The actor’s journey is one of occasional highs and frequent lows. It is a path riddled with self-doubt and frustration as we question our career choices, wondering if we’ll ever really ”make it.” But it is those few moments of glory on stage or screen that can sustain us through all the setbacks and challenges. On this award-winning podcast, New York actor Patrick Oliver Jones invites fellow creatives to share stories of failure and persistence in their lives and careers. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the creative life rarely seen in the glitz and glam of this industry that reminds us we’re not alone in this often bumpy and winding journey of the performing arts.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 days 3 hours 8 minutes
episode 11: Steven Warner (Part 1) - Becoming The Little Prince
Gain insight into what went wrong with the star-studded musical film, The Little Prince.
episode 12: Steven Warner (Part 2) - The Little Prince Grows Up and Finds a New Path
A story of persistence and tenacity and the recognition of the realities we face as actors.
episode 13: Anthony Rapp Becomes The Little Prince and Later Finds Seasons of Love
Actor talks about troubled productions and difficulty of sticking the landing as an artist.
episode 14: Carmen Cusack and the Journey to Finding Her Bright Star
The bumpy road to success is as much a personal journey as it is a professional one.
episode 15: David Dean Bottrell Faces His Fears and Unlocks a Greater Love for Acting and Performing
This fear that causes self-doubt and uncertainty and paralyzes artists from moving forward.
episode 16: Treating Yourself as a Business with Jonathan Cerullo and Artistic Finance
The call for artists to build up our fiscal muscles and business know-how.
episode 17: Ethan Steimel Lights the Way to Talking About Money and Finances
Artist is trying to break down that wall of fear and shame surrounding money.
episode 18: Brian Keith Graziani Illustrates How Talent Agents Impact an Actor’s Career
NY Talent Agent gives the lowdown on how to work with and get the most from your representation.
episode 19: Turning Artistry Into Activism with Playwright Jason Odell Williams and Producer Charlotte Cohn
The past couple of weeks have been difficult for this country, once again grappling with gun violence caused by madmen with evil intentions. This has unfortunately become an ongoing issue with people, politicians, and pundits saying a whole lot but d...
episode 20: Jerry Mitchell Knows His Worth as Director & Choreographer Despite 6 Losses at the Tony Awards
June is always a busy time for New York City with two major events taking place: one is of course the month-long Gay Pride celebration and the other is the biggest day of the Broadway season -- the Tony Awards. And today’s guest ticks off both of tho...