Random Acts: Recent Episodes
Elissa Wolf
A podcast tackling a smattering of "random" issues and ideas related to actors just entering the field, and occasionally the personal rant. From learning how to create a website, to book reviews, monologue selections, and interviews this podcast covers a variety of acting topics.
This episode of Random Acts will cover the importance on an actor website. It will also discuss the layout and contents an actor website should include. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/actors-website-dos-donts-51668/ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/things-every-actor-website-must-8978/ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/elements-actors-websites-need-4536/ https://eliwolf007.wixsite.com/elissakwolf
Today we are going to learn the art of networking. We will focus on places to go and how to make lasting connections. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-networking-film-industry-8843/ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/network-like-pro-50584/ https://www.stagemilk.com/how-to-network-as-an-actor/
Today we will learn how to construct an actor cover letter for both film and theatre. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/top-mistakes-actors-make-agent-cover-letters-15923/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Star-Right-Where-You-ebook/dp/B015EVCCGY
This episode will cover some advice when it comes to deciding on your side hustle. Making money shouldn’t be making you unmotivated. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/survival-jobs-3260/ https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/side-hustle-fuel-acting-suck-energy-3240/
Today we are looking at the technology that can help improve our acting careers. We will explore apps and podcasts that can give us an edge.
Just a rant about my opinion on grad school. https://www.steppenwolf.org/education/school-at-steppenwolf/ https://blackboxacting.com/academy/
An episode covering tips and tricks for line memorization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8k_rNTDjJM
A sweet and simple episode focusing on the art of submitting yourself to an agency. https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/how-pitch-yourself-rep-email/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/how-submit-yourself-agency/
Today’s episode will cover the ins and outs of self-taping from image to editing I’ve go you covered. https://www.backstage.com/backstage-guides/looking-self-tape-success/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/13-self-tape-mistakes-sabotage-your-chances/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/key-self-submissions-book-work/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/10-tips-winning-taped-audition/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/15-tips-successful-self-taped-audition/ https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/why-your-reader-can-make-or-break-your-self-tape-auditions/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/Photo-Photography-Umbrella-Lighting-Kit-Studio-Light-Bulb-Muslin-Backdrop-Stand/371961718609
Today’s episode will cover the in’s and out’s of what agents and mangers do. http://secretsofatalentmanager.blogspot.com/2012/03/real-differenced-between-talent-agent.html https://www.wawentertainment.com/whatamanagerdoes
In this episode you will get caught up on what the host has been up to over the summer, as well learn when the best time to get an agent is. https://www.secretsofahollywoodtalentmanager.com/
Today’s episode will look at self care geared specifically towards those who are actors or work in the creative field. Topics mentioned are ways to self reflect, productive ways to get those creative juices flowing again, as well as, meditation.
In this episode I interview Lisa Dawn, owner of Emergence-See Photography. We discuss elements and qualities to create headshots that capture your type and personality.
This episode focuses on the importance of the special skills section on the resume. We will specifically look at what actually counts as a skill, as well as skills all actors should have.
This episode will discuss acting methods, as a foundation of crafting and understanding characters. Specifically, looking into GOTE, Meisner, and the Suzuki method.
In this Episode I discuss my time touring around the West and Mid-west of the United States. I also answer questions and give advice about what it is like to tour.
Today we flip the script. In this episode I get interviewed by my friend Maya. I am asked a smattering of questions pertaining to theatre and my inspiration.
The topic of this episode centers around auditions. We are going to go on an audition journey from hunting down and finding auditions to preparation, and then the audition itself.
In this episode we will review and expand on ideas in the Backstage article “How to Become an Actor in the U.K.” by Sophie Kingston-Smith. We will also discuss where to start in order to be more accessible and mention useful tools to help get your career off the ground. Links: https://www.backstage.com/backstage-guides/how-become-actor-uk/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/random-acts/id1332404805?mt=2 https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijjgijzbhqyeuafzf62x6bdvgv4?t=Random_Acts
This episode will discuss acting methods, as a foundation of crafting and understanding characters. Specifically, looking into GOTE, Meisner, and the Suzuki method.
The topic of this episode centers around auditions. We are going to go on an audition journey from hunting down and finding auditions to preparation, and then the audition itself.
In this episode we will review and expand on ideas in the Backstage article “How to Become an Actor in the U.K.” by Sophie Kingston-Smith. We will also discuss where to start in order to be more accessible and mention useful tools to help get your career off the ground. https://www.backstage.com/backstage-guides/how-become-actor-uk/
The very first episode of Random Acts. This is the "Welcome" episode. Its a short one to give you a taste of what podcast is all about, why I decided to create it, and what I'm hoping to accomplish. Check out https://www.facebook.com/ElissaKWolf/ for updates and information about Random Acts. Cheers!