Shari Shaw: Studio Talk: Recent Episodes

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Acting coach Shari Shaw breaks down the entertainment industry and how to be "Courteously Aggressive" in interviews with the people both in front of & behind the camera, and everybody else in between.


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On this episode of Shari Shaw: Studio Talk Shari sits down with One Broke Actress aka Sam Valentine.

Sam created One Broke Actress because she saw a need for stories and advice of real working actors.

She has worked on “The Orville”, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”, “Bosch: Legacy” and many more.

Give it a listen and learn some tips and advice for actors!

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On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari chats with Los Angeles acting coach and owner of "Audition Pro LA" Sam Stiglitz.

Sam graduated from theater conservatory and studied w/ one of founders of Royal Shakespeare Company.

Then she became a casting director and cast shows like Burn Notice, Graceland, Pretty Little Liars, School of Rock, Body of proof along with numerous movies.

During her tenure as a CD discovered her passion was coaching actors.  


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On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari sits down with Casting Director Jeremy Gordon.

Jeremy is the owner Jeremy Gordon Casting

Has worked on over 30 TV shows and 70+ movies.

Casting and producing in LA for 15+ years

During pandemic he was CD for the original IGTV series “Quarantine”, a series shot entirely on zoom.

Has production company “Garrett/Gordon Productions with producing partner and actor Spencer Garrett.


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On this episode of Shari Shaw Studio Talk Shari sits down with Casting Director Lisa Zambetti.

Lisa Zambetti has been in Casting for over 20 years and is the owner of “Lisa Zambetti Casting”. She has cast shows such as ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Scandal’, ‘Criminal Minds’ and ‘Reservation Dogs’ along with movies like “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”.

She also co-hosts a podcast called “Real Crime Profile” where she and her co-hosts profile criminals from real criminal cases and offer their thoughts, theories and observations.


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On this episode Shari is joined by owner of CGEM Talent Agency Chris Giovanni. Chris started his agency in 2010 at the age of 19 and talks about the business, expectations and tips and tricks about the industry.


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On this episode, Shari talks to Casting Diretor Pam Bouvier who has cast over 100+ commercials and movies and talks about her new venture 'Crew Resumes', a website that helps build your profile on their world-wide database and create a page you can share with producers and agents.


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Shari talks with "Shameless" show-runner Nancy Pimental.


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This week, Shari chats with Stacy Solodkin about her transition from acting to starting a successful management business, as well as advice for young actors in both auditions and how to properly utilize agents and managers.


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Shari hops onto a Zoom with casing associate Allen Hooper (Modern Family, Up All Night, Ugly Betty) to chat about self tapes, what's changed since the onset of COVID and where the industry is going in the future.


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Today we have a very special guest on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk, Laura Putney! Laura is a Harvard alumni, who was a lawyer before making the jump to acting then writing. She was a former student of Shari's and since then, she's worked on notable projects like Mysteries of Laura, Life Sentence and most recently Manifest!

It was such a pleasure to catch up with Laura on her career, how she went about transitioning from Lawyer to successful actor to exceptional writer!

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Today we have a very special guest on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk, Felicia Day! Felicia studied at Shari Shaw Studios way back in 2007; since then, she's worked on notable projects like Mystery Science Theater 3000, Supernatural, Dr.Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, and The Guild.

It was such a pleasure to catch up with Felicia on her career, how she created and started her own web series, why her audition anxiety is now behind her, and how she learned to put herself first in her work.

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In this week's episode, we have talent manager Betty McCormick on to discuss how she was a pioneer in self-taped auditions early on in her career, the type of clients she loves to work with, and the many ways she helps and guides her clients through the ups and downs of this industry.


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In this episode of Shari Shaw: Studio Talk we have Erica Arvold, owner and CEO of arvold., who has spent 30 years as a casting director, educator, speaker, producer, writer, director, and advocate for screen artists. Erica has contributed to, participated in, or helmed the making of over 140 films, 85 television shows, and countless multimedia & commercial projects. 

Tune in to hear how Erica works to set aside her unconscious bias when she is casting for a role, about the amazing mindfulness and accountability program her Casting Studio provides, and why actors should take pride in their work no matter what level they are at in their careers.

Erica has worked with ABC, AMC, Amazon, Apple TV+, Blumhouse, CBS, Disney, Dreamworks, Focus, Fox, Hallmark, HBO, History, Imagine, NatGeo, Netflix, Paramount, Scott Free, Showtime, Sony, SYFY, Universal, USA, and Warner Brothers as well as many independent filmmakers and creatives. She has been nominated for CSA’s Artios Award five times and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Casting Society of America, and Producers Guild of America

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In this week's episode, I spoke with Casting Director Erica Bream on how her grandmother helped her get her start in casting, why actors shouldn't stress over slates, and why actors shouldn't beat themselves up for messing up in their auditions.


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In this episode, I speak with comedian J Chris Newberg from 'Beat Shazam' on Fox and 'Faith, Hope & Love' on Netflix. Tune in to hear Chris, and I talk about the differences between stand-up comedy and comedic acting, if he ever gets nervous before going on stage, and his approach to writing jokes and monologues.


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In this special live recording of the podcast we have the one and only Elaine Hendrix, or as you may know her, Alexis Carrington from Dynasty on The CW! 💜

Listen to the podcast to the podcast to hear Elaine answer questions from our viewers, her advice to young actors, and how she takes on the ICONIC character of Alexis Carringtion.

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In the BRAND NEW episode of #ShariShawStudioTalk, we have Jason Kennedy, Casting Director for NCIS and NCIS: LA!

Listen to the entire podcast to hear Jason's thoughts on multiple takes for self-taped auditions, what makes him watch through the whole self-tape, and how to dress up for your character in your audition! 

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Today on the podcast we have TALENT AGENT, Courtney Peldon from Aqua Talent! Courtney started her career in this industry as an actor during her childhood, she has worked in casting for shows on MTV to HBO, and has been working as a talent agent for the last 10 years! She has first-hand experience in every part of the actor's journey, allowing her a unique insight into the lives and careers of her clients. 💜

Listen to the full podcast to hear about what Courtney values most in the actors she represents, her biggest pet peeve when it comes to actors, and her tips for submitting successful self-tapes!

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This episode is for PARENTS of YOUNG TALENT so TAKE A LISTEN! You don’t want to miss this vital information! ✨

This week on #ShariShawStudioTalk we have agent Mike O'Dell from BBA Talent! Mike is a seasoned talent agent with over 20 years in the industry and working with actors of all ages. 

Tune in to hear Mike's advice for young actors and their families on how important it is for parents to put their kids in classes, making sure they find a balance between work and family life, and how young talent should be taking advantage of social media!

If you are a young actor or a parent of a young actor, share some tips below on how you maintain the balance between family time and work time! 💜

Also, make sure to check out our youth classes in the link below!

https://sharishaw.com/online-classes/

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This week on Shari Shaw: Studio Talk we have actor, Eric Martsolf! You may recognize Eric from characters like Booster Gold on 'Smallville', Ethan Winthrop on 'Passions', or Brady Black on 'Days of Our Lives'.

Eric was a part of the Studio's first-ever Scene Study Showcase (the next Showcase is tomorrow, by the way 😉, contact the studio for more information on how to see it!), and it was incredible catching up with him on his career!

Listen to the full podcast to hear us talk about Eric's advice for actors looking to work in soap operas, the importance of being courteous on set, what Daytime producers are looking for in the actors they will work with, and so much more!

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This week we have the Casting Director for 'The Bold and the Beautiful', Christy Dooley on the podcast! Christy has cast The Bold and The Beautifulfor 29 yearsand has been nominated three times by the Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Achievement for a Casting Director for a Drama Series. 🎭

It was so awesome to hear Christy talk about what she looks for when casting for a contract role vs a day player, the homework actors should be doing before auditioning for her, and how to get rid of those audition nerves! 

If you're looking to get some on-set extra work to get your SAG membership, email Rachel O'Ginsky at casting "@" bbmail.tv 😉💜

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It was such a delight to have studio alum, Jemar Michael, on this week’s #ShariShawStudioTalk! Jemar always brings his vibrant and positive energy, and our podcast is no exception! 💜🎉

You have seen Jemar as Al in “Dear White People”, the movie and the successful Netflix series! Tune in to hear about his audition process for Dear White People, the steps he took to make sure he has a solid team around him, and how he’s learned to trust his actor’s instinct!

Make sure to check out Jemar on the final season of #DearWhitePeople, now in production! 

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On this week’s podcast, we have the one and only Danica McKellar! You certainly know her as Winnie Cooper from ‘The Wonder Years’, or from her Hallmark movie “Matchmaker Mysteries’. Danica is also an internationally recognized mathematician and math education advocate!

It was incredible to hear Danica talk about how her passion for acting has driven her purpose to help kids everywhere have fun learning math! 

Listen to the podcast to hear the advice Danica has for parents of young actors, those looking into voice acting, and so much more! While you’re there, make sure to subscribe to the podcast, it’s free! 😉💜

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This week on #StudioTalk we have actor, Darin Brooks! 🎉 You have probably seen Darin as Wyatt Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful, as Max Brady on The Days of Our Lives, and as Alex Moran on Blue Mountain State!

You have to hear Darin talk about his upbringing in Hawaii, telling his dad when he booked his first Soap, and how as actors we must always be learning how to hone our craft! 💪🏼💜

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This week on Studio Talk, we have the incredible Kelly Kruger-Brooks, you’ve probably seen her on The Young & The Restless, The Bold & The Beautiful, and A Very Corgi Christmas. She is also the founder of Madison Charles, a line of essential oils personally curated by Kelly!

Kelly is the epitome of taking The Positive Path, and it was a pleasure to hear about the steps she’s taken in her life to make sure that her career is serving her happiness and serving her purpose! 💜✨

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This week we have the awesome Seth Caskey on the Studio Talk Podcast! Seth is an awesome Casting Director based in Los Angeles, who has worked on shows like G.L.O.W, Siren, and Close Up, and What/If. 💜✨

It was an honor to hear Seth’s advice on what tech to use if you want to have the best zoom set up ever (like seriously, just watch the clip above), how he realized that casting was his true path, and how much chit chat is appropriate in the audition room.

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For our first podcast of 2021, we have the incredible Jeremy Gordon, Casting Director extraordinaire, who has worked on shows like Cloak & Dagger, Rust Creek, and Quarantine: The Show.

It was incredible to hear Jeremy talk about what he's looking for in an actor while auditioning, his tips for actors auditioning on Zoom, and the opportunities actors can make for themselves in their downtime, and so much more!

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With over 200 Guest Star credits, and roles in feature films like Air Force One, Public Enemies, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, and Bombshell - there’s a reason why Shari calls him the Mayor of Hollywood.

On this week’s podcast Shari is joined by the incomparable Spencer Garrett. You must hear Spencer’s insight on how to shake the nerves and be confident in the audition room, the many lessons he’s learned on set, and the importance of building and participating in your community.

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Shari welcomes Amy Lord (partner & agent, Eris Talent Group) to the podcast today to talk about the importance of confidence, taking risks, going with the flow, and adapting to what the world throws at you.

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Manager Scot Reynolds joins Shari today to talk about important contract advice, how to deal with rejection, and how subjective the "it" factor can be.


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Shari sits down with director Pete Chatmon (Black-ish, Silicon Valley, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to talk about the world of TV directing, including his unique methodology, the role of a director in television, and making time to create new projects.


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Shari video chats with the Daytime Emmy-winning Jade Harlow (The Bay, Passions, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) about the importance of training, positive mindsets, life on a soap opera set, and what it's like to win an Emmy at home.


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Shari hangs out with multi-faceted manager Nicholas Bogner to discuss the differences between managers & agents, the importance of attention to detail — and because Nicholas covers actors, writers, and directors — specialized insight on breaking into each of those roles.


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Joined by Jennifer Hummel of People Store, Shari talks about the differences between the industry in Atlanta and LA, the details of breakdowns, and fleshing out characters.


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Shari is joined via Zoom by Laura Thede (DDO) to take a look at something different this week — the world of children's casting. Tune in for advice to both kids and parents in regards to auditioning, understanding workloads, managing expectations, and how to be yourself.


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Casting director & writer Michael Testa (Cold Case, Roswell, Glass Jaw) joins Shari to discuss his rise to prominence in the casting industry and the start of his writing career, as well as a peek inside the world of self tapes, navigating last minute changes, and audition insight.


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Shari hops on Zoom with casting director Meg Morman (Hello, My Name is Doris, Sneakerheads, Waitress) to chat about the casting process, the world of indie features, auditioning during COVID, and exclusive advice on how to help close a deal in the room.


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Mimi Mayer (owner, Angel City Talent) hangs out with Shari to talk about the life of an agent, as well as relationships with casting, proper resume structure, how long to stay with an agent, and following your bliss.


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Shari hops onto a Zoom with casing associate Allen Hooper (Modern Family, Up All Night, Ugly Betty) to chat about making the most of your time in the room, casting laws, and how to fill the space with your energy.


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Casting icon Jackie Burch (The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, The Hunger Games, Hidden Figures) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about professional industry insight, audition tips, and the importance of conquering your nerves, as well as how as the industry is adapting to COVID-era self-tapes.


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Shari Zooms with casting director Brandon Henry Rodriguez (Arkansas, Lethal Weapon, Wilfred) to discuss his transition from acting to casting and how he views the process as part of a team, as well as some invaluable tips for actors and their audition process.


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Shari is joined via zoom by the legendary casting director John Frank Levey (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Southland, Third Watch, China Beach... the list goes on and on) to discuss his start in the casting industry & deep dive into the audition process from the other side of the table, as well as ways actors can strengthen and maintain their relationships with the casting department.


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Hayley Littman (LITTMAN TALENT AGENCY) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about the effects of COVID on talent agencies and managing clients, as well as how actors can maintain the best possible relationships with their agents.


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Tune in for a riveting discussion about recovering from Covid, how Todd's dealing with the acting world during the shut down, and Todd's experience working as a casting director.


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Tune in to hear Shari talk quarantine, getting the job, and industry secrets with the stellar casting director, Lisa Zambetti (CRIMINAL MINDS, SHE WATCHES FROM THE WOODS, UNEARTHED).


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Tune in this week with Shari for a Q@A with Emmy award winning Casting Director Sibby Kirchgessner (Veep, Single Parents, Future man, Baskets, Alex Inc., Maron, Bless This Mess, and many more!). Listen for professional, industry insight into the do’s and don'ts of auditioning, the importance of hard work, and the necessity of continuing your training.


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Shari picks the brain of up and coming SUPERSTAR comedian, Aida Rodriguez, as she continues to work through life in quarantine and sheds light on the excitement of being a part of the new Netflix comedy special, TIFFANY HADDISH PRESENTS: THEY READY


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This week Shari interviews massively successful talent manager, former President of WAW Entertainment, and founder of the Hollywood Winner's Circle, Wendy Alane Wright. Enjoy for Hollywood insider tips, success, and endless possibility!

HOLLYWOOD WINNER'S CIRCLE:

https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com/

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Today, Shari picks the brain of rising star, Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable, Patti Cake$, Dumplin', BirdBox)! Tune in to listen to another fabulous artist discuss life in quarantine, staying creative, and keeping a schedule for a positive path forward.


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Get ready for another fabulous Shari Shaw: Studio Talk! This week join Shari as she interviews, internet sensation, Chris Mann. Tune in to hear all about a journey through Hollywood and the miracle of overnight success!


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Join Shari and Prodigal Son Consulting Producer, Wendy Calhoun, as they dive into life with COVID-19, the world of show business and much, much more! For more of LA's best show business advice SUBSCRIBE HERE!


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Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, Elf, Beetlejuice) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about life during COVID, the effects on Broadway, and the work schedule of a theater actor.


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Shari stops by Amir Talai's (The Circle, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay) office today to chat about learning to love the totality of acting, healthy audition attitudes, and ways to stay motivated through hard times.


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Taking a look at the management side of things, Shari is joined today by managers Cheryl Jackson and John Davis of Jackson Entertainment to bring some new perspective to succeeding in the industry.


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Shari is joined this week by writer Adam Glass (Supernatural, The Chi, Criminal Minds, Cold Case), and the two discuss breaking into the world of TV writing, surrounding yourself with talent, and how important it is to always be hustling.


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Desean Terry (The Morning Show, Shameless, Scorpion) swings by to talk about the road to his biggest role, dealing with anxiety, and, and building a life to enrich your craft.


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This week, Shari chats with Robinne Lee (Hitch, Seven Pounds, Superstition) about a day in the life when you're on set, working with people like Will Smith, and how her writing became a source of therapy.


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Chris Gorham (Ugly Betty, Covert Affairs, Insatiable) joins Shari in the studio to talk about his path into acting and how he found his persona both on set and in the audition room, as well as some insight into what directors are looking for from actors when they're on set.


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This week, Shari's got writer and executive producer Nikki Toscano (24, Revenge, Bates Motel, Hunters) on the show to talk about her start as a writer and how to break into the industry, as well as the best ways to hone your craft, and the hierarchy of the writer's room.


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Casting agent Dorian Frankel (Parks & Recreation, Veep, Baskets) stops by to talk with Shari about how she found her way into casting, her early mentors, and how to be successful in audition.


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This week, Shari chats with agent Michael Greenwald about his start in the agency and management business as well as advice for young actors in both auditions and how to properly utilize agents and managers.


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This week, Shari chats with Gabrielle Carteris (Beverly Hills, 90210) about her transition from acting to trade unions. Currently the president of SAG-AFTRA, Carteris talks about her story—including a nearly fatal accident—and gives advice to aspiring actors.


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Switching it up this week! Shari chats with writer Mike Soccio (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King of Queens, Kevin Can Wait) about how he got into writing, making your own luck, and the audition process, as well as advice for both writers and actors alike.


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Olivia d'Abo (The Wonder Years, Law & Order, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) swings by to chat with Shari about her start in the industry, becoming Americanized, how to build characters, and finding ways to center yourself and become the best actor possible.


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Izzy Diaz (Telenovela, Snowfall, Broke) stops by the studio to talk with Shari about his strategies for tackling opportunities, audition prep, and his intro to acting, as well as how to balance family life.


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Susan Ferris (CEO of Bohemia Group Inc.) hangs out with Shari today to talk about what managers do and why it's important to stay in acting class, as well as some useful advice for how to land a good manager.


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Shari chats with Katrina Law (Arrow, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Legends of Tomorrow) about how to deal with loss, the importance of working as often as you can, and being grateful for opportunities.


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Betsy Russell (Saw, Private School, Tomboy) stops by to chat with Shari about her introduction to acting, modeling, and the power of believing in yourself.


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Christina Ochoa (Animal Kingdom, Blood Drive, A Million Little Things) joins Shari to talk about her early passions for science, changing her mental mindset, and becoming comfortable as a character.


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Shari is joined this week by casting director-turned-director Ellie Kanner (Friends, The Drew Carrey Show, Dropping the Soap). Ellie chats about how she got into the casting world, her experience with actors, and how she found her way towards directing.


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Grant Shaud (Murphy Brown) stops by to chat with Shari about nerves, opening up to opportunities, and his journey to become an actor.


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Talent agent and manager Wendy Alane Wright stops by to chat with Shari about her start, and shares some crucial information and tips for actors.


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Amy Acker (Angel, The Gifted, Dollhouse) drops by to talk her start in acting, lucky breaks, and even some not-so-lucky breaks, as well as how she balances family life with acting life.


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Shari is joined by Lisa London (Hannah Montana, The House Bunny, Grandma's Boy) in another casting director-focused episode. This week, the two discuss what casting directors are looking for in auditions, and London adds some sage advice for any actors looking to step up their audition game.


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Shari sits down with nine-time Emmy Award winning casting director Mark Teschner (General Hospital) to talk about his start in the casting industry, the way he fights for actors, and shares some insight about what it's like on the other side of the desk.


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Shari sits down with her good friend Donna W. Scott to talk about her beginnings in acting, adrenaline-fueled adventures, and her marriage to the late Tony Scott. Tune in for some unknown details about their life together, includingvinformation about Tony's final days that can't be heard anywhere else.


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Lisa Loeb swings by to chat with Shari about her start in music, her battle to overcome shyness, and staying true to yourself as you pursue your dreams, as well as Lisa's interest in acting and other types of entertainment.


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Shari hangs with comedian Craig Shoemaker (Netflix, Showtime) as they talk about his start in comedy, finding his bliss, and how to laugh at life.


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Shari sits down with Laura Bell Bundy (Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Hart of Dixie, Anger Management) to chat about her transition from the stage to the screen, as well as how she connects to the characters she plays.


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Lisa Vidal (Being Mary Jane, The Event, Rosewood) stops by to talk about her process, connecting to characters, and her experience with breast cancer.


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Kin Shriner (General Hospital, Port Charles, The Young and the Restless) stops by — on his yellow Vespa, of course — to talk with Shari about his decades of work on General Hospital, what it's like to play the same character for so long, and his love of old movies.


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Roselyn Sánchez (Without a TraceDevious MaidsRush Hour 2) stops by to talk with Shari about her start in acting, moving to New York, and putting on the "blinders" as she chased her acting dream.


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Jen Lilley drops by to talk with Shari about her start in the soap world, and her movement beyond it. An advocate for for foster parenthood, Lilley also discusses her passion for the proper treatment of children in the foster care world.


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Comedian Wendy Liebman joins Shari this week as the two talk about her rise to success, and the pitfalls along the way. Liebman also discusses about all of the roadblocks that popped up in her journey, and how instead of letting them defeat her, she found a way to rise above and conquer.


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Shari is joined this week by Matt Cedeño (Power, Z Nation, Devious Maids, and the two discuss Cedeño's initially reluctant start in the industry, and the events that led him towards becoming an actor. They also discuss passion & purpose, along with the types of characters he finds himself attracted to.


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This week Shari is joined by Chester Rushing (Stranger Things, All Night) as they discuss Rushing's process of moving to LA and landing the his role in Stranger Things. The two also cover cast dynamics, stories from set, and his personal beliefs on motivation and how to chase your dreams.


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Dynamic actress Nadine Velazquez (My Name Is Earl, The League, Flight) joins Shari this week to discuss acting, life, and issues of physical and emotional well-being. An advocate for mental health issues, Nadine exposes her own colorful personal journey and how it has impacted her acting and her life.


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Shari talks to Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty, Devious Maids) about starting out and find the character that's right for you, as well as the challenges of working in the industry and how to prepare yourself for an audition.


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Shari talks with Lukas Gage (American Vandal, Scouts Guide to the Apocalypse) about starting out in the acting game, and the time he was fired from a table read -- a great perspective for young actors.


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Shari sits down with Danielle Macdonald (Patty Cake$, American Horror Story, and soon to be appearing in Bird Box) about getting her start in the American acting scene, Visa troubles, and working with role models like Jennifer Anniston.


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Shari chats with Derek Theler (Baby Daddy, Ninjak vs The Valiant Universe, and soon to be appearing in Marvel’s New Warriors) about finding characters and chasing the right role, as well as his love of stunts and the direction he’s looking to take his career.


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In the first episode of Shari Shaw: Studio Talk, Shari talks to Eric Winter (Days of our Lives, Rosewood, and soon to be appearing in ABC's The Rookie) about his life, and the process of becoming an actor.


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