In The Moment: Acting, Art And Life

On today's episode, Tony chats with actress Sierra Capri, star of the show "On My Block". They discuss diversity in the industry, Hollywood's obsession with youth, and her experience on set going from being the newbie to learning the ropes. Check out the final season airing now on Netflix!

On today's episode we have actress Hope Lauren, starring in "The Republic of Sarah" on the CW. They chat about navigating the casting room, tips and tricks on set (like how to cry on command five days in a row), and how important it is to live a full life o bring that experience to the work.

On today's episode, we have AMAW Actors James Roch and Sibongile Mlambo, both recently featured in the same episode of Netflix's 'Black Lightning'. They discuss diversity in today's industry, how to avoid perfectionism, and how to tear down the walls to become authentically 'you.'

On today's episode, Tony chats with actress Edy Ganem, known for her role on Lifetime's Devious Maids. They touch on the struggle of Social Media comparison, cultural representation in Hollywood, and the race to fame among today's youth. They discuss how to breakthrough to truly being in the moment and how it helps to create authentic work.

On today's episode, Tony chats with Casting Director Lisa London about how important Acting training is, the nature of the Casting Business, and how to correctly prepare to book the job as YOU!

On today's episode, Tony chats with Chelsea Harris, starring in Snowpiercer and featured in the upcoming Top Gun Reboot, about how to show up for yourself as an actor and have the tools to deal with the challenges. They discuss the importance of finding your authentic self, and how to be a role model for those discovering who they really are.

On Today's Episode we have Manager, Producer, and Entrepreneur, Jay Froberg. Founder of global media & entertainment company “Roar” helping artists to achieve their artistic and commercial goals. Tony & him chat about the business of acting, talent representation, and how to adapt to the industry to navigate a successful career. Link in bio! USE PROMO CODE AMS20 when purchasing Jay’s Online Master Class “The Art of Guiding Your Acting Career."

On today's episode, Tony chats with Actress, Writer, and Producer Lauren Swickard about the difficulties of typecasting, the nature of Social Media, and creating our own content in today's industry. Actress, writer and producer Lauren Swickard has written and sold multiple original screenplays throughout her short but impressive professional career. Most recently, she created, wrote, produced and starred in A California Christmas, one of a small handful of feature films to start and complete production in the midst of the pandemic. The film is in post-production and is slotted for broad release in December, 2020 as a Netflix Original. Lauren's most recent endeavor is lead writer and producer for Casa Grande - an episodic series she created that is scheduled for distribution in January, 2021. The narrative explores the dramatic truths of our country's allure to immigrants and illustrates what mankind will endure in pursuit of the American dream. A Cincinnati native, Lauren excelled in the arts at a young a

On Today's episode, Tony chats with TV and Film International Casting Director Nancy Bishop, known for everything from The Pink Panther, to The Illusionist, The Avengers, and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm which has already won more than 26 awards, and is up for a few Golden Globes as well! They discuss the world of Casting Lists, how to get seen by a Casting Director, and how to chase good work as an actor.

On today's episode Tony chats with Dr. Anoop Kumar about the hidden creative brain. They discuss identity, the connection between physiology & imagination, and being authentically you in acting and in life.

Today Tony chats with Mother & Daughter Actresses Sally & Phoebe Dynevor. They discuss how to grow into your confidence as an actor, and reminisce about powerful past AMAW Acting Intensives that impacted their lives. Between Sally's years on the soap opera "Coronation Street," and a new Shonda Rhimes show premiering on Netflix Christmas Day called "Bridgerton" that Phoebe is starring in, they both have been keeping quite busy in the industry.

On today's episode, Tony chats with Toddy Smith about his journey as an actor, content creation, and the current climate of social media.

Anthony and actress Hassie Harrison chat today about her role on the shows "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD". She discusses her journey navigating between a drama and a comedy. They explore the changing landscape of acting in 2020, and the importance of recognizing the issues we face today.

On today's episode, Tony chats with the talented Izabela Vidovic about her journey through the film industry as a child to teen Actress. They talk about her role on the Veronica Mars reboot, her first big Hollywood film with #juliaroberts, and producing her own film. They also discuss immigration and climate issues, how the times have changed, and the possible future awakening on the horizon.

Today Tony talks with the cast of his film, "Where We Go From Here", which is screening until October 14th 2020 on Cinequest Online Film Festival if you'd like to check it out. The film follows three love stories with common themes; including topics like immigration rights, gun violence, climate refugees, and how the problems interconnect us as human beings. Enjoy their discussion about the film, and how we can relate to the struggles now more than ever.

On today's chat, Tony speaks with South Africa and Hollywood Casting Director Russell Boast about the bravery of acting, the struggles of COVID-19, and how important it is to get out of your own way.

On today's episode, Tony chats with Michael Bisping, an Actor, UFC Champion, & Martial Arts Extraordinaire. They discuss his journey from the ring to Hollywood, and how scary it is to be vulnerable as an actor. After winning every Martial Arts competition he fought, he decided to explore a new career in the arts to see how far he could go in the world of Acting.

On today's episode, Tony chats with Greg & Thomas Bekkers from Apollo Management, about the uncertainty in the entertainment industry in 2020. They discuss how an actor finds the right agent or manager, plus tell stories about triumphs, struggles, and lessons learned, throughout their journey in "The Biz".

Greg Bekkers took a unique path in starting his own talent management company, Apollo Management. His non traditional way of thinking started from a young age and from having lived in over eight countries and many more cities before landing in Los Angeles nearly seven years ago. Before starting his talent management company five years ago he had already started and ran three companies. His international view and entrepreneurial experience have given him a fresh view on the industry and how talent management should be. What makes Apollo Management stand out is personal attention and our way of thinking. We don’t take any of the old ways of how things are done at face value, I want to know what actually works. Not listening to “how it’s always been done”. That’s why I’m most proud of the culture that we’ve built at Apollo Management. It’s not just about being better actors or getting more bookings, it’s about being better human beings. In my eyes, those type of people always succeed long term. I’m very

On today's episode, Tony chats with Casting Director Seth Yanklewitz about tips on how to nail it in the audition room. Actors asked him questions about the nature of Casting, and where the industry might be going during COVID-19. Please note this live zoom was held on May 21st 2020 before the Black Lives Matter Protests had begun so there is no mention of this important and necessary movement in this recorded conversation.