories with two veteran New York Local 52 Crew members, Kevin Burns (Blacklist, Wolf of Wall Street) & Ralph Nicastro (Mr. Robot, Maniac). As we don't know if or when there will be another episode of B-Roll, thank you all for listening over the past few years! If you would like to get in contact with anyone from the show for any reason, we welcome you to using the contact information below! Tommy: tommypwalters@gmail.com  instagram.com/tommypwalters  Mike: mjcerisano@gmail.com  instagram.com/mjcerisano  Tommy & Mike's Production Company: www.zipline.media Mauricio Marces: mauricio.marces@gmail.com instagram.com/senormarces  MIKES & MAURICIO'S FREE COMIC BOOK: aethercomicbook.com GUESTS! Kevin Burns: kevin.burns788@gmail.com Ralph Nicastro: ralphjams@gmail.com Thank you all for listening over the past few years!

The guys talk to Jonathan Raviv, currently playing Sammy in The Band's Visit on Broadway. We talk about the show and its fantastic showing at the Tony's, The Boy Who Danced on Air and its cast album, representation on Broadway, how special skills can set you apart, and Shakespeare!   RELATED LINKS: The Band's Visit Best Episode of Kitchen Nightmares Haunting of Hill House Trailer Big Mouth Season 2 Trailer The Amazing Story Machine   Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces

Tommy Mike and Mauricio recap their year in film production. This year, in some capacity we've worn almost every hat on set, from acting to directing to producing. This pod is full of lessons we learned the hard way! Topics we cover: Working with collaborators, promoting your kickstarter, the importance of preparation and f*cking Birdbox.   Related Links 7 Days Out Trailer Attack on Titan Trailer Avatar: The Last Airbender Trailer First Man Trailer Birdbox Trailer - No. Just. No After Life - Set Photos Insomnia Raw Pieces Aether Comic Book   Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces

The guys talk to actor/singer/songwriter Arianna Afsar @ariannaafsar (original Eliza in @Hamiltonmusical in Chicago #hamiltonchi, currently working on an original musical about the life of Jeannette Rankin.) We go in depth about writing and creating your own work, and musical theatre as a tool for activism. Search “b-roll” or “actors connection” in the podcast app of your choice! The guys at @reproductionsco and @actorsconn, @tommypwalters @mjcerisano and @senormarces, are bringing you awesome interviews with guests from theatre, tv, film and production! Related Links: First Burn  Love You I Don't  Babylon Berlin  Upgrade  Hannah Gadsby: Nanette  Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King  INSECURE  Master of None - Uber Scene  Cast of Hamilton Chicago @The Women's March  Jeannette Rankin Ari's American Idol Audition William Hung - American Idol MKTO - Classic Wojtek the Bear Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@re

The guys talk to Dee Roscioli (Cher, Wicked, and CATS) and her manager Kyle Luker (Industry Entertainment) in this special two-guest episode. Listen and you'll know to answers to questions like: What's it like performing Elphaba over 1,000 times? What's the best way to talk to your manager? And most importantly, Do leopard print rugs really lure in all the ladies? Pokemon Live  Sharp Objects True Detective  Riverdale Vampire Diaries  West World TAG Mission: Impossible: Fallout Blackkklansmen Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in the Park)  Twelfth Night Music Video The Cher Show Wicked  Boomerang for Gmail Teletubbies Baby Sun Meet the Feebles Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces

The guys talk to... each other?! In this special episode we talk with each other about what it takes to create your own content, especially if it’s your first time! We’ll answer questions such as: Can you actually use your iPhone to film? Do you NEED to know what shutter speed is? And… How important is crafty?   Screenwriting Software Celtx Online  Celtx Desktop app WriterDuet Amazon Storywriter Fade In Cameras: Filmic pro Movies Shot on Filmic Pro Tamgerine Unsane -------- Canon T3i Panasonic GX85 Sony A6500 Canon 5D IV Panasonic GH5 Sony A7SII Great Budget Lens (affectionately known as the Nifty-Fifty) Adapters to EF Lenses from any Camera (Canon Lens Mount, most standard and ubiquitous) Sharegrid    Other Bits: Rode Video Mic  Aputure Lights  Light Temperatures Explanation and Lighting Crash Course  ND Filters Zoom recorders Rode Shotgun Mic Boom Pole XLR cable Slate   Resources Udemy Film Riot Lighting Tutorial on Udemy   Editing Software FCPX Adobe Premiere Sony Vegas Davinci Resolve   Tommy

The guys talk to Camrus Johnson about finding your confidence, showing appreciation, the dream show he'd produce: Hamilton meets Game of Thrones. http://www.itscamrus.com/ IMDB Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com Related Links: Dark West World  Brooklyn 99  Hereditary  Mary Page Marlowe The Good Place -  Molly's Game -  Justin Long in Zack & Miri Make A Porno  The Sun Is Also a Star  Pip's Island  The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales 

The guys talk to Vishaal Reddy about creating your own art, diversity, how he pitched his new show, Insomnia, to major networks (spoiler: LinkedIn actually works) Vishaal Reddy's Website Insomnia Kickstarter Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com Related Links: Lobby Hero Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Goblin (Korean Drama) Annihilation Trailer 

The guys talk to Michelle Cutolo about how to talk to casting directors, her love of dark comedies and directing babies. Michelle Cutolo is a casting associate with Brette Goldstein Casting and an award-winning NYC/LA based director. She has a decisive creative approach in the clever, funny and creative worlds with a focus on elevating female-centric comedic ventures. Since 2014, Michelle has been directing short films, television pilots, web series, sketch comedies, commercials, and music videos.   https://michellecutolo.com/   Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com   Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com   Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com   Related Links: Toys That Made Us The Expanse Billions Deadpool 2  Grand Budapest Hotel Brette Goldstein Casting Fargo No Country for Old Men -  O Brother, Where Art Thou? Hail, Caesar!  Gears of War Uncharted  Dance Dance Revol

The guys talk to Chris Shendge about the weird sounds our bodies make, Broadway camaraderie, and Hollywood's next blockbuster. Shendge is a veteran stage hand & audio engineer and currently works on various Broadway shows including SpongeBob SquarePants & Anastasia. He also Sound Designs for podcasts such as Space Cadets Radio.   Chris's Facebook Chris's LinkedIn     Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com   Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com   Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com     Related Links: SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical  Anastasia the Musical Trollhunters Trailer Barry (2018) Trailer Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable Crash Course On Your Feet! How 'Great Comet' Burned Out Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark Space Cadets Radio

The guys talk to Sean Rogers about making the most the most of the your time as an actor, creating your own work, and audition advice. Sean Rogers graduated the William Esper Studio in 2015. Known for Another Happy Day (2011) Frankenstein vs the Mummy (2015) and It Was a Normal Day (2015) directed by Ezra Miller and Sol Guy.   Sean's IMDB   Sean Rogers Social Instagram: @srogers_that   Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com   Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com   Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com Related Links: Heavy Metal 2000 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXlHwwDN_4 Legends of the Hidden Temple Fails - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQvzoY9SaQY Ready Player One Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSp1dM2Vj48 Blockers Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfFcaV5O7SU This Flat Earth (Playwrights Horizons) - https://www.playwrightshorizon

The guys talk Hamilton’s Anthony Lee Medina about the power of patience, Donald Glover, and being the 15th wheel. Medina is currently playing John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton. Other theatre credits include Otto in the first national tour of Spring Awakening, Usnavi in In the Heights at Theater Under the Stars and Young Sal in The Public Theater’s The Capeman at The Delacorte. Television credits include The CW’s “Carrie Diaries,” CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” HBO’s “High Maintenance,” and Eduardo in the Golden Globe-nominated STARZ series “Flesh and Bone.”   Anthony Lee Medina Social Twitter: @antleeme123 Instagram: @antleeme123   Tommy Social Twitter: @tommypwalters Instagram: @tommypwalters tommy@actorsconnection.com     Mike Social: Instagram: @mjcerisano mcerisano.com mike@reproductions.com     Mauricio Social Twitter: @mauriciomarces Instagram: @senormarces mauricio@reproductions.com   Donald Glover SNL Monologue Donald Glover "This Is America" Black Panther Trailer Mixtape Marauders Blad

This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted March 4th, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today! Angela is the Casting Director and Managing Director of Liz Lewis Casting. She has been with the leading bicoastal casting office for more than 16 years. As the Managing Director, Angela works across the board on commercial, voice over, film, TV and theater projects, supporting and guiding staff to dig deeper and find fresh talent. She enjoys working with veteran and up-and-coming actors. Angela's recent film projects include Doubting Thomas, Paladin, A Year and Change, 23 Blast and Wifed Out. Recent commercial projects include Capital One, Publix, Cialis, Time Warner Cable, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Samsung, Captain Morgan, Coke, Winners and Acuvue, as well as Spanish language commercials for Publix, Marshalls, Conair, Garanimals, Volkswagen and Time Warner Cable.

This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted February 12rd, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today! Craig Holzberg is the owner of the bi-coastal boutique talent agency Avalon Artists Group. Avalon Artists Group is a full service agency representing actors and models of all ages in film, TV, theatre, commercials, voice over, and print. His clients recent Broadway credits include: Hamilton, Book of Mormon, American Psycho, Finding Neverland and Law & Order: SVU, Modern Family, Jane the Virgin and Scandal for TV. Craig represents many actors that he has met at Actors Connection and is always looking to expand his roster.   

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks with Eddie Rabon, Agent Take 3 Talent, taking actors questions on a number of industry topics. This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted December 3rd, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today!

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about how to find representation with Talent Agent Margaret Emory, Talent Agent at SW Artists. Margaret is currently representing actors for film, TV and theater AND building the NEW commercial and voiceover department at SW Artists, a theatrical talent agency in New York City. The second edition of Margaret's book ASK AN AGENT was released last month and is now available on amazon.com!

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about how to keep your agent happy, and you working with Legit Agent Traci Turton, 90210 Talent Agency. This bi-coastal office represents talent in all areas including Film, Television, Commercials and more.

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks Reality TV & TV Hosting with casting director, media trainer and development producer Risa Tanania from The House That Casting Built. Risa has cast (hosts, actors, experts and striking every day people) and developed shows for major networks such as FOX, Bravo, TLC, HGTV, Esquire and Lifetime. She believes the new climate of TV and is not just a guilty pleasure, but rather a space for great stories to be told. 

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks how to get into commercial print modeling with Ramona's Talent's Janine M. Cerny. Janine is currently working as a commercial talent agent/consultant at Ramona's Model & Talent, LLC. She has over 25 years of experience in the television commercial/commercial print industry.

Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about breaking your child into show business with Walid Chaya, Actors Connection KIDS & TEENS program director.