This week, we're talking with Michigan Talent Agent, Rob Winkworth. In this half of my VERY informative interview, we talk about the ups and downs of being an agent, one of the strangest auditions Rob has ever held, the one thing that you should NEVER show at an audition, the impersonal nature of the business, things that will get you kicked off the set, the future of the industry, and much more.

Michigan Theatre & Film Talk

Talking with Rob Winkworth

This week, I am talking with Michigan actor/director Tobin Hissong. We discuss -short, fat Dracula's -starting over at 50 -finding connection on stage -playing a nice guy -some favorite directing moments -what make the Michigan Actor so great And much more. Check out more content on www.michiganchekhov.com

MTFT Hissong

This week we're talking with Nancy Florkowski, the Artistic Director of Motor City Youth Theatre (www.MCYT.org) and her daughter, Jenny Florkowski, a swing on the Broadway production of Wicked, the Musical. We talk about the importance of Children's Theatre (whether you go on to be an actor or not), Auditioning for Broadway, Getting an agent in New York, the ups and downs of being a broadway swing, bringing theatre to kids with disabilities and much, much more. For more videos and to see what we're up to, go to www.michiganchekhov.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Three Wishes by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/three-wishes Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wVEywvtb0pk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Talking with Jenny & Nancy Florkowski

This week we're talking with Michigan Theatre & Film Actor AND Executive Director of Williamston Theatre, John Lepard. We'll be talking about: -Getting Started -Working with legendary playwright, Lanford Wilson on the world premiere of his play, Book of Days. -Starting Williamston Theatre -How theatre helps the local economy -What an Executive Director does -Working on Film -Doing work that's scary -and much, much more. For more videos like these and to see what we're up to, go to www.michiganchekhov.com or www.jeffthomakos.com. For more info on Williamston Theatre: http://www.williamstontheatre.org For more videos like these and much more, go to: www.michiganchekhov.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Three Wishes by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/three-wishes Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wVEywvtb0pk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Talking with John Lepard

This week we're talking with Michigan Theatre Legend, Nancy Kammer. We talk about: Going from the city to the country • Why actors are awesome • The similarity between actors and vampires • Working in Guerilla Theatre • Working in a communal theatre • Burning Bridges • Looking for Music Under the words • Stage Directions • Difficult Roles • Turning Pain into Art • Being an agent for positive change • Auditioning: Not rejecting yourself • What the director is looking for And more!!! For even more videos and other cool stuff, go to www.michiganchekhov.com or www.jeffthomakos.com.

Talking with Nancy Kammer

Today we're talking with professional theatre and film actor Rusty Mewha. This episode we talk about working in Michigan, the Purple Rose Life, working with famous people, and share why you should never say "Macbeth" in a theatre dressing room before a show. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube (@michigan chekhov) and Facebook (Michigan Michael Chekhov Classes-M2C2)

Talking with Rusty Mewha

This week we're talking with one of the Producing Artistic Directors of Theatre Nova in Ann Arbor, Michigan (https://www.theatrenova.org). We're talking about starting a theatre company, why theaters close, some great theatre horror stories, and much more.

Talking with Diane Hill

Today we talk with the incomparable Dennis North, accomplished local film actor, theatre director, and acting teacher. Among the subjects we discuss are: • The Importance of Acting Teachers • Respecting the work • The tedium of working commercially • Getting the role in a major film • Working with great actors as a student and a teacher • Telling the truth on stage Enjoy!

Talking with Dennis North

We had so much fun (and coffee) that we had to do it again. Here is part 2 of my interview with James Kuhl, Producing Artistic Director of Tipping Point Theatre in Northville, Michigan. Today we talk about: • Economics vs. the Art in Theatre • Equity Costs • The Importance of Stage Managers • Theatre people as Goldfish • Being an artist in Michigan • Should you stay or should you go Enjoy!

Talking with James Kuhl, Part 2

Today I talk with the Producing Artistic Director of Tipping Point Theatre, James Kuhl. Among the topics we discuss: Internships vs. Apprenticeships, Directing, Meisner vs. Chekhov, Auditioning Tips, Taking classes, and getting to the theater in Michigan Traffic. So Much Fun. Join us.

Talking With James Kuhl, Part 1

Today I talk with Michigan actress and founder of BLAQN about diversity in theatre, getting started, getting into and out of character and much more!

Talking with Ashley M. Lyle

Today I talk with Michigan Film and Theatre actor/director, Barton Bund. We talk about working in film, getting paid, Shakespeare, and much more. Don't miss it.

Talking with Barton Bund

Today we talk with local Michigan Film Actor, John Forman. We talk about making music videos, independent film, the state of Michigan theatre and much more.

Talking with John Forman

Today we speak with Dinah Tutein, Detroit Actor and Writer. We will be speaking on being an actor in Detroit Metro, acting as a person of color, and much more.

Michigan Theatre & Film Talk: EP02

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Michigan Theatre & Film Talk

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