An Actors Podcast: Recent Episodes
Douglas Taurel
Real conversations, Acting, the craft of acting, and the Veterans he meets from touring his play The American Soldier. Hosted by Actor, Producer, and Playwright Douglas Taurel.
00:00 Introduction to the Legendary Actress
01:00 A Memorable Note and Connection
02:30 Passion for Theater and Film
04:02 The Journey of a Theater Actress
11:05 Early Life and Family Influences
14:18 First Steps in Acting
17:36 Theater Scene in New Orleans
24:05 Challenges and Changes in Modern Theater
31:37 Approaching a Role as an Actress
39:01 Memorable Acting Exercises
41:13 Using Personal History in Acting
42:54 The Influence of Music on Acting
43:49 Early Acting Experiences and Mentors
46:56 Creating a Military Show Inspired by 9/11
54:39 Directing and Working with Actors
01:02:58 Challenges and Lessons in Acting
01:12:23 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
Behind the Scenes with Independent Producers, actors, and writers Laura Darrell and Marc Brener
Insights and Challenges In this episode, we explore the creation of an animated project, discussing the process of finding animators on Upwork, the collaborative relationship developed, and the challenges faced along the way. We also explore the production dynamics, the complexities of animation, and how balancing budget and vision played a key role.
The conversation also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of these artists, the changing landscape of the entertainment industry, and the rise of technology like AI in content creation. Additionally, the artists share insights on their personal projects, including a Jewish musical and a touching play about end-of-life care. The discussion underscores the importance of producing your own work, building a community, and staying persistent in the ever-evolving world of arts and entertainment.
00:00 Laura Darell Interview
00:48 Introduction to the Play and Production Company
00:48 Creating an Animated Project
03:08 Challenges and Changes in Animation
05:57 Funding and Financial Strategies
22:58 The Impact of COVID on the Industry
26:46 Navigating the Modern Acting Landscape
27:34 Building a Creative Community
29:50 Challenges in the Theater Industry
31:39 The Cyclical Nature of Entertainment
39:17 Creating a Jewish Musical
49:04 Advice for Aspiring Actors
52:19 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
Anything Animated Series: https://www.youtube.com/@AnythingAnimatedSeries
Laura Darrell: https://www.lauradarrell.com
Marc Brener: https://alljewishtheatre.org/members/marc-brener
In this insightful interview, I reconnect with a dear friend and the creative mind behind "Hot Angry Moms," Mel House. We delve into the intricacies of filmmaking, our friendship back to the early years in New York, where we studied acting and direction under Carl Forsman. Mel shares valuable insights into her artistic process, the challenges she faced while producing and shooting the film during COVID, and the unique ways she sourced funding for the project.
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https://www.hotangrymom.com
https://www.instagram.com/hotangrymom/
https://twitter.com/hotangrymom
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www.DouglasTaurel.com
Solo Show: www.theamericansoldiersoloshow.com
TV Series: www.landinghomewebseries.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglastaurel
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The interview is with independent film producer Vanessa Evans about her project "Green Girl Diaries," a modern-day adaptation of the musical "Wicked" centered around the college experiences of the characters.
The project was inspired by the merchandise her then-boyfriend gave her and her love for the character Elphaba. Evans talks about how the idea had been percolating since 2018, and after dealing with delays due to the pandemic, the project was finally completed in mid-2021.
Vanessa discusses how she didn't have a fixed budget and took it day by day, finding or purchasing what was needed. The film was shot by a team from Gargoyle Media, and Evans talks about the importance of finding a team that trusts and respects each other. She encourages young artists to create their own projects and to not be afraid to shoot on their phone. The interview ends with advice for directors to storyboard their films and to respect and inspire their teams to get them to buy into their vision. The project is planned for release on YouTube, and Evans can be found on social media as Nessa Rose 4199.
Vanessa Evans is an independent film producer and director who film the Web Series Green Girl Diaries. We talked about her budget, the biggest lessons in filming, directing, and producing the project, and how she took action to make it happen.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenGirlDia... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nessa_creates __
Follow me at:
www.DouglasTaurel.com
Solo Show: www.theamericansoldiersoloshow.com
TV Series: www.landinghomewebseries.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglastaurel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasTaurel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglastaurel/
I met Seargent V after my Granbury performance of my solo show, "The American Soldier." She is an amazing woman, a HERO, Purple Heart recipient, and an amazing poet! It is my honor and privilege to be allowed to listen to her family’s story, her story, and her transition out of the military.
I spoke to Natalie Lynn Roy on what it takes for Actors to pursue their dreams as actors with a healthy mindset in order to achieve success and avoid burnout.
I was honored to interview Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch on patriotism, my solo show, and what he feels can help our veterans transition back home from service.
We also discussed how communities might better understand and support our veterans when they return, and the needs of veterans and their families.
This is part of my full interview with Padraic Lillis. In this interview we discuss on how he blocks a solo show during the rehearsal process.
I discuss the amount of energy both actors and directors need to rehearse and crate a solo show.
Douglas Taurel & Foster Davis talked about what actors are interested in today. Whether they want to learn the craft of acting or is simply learning how to audition is all that matters now. And a few suggestions that can help young actors pursuing a career as an actor in New York.
Every young actor asks themselves if they should go to graduate school or not, should they pay to play, and head out to LA or NYC to get noticed. Be careful of people who sell you the world and promise you the moon. Usually, you can get more value from producing your work and hustling your ass off.
Are you a first-time film director? This episode is for you. Being a first time director is not walk in the park. It calls for a lot of work and resilience. It’s tempting to throw in the towel, but you need to keep at it. To ease your journey, I would love to share with you ten lessons that I have learned from my career as a film producer.
This Part II
Are you a first-time film director? This episode is for you. Being a first time director is not walk in the park. It calls for a lot of work and resilience. It’s tempting to throw in the towel, but you need to keep at it. To ease your journey, I would love to share with you ten lessons that I have learned from my career as a film producer.
Part 1
We spoke about why and how I became an actor. My journey and obstacles in creating my solo show The American Soldier, and what it takes to keep believing and chasing your dreams.
The mindset you have to have as an actor. And waking up early is the key to your success.