Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin: Recent Episodes

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Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin is a segment where Kate takes questions from theatre industry members and gives answers to help propel people in their careers, and in life.

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OFFICE HOURS is back! We kick Season 2 off with some amazing questions and some real talk.

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This week on Office Hours we did things a little differently! We got pretty candid, as all questions were sent in advance and were completely anonymous.

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OFFICE HOURS talked all things follow through, what makes people stand out, backlash for breaking tradition, how to not sound just like a recording, when to use be audition space, and how to take care of yourself when you are stressed!

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The final OFFICE HOURS of 2017! We talked about the difference between anger and spite, how to keep faith that your time is coming, New Years resolutions, and distinguishing between persistence and desperation.

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This week Kate discusses how to win the room (instead of the role!), what should be on the media page of your website, what makes a solid reel, how to cultivate your own sense of self, how to best communicate with your team, and more!

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This week Kate brings Office Hours to Monday night! Kate discusses the new regulations for becoming a member of Actor's Equity, sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, and networking!

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On this episode of Office Hours, Kate talks about being a woman in the theatre today, headshots, how to effectively communicate with creative team members, how to challenge stereotypes while still being respectful, what "drills" actors can run to keep in artistic shape, and how to find affordable legal help for artists!

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It's the beginning of fall audition season! Kate answers questions and gives some tips on how to go after upcoming auditions as well as what it's like starting your own business!

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This episode of Office Hours spends time with Kate discussing how to balance the work with the rest of your life. Taking care of yourself is important, but you have to DO THE WORK!

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Sunday on Office Hours, Kate talked about community engagement, self-care, how to be a reader, how to separate your heart & your business, where to go to college, and how to know where to live and create your art!

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This week Kate talked about follow up, tattoos, how to get back in the game after some time off, agents, blacklists, and the importance of understanding that not everyone is going to like you.

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This week, Kate answered a full range of questions about how college lessons cannot rule your life, changing your name, self-tapes, reaching out to agents, how to work through being sick in an audition, how to become a casting director, social media, massaging personal and professional relationships, writing classes/workshops, how to be a better multi-hyphenate artist, and what to focus on during your senior year of college!

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Office Hours this week talked about social media do's and don'ts, thoughtful feedback giving, self-tape production and outcome, and prioritizing the next best steps you can take to further your career!

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This week Kate talked about things like how to communicate with casting directors post-audition, the art of self-tapes, and what it means to work in casting.

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Kate is back with a brand new edition! Office Hours this week discusses the pros and cons of taking your equity card, social media dos and dont's, how to impress at a callback, and some stories of Kate's time with Robert Hartwell's The Broadway Dance Collective this weekend!

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Kate is back with Office Hours after a trip around the globe. Through this episode she discusses how to audition for a Regional Theatre's season and how to present yourself as just that, yourself.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. Ruthie Stephens joins Kate to discuss all things audition fashion, from how to stand out, to how to dress for your body type.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. On this Sunday, Kate discusses how to get casting directors and agents to your event, and how to bounce back from a bad audition.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This week, Kate touches on mental health, the uses of snail mail, how to reach out to industry members with press, and managing priorities.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. While working from Toronto, Kate talks about how to bring specificity to your artistic endeavors and how to keep in touch with NYC connections while out on the job.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This week, Kate went into detail about "type & branding," how do handle a class that is not serving you, and making sure that you are sharing your gifts and FOLLOWING THROUGH!

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This week, Kate is joined by Jason Moody of Jason Moody Photography to take questions about headshots.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This week's focus has to do with college showcases.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. On this week's edition, Kate talks about cruise line auditions and how to best spend your money on classes in the city.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. Kate discusses tips for electronic self submissions and balancing your auditions with your creative work.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. In this episode, Kate discusses audition feedback, how and where to get it, and what to do with it.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. Today Kate discusses #brownstoning, personal image, and professional networking.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This episode, Kate helps to answer questions on how to ask for help and how to keep information on professional connections.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. In this November issue, Kate discusses everything an actor needs to know regarding headshots.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. In this week's edition, Kate discusses ideas for your actor holiday gift list, getting back into the industry, and representation.

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In Office Hours with Kate Lumpkin, Kate takes questions from members of the Theatre industry to help guide them in their careers, goals, and life. This week she tackles diversity in casting, networking, and the theatre scenes outside New York City.